Upgrading the MTB, but want British built bike...
Discussion
So, I'm thinking of what to upgrade the Boardman Team FS when that eventually dies. I'd like an Enduro type bike, but I'd really like to support a British manufacturer (no matter how sexy a Mondraker Foxy or the like look!).
Currently I have on a 'potentials' list:
Nukeproof (Mega AM)
Orange (Alpine 160 AM)
Gary Fisher?
On One (Codine?)
Pace (RC506)
Whyte (Gravity G150)
What else am I missing? I am, however, conforming to the PH standard of looking like a shaven bear, whilst holding multiple cans of red bull, and throwing company directorships around (I think that's the right way round), so I am after something that is built for the larger/slower gent...
Thanks in advance.
Currently I have on a 'potentials' list:
Nukeproof (Mega AM)
Orange (Alpine 160 AM)
Gary Fisher?
On One (Codine?)
Pace (RC506)
Whyte (Gravity G150)
What else am I missing? I am, however, conforming to the PH standard of looking like a shaven bear, whilst holding multiple cans of red bull, and throwing company directorships around (I think that's the right way round), so I am after something that is built for the larger/slower gent...
Thanks in advance.
FS, Steel, Made in UK, whats not to like?
http://www.cotic.co.uk/product/rocket
ETA: Just realised that production of these has moved to Penistone in South Yorkshire which is just round the corner from me! I want one now!
http://www.cotic.co.uk/product/rocket
ETA: Just realised that production of these has moved to Penistone in South Yorkshire which is just round the corner from me! I want one now!
Edited by bobbo89 on Thursday 17th July 15:16
Jimbo. said:
Currently I have on a 'potentials' list:
Nukeproof (Mega AM) - Taiwan
Orange (Alpine 160 AM) - UK
Gary Fisher? - Extinct US brand
On One (Codine?) - Taiwan
Pace (RC506) - Taiwan
Whyte (Gravity G150) - Taiwan
You're "limited" (such hardship!) to Cotic and Orange, off the top of my head.
Here's a wildcard option for you: Nukeproof (Mega AM) - Taiwan
Orange (Alpine 160 AM) - UK
Gary Fisher? - Extinct US brand
On One (Codine?) - Taiwan
Pace (RC506) - Taiwan
Whyte (Gravity G150) - Taiwan
You're "limited" (such hardship!) to Cotic and Orange, off the top of my head.
Empire Cycles MX6 Evo
On my list of potentials if I ever get the desire to swap from the stereotypical middle aged Five (even though it's made in Lancashire instead of The Correct Side Of The Hill).
Edited by NCC on Thursday 17th July 22:43
I admire your desire to 'go Brit' but it's going to be hard work.
An off the shelf bike might have a UK built frame, and if it's very high-end a few Hope bits - but the shock will be made in the far east, so will all the controls, the forks, the rims etc etc etc.
Even some of the frames that are reported to be made in the UK (or anywhere else outside of the far east for that matter) will be constructed from pre-formed tubing made in Taiwan.
An off the shelf bike might have a UK built frame, and if it's very high-end a few Hope bits - but the shock will be made in the far east, so will all the controls, the forks, the rims etc etc etc.
Even some of the frames that are reported to be made in the UK (or anywhere else outside of the far east for that matter) will be constructed from pre-formed tubing made in Taiwan.
There are some new guys on the block based near where i ride.
http://shop.birdmtb.com
While not manufactured in the UK, it was UK designed and only sold by the company directly.
http://shop.birdmtb.com
While not manufactured in the UK, it was UK designed and only sold by the company directly.
If you were after a UK made high spec hardtail you would a few more options,
I like the ideal of a Cotic but also like Curtis bikes
http://www.curtisbikes.co.uk/
I like the ideal of a Cotic but also like Curtis bikes
http://www.curtisbikes.co.uk/
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