Which alloy mtb frame?

Considering buying new rather than mod'ing mine. These are just a few shekels
apart:

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/195...-Frames/Sette-
Reken-Hardtail-Alloy-Frame.htm

or

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...10052_173009_-
1_201511_10000_201512

Useful observations and / or experiences welcome.

Thanks.

On Sep 13, 2:04*pm, DaveC wrote:
Considering buying new rather than mod'ing mine. These are just a few shekels
apart:

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/195...ts-60-Frames/S...
Reken-Hardtail-Alloy-Frame.htm

or

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...10052_173009_-
1_201511_10000_201512

Useful observations and / or experiences welcome.

Thanks.

Only difference I see is that the Sette has a stouter gusset on the
head/downtube junction, and half a degree slacker geometry (which
could be explained by 80mm vs 100mm forks). If you like red, or want
to save $10 get the Sette. If you don't like decals, get the Nashbar.

Hank wrote:

DaveC wrote:

Considering buying new rather than mod'ing mine. These are just a few shekels
apart:

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/195...lloy-Frame.htm

or

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...1_10000_201512

Useful observations and / or experiences welcome.

Thanks.

Only difference I see is that the Sette has a stouter gusset on the
head/downtube junction, and half a degree slacker geometry (which
could be explained by 80mm vs 100mm forks). If you like red, or want
to save $10 get the Sette. If you don't like decals, get the Nashbar.

The Sette weighs 1/2 pound more (claimed). All else equal, that would
make me favor it over a lighter frame of equivalent material and
construction. It's a small difference, though, and the decal-free
nature of the Nashbar frame is appealing by comparison.

The Nashbar frame's dropouts look way more accommodating for drilling,
tapping, bolting, or clamping any sort of accessories onto. That's
probably not a factor for most folks, but having the option is nice.
Big sturdy plate dropouts were a major reason I picked the Redline
Monocog 29er over other 29er frames. In a genre of bike that is
chronically short of brazeons and eyelets, that counts for a lot.

Chalo

The Nashbar frame's dropouts look way more accommodating for drilling,
tapping, bolting, or clamping any sort of accessories onto.

Good observation. Thanks for that.

Now to overcome my major dislike of all things black...

On Sep 13, 4:04*pm, DaveC wrote:
Considering buying new rather than mod'ing mine. These are just a few shekels
apart:

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/195...ts-60-Frames/S...
Reken-Hardtail-Alloy-Frame.htm

or

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...10052_173009_-
1_201511_10000_201512

Useful observations and / or experiences welcome.

Get the Sette if you like a longer top tube and the Gnashbar if you
ever want to mount a rack properly.


Also, like Chalo mentioned--Gnashbar's claimed weight is a half pound
lighter. Not a big deal--but if it's at no penalty--why not?

DaveC wrote:

Chalo wrote:

The Nashbar frame's dropouts look way more accommodating for drilling,
tapping, bolting, or clamping any sort of accessories onto.

Good observation. Thanks for that.

Now to overcome my major dislike of all things black...

Well, you can get some of those fruity pan-gendered Velocity rims for
it if you need some je n'sais quoi. Popsicle-colored Oury grips and
celeste cable housing, WTB glitter saddle, and your bike will be
looking like Boy George in no time.

Chalo

Well, you can get some of those fruity pan-gendered Velocity rims for
it if you need some je n'sais quoi. Popsicle-colored Oury grips and
celeste cable housing, WTB glitter saddle, and your bike will be
looking like Boy George in no time.

"Pop" colors not needed. Just un-black will be fine.

On Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:05:16 -0700, Chalo wrote:

DaveC wrote:

Chalo wrote:

.... your bike will be looking like Boy George in no time.

Would you ride boy george?

DaveC wrote:

Now to overcome my major dislike of all things black...

"Pop" colors not needed. Just un-black will be fine.

Has Still Just Moronic called you a racist yet? LOL

A. Obsessive hatred of Israel.

Q. What do Usama bin Laden, Jimmy Carter and Still Just Anti-Semitic have in
common?

BS

Bill Sornson wrote:
DaveC wrote:

Now to overcome my major dislike of all things black...

"Pop" colors not needed. Just un-black will be fine.

Has Still Just Moronic called you a racist yet? LOL

A. Obsessive hatred of Israel.

Q. What do Usama bin Laden, Jimmy Carter and Still Just Anti-Semitic have in
common?

BS


Sorni is an fool for writing the above - "Still Just Me" has made his(?)
Zionist views apparent.

--
Tom Sherman - 42.435731,-83.985007