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[Closed] Recommend me an XC HT frame for under £300

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As the title sates dont wanna buy a full bike as i have good spec parts already to swap across.

Been looking at the Giant XTC or Kona Kula any help would be great????


 
Posted : 26/01/2009 9:05 pm
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Similar feel to the Kona apparently - what about the Merlin / Rock Lobster TIG Team SL

Easton Ultralite tubing, £300 with current 40% off deal = £180.

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=product&productId=694&categoryId=106


 
Posted : 26/01/2009 9:12 pm
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lordy thats a great price for a lovely frame !


 
Posted : 26/01/2009 9:22 pm
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Kinesis Maxlight XC Pro 2. Great frame, think you can just sneak one for £300


 
Posted : 26/01/2009 9:29 pm
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NS SOCIETY (cough)


 
Posted : 26/01/2009 10:26 pm
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merlin malt 4 anyone?


 
Posted : 26/01/2009 10:53 pm
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Merlin's Rock Lobster 853 is a penny under £300 at the moment...


 
Posted : 26/01/2009 10:56 pm
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just got a gt zaskar off ebay and its a great frame


 
Posted : 26/01/2009 11:00 pm
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just an idea,
if you go for the giant or kona,
why not buy a complete bike and strip it down, and then sell all the unwanted bits
i think it makes more sense money wise,
[url= http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b7s2p1539 ]kona kula[/url]
[url= http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b4s2p1265 ]giant xtc[/url]
definitely makes sense in the giants case,

more than likely you'll have sizing issues with parts if you are swapping things over, this way you know you'll have everything you need


 
Posted : 26/01/2009 11:11 pm
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I have a polished Specialized S Works M5 frame size m 17/18 ish in top condition. Want £200 for it.


 
Posted : 27/01/2009 10:16 pm
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Wiggle has 30% off charge frames at the moment.


 
Posted : 27/01/2009 10:22 pm
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Kenesis Maxlite (100mm forks) or if you have slighly longer forks go for the XC120 (which I have and is ace)


 
Posted : 27/01/2009 10:45 pm
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I have an immaculate 2006 17.5" Rocky Mountain Blizzard (Reynolds 853 disc specific frame with rack mounts) for sale complete with Salsa seat clamp.

Yours for £300

Pics available

Mail me robin.stones@tesco.net if your interested


 
Posted : 28/01/2009 5:49 pm

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