New Frame, Scandal or ?
danhx
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I'm going to reframe my giant as its a little large (impulse buy off ebay because it had some nice bits and I was bored :oops: )... currently top of the running is an OnOne Scandal... anything else in that price range (£220) I should be looking at?
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What frame do you have, and what parts to go on (and your riding style?).0
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Parts (currently on a Giant XTC 4.5):
Mavic Crossride wheelset (Conti travel contacts/Nobby Nic depending on riding)
XT Rear Mech
XT Shifters
LX Front mech
Giant MPH brakes
Easton EA70/EA50 Stem/Riser Bars
LX Cassette
LX Crankset
RockShox Tora 302
I would like to move that lot onto a lighter frame as the Giant feels heavier than my SuperBud, lifeless and is a little large.
This will be used for bridlepaths, single track, road use and popping to the shops :roll: I would also probably change the shock come winter and use this for the muddier months rather than spend hours after each ride getting mud out of the Focuss' various nooks and cranies.0 -
The Giant is pretty light, under 4lbs for a medium! The Scandal is 3.5lbs, the 456 about 5lbs (but is steel).
I don't think for 220 you will get anything better, the XTC is a 300 quid frame on its own.0 -
Hmm it certainly doesnt feel <4lb. It has much the same spec as my SuperBud (and my SuperBud's old wheels/cassette) yet feels heavier around the bottom bracket end (don't as me how... it just feels that way!). My brother rode it this weekend for several trips out to the forestry and was longing for his rockhopper, and I must say, I prefer his rockhopper to this as well (2001ish).
Never mind, order placed for the Scandal!
Now just need a headset, saddle, post, new cables, clamp, someone to swap crank (if it fits)/fit headset... goodbye paycheck :shock:0 -
That difference could easily be in a few parts, but you wwont go wrong with the scandal - its also designed to be a more compliant and softer ride.
The Tora will add a pound at least over the fork on the Bud - this would be worth upgrading if you want to see a big reduction in weight.0
