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Interested but frame only - and as usual this only seems to be an option in US. Don't suppose anyone has seen a medium frame anywhere or knows a friendly Giant dealer?? 😕
Sorry no touching..... :lol:[img] 
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why I oughta..! 😆
Which lbs did you use then Jerry?
bike-it radstock
mention my name and you'll have no chance 😀
is that a water vole hanging off the saddle?
naaa its a Bicknoller mink skinned and fashioned into a rather sporty saddle bag. 😀
quite rare in fact
The Escape frames are roadified XTC frames. Does this mean the 700c R1 is the effectively a 29er XTC?
The Escape frames are roadified XTC frames. Does this mean the 700c R1 is the effectively a 29er XTC?
??
Anyone else?
No, it is much much thinner with narrower chainstays. Squarewheels cycles currently have a medium XTC 29er that has been reduced quite a lot. details... [url= http://squarewheels.cubecycles.co.uk/ ]Ta Daaa[/url]
edit: looks like the 29er isnt on the site, give them a call on 01997 421 000 and they can sort you out.
edit: looks like the 29er isnt on the site, give them a call on 01997 421 000 and they can sort you out.
Cheers - closed for hols - I'll pop them an e-mail
Anyone else any ideas??
Clink - Anyone else any ideas??
you've got all the bits so why not buy a frame from one of the zillions of uber niche frame-only manufacturers?
No N9 now?
you've got all the bits so why not buy a frame from one of the zillions of uber niche frame-only manufacturers?
Because I want a light, [u]cheap[/u] geared frame with decent handling for long rides/events - the Giant fits perfectly (as does Spec and Scott but also not available frame only here). Apart from Scandal any other suggestions?
No N9 now?
I want to but realistically looking at cash and what I intend to do this year probably not...
Hi Matt,
Try the [url= http://www.giant-bristol.co.uk/ ]Giant Superstore[/url] in Bradley Stoke (North Bristol).
Ask for Craig and see what he can do for you.
Personally, I'd recommend a Scandal, though 😉
I'll try that - thanks. I thought you might recommend the Scandal! 😀
BTW have you ridden singlecrack's Giant to compare??
Clink - Because I want.... [u]cheap[/u].....any other suggestions?
how cheap?
Matt Clinkard in another new frame shocker!!!! 😆
how cheap?
Preferably £400 or less.
Matt Clinkard in another new frame shocker!!!!
I wouldn't want to disappoint! You should be more shocked that the intended bike has gears 😯
Singlecrack is a short ar5e. It'd be like riding a clown's bike. From what I can gather it's a particularly harsh ride. Plenty of boxy tubing...
Impressed by the value of the whole bike, mind. It's a lotta bike for the money.
2p => Might be an idea to buy the whole bike and split it if you can't get hold of just the frame...?
Winstanleys have got 09 Kona Big Units for £799. Scandium frame, singlespeed build with 719s, Atlas cranks, Fox floats. Almost worth buying for the frame & flogging the bits you don't need. My finger keeps hovering over the button but struggling to justify it - already have a 2-9 Unit.
Ta for that - not convinced by the Big Units. Not ridden one but reviews not all that good - please correct me if I'm wrong though!
Not ridden one so can't comment. Really like the Unit though, would think it's v similar but less portly.
Clink - Preferably £400 or less
if it was me... ashcycles.com, full bike £789.99, take everything off and sell as brand new, alot of people are looking to build 29ers, you'd get your frame for "£400 or less"
or give me £500 and i'll buy it and give you the frame 🙂
Singlecrack is a short ar5e.
😯
From what I can gather it's a particularly harsh ride. Plenty of boxy tubing...
NO NO NO the exact opposite its not harsh at all especially considering the boxy tubing
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/xtc-29er-11-40863
there is also a good write up in one of the magazines this month
Clink
email me and you can have a ride on it to see how it feels.
Chumba ?
http://www.progressive-bikes.co.uk/hx2_frames.html
it says £499, but apparently it should be £399
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/chumba-hx2-updated
Swift?
Or as above buy a complete bike and sell off bits
What's the riding position like?
My old xtc sx was a nice fast frame but I always felt too stretched out on it despite changing stems and saddle position
Chumba looks nice but probably too harsh for all-day bike (looks like chunky tubes!!). Swift is possibility, but ideally want chainstays 17.3" or shorter.
2nd hand Niner SIR9/MCR9/Air9 is also on list.
it says £499, but apparently it should be £399
£499 was the old frame price, £399 for the new one. Due to land in the UK in Jan.
[url= http://www.bikediscount.com/ItemDetail.aspx?ig3=Rahmen+%2b+Custombikes&ig2=Scott+Rahmen&ig1=SCALE+29&desc1=Scott+Scale+29+Elite+Rahmen&ig3id=2&ig2id=12&ig1id=422&iid=8054&mi=0&hasv=1&webi=0&pr=0 ]Scott Scale 29er?[/url]