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Spotted on fleabay

Short headtube, but wheels are 15mm so more MTB orientated

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shark-Traverse-Frame-Forks-Wheel-Set-Acid-Yellow/112642759047?hash=item1a3a081987:m:mm0Mm2v-jf8g7xovVVEqUKA


 
Posted : 10/03/2018 8:31 pm
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Very tempted by this, but there's very little in the way of reviews or any real world experience.


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 12:33 pm
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Not convinced it's a bargain if it's a brand that no one has ever heard of before


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 12:48 pm
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steerer tube looks a little short to me 😉


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 12:50 pm
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Not convinced it’s a bargain if it’s a brand that no one has ever heard of before

Yeah but,like ,it's called SHARK ..

I am in 😉


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 12:50 pm
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That’s, umm, VERY yellow 😳

15mm axles f&r too, so, uh, versatile...

Sizing guide. Your usual road bike has a 510mm top tube with a 110mm stem, you would need a Small Traverse with a 90mm stem.

Ok?


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 1:07 pm
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Haha! 🙂


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 1:07 pm
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https://www.velochampion.co.uk/products/shark-traverse-frame-forks-wheel-set-offer

Shark frames are sold by Velochampion. No idea what their relationship is (dealer, distributor, brand owner, etc.) but this might help you find out a bit more about them. Sold there as a CX frame.


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 1:31 pm
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Reading the Sunday supplements yesterday I noticed you could get a gents and ladies bike for £199. That's got to be worth a PSA.


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 1:35 pm
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This weekend I have been looking at the other, roadie frame they've got on ebay, which is 99% probably a Hong Fu FM169 (R8 Avenger). Look on Hong Fu to see if the CX one looks familiar to do a bit of research


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 1:47 pm
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Wheel weight seems too good to be true. Be interested if anyone gets a set.


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 2:03 pm
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See also:

  https://www.sharkcomposites.com/

Has anyone stumbled across a frame and / or fork weight?


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 3:21 pm
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Yeah, I went with my better judgement and stuck with the tank (CdA) for a bit longer. Going to change the gearing on it and swap the tyres for something lighter/better.


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 7:58 pm

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