hi so my search for a 29er with a stack of 630 ish rolls on, the Stanton has caught my eye and looking for views of owners or ex owners, looking second hand as I think the geo has not changed....??
Will be used for a moor and fell bike connected by road and gravel firetracks with trail centre as well, fair bit of climbing and need all the help I can going down. Ideally used with a 150mm fork not a weight weenie but as I have not ridden for 16 months not wanting a anchor either or enduro rhino!
So what do/did you think of your stanton?
Not personally but know someone who had to wait a year and a bit to get an incomplete bike due to parts shortages.
They're was constant lack of communication and the end result looks like a dogs dinner... A mish mash of parts and colours. I'd of been gutted spending that much to end up with what he got...
Bad time to be buying something like that from a small manufacturer I'd say..
Check stock levels and try for firm delivery dates with them if you do go for it.
I bought a frame (HT) and forks off them 2020/21 and their comms was pretty dire and very frustrating at the time. However, the bike is brilliant.
I don't have much to add on your specific FS Q other than look at the Stantons owners group on FB which is very active with quite a few people with the FS. Only comment that does stick in my head from some owners is that it is pretty heavy - hence the new carbon back end.
I bought a frame, forks and wheels off Stanton in 2018. It’s obviously some time ago - but the customer service was good including the communication. It’s a shame if that has changed…
I bought a switch9er FS at the beginning of lockdown, custom geo, frame and shock only.
Was told it should be around 8-12 weeks, ended up waiting 8 months and i still had to source my own shock bushings otherwise it would have been delayed longer, they originally painted it the wrong colour as i went custom paint, then it had issues with the rust proofing, which i believe is now done in house but could be wrong, communication was really poor throughout the whole process.
However with that in mind, if you dont mind waiting the bike is absolutely awesome, the finish on mine was good, and just the overall build quality is top notch.
Running 160 Fox 36 up front but when i first got it i ran the same fork at 150 with no issues, pedals well uphill and goes down like an absolute steam roller, it just soaks up and eats techy singletrack for fun, it makes me feel like im an okay rider.
It’s a shame if that has changed…
It is a shame but yes it has changed, Simon the painter (powder coaterer) has left and he seemed to be the one thing making the ship steer straight or at least trying his best.
Dan seems to be the "ideas man" with little to no interest in customer experience.
some owners is that it is pretty heavy
Yes it is fairly heavy, however personally i dont feel the weight when riding and it does make for a stable steed, i have also upgraded to the carbon rear end which has helped.
Would i recommend one - absolutely yes, just go in with the mindset of it taking a lot longer than quoted.
For the riding you describe, and if you like British bikes, you might want to consider the new Orange Stage 6 Evo.
It has a 630mm stack in M and L and the 140mm rear / 150mm front would make it a great all rounder.
I'm on the older Stage 6 and it pedals exceptionally well for a 150mm rear bike. They are surprisingly light as well.
I've got one. I got it second hand a few months ago and its a custom geo frame with a shorter seat tube from the small but with the reach of the XL.
I'd probably describe it as an aggressive trail bike rather than a full on enduro machine. I tend to ride Swaledale, NY Moors, Stainburn, and Hamsterly.
Its heavy, there's no denying this fact. Mine is built up quite burly with coil shock, 160 forks, and some heavier bits. Not measured it on the accurate scales yet but I reckon its at least 17kg or so. I don't really notice the weight though, and the weight hasn't negatively impacted any rides so far, and have done big days out on it.
It goes downhill very well indeed, extremely well in fact. It's fast, stable, tracks the ground very well, very confidence inspiring in the corners. It's got a higher BB than other similar bikes but you don't feel like you're 'high up' at all, and an advantage of this is no problems with pedal strikes.
It pedals very well and the suspension has very little bob so its a nice firm platform to grind up fireroads on. It's not going to win any efficiency tests given its weight, but it pedals surprisingly well. It's not got an insanely steep seat tube angle either, so it pedals fine on flatter terrain too.
Its got plenty of grip and traction on technical climbs, and stays planted with no front end lift given its length, but it is heavy so it's a bit more work muscling about on really techy stuff as to be expected. I don't do much of this so it's not a deal breaker for me.
It like that it has two sets of bottle bosses meaning for some rides I can go backpack-less or just use a hip pack. Although one is under the downtube in sheep shit range, so you need a bottle with a lid.
Overall I love it and it suits my needs perfectly. I'm not an enduro/big mountain hero so don't need tonnes of travel, and I'm not an XC/ultra whippet either. It gets used as my 'big bike' for bigger natural or trail centre rides.
I've just ordered one. Comms has been good emails all answered in 24 hours (and I've sent a few) helpful with ordering custom paint etc. I've also visited the factory to pick the paint and have a look at them, really helpful there showed us round, spoke to the paint shop.
Obviously can't comment on time taken yet, however they have stated that they build in batches and would take 12 weeks to make.
