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Just came across this on the on one site http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FBTITEGV1
Apologies if this has already been done but i had a search and couldn't find anything. I'm not in the market for a new bike but if i was after a full build i find this to be incredible value - ccdb air, lyrik, reverb, sram x9 etc for 2k! Obviously corners have been cut on bars, stem, wheels but the bulk of the build is pretty decent.
That is all 🙂


 
Posted : 30/08/2012 7:55 pm
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Jeezo, that seems cracking for the price..I know it (the frame) has one or two drawbacks but for that amount of cash it seems a bargain! (Dammit)
Guessing we'll be seeing On-one selling Reverbs and Lyriks at some point in the future then..?


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 12:11 am
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Ridiculous value... Wonder what Lyrik it is? (if it's an R, then that's a real shame)


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 1:10 am
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The ex VAT export price is V V Good. Enough to budget for new internals in the Lyriks


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 1:16 am
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Can Only imagine it being an r.. Still, £100 for an upgrade to internals?


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 2:44 am
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It's a Lyrik R.
Unaware of frame drawbacks.
Lyrik also 1.125in steerer so can be Slacksetted easily.


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 5:54 am
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Frame :: EL GUAPO, PEARL WHITE / BLACK ANODIZED
Shock :: Cane Creek CCDB Air 216/68
Fork :: Rock Shox Lyrik R Solo Air Diffusion Black 1-1/8
Headset :: On-One Smoothie Mixer Tapered Headset 1" 1/8 - 1.5" / Black / Mix Tapered
Spacers :: 28.6x10m/mx1PCS + 28.6x5m/mx2PCS
Crankset :: SRAM FC S1000 GXP 10S 175 BTBLK 39/26
Brakeset :: Avid E3 180f, 160r
Chain :: SRAM PC 1031 114LI W/ PWR.LCK 10S
Rim :: XM440
Hub :: HUB X-9 F 20*110 32 W/OUT AXLE, HUB X-9 V2 R 32 W/QR
Spokes :: 14G STAINLESS SPOKE , BRASS NIPPLES
Tyre :: ON ONE SCB 26 X 2.25, 60TPI, SINGLE COMPOUND, WIRE
Tube :: 26"x2.125/2.35" F/V
Guide :: SRAM 2X XGUIDE ISCG05 36TO38 BLK
FD: X9 HIGH CLAMP 2X10 Ø34.9MM DUAL PULL
RD: X9 MEDIUM CAGE ALUMINUM 10SPD GRY
Cable :: SP BK 4m/m WITH JAGWIRE SILVER LOGO (500M/ROLL)
Shifter :: SL TRIGGER X9 FR 2SPD GRY BEARING, SL TRIGGER X9 RR 10SPD GRY BEARING, with CLAMP
Cassette :: CS PG-1030 CASSETTE 10SP 11-36
Stem :: SRAM HUSS 318 0 60 1-1/8 BTBLK
Bar :: EL GUAPO ANCHO B HANDLEBAR,760mm,BLK,31.8mm CLAMP,AL7075 BUTTED 31.8*760,R:25 S.B BLK,W/EL GUAPO DECAL
Saddle :: Planet X Superlight Chromoly
Seatpost :: ROCK SHOX REVERB 125 30.9 0420 L 1500 BLK
Grip :: On-One Bob On


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 6:25 am
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V nice, may recommend to a friend, what is the weight of the full build please brant?


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 6:41 am
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I weighed at 31.5lb
Bear in mind that's a real weight though without pedals.
I can pretend its less if you want.
That was a white medium.
Small black will be less 🙂


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 7:02 am
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Didn't some folk on here have issues fitting a chain guide Brant? I might be wrong. 31Ibs isn't too bad weight-wise either.
Looks good though, if I was looking at another 6" bike this would be high up the list with the Mega.
Edit: I see it comes with a guide fitted. Can't believe how good the price is!


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 7:39 am
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A genuine 31.5 lb with a CCDB and Reverb post is bl00dy good going. Still plenty of opportunities to lose weight on that spec too for anyone concerned about that sort of thing!


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 7:41 am
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Bargain!!


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 7:46 am
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Damn, if I'd known this was coming I'd have held off on buying my EG frame!


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 7:48 am
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Didn't some folk on here have issues fitting a chain guide Brant?

