New Trails Frame - Which one?

[levron73]

Looking to replace my DMR Trailstar frame and forks for a lighter set-up. Basically like the style of the DMR but want to shed some weight (from me as well!).

I am looking at a Cannondale Chase 2 frame but interested if anyone has any thoughts on a "lighter" weight Aluminum trails, dual slalom, does everything type frame!

[rico]

Similar thread on southerndownhill at the moment. Commencal Absolut 4X is one of the few that is both light, strong and has awesome geometry. I run a Meta 4X (4in travel 4X frame) and a mate has the Absolut. Both are amazing.





Imported by Madison (Shimano importers) so most shops can get them.

SD thread - http://forum.southerndownhill.com/ind

[levron73]

Thanks Rico. I'm after some thing that can do a little bit of everything. Ultimately I would like to run a front mech, and have the ability to put in a longer seat post for those leisurely trips out with the missus!

Hence looking at the following;

1. Cannondale Chase 2
2. Santa Cruz Cameleon
3. Norco Manik
4. Orange Cruch or Sub Zero

Would prefer a more relaxed head angle and as light as poss. Any thoughts?

[rico]

Out of them I'd go for a Chameleon. Lovely frames

[rico]

Another option... Yeti DJ

[busta]

I've just bought a 14inch On-one Inbred frame, should be building it up this weekend. It's steel so will have a similal feel to the trialstar and is similarily lengthy but I'm guessing not quite as strong. I intend to use mine for BMX racing though so hopefully it will stand up to that ok!
Was only £149 from chainreaction. Horizontal dropouts though and no deraileur hanger or disc mount.

I'll put up some pics when I've got it built

[levron73]

So I may now just sell my complete TrailStar and putthe money towards a new bike. What do you think would be a guide price?

Spec is as Follows

Trailstar LT
RockShox Phsylo XC 80-125mm w 20mm axle
DMR wheels - 42 spoke v.wide street tyres
Hayes 9 Hydraulic Brakes with 8" Rotors
Azonic Platform Pedals
XT shifter and XT Rear Mech and Casette
Middleburn Cranks
DMR Chain Roller thingy (!)
Easton Bars
Lock on Grips

etc etc!

[rico]

I've always found selling parts separately on ebay more rewarding than a full bike.

If you want a price guide for a full bike (or parts), find similar full bikes on ebay, watch them and see what they go for.

[tobeee]

Hi Lee. I've been after a bike for a while, but not found what I want yet... Always been into motorcycle trials, and what I really wanted was a cross between a trials cycle (so I can try and hop around a bit like the yoof who live round here) and a mtb that I can trundle round forests on with the wife puffing and panting behind! Does the Trailstar fit the bill?

[levron73]

For trials I would suggest that the trailstar is probably not the best. However, it is a great bike for blasting around on, the only thing that it's not great at is going up hill!!!!

I'm changing to a cannondale chase to get something a little lighter that will suit the riding that I do i.e. not som much full on jump / trails.

They are both in at Evans Cycles getting the components swapped, so if you are interested drop me a private message.

Cheers