In the market for a hardtail frame, is gonna be used to ride everything that I wouldn't want to ride the (planned) full on DH rig on, for example on trailcentres like afan, FR/DH type stuff when I cant be bothered to break out the big rig and a spot of DJ/4X/commuting. Basically your standard "do it all" job.

By a process of elimination I am down to two frames: the NS surge or the Cotic BFe, intended build is pikes, saints, single chainring with bash and chain device and X9 gearing. Am not too arsed about weight as whatever I build will be lighter than the bike that is currently performing these duities and that works fine. Am 6ft, 14st and ride like a rapist (i.e. it's gonna get crashed LOTS!) if that makes any difference, was considering the small cotic if I went that way.

Anyone ridden both? have any input? is the extra £200ish for the Cotic gonna be worth it? Geometry wise they both look about right for what I want (albeit the cotic is maybe a little more "all round" than the NS) but with money being a bit tight justifying the cost is my major concern.

Also does anyone know what size seatclamp the NS takes?

Gareth

If you go for the Cotic I would definitely go for the small, the large just looks to big and long to be good for anything other than xc.

Have a look at the Dialled Alpine, Prince Albert or On One 456

They are indeed floats, they can be internally adjusted down in 10mm increments using Fox spacers, it's all official and whatnot.  My feelings re. the Talas system were exactly the same, so when I got told about the Floats, I grabbed them.

As for pricing, I've possibly got a frame/fork swap going down for a set of 40's.  I'll find out if that's happening, if not I'll drop you a PM.

Rootes

Cool Rootes, cheers. Do you know if the spacer thing works with the 36 vans?

I think On one are doing a 456 summer edition with a slacker head angle. Might be worth inquiring about it since I think there only about £125.

For Dialled bikes email info@dialledbikes.com

The spacer thing doesnt work on 36 vans either.

Alright pal,

Heres my Inbred, don't think you've seen it in 'street mode'! Currently an expensive pub bike but it's by far one of the best bikes I've owned .... awesome







Jim

Know its a 24 and not a 26 but have you considered a BMW Park?

Your mum will be happy Dan!