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I am looking for a new hardtail single speed, in steel.

I love the cotic soul but would like sliding dropouts
I like the look of the Pace RC127 but it seems like its vapour ware

I also like fat chain and seat stays from an aesthetic point of view.

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Posted : 29/05/2014 8:33 am
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Kona Explosif 650b- has sliding dropouts and you can buy SS specific ones. Can be bought as frame only from various places.
I love mine!


 
Posted : 29/05/2014 8:44 am
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The explosive does look cool and ticks a lot of boxes. Whats it like to ride?


 
Posted : 29/05/2014 9:45 am
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Fantastic. I've owned mine for a year now.
The geometry is spot on and the finish is really nice.
120mm forks suit it perfectly. It's subtle enough to do 60+ mile rides comfortably.
I've been looking at selling ONLY to get the Ti version. Love it!


 
Posted : 29/05/2014 10:11 am
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If you fancy selling I am looking for a 19


 
Posted : 29/05/2014 10:32 am
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What is "vapour ware"?


 
Posted : 29/05/2014 10:35 am
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Sadly mines a 17''.
Can't seem to find any in the UK, but bikeman is a great shop. Send them an email. Nice chap.
http://search.bikeman.com/search/index?query=explosif+frame&x=0&y=0


 
Posted : 29/05/2014 10:43 am
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You won't find a Pace RC127 anywhere, there is a prototype, and that's it. Went to the magazines for a test, but hasn't gone production yet 🙁


 
Posted : 29/05/2014 12:37 pm
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Consider a Surly 1x1 and put Dirt Wizard tyres on it to get 650b size wheels.

You won't regret it (but not sliding dropouts).


 
Posted : 29/05/2014 12:38 pm
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[i]What is "vapour ware"?[/i]

Itas a term used to describe software like games that are bigged up but dont actually exist and will never come out.. I didnt know what the bike version of that would be so I subbed with vapour ware.

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Posted : 29/05/2014 1:03 pm
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[url= http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/those-odd-cravings-new-bike-wants-surly-1x1 ]Surly 1x1[/url]


 
Posted : 29/05/2014 1:24 pm

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