Mason Raw, Fairlight Holt... what else?
catbaiter
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I'm in the market for a high quality steel or Ti XC/bikepacking hardtail (frame or frame&fork only) to replace a Specialized Epic FS (because the 'Brain' has annoyed me no end, and I have a FS Trail bike for days of gnar). It'll be used for winter sludge, long (sometimes very long) days across varying terrain, short hacks around the Cotswolds on all manner of stuff and the occasional multi-day loaded foray into the mountains crawling along and wheezing like an asthmatic dog (me, not the bike). I like the idea of something a little special and less off the peg, but I'm such a completely ordinary size and shape a custom bike is a waste of cash (I have a frame fit to prove it too!).
Obvious choices are the Mason Raw and the Fairlight Holt (though the latter now has a Feb lead time). Any thoughts on these or alternatives?
Cheers!
Obvious choices are the Mason Raw and the Fairlight Holt (though the latter now has a Feb lead time). Any thoughts on these or alternatives?
Cheers!
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Open One+ BMC TE29 Seven 622SL On One Scandal Cervelo RS0
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Broken Road from Sonder?1
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I second joeyhalloran's recommendation.
I am biased though as I have a Broken Road. It's a great bike and having had it for 18 months I will not be changing it for a long, long time.
I use it for everything you mention above (inc. the crawling and wheezing) and love it.
“Life has been unfaithful
And it all promised so so much”
Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Sonder Broken Road 2021¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Toughtroad SLR 1 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 20090 -
For something a bit different (rigid) how about the on-one Bootzipper?
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FTOOBZ29/on-one-bootzipper-29er-mountain-bike-framesetCurrently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
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