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I know I probably recommend these a bit too much, but I don't own one (yet!) and IMO they're bloody brilliant.
Kingdom have just launched an updated version of their Vendetta X2 frame with a special Lockdown price for the next 2 weeks, frame only works out to under £850. For a modern geometry Titanium frame!!!
https://kingdombike.com/collections/hardtails/products/2020-vendetta-x2-le
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There's no options for custom geo/dropout options/internal routing/tapered headtube etc like on the full custom model, but considering some steel frames are as much as this, I think it's a great deal. The 'raw' finish may not be to everybody's liking though.
my mate has just bought one of these! Although it's locked in his post room at work while he's quarantined at home!
Shame they've taken the ISCG mounts off it, a wee top guide would be ideal on that. And not a huge amount of tyre clearance. Otherwise, even I, a total picky bastard, can't find fault with it.
IF it didn't have a seatstay bridge I'd be struggling not to order it. Tempted as it is.
I'd have been all over the 650B if this had been last August. Bought a Signal instead. Wasn't sure about 29er, but here I am.
IF it didn’t have a seatstay bridge I’d be struggling not to order it. Tempted as it is.
How come? The bridge is tiny, almost not there.
Looks like they've reduced the (already short) CS length which has reduced the tyre clearance a little, 417mm chainstays on the 27.5 version.
If I didn't want sliding dropouts to be able to run SS in winter I'd be very tempted right now, I'll be after a custom model (XL size with L standover, sliding dropouts, internal routing, polished finish please) towards the end of this year if funds allow. 😀
Just being picky, I need to find fault to prevent me buying.
Ahh, Gotcha. 😉
So very tempting, must resist.....
Offt, tempting, Im have savings that ive been building for if I get made redundant.....
Really would be sensible, and I dont need....
But would match the geo on my FS well....
The wife would probably kill me....
and Id need a load of bits....
Seriously thinking about this, but slightly worried about the preorder part. How long is PayPal protection for this?
I rode my Vendetta today. Very much fun.
Seriously thinking about this, but slightly worried about the preorder part. How long is PayPal protection for this?
If it helps, all their frames have a long lead time, it's normal, I think they're all made to order (all other frames have custom options that you can change). They're very responsive on email/social media, being a small company - drop them an email.
Love my Vendetta X2, I’ve had no problem with the company at all.
That's really tempting! How much do they normally sell for?
I’ve had a Vendetta mk2 for almost 5 years. Love it!
Mine is the internal cable routed, curved seatpost brace version. Retailed for £1500 5 years ago, then they brought out the more value options with external routing and straight supports.
How much do they normally sell for?
I think TF Tuned sell them for £1250 whilst Kingdom normally sell for €1250 or c.£1080.
That’s really tempting! How much do they normally sell for?
The other hardtail versions start at 300 euros more (1250), with all the options ticked on the custom model it's 1700 euros.
Love my Vendetta. It feels like the perfect HT to me, and that raw finish <3
what is the sizing like , am assuming at 5'11 I would be a large?
Existing owners how tall are you and what size do you have?
Had my X2 (the basic version) a couple of years now, im 6' and ride a size large. Perfect size for me. Run it with 130mm 29" forks, either with 29er wheels for more XC but currently setup with 27.5 30mm 2.6" wheels for fun singletrack, suits both. Fun bike, versatile frame. Bought mine for £800.
Love my Vendetta. It feels like the perfect HT to me, and that raw finish <3
Got any pics of the raw welds/finish? I think I prefer the polished finish but it's hard to tell sometimes.
Also 5’ 11” and on a large X2, great bike running 27.5 wheels and 150mm Pike