Looking for a lightweight carbon frame

[Steampig]

Been looking for a lightweight bike but cant seem to find a frame I like with components I want.
Previously had a supersix evo 105 2014 model.
Really liked the bike but sold it due to an opp (ankle fusion) as I didn't know if I could cycle again.
Recovery gone well and ive borrowed a friends bike to see how I feel and im now desperate to get back cycling.
Saw a supersix evo hi mod frame for £750 and decided I wanted to build my own bike to my own spec.
Now my size is no longer available and tbh im a little bit gutted as Im really looking forward to building something I want.
SO now im in 2 minds weather to go back looking for something as a whole bike or try find a lightweight carbon frame and build myself.
I would spend up to (very max for the right frame) £1k on the frame.
Anyone know of any frames?
Not interested in Planet x or Ribble. although I do like the supersix I would prefer something maybe less well known.
Not interested in Electric or disk brakes.
Open to any suggestions really!!
I don't really like bland stealth greys and blacks?

 

[Citius]

What constitutes 'lightweight' to you? The frame is only one component of the build, so a lightweight bike really depends on how much you are prepared to throw at the whole build - not just the frameset.

 

[Firestorm]

Mtb-direct have some KTM carbon frames, 2014 revelators, on their ebay site. 500 I think. Iirc they are the same frame across the range, its just the components which differentiate the high end bikes
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-KTM-Re...-Inc-Headset-/221451086406?varId=520321226639

 

[huwsparky]

Like you, I looked at the frames from Paul's cycles for £750 but unfortunately they aren't di2 compatible otherwise I would have built myself also.

From looking around at various frames I didn't really see anything below £1500 that took my fancy to be honest so a self build I pretty much discounted after that.

I've just ordered a bike now from Rose which should be below 7kg's. You could get all this with some of the Rose models for about £2k (Ultrgra/Ritchey).

Like citius said tho, what do you consider to be a light frame/bike?

 

[Steampig]

Not massively lightweight
7kg - 7.5kgs. total build? ive an idea of components and wheels I want to use.
Not going to be joining the tour anytime soon, but cant go more than half a mile round here without hitting a huge hill!
Want something I like the look of and am happy to ride for years.

 

[midlife]

Hong Fu ?

http://www.hongfu-bikes.com/index_en.html

Shaun

 

[Hacienda71]

Deng Fu are also good if you want something a bit different. Here is mine with a couple of pricier bikes.

 

[mr messy]

Scott Addict? £1199
With 105
https://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/scott-addict-30-road-bike-2015-p260036

 

[sykes179]

Leaving aside the idea of it being 'massively lightweight' you're going to struggle to get something lighter than 7kg. Unless it's a unicycle!

I've got an Scott Addict and absolutely love it.

 

[Steampig]

I quite like the look of this. well the colour of the frame. 7.8kg
the 200 (7.5kg) and 400 (under 7.5kg I would assume) exact same frames just different colours that I don't like but the spec is better!?
Don't see loads of these about?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/lapierre-xelius-efi-100-db-road-bike-2015/rp-prod126047

 

[postieparr]

Have a quick look at Dolan bikes. I've recently bought a Tuono and I can't fault either the bike or the service.

 

[pubrunner]

Deng Fu are also good if you want something a bit different. Here is mine with a couple of pricier bikes.
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Where's the tea room ? - always useful, to know of a good stop, when out and about.

 

[Hacienda71]

Where's the tea room ? - always useful, to know of a good stop, when out and about.

It is Wheelock Hall Farm which is just South West of Sandbach. Good for a brew and a bacon butty