http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail en-US Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:50:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/3#post-510002 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:43:16 +0000 cog 510002@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>P7 love...<br /> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/3575632142_fb4612d701_o.jpg"> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/3#post-499351 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:05:25 +0000 chunkypaul 499351@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><img src="http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yt71uw&amp;outx=800&amp;quality=70"></p> <p>end of thread <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/3#post-499139 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:26:46 +0000 hora 499139@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Surely they could have made that Jones with less tubing/tidier? It looks like a shelf holding ti tubes collapsed into a pile on the factory floor. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/3#post-498759 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:59:18 +0000 qwerty 498759@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>now with Pike and Rampages</p> <p><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/140/403396878_2ca0ef238b.jpg"></p> <p> <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/3#post-498754 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:51:01 +0000 theginjaninja 498754@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>That jones thing makes the baby jesus cry it's so ugly. </p> <p>Still rocking the Kobe. Now my only mountainbike. Worth waiting for a 2nd hand one if you can. </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginja_andy/2991639187/" title="Kobe Ti by Andy*Matthews, on Flickr" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2991639187_6b567c8fcc.jpg" alt="Kobe Ti" /></a> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-498667 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:34:29 +0000 shoefiti 498667@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>ok so not strictly steel, well not steel at all but it does have the absorption you're after.</blockquote></p> <p><img src="http://www.clipartof.com/images/emoticons/xsmall2/2202_puking.gif"> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-498550 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:09:10 +0000 nickhart 498550@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>ok so not strictly steel, well not steel at all but it does have the absorption you're after.<br /> <img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_G1N4SIcd-js/SZwk0GwXvII/AAAAAAAAA-A/kY9Frfwaldc/s400/blog_biff_fugly2.jpg"> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-498519 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:04:07 +0000 hora 498519@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>They always sell out for a good reason? Worth the wait IMO <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-498509 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:50:39 +0000 mymorph 498509@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>well thats certainly given me something to think about. i do like the cotic frames but the on-one is such a good price..shame they dont have any in stock again!ill have to ponder on this and see if i can try a few out here and there.<br /> cheers </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-497496 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:27:04 +0000 kiwijohn 497496@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Best steel HT?</p> <p>Salsa Ala Carte. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-497451 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:51:41 +0000 IdleJon 497451@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>stonemonkey - Member </p> <p>Lanesra - Member</p> <p>Surely only 853 steel should be classed as pure steel, everything else is a poor imitation, imo </p> <p>i disagree, plus how many complete 853 bikes are there<br /> </blockquote></p> <p>Just got a Genesis Altitude 20, 853 frame, complete bike £1100. </p> <p>It is the best bike I've ever owned, but I have a sneaking suspicion that's because it's only a week old...... It may be a different story when it needs a bath. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-497331 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:07:52 +0000 cynic-al 497331@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>glad to hear it cp! </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-497304 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:53:59 +0000 Bumhands 497304@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>The best frame is the one that fits you and the<br /> way you like to ride the best. </p> <p>All on this thread are the best for somebody. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-497228 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:54:58 +0000 hora 497228@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>if CEN means the end of light compliant steel hardtails I'm not sure if I'd buy another steel ht, weight and feel are factors for me</blockquote></p> <p>Agree and you dont have to be a competent/skilled-up rider to feel a noticeable weight difference either?! Especially true if you can be really physical with a bike to benefit from a stiff/stronger frame? Alot of question-marks there so don't shoot me <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-497214 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:46:59 +0000 iamtheresurrection 497214@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>brant - Member<br /> Is it a hardtail? Tick.</p> <p>Nothing else to it. </blockquote></p> <p>Well, it's good to know you put a lot into your designs... <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-497207 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:39:34 +0000 hora 497207@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>richc, yep. I kept on taking the Chameleon out in rather than the Chumba even though it took alot out of me. Kinda said to me that I couldnt get quite right on the Chumba (felt too far over the front). Bought the Orange5 and I havent taken the Chameleon out once since. </p> <p>Blizzards are lovely but your handicapped by the low travel you can run on them? Those Fox's are 140's? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496847 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:47:10 +0000 rs 496847@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>doesn't the CEN testing just require the front end to be beefed up, therefore you can have a big floppy rear if you like. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496839 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:44:01 +0000 dirtypiere 496839@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>A good On-One Steel frame for sale on here,<br /> see<br /> FS :- On-One 456 Steel 16" frame MTB for sale<br /> great bikes! </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496673 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:26:13 +0000 compositepro 496673@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>cynic-al CEN hasn't really ended the lightweight steel hardtail...it aint dead yet </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496606 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:50:27 +0000 Northwind 496606@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Obviously there's no one best frame, everyone wants different things from their bikes, we're all different shapes and sizes and styles and we do different things with them, and even when we're doing the same thing we do it different, and even if we do the same thing the same way we don't want the same things from the bikes we do it on. </p> <p>So I'll recommend a Soul, because I'm a fanboy. But there's loads of good steel frames, I just found the Soul was a perfect match for me, there's probably others which i'd feel teh same about and obvious there's others that feel the same about 20 other frames.