Considering buying a new frame

kona crasher · Considering buying a new frame

I am looking at buying a new frame , i want an all mountain/freeride frame with 6" travel but with 18 gears so i can use it as an xc .
I like the look of a Santa cruz bullit , Has anyone got one ,what are they like ? has anyone got any other suggestions for frames ?

jamie

My mate has just bought a intense 6.6 for 800 quid looks the dogs but its not built yet so dont know what it rides like. Guess it depends on how much you want to spend really ?

Pires

SX Trail everytime or Heckler.

Rusty

Lapierre spicy's are very nice.

Syren Sistair

Ellsworth... good for those XC days but might not be what your after for those freeriding times

Syren Sistair

oh... yeh, or a Transition!

yorkey

have a go on my pitch tim see if you like it its a good allrounder

kona crasher

thanks Yorkie i will do that , also i had a look at a giant reign x looks good , but has anyone got one or ridden one who can give me an opinion on them ?

phils010

im riding a mythic wildcard, 5 - 6.5 " travel, currently have 66's up front and a single 38t ring, witch is ok for freeridy stuff like herts etc. but with dual rings and somthing like a lyrik or 36 up front it would be much better for the kind of stuff you want it for.

Metalibiker

My mates got a bullit custom build, and its insane. really really good bike, but a little too sort of forward for me, but im used to the raked feel lol. would be an excellent choice from FR and light DH to light XC.

IMO though, the reign is must better, my othe rmate has got one, and it feels so light and smooth, but can take the big stuff easy. not as well as the bullit, but XC will be a breeze.

Ide get the reign =]

Ben03

I rode a Reign for a while (think it was the 06 one). Maestro works very well, although to make it more versatile I would have put a shorter stem on. Nice bike though.

kona crasher

I need to sell my Commencal 5.5 first so i can afford the giant , also i would like to ride the giant if anyone knows of a shop with a demo or a mate who has one i could have 10 minutes on it .
If anyone is interested in the commencal please PM me and i will send pictures and details of the bike .

Ben03

Try Evernden Cycles in Paddock Wood (01892 832823) as they are Giant specialists: http://everndencycles.co.uk/