Fondreist - anyone own one - any good ?

[SteCenturion]

Considering a Fondreist Tf3 1.2 frame & fork for a self build.

I am interested in any opinions from people who have ridden a Fondreist, owned one or has a mate who has etc.

When I say self build - I mostly mean I will source the parts & get a pro to build it.

The frame/forks also comes with aero seatpost

Before anyone gets over excited, this will (if it happens) be very much a long term/slow burner project, so if I can fund the frame, the groupset, wheels, finishing kit will come together as & when funds are available.

In advance - thanks for your opinions.

 

[vickster]

Tf4 got 4.5 stars in cycling plus this month, worth a read

 

[SteCenturion]

Tf4 got 4.5 stars in cycling plus this month, worth a read

Will do.

buy that mag every month so must have skipped by that article somehow.

 

[vickster]

It's amongst the bikes of the year feature. Mag only arrived in post the other day. Gold cover I think!

 

[SteCenturion]

It's amongst the bikes of the year feature. Mag only arrived in post the other day. Gold cover I think!

oh good thanks.

Think I might subscribe - tis cheaper.

 

[dan_bo]

I've had two- a Megalu and a Molven- Lovely bikes. I'm about to get a third, a '96ish Top Level U107.

 

[vickster]

oh good thanks.

Think I might subscribe - tis cheaper.

I got three for a pound each, google for deals

 

[SteCenturion]

I got three for a pound each, google for deals

Current best deal is 2 for 1 on a 2 year 'upfront' subscription - code CYPC1Y.

 

[SteCenturion]

I've had two- a Megalu and a Molven- Lovely bikes. I'm about to get a third, a '96ish Top Level U107.

Are these steelies dan_bo ?

I have seen a few with mental colour schemes.

 

[dan_bo]

Are these steelies dan_bo ?

I have seen a few with mental colour schemes.

They've all been aluminium. The company used some pretty advanced techniques for the day-CNC chainstay arches on a road bike as an example-and then put some ace paint jobs on 'em. I'll put up a couple of pics when I pick up the new one in a couple of weeks.....

 

[SteCenturion]

They've all been aluminium. The company used some pretty advanced techniques for the day-CNC chainstay arches on a road bike as an example-and then put some ace paint jobs on 'em. I'll put up a couple of pics when I pick up the new one in a couple of weeks.....

Can't wait 2 C photos @dan_bo.

I am so wanting this frameset but also wanting a Giant TCR & a Cube Peloton.

Been away from CC a short while doing lots of O.T.

 

[dan_bo]

Yer'tis.

Its a lovely piece of kit in fairly good condition for its age. Maurice was a fairly early adopter of tube manipulation technologies and cnc machining. Check out the stay yoke:

Yeah check it out. Like I say there's a couple of scuffs here and there but it's solid. I'll be building it up over the next week or so. Chuffed-always wanted one. Good price as well.

 

[SteCenturion]

Yer'tis. View attachment 39988 Its a lovely piece of kit in fairly good condition for its age. Maurice was a fairly early adopter of tube manipulation technologies and cnc machining. Check out the stay yoke:
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Yeah check it out. Like I say there's a couple of scuffs here and there but it's solid. I'll be building it up over the next week or so. Chuffed-always wanted one. Good price as well.

WoW Guv'nor !!

Looks like a keeper to me that one.

Very well done.

 

[Carl G]

A friend of mine got a TF3 with Super Record six months ago, he's really happy with the ride quality.
It looks stunning, too!

 

[SteCenturion]

A friend of mine got a TF3 with Super Record six months ago, he's really happy with the ride quality.
It looks stunning, too!

Cheers for the response.

Super Record out of reach for me (maybe 105) & the way the job is going - possibly anything (local government worker).

Still - might scrape enough beans together for the frame/fork & then commence a VERY slow build.