GMAN79 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Hi there, I am looking for a decent steel frame hardtail (large 29er), bike or frame only. There were a few options available, which were either too expensive or I was too slow to react. Has the popularity of these bikes increased the demand and therefore selling price (some really high priced ones out there)? Would I be able to source one for less than R20k or even attempt to build one (have a few friends with extra spare parts). Feels a bit like a unicorn at the moment. š Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 5, 2022 Share If I had R20k available, Iād get a Ritchey frame (new). I think Cytek are the distributors currently, so it is possible to order locally. nathrix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 5, 2022 Share A bit more budget friendly https://www.rapide.co.za/product/rapide-tigre-29-ht/ Ā justinafrika 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted February 5, 2022 Share 21 minutes ago, Hairy said: A bit more budget friendly https://www.rapide.co.za/product/rapide-tigre-29-ht/ Ā This one āļøĀ justinafrika 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMAN79 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Thanks, will take a look Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMAN79 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Anyone using these frames? Happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted February 5, 2022 Share 8 minutes ago, GMAN79 said: Anyone using these frames? Happy? Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V18 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Don't forget about Momsen STR/STF series. I still can't break mine.Ā Pieter-za and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted February 5, 2022 Share 53 minutes ago, GMAN79 said: Anyone using these frames? Happy? I have one.Ā Just get a Rapide.Ā Do it, just do it! TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Vlaanderen Posted February 5, 2022 Share Can recommend Cotic highly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMAN79 Posted February 6, 2022 Share If I could find a Cotic, I would definitely consider it.Ā š Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trashy Posted February 6, 2022 Share A nice Rapide just popped up on the classifieds: https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/531707/2021-rapide-tigre-steel-trail-hardtail-l-29 Edited February 6, 2022 by Trashy Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patensie Posted February 6, 2022 Share On-one Hello Dave, et al Marino Bike - custom geo handmade in Peru,https://www.marinobike.com/product/custom-hardtail-mtb-bike-frame/Ā (From $280) Pipedreams, and Production Privee might be north of your budget,,, But I've also seen some Cromags within budget on JensenUSA (https://www.jensonusa.com/Chromag-Wideangle-Frame-2021) Ā Ā Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenning Posted February 7, 2022 Share Have a Look at the Cotic Solaris max.Ā super fun steel https://www.cotic.co.uk/product/solarisMAX1#gallery Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted February 7, 2022 Share I love steel bikes. I've owned lots. I regret selling most of the ones I've sold. With the Rapide frame being local, available and 'affordable' I question why one would go through the hassle of bringing in a frame for a similar (or greater) cost.Ā The frame/rigid fork combo deal is also banging. I doubt the build or ride quality of the others is 'mind blowingly' better and the Geo is pretty spot on for modern standards. With the built in Sliding drop outs for SS/geared compatibility it ticks all the boxes.Ā You will be playing with very very small margins for a whole lot of effort bringing in something unsupported in SA. But that's just me.Ā Hairy, Wayne pudding Mol and burger 555 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 7, 2022 Share 6 minutes ago, Jewbacca said: I love steel bikes. I've owned lots. I regret selling most of the ones I've sold. With the Rapide frame being local, available and 'affordable' I question why one would go through the hassle of bringing in a frame for a similar (or greater) cost.Ā The frame/rigid fork combo deal is also banging. I doubt the build or ride quality of the others is 'mind blowingly' better and the Geo is pretty spot on for modern standards. With the built in Sliding drop outs for SS/geared compatibility it ticks all the boxes.Ā You will be playing with very very small margins for a whole lot of effort bringing in something unsupported in SA. But that's just me.Ā So following our last discussion a few days ago, have you cleared out the youngsters study fund for the new Rapide build yet? Wayne pudding Mol and Jewbacca 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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