Some cheap frames over at PX

https://www.planetx.co.uk/collections/frames

*sigh* apart from the one I'm interested in.... Which is odd really as you wouldn't have thought there was that much demand for an SS-able gravel frame.

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2024 12:49 pm .....you wouldn't have thought there was that much demand for an SS-able gravel frame.

100% of the last 2 replies is quite a demand

sean_iow wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:13 pm

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2024 12:49 pm .....you wouldn't have thought there was that much demand for an SS-able gravel frame.

100% of the last 2 replies is quite a demand

That was the frame I was after too (well, Huntsman atb in medium)...

Few fairly hefty discounts on Bell helmets, haven't checked sizes or styles - just happened to find the same model+size I have at the moment, along with some replacement pads: https://bellbikehelmets.co.uk/

The Alpkit eBay store has 12 speed deore 10-51 cassettes for £40 posted

Tomwoodbury wrote: ↑Fri Jul 12, 2024 10:18 am The Alpkit eBay store has 12 speed deore 10-51 cassettes for £40 posted

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226238703533 ... R6iMpOiUZA

https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/crivit-bike-ha ... Sales_Week

Ridiculously cheap frame/bar/seat packs at lidl from yesterday

Those Olsen's are now £525! Including the gravel frame

He's added some flat bars as well

Typical PlanetX style price drop caught me out

Mine has arrived, looks very nice but no headtube badge nor rear through axle which I'll query.

T47x92 bb's look expensive any recommendations?

Now i wish the gravel frame was my size ( need a medium might geg away with 56 just ) please note their website says 58 is a large olsen say its XL .

PaulE wrote: ↑Fri Jul 12, 2024 1:32 pm https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/crivit-bike-ha ... Sales_Week

Ridiculously cheap frame/bar/seat packs at lidl from yesterday

I bought some, but they're very crinkly/ unstructured material (not a surprise at that price!) so I think I'll take them back sadly.

Tried my local Lidl today for some spray lube and bike cleaner, but the gannets had already swooped through.

sean_iow wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:13 pm

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2024 12:49 pm .....you wouldn't have thought there was that much demand for an SS-able gravel frame.

100% of the last 2 replies is quite a demand

https://www.lyonequipment.com/bikes/bik ... eset__3194

Tempting....

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 9:32 pm

sean_iow wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:13 pm

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2024 12:49 pm .....you wouldn't have thought there was that much demand for an SS-able gravel frame.

100% of the last 2 replies is quite a demand

https://www.lyonequipment.com/bikes/bik ... eset__3194

Tempting....

Difficult to get excited about an alloy frame when you could have a titanium one plus a carbon fork of your choice for the same price.

Dyffers wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2024 1:09 pm

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 9:32 pm

sean_iow wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:13 pm

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2024 12:49 pm .....you wouldn't have thought there was that much demand for an SS-able gravel frame.

100% of the last 2 replies is quite a demand

https://www.lyonequipment.com/bikes/bik ... eset__3194

Tempting....

Difficult to get excited about an alloy frame when you could have a titanium one plus a carbon fork of your choice for the same price.

I’m beginning to come around* to the idea that aluminium is that wonder fabric that us** bikepackers are chasing. It’s strong, lightweight and very reliable fabric to use on bikes and with riders*** now opting for bigger/wider tyres, the comfort of a ride is more so coming from there than the frame material


* not quite enough to buy an aluminium frame
** sweeping statements obviously
*** another seeeping statement…

My favourite (and most comfortable) bike is aluminium

I think us oldies were put off ally frames after riding things like the old 'dale 3.0 and 2.8 series which had not one mm of flex

I'd have a stormchaser to be honest but I really need a 59, not a 57.5. Pity 'cos 700bar is a good buy.

think us oldies were put off ally frames after riding things like the old 'dale 3.0 and 2.8 series which had not one mm of flex

I have a section of a Kona Big Unit which is not much better than old coke can thickness, unsurprisingly failed, Kona refused a warranty replacement

Not lost a steel frame to a non crash failure

Actually, embarrassingly, I just remembered I own a salsa Mukluk Although that does prove my point of wider tyres bringing the comfort*

*Yeah yeah, geometry also helps

1/2 Price Spesh Roval alloy 29er wheels, built on DT 350 hubs. Way better than Hunt for similar spend IME
https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/roval ... 30121-1201

Bontrager XR Team Issue tyres on SportsPursuit

Lots of Conti, plus some Maxxis and gravelly tyres on there too.

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2024 12:49 pm *sigh* apart from the one I'm interested in.... Which is odd really as you wouldn't have thought there was that much demand for an SS-able gravel frame.

I had one of the original Il Pompinos (ss cross bike). OK, that was before gravel bikes were invented ( ) but it was one of the most fun bikes I've owned.

:s

PaulB2 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2024 2:25 pm Bontrager XR Team Issue tyres on SportsPursuit

Typical - I’m after some XR2s and those are the only ones not listed. That’s one way to save money

Mart wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:03 pm :s

PaulB2 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2024 2:25 pm Bontrager XR Team Issue tyres on SportsPursuit

Typical - I’m after some XR2s and those are the only ones not listed. That’s one way to save money

I'm also able to save money, due to the fact that bonty no longer make 26 inch tyres. Thankfully, I have enough to see me through retirement (when that finally comes)