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 IanW
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The front page advert is wearing me down. I like the look of them in orange, standard spec is perfect for local trails if not very versatile.

Does anyone have any first hand experience or pics of this model.

Ta


 
Posted : 17/09/2012 2:38 pm
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Slightly OT but I have an Adventure.

I built it up as frame only as I had all of the bits bar a wheel build. Mine is an 8 speed hub rather than the 11.

I have found mine to be more than capable for the sort of riding I do.

Its fast, direct, simple.

If I hadn’t have had an Alfine hub already I would have been tempted by the race frame.

I am sure that Tweeks(?) have the single speed for circa £667 ..... Derailier /chaintug thing and you would be away.


 
Posted : 17/09/2012 2:54 pm
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I have a Race that I built from frame and forks. It is quite a nippy little number.


 
Posted : 10/10/2012 10:49 am
 ojom
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Still hummin' and hawin' over one of these myself.


 
Posted : 10/10/2012 10:54 am
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Im liking these bikes too, but would like to see one in store before i take the plunge...If the SS was £667 I'd be grabbing one...Showing at £850 for me.

Would be a great addition to my bikes but not sure i could deal with SS full time, Race version maybe a more practical option.

Be interested in any feedback if someone reading this has one...


 
Posted : 15/10/2012 1:01 pm
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I've got the SS version. It's good fun to ride but I wouldn't pay full price for one, the spec of the components just isn't good enough.

Got mine through Cyclescheme.


 
Posted : 15/10/2012 1:12 pm
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Whats size is that mister P?


 
Posted : 15/10/2012 3:47 pm
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17.5", I am about 5ft 9.


 
Posted : 15/10/2012 3:52 pm
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Any more feedback on how these ride? How compliant is the frame? I have an old steel Stumpjumper that had a very special spring to it..does this frame replicate that in any way?

Also sizing - i'm 5'11 with long legs...guess i'm going to need the 19"
How are these sizing up for people?


 
Posted : 30/11/2012 6:01 pm
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Ride seems nice and springy to me - on par with my '95 CinderCone. I'm 6' with 34" inside led and a 19" is spot on.


 
Posted : 30/11/2012 8:10 pm
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Jamj1974 - Springy is just what I was hoping to hear. I'm a gnats whisker off 6' with a similar inside leg. good stuff


 
Posted : 01/12/2012 1:01 am

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