The Sexiest AM/FR/Enduro Hardtail Thread (Please read the opening post)

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The Sexiest AM/FR/Enduro Hardtail Thread (Please read the opening post)
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flag jesse-effing-edwards
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Posted: Oct 13, 2021 at 12:32 Quote
sterlingmagnum wrote:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CU-MsN6lL-X/?utm_medium=copy_link

This is very nice Noah has been putting together some finery

A little help ... Eek

That thing
is killer.
flag jesse-effing-edwards
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Posted: Oct 13, 2021 at 12:33 Quote
sterlingmagnum wrote:
privateer-wheels wrote:
Bitelio wrote:
I like the rims.
The rest has been mentioned already.
No pedals.
Blue fork sticker out of the blue.
Terrible choice of tyres.
The crankset is a bit meh.

But the frame though. What do you think of the fraaaaammmme.

I have looked at these off and on and have been torn. In the end I think I like them, but generally only the smaller sizes esthetically. Ride wise I am sure it's a nice frame - hard to beat Banshee when it comes to alloy frames.

Admittedly I like them. I would like to pick up an alloy frame at some point for a savage cruiser, maybe keep the weight down a bit for around town and light trail duty just to see how they feel compared to steel.

my steel klunk feels sprightly on the road & beach, plus it's more 'real'. Alu is for practical commuter bikes with paniers and fenders.
flag hanchito
Posted: Oct 13, 2021 at 12:59 Quote
Unpopular opinion but I think banshee’s can look nice, I’m biased since I ride a paradox. I don’t particularly like that one though.
flag nullzwo
Posted: Oct 13, 2021 at 13:33 Quote
yeah, but... i think "well a different bike with the same frame in another size looks okay i guess" is not enough for this thread imho.
flag jesse-effing-edwards
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Posted: Oct 13, 2021 at 14:16 Quote
The frames look cool, if you build them well and don't put on semi-slicks.
flag Soupherb
Posted: Oct 13, 2021 at 14:32 Quote
sterlingmagnum wrote:
photo
https://www.instagram.com/p/CU-MsN6lL-X/?utm_medium=copy_link
This is very nice Noah has been putting together some finery

A little help ... Eek


Healthy vibes off that! Local huh tup
flag sterlingmagnum
Posted: Oct 13, 2021 at 18:37 Quote
PB homie from down near Santa Cruz...he really makes some beautiful frames. This one might be my favorite.
flag Red-October
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Posted: Oct 14, 2021 at 1:56 Quote
That Hillsideframe is very very nice...

If I had to choose an alloy frame I would choose a Commencal over that Paradox any time... Paradox it's a capable bike for sure, but I see this frame more in the old Diamondback Mason's league than in Commencal Meta HT AM's.

photo
flag Soupherb
Posted: Oct 14, 2021 at 2:44 Quote
sterlingmagnum wrote:
PB homie from down near Santa Cruz...he really makes some beautiful frames. This one might be my favorite.

This looks tech friendly, get yo ass off the back if need be
Liking it
flag Soupherb
Posted: Oct 14, 2021 at 3:09 Quote
photo

Needs tapered headset .. especially here

Amigo frameworks, new to here I believe
https://instagram.com/amigo_frameworks?utm_medium=copy_link
flag Soupherb
Posted: Oct 14, 2021 at 3:10 Quote
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Nice 290 ..from what we can see at least
flag pyromaniac
Posted: Oct 14, 2021 at 3:48 Quote
Wrong gear, seat dropped, too much clutter, chainring colour does not work, looks lika 29er fork with smaller front wheel, levers too steep....

Meh.

Cable management looks decent though.
flag pyromaniac
Posted: Oct 14, 2021 at 3:57 Quote
Another 29er fork with a 27.5" wheel. What's the deal?! Availability?

 


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