Just seen this from CTBM's newsletter
http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/sto ... 9788-p.asp

Bit more clearance for big tyres, which is always a good thing. Just wish they would do different sizes as I don't get the one size fits all thing

I agree with everything you said.

Looks good. Supposed to ride nice too.

When I rode the current one though, it was too small so wasn't a nice ride for me at all.

I "need" a magenta one to go with my purple one. Then I could run one with gears and one SS. Just need to find some cash down the back of the sofa ...

Charliecres wrote:I "need" a magenta one to go with my purple one. Then I could run one with gears and one SS. Just need to find some cash down the back of the sofa ...

Save up more money - buy the Ti, it really is phenomenal. Think steel Stooge but lighter and a hell of a lot faster.

If they did one for tall folks I'd seriously consider one. One size fits all means that size rarely fits me

Interesting, so they have fixed the main issue with it - the spacing on the rear tyre. Good.

the spacing on the rear tyre

What do you mean Greg ... clearance?

Sure, bad choice in words. The original design was not capable of taking wider tyres due to the chainstay design being spaced for 2.3 tyres max (yes you can get a 2.4 Butcher in, but it's tight, and carp in mud). Also, with a "narrow" 2.3 even at low pressure the steel the frame is made from, in this testers opinion, is to harsh.
I've an odd hate/love affair with this frame. Love how it looks like it could ride, hate how it does ride.

Blimey, Greg, 'hate's a big word to be throwing down.

In the interests of a more balanced perspective, here's a link to your original review

http://www.gregorymay.ie/?p=2491

I really wanted a purple Stooge but had just bought my Solaris when I saw them.