Yes.
This is all SRAM stuff, straight fitting, no issues.


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 8:16 am
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lovely!


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 8:19 am
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I know it (the frame) has one or two drawbacks

From experience, what are the drawbacks you speak of?


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 9:01 am
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I had one of these when they first came out, I paid not much less than that for just the frame and it came with an RP23 not CCDB air 🙁

Only draw back I found was it blowing through the mid travel with the RP23, but when I changed it to DHX5 Coil it was great. So CCDB should have sorted that.


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 9:36 am
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That's a better deal than Canyon, which is saying a lot.
I had a quick go on Ed Oxleys El Guapo (when he wasn't looking) and it's a great frame.


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 10:09 am
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You can fix the RP23 blowing through its travel with a shim made out of a bit of plastic. http://forums.mtbr.com/turner/dw-5-spot-rp23-mod-503070.html


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 10:37 am
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Just stuff noted above patriotpro.. Not the lightest frame in the world either but at that price who's caring?
Do a search on here for prev threads.
Not a diss and kiss, from Brants comments the Sram stuff all seems to fit just fine!


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 1:12 pm
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Bear in mind that's a real weight though without pedals.
I can pretend its less if you want.

Come on Brant, it's not a proper bike weight if it's not inexplicably lighter than the sum of the components.


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 1:54 pm
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I found a new Mission Control damper on Fleabay for about £40. Great upgrade, made a big difference to the performance of the fork.

I wouldn't let that put me off; but I might upgrade the wheels after a spell.


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 2:05 pm
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....or just buy this instead;
http://www.yt-industries.com/shop/index.php?page=product&info=214
£400 odd more gets a LOT more bike.


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 2:09 pm
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seems v good VFM for a big travel bike!


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 2:21 pm
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So no experience then 'althepal'...But a judgement based on what "some folk on here" have said...

😐

And based on people having "issues fitting a chain device"...

A few variables in there pal and you blame it on the frame...

😐


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 8:30 pm
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i have an EG and love the ride overall, sure it has issues but what doesn't.. i listed some things i [i]don't[/i] like here so you can see if any of these will bother you:

http://forums.mtbr.com/titus/guapo-v4-wishlist-ideas-805110-post9647065.html

overall, lovely ride, that wicked looks value too and a few (only a few) others in this class. i did a frame only build starting at £540.


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 9:15 pm
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....or just buy this instead;
http://www.yt-industries.com/shop/index.php?page=product&info=214
£400 odd more gets a LOT more bike.

What's their customer service like ❓

Also as it's loaded with 'BOS' gear - any contemplative buyer should also see - http://www.r53engineering.com/index.php/products/bos-suspension


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 9:33 pm
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haha so my brother took one ride on my EG and wants a new MTB.. can anyone suggest something that rides something like an EG, but costs about.. £500 less? (i.e. £1200-1600). doesn't need as much travel, simple maintenance (coil fork?, not adjustable seatpost, no fancy parts) might be good too.. i dunno this might well be a silly question since the £2k EG is already a great deal yes. i don't look at full builds normally plus it's end of 2012 season so..

similar sizing and geo to a medium EG basically.

firs thing i checked was this
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=75658


 
Posted : 13/09/2012 12:25 pm
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Yeah the Nukeproof is the obvious choice, it's listed as £1600 a few places to (dunno if CRC will price match).


 
Posted : 13/09/2012 12:28 pm
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I guess I should price one up with X5, no reverb and a set of Sektors or Domains?


 
Posted : 13/09/2012 12:30 pm
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do it please brant, you might have another customer! and as his will get nicked, a repeat customer 🙄

edit: added please. 🙂
edit2: and slightly lighter wheels please? he's even skinnier than me. er wheel options would be cool not sure how difficult this is logistically.


 
Posted : 13/09/2012 12:32 pm
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I'll do some sums.


 
Posted : 13/09/2012 12:35 pm
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In theory about £1399 is possible. Will work detail better.


 
Posted : 13/09/2012 12:37 pm
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oh wow that could really dominate the <£1500 market?! long travel 26, highly upgradeable.

sorry not sure what an XM440 rim is, i meant lighter than the Mega which comes out at 15kg in medium i think.


 
Posted : 13/09/2012 12:48 pm

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