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wookiee
PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:11 pm 
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Hi

Just needing some inspiration or advice...Got about £50-£70 to spend on a frame and forks...want it to be as light as possible not too fussed about the brand as it will probably get a respray. Which way to go...steel?, Alu?, Ti! (yeah right!)

What would you be looking out for????

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Gruff
PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:15 pm 
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I keep looking a this

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=249070

Complete bargain in my eyes but alas no cash :(
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wookiee
PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:17 pm 
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Gruff wrote:
I keep looking a this

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=249070

Complete bargain in my eyes but alas no cash :(



Yeah I had seen that but a bit on the wee side! I need an 18-20" frame something suitable for a 6ft3-4ish guy with a 33" inside leg...
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Antstark
PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:47 pm 
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What about a light weight carbon fibre Giant CFM ?

This fine chap has a lovely one for sale right here :oops:

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=247945
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wookiee
PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:50 pm 
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Antstark wrote:
What about a light weight carbon fibre Giant CFM ?

This fine chap has a lovely one for sale right here :oops:

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=247945


Would be very interesting although, like you I am 6ft3-4 so fear its a little small (and possibly fragile for a 16 stoner too!)
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Pyro Tim
PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:51 pm 
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I've got a nice 19" Axis Pro I could let you have for that kinda money
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wookiee
PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:52 pm 
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Pyro Tim wrote:
I've got a nice 19" Axis Pro I could let you have for that kinda money


Hmmm what sort of weight are we talking Tim and with forks?
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Pyro Tim
PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:53 pm 
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with forks, and I'll weigh it in the morning
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£60 would buy this frame ;) saracen kili pro

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looks like this built up

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wookiee
PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:56 pm 
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Pyro Tim wrote:
with forks, and I'll weigh it in the morning


Cheers bud....but a Diamond Back!! You know that goes against my Marin head but I'm trying real hard to be more open to other brands! :lol:
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