Dreamy Long Travel / AM Hardtails

[flyluis]

Would love to see Craig501 post some pics of his Cotic SS 150mm.... What a beaut!!!!

[braailegend]

Thread for your own bikes, this one is for Ultimate/dream bikes, haha

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/126144-show-us-your-am-heavy-duty-hardtails/

[DeanvZ]

Brigante by Kingdom Bikes...........

[Craig501]

So I've just got to the UK and looking for a fun hardtail, spotted this Cotic BFe and I'm pretty keen. What do you guys think?

http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1505826/

 

I have the BFe and love it. Definitely worth it!

 

Only had a few rides on it, but it is my bike of choice for short fun rides.

 

For FlyLuis, same photo posted in the SS tread, and will be updated on here once it has been pimped out a bit.

[Bazinga]

I have the BFe and love it. Definitely worth it!

 

Only had a few rides on it, but it is my bike of choice for short fun rides.

 

For FlyLuis, same photo posted in the SS tread, and will be updated on here once it has been pimped out a bit.

Yeah, I'm going for it. A bit on the pricy side but the spec is pretty decent as well.

[braailegend]

Looks like the new on-one 650b bike, has similar rear welding as that Bfe at the top, although the Bfe dropouts looks much nicer! Also a cheaper option when looking for a steel hard hitting frame.

 

Edited February 9, 2014 by braailegend

[braailegend]

No arguing about this bike's pedigree, shows skill is more important than Gears, Suspension and brand of your shocks:

 

http://i.imgur.com/UYSoqzC.jpg

 

http://fstatic1.mtb-news.de/f/qx/nw/qxnw4kgn276t/large_BM6I1264.jpg?0

[Iwan Kemp]

Help me think here...

 

Looking to buy a Dreamy AM Hardtail, but the all in one bike seems to be quite illusive...

 

Option 1:

On One 45650b

Against: QR!

 

For

That One One Smile!

Affordablehttp://www.planetx.co.uk/imgs/products/px/950_constW/CBOO45650BDEO_P1.jpg

 

Option 2:

Stanton Switchback:

Against:

No Waterbottle Mounts

Pricey compared to On One

 

For:

Slack! Love it!

Racing Green!

Sorta mid price-point

http://www.stantonbikes.com/sites/www.stantonbikes.com/files/imagecache/galleryformatter_slide/Screen%20Shot%202014-02-14%20at%2014.34.20_1.png

 

Option 3:

Privee Shan

Against:

No Waterbottle Mount

Pricey!

http://donaldreni.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/DSC_3158-1024x681.jpg

 

Option 4:

BTR Ranger

Against:

Pricey, pricey!

No waterbottle mounts. What's up with that?!

Not the prettiest kid on the block...

 

For:

Slack!

Slack with 120mm fork. Will be a ripper

Pricey!

http://yuris.up.n.seesaa.net/yuris/image/fe5d672c967fbdff62de744da1602935.jpg?d=a1

 

 

And not a single one of them is Stealth compatible.

[Iwan Kemp]

To be honest, if that Switchback had waterbottle mounts my deposit would have been on it's way to the UK already. Why you no have mounts?!

[Flowta]

Help me think here...

 

Looking to buy a Dreamy AM Hardtail, but the all in one bike seems to be quite illusive...

 

Option 1:

On One 45650b

Against: QR!

 

For

That One One Smile!

Affordablehttp://www.planetx.co.uk/imgs/products/px/950_constW/CBOO45650BDEO_P1.jpg

 

Option 2:

Stanton Switchback:

Against:

No Waterbottle Mounts

Pricey compared to On One

 

For:

Slack! Love it!

Racing Green!

Sorta mid price-point

http://www.stantonbikes.com/sites/www.stantonbikes.com/files/imagecache/galleryformatter_slide/Screen%20Shot%202014-02-14%20at%2014.34.20_1.png

 

Option 3:

Privee Shan

Against:

No Waterbottle Mount

Pricey!

http://donaldreni.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/DSC_3158-1024x681.jpg

 

Option 4:

BTR Ranger

Against:

Pricey, pricey!

No waterbottle mounts. What's up with that?!

Not the prettiest kid on the block...

 

For:

Slack!

Slack with 120mm fork. Will be a ripper

Pricey!

http://yuris.up.n.seesaa.net/yuris/image/fe5d672c967fbdff62de744da1602935.jpg?d=a1

 

 

And not a single one of them is Stealth compatible.

 

How about the Contraband Rogue

https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/featured/reviews/review-contraband-rogue-single-speed-r1185

 

Local product, only issue I see for you is the QR rear.

 

Being in Cape Town, I'm sure you might be able to covince the David Mercer or the guys at Salvo bikes to manufacture/adapt the dropouts of the On-One or any steel frame to thru-axle.

 

That's if you don't find something else

[Flowta]

To be honest, if that Switchback had waterbottle mounts my deposit would have been on it's way to the UK already. Why you no have mounts?!

 

This can also be "fixed", but why would you want a waterbottle on a bike like this anyway?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

This can also be "fixed", but why would you want a waterbottle on a bike like this anyway?

 

Listen to the Dave man...

[Iwan Kemp]

How about the Contraband Rogue

http://www.thehubsa....gle-speed-r1185

 

That could work! Will have a look

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Oh, and I'd also go with Mercer, if it was my moolah... Custom bike. Just for yooooooo!

 

And you'd be able to sit down with him and design it together. What's not to like!?

 

(yes, I know this is appealing to your hands on approach, and mechanical brain!!!)

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

That could work! Will have a look

 

Although given your recent experience with the Spank guys... do you really want to give them another chance?

[Iwan Kemp]

This can also be "fixed"...

Was wondering about that.

 

 

This can also be "fixed", but why would you want a waterbottle on a bike like this anyway?

Don't mind a camelbak, but it's nice being able to jump on the bike without having to strap something to your back.

 

http://v3mm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Titanic.png