What 456 equivalents are out there ?

velomaniac · Jun 5, 2014

A wee while back I bought a On-One 456 frame because it was the cheapest option for that kind of bike. Must admitt its a great bike once I'd built it up with 140mm forks. However as my grey matter retains info like a very leaky sieve I've forgotten what ever bikes of this type were out there when I was looking. Seem to remember orange had something aswell as Saracen. Anything else that ticks that box ?
Just curious for now but a stiffer frame might be something to consider in the future as a flexy steel frame is not really needed for those forks.

Logic.Al · Jun 5, 2014

The Carbon 456 is a great bike. There's also the Pipedream, Cotic do one too, Prince Albert (although rather a lot of pipes there)

brocklanders023 · Jun 7, 2014

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Orange did, and still do the Crush.

Ragley Blue Pig?

Logic.Al · Jun 7, 2014

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What about a handjob?

IbocProSX · Jun 7, 2014

Ragley, Cotic and Dialed Bikes already mentioned.
I have really good memories piloting a Ragley in Scotland

Stanton Slackline fits that bill too.

Enjoy!!

Mindmap3 · Jun 8, 2014

Stanton Slackline.

It's steel, but doesn't feel too flexy to me and works great with longer forks.

Neil G · Jun 13, 2014

Cotic Bfe

Kevhl · Jun 16, 2014

Charge Blenders keep popping up in my search for a new play bike hardtail frame.

stevet1 · Jun 17, 2014

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Stanton slackline. I have the Ti version and its stiff under power but still retains some vibration absorbtion. 631 version probably similar.
or
Second hand Evil sovereign - helluva frame for bargain second hand prices.
Lastly - Chromag, either a Samurai, or an aperture for more wallet friendly price. I have a mint aperture frame I need to get in the classifieds.

Mindmap3 · Jun 17, 2014

The Blenders do have a pretty good following but the top tubes are pretty short according to some which makes general riding hard work.

My steel Slackline feels pretty good - it accelerates well enough but feels nowhere near as harsh as my BFe did through the rough stuff. Tough as old boots too - not a mark on it after my fairly big crash the other week. It seems as happy being jumped or ragged down hills as it does doing loops or trail riding.

What 456 equivalents are out there ?

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