i want alu cos it's gonna be lighter and wont rust - i hate it when my bikes rust - siezed BB and
other nonsense !!!!
I am more prepared to compromise on the trials - i do that one my massive bike atm.
Bombers i will be fitting will either be 4" MX or the Z1 wedge
btw i just found this one -
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/viewproduct.asp?category=Frames&ModelID=946
Storm Corner Worker HT - u think it's any good ? and is it gonna fit me ?
thanks again for your help
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> Steven Templeton wrote:
> > Hi folks hope you can help me with this one.
> >
> > I am after a high quality aluminium hardtail frame which is a bit of a
jack
> > of all trades.
> >
> > It needs to be not so heavy that XC and dayrides are out, and tough
enough
> > for jumping and fairly tame trials, yet not so small that i can't
commute on
> > it.
> >
> > i am 5' 11" - and have a 32" inside leg.
> >
> > my budget is around £150 (definately no more than £200) and i'll be
putting
> > 3.5 inch travel front forks on it with an aim to upgrade to bombers.
> >
> > Hopefully some UK based folk will can help me out - ideally i'd like to
get
> > a good deal.
>
> Hmm, gonna be tricky for that price. I know that may sound snobby, but there really aren't that
> many frames that are any good around 150 quid - you're certainly not going to get "high quality".
> The other thing you should bear in mind is that because you want a jack-of-all trades frame, it's
> going to compromise on something.
>
> What Bombers are you going to put on? Bear in mind that if you go for long travel, it will affect
> the geometry, so take this in to account when making your purchase.
>
> JOOI, why do you specifically want alu? For what you're looking to do, a decent cro-mo frame would
> suit you better, I would have thought. Secondly, I'd be tempted to spend a bit more on the frame
> rather than the Bombers.
>
> With that in mind, have a look at the following. On-One Inbred (geared) 225. Top trails frame,
> that should put up with some light jumping. Rock Lobster '02 - Reynolds 853 tubing makes a nice
> trails frame. Again, designed for trails more than jumping. Currently going for 175 quid at
> Merlin. Merlin's own brand Malt frames. Don't know too much about them, but they have a good rep
> for value. Prices range from 100 - 200 quid. Best to give them a call to find out if they'll suit
> your purpose. Coyote HT-5 - Easton tubing and built for strength. 180 quid from Chain Reaction.
> I'm not a huge fan of Coyote, but it may suit your needs. It's out of your range, but from a
> function point, it's ideal. The new DMR Switchback. Designed using jump bike geometry, but
> lightened slightly and extended to allow for all-day riding. It's the one I'd go for, but it's 260
> quid. I'd consider saving
>
> www.on-one.co.uk www.merlincycles.co.uk www.dmrbikes.com www.chainreactioncycles.co.uk