</p> <p>Otherwise, it's hard to argue with a 456, they're versatile and inexpensive. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496449 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:35:57 +0000 roper 496449@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I ride a Sanderson bike, but don't let that put you off. It's a fantastic bike. It is quick off the mark a good climber and has improved my poor descending skills a fair bit too. I have been on it for a 7 hr ride and a 30 min blast and loved both. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496439 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:29:54 +0000 jonb 496439@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I thought Setavento went the way of Woolworths? </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496412 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:18:57 +0000 billyboulders 496412@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Can't recommend the 456 highly enough, mines had over 3 years hard (ie clumsy!) riding and still rides as well as it did 1st day hard to beat at the price they are - I have had to bend the hanger back into shape a few times though <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> <br /> Had a go on a mates alpine round cwmcarn and that was nice too, and would love a BFe when/if the 456 dies. Steel hardtails are great, had a 2-3 year flirtation with full suss bikes but I've ridden various steel hardtails since 1990 and I love 'em. Buy one you won't regret it. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496345 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:40:13 +0000 petesgaff 496345@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>DMR Trailstar. I like 'em but I don't find many other folk do. Cheap, fun and takes a fair kicking... </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496336 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:37:51 +0000 cynic-al 496336@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>if CEN means the end of light compliant steel hardtails I'm not sure if I'd buy another steel ht, weight and feel are factors for me. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496301 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:22:46 +0000 Wozza 496301@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>As of tomorrow i'll be a Blizzard owner and therefore the best steel hardtail is the RM Blizzard!! <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496293 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:20:19 +0000 ditch_jockey 496293@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Another vote for the Handjob here - had the older 100mm fork version and now have the new 130mm fork variety.</p> <p>No problems with the frame, but I'd definitely advise a fork/wheel with a through axle on the front if you're a heavyweight (I'm 16st). Steel frames tend to flex a bit anyway, and it can all get a bit noodly feeling if you're riding the fork on a long travel steel hardtail. I stuck a 9mm through axle onto my Revelation, which made enough of a difference for my preferences.</p> <p>Not ridden one of the long travel On Ones, but I have an older Inbred that now gets used for commuting most days and is a nice ride. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496268 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:11:34 +0000 rs 496268@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>setavento can build you a sort of Titanium Alpine</p> <p><img src="http://www.setavento.com/img/customerbike_2006-12-20_stevet.jpg"> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496212 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:48:15 +0000 jimmy 496212@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Mike - I'll buy the prototype... <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496132 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:17:27 +0000 richc 496132@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote> hora - Member<br /> I recently found love. Its not attractive to look at (Ive always gone for aesthetics first havent I?), however its far far better than the Chumba its replaced </blockquote></p> <p>You have sold the chumba already?!? haven't you only had that a few weeks. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496113 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:11:19 +0000 mike-at-dialledbikes 496113@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Nice idea Jimmy (a Ti Alpine) but Ti's not really on my agenda anymore. Nice to have Ti frames in the line up if I ever have any spare cash to spend but they drain cash flow if they don't sell quickly and sit in the warehouse for months. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496112 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:11:05 +0000 bikemonkey 496112@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>You're all wrong. My entirely impartial view is that the best steel hardtail is clearly the Rocky Mountain Blizzard</p> <p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2954608276_e4104b5570.jpg"></p> <p>Here's mine, but that had no bearing on my declaring it the best steel hardtail. Nope. None at all </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496085 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:00:23 +0000 freeridenick 496085@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>My PA has been down Nan Bield, Helvellyn, around welsh trail centres, twisted through surrey hills singletrack and jumped over doubles. I love it. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-496071 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:55:06 +0000 hora 496071@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I recently found love. Its not attractive to look at (Ive always gone for aesthetics first havent I?), however its far far better than the Chumba its replaced <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-495986 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:25:16 +0000 13thfloormonk 495986@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I had begun to believe there was nothing out there to beat my Charge Duster, but i've recently been riding a long forked alu hardtail which makes a lot more sense on the bigger hills.</p> <p>The Charge is still a riot on twisty rooty stuff and short XC blasts. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-495910 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:04:13 +0000 jimmy 495910@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Have had an Inbred, DMR Switchback, DB Prince Albert, Charge Duster and DB Alpine.</p> <p>Inbred was nice and comfortable coming from a Chameleon. But too long.<br /> Switchback was a great ride. But snapped.<br /> DB PA - see Inbred comments.<br /> Charge Duster just didn't feel right but I had been riding a full suss by then so just didn't bother trying to get used to it.<br /> Now I ride the DB Alpine all the time. Its ace, just wishing it was a little lighter. A Ti version would be my bike for life (you listening Mike...?). </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-495779 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:10:14 +0000 pjt201 495779@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>*ahem* it's *ahem* </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-495724 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:52:12 +0000 hora 495724@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Well its not your grammar for sure dialledmike <img src="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-495679 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:40:40 +0000 bent_udder 495679@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I was on a ride with someone on one of those Kinesises (Kineses?) the other week. Lovely looking frame, especially when teamed up with white SIDs with the green flash. </p> http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-steel-frame-hardtail/page/2#post-495583 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:21:50 +0000 mike-at-dialledbikes 495583@http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Has a winner been decided yet? </p>