Looking for a 700c Disc frame

[Kevoffthetee]

Im fancying a project and looking at the collection I'm missing an adventure bike. I'm after advice on a budget disc frame that'll take panniers and 700 x 32-35's. I'm probably going to set it up as a flat bar rather than drops so I can use it in place of the mounting bike when out with the family

looking for something like a boardman CX team, but their 2nd hand prices have rocketed.

any suggestions welcome, Cheers Kev

 

[Levo-Lon]

I was goint to suggest the boardman Team..

 

[vickster]

Planet X London road?

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRPXLONROD/planet-x-london-road-frameset

If setting any bike up as flat bar, be very careful to get the right size frame. It won't be the same as for a drop bar bike (you need bigger)

Why not just get a second hand flat bar disc bike, I'd suggest something from the Whyte R7 range. I sold a Portobello for under £250 not that long ago, had 28s, mightnhavd taken 32s

Or this is being sold by a CCer and could be a ready made bargain (you'd just need to take a trip to collect)

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/332259219263?rmvSB=true&ul_ref=http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?type=4&campid=5336742846&toolid=10001&afsrc=1&customid=61076X1383750X49d3187404bb867b771733af89f6d61b&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F332259219263&srcrot=710-53481-19255-0&rvr_id=1235258084388&_mwBanner=1&ul_noapp=true

A second hand 2014 Boardman team is what, £400 on eBay? Can't see being able to build for much less. I got a new one for £500 about 9 months ago

 

[Cycleops]

What size would you want? The Arkose frames at Evans are in limited sizes. How about a Genesis Croix de Fer in Reynolds 725 which they also have?

 

[GrumpyGregry]

How about a Genesis Croix de Fer in Reynolds 725 which they also have?

^This

 

[vickster]

Indeed, but £400...you could get a whole Boardman Team CX for that...

or for £150 less a ready to go Charge Grater...(although this one is sold)

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/for-sale-charge-grater-2-2016-hybrid.219051/

PX selling the Kaffenback frameset for £200

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRPXKBD2/planet-x-kaffenback-2-frameset

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Indeed, but £400...you could get a whole Boardman Team CX for that...

or for £150 less a ready to go Charge Grater...(although this one is sold)

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/for-sale-charge-grater-2-2016-hybrid.219051/

PX selling the Kaffenback frameset for £200

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRPXKBD2/planet-x-kaffenback-2-frameset

Apples and oranges

 

[vickster]

Apples and oranges

I'm sure, but the OP wants a budget frame to make up to a bike for pottering with the family. A £400 frame will easily become a £800 bike...there are more budget frames out there

He needs to tell us what his budget is..for example, the Spa Elan disc frame is £1100...would make a lovely bike

 

[GrumpyGregry]

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I'm sure, but the OP wants a budget frame to make up to a bike for pottering with the family. A £400 frame will easily become a £800 bike...there are more budget frames out there

He needs to tell us what his budget is..for example, the Spa Elan disc frame is £1100...would make a lovely bike

Agreed. Just not sure how Adventure-ready a 400 quid adventure bike would really be... and for family pottering you just need... a bike.

 

[MichaelW2]

I want a mounting bike.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I want a mounting bike.

That's a different kind of forum .

 

[Kevoffthetee]

Thanks for the responses guys and gals. I was thinking around the £250 for a frame and I'll pick up parts as I go along. For sizing I'm 5'9" and ride a medium Giant road and MTB

I already have some 10/11 speed and 8/9/10 speed compatible wheels.

I already have a 11spd front mech or a Claris rear mech so can go any which way

I already have a mountain bike with 2.4 knobblies on but that's just for chucking around

To be honest I think I'm just after a project.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Too short for the Pompetamine f&f I'll be giving away next month.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

How many times have I suggested that you buy frames the right size?

I have, that's why I getting shot of this one

 

[vickster]

There are a couple of Boardman CX frames on fleabay. Medium is their 53, but if going flat bar you'd need to size up