Pipedream A.L.I.C.E

Alec · Post by **Alec** » Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:06 pm

Evening all,

Does anyone on here have one of these and could give a bit of a review, as ive had a bit of a look online and cant find much information.
I would probably look to run it singlespeed with 29er tyres for quick jaunts from home and the odd commute to work.

Cheers

Escape Goat · Post by **Escape Goat** » Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:18 pm

Jeez. I know nothing about that, but it looks amazing!

Alpinum · Post by **Alpinum** » Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:53 pm

Sorry, I can't help with Alice, but got myself a Moxie two years ago.

The finish of the frame was fantastic. Precise fitting, everything's well positioned, perfectly made sliding dropouts (run mine ssp too and it's a pleasure to adjust them) and a very solid ED treatment. Not a sign of rust in two years. The riding feel is amazing. Flex in the right place, great geo and all that.
Only tiny nag is the paint has become a bit dulled with all the lifting, carrying, frame bags rubbing etc. It sees a lot of dirt and I don't often clean it. I guess that's the reason, rather than a sensitive coat.

I had some particular ideas for the frame and sent them a few questions and not just got them answered quickly by Alan Finlay himself, but also some insights on design/geo choices, riding experience and other background info.

Originally, I wanted a Pacenti P-Dent bar/stem combo to go with the long reach and slack head angle (510 mm and 63.2°), but everywhere I asked, they were out of stock.
Alan, genius he is, got some from the second batch and not much later, I was able to put a set on my bike. As if he could read thoughts.
Superb stuff.

You get a lot for your money at Pipedream.

I can highly recommend buying from them and am sure the Alice will give you just as much fun as the Moxie gives me.

GregMay · Post by **GregMay** » Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:55 pm

Moxie is a wonderful frame. Rode a friends, really liked it. Almost bought one.

The ALICE is an interesting bike (join of the seatstay to TT I dislike) but it looks like it could be quite nice to ride.

Alec · Post by **Alec** » Fri Nov 06, 2020 8:36 pm

Thanks for the replys, they do look nice bikes and its good to hear that they are easy to deal with.
That moxie looks amazing in the snow.
I have a few other bikes i am thinking about but if i go for a alice ill let you all know how it is.

Cheers

Alpinum · Post by **Alpinum** » Fri Nov 06, 2020 11:25 pm

Alec wrote: ↑Fri Nov 06, 2020 8:36 pm That moxie looks amazing in the snow.

It does.

It rides just as amazing.

whonickedmename · Post by **whonickedmename** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:52 pm

I built up a v1 ALICE earlier this year as a relaxed mile-muncher.

It's not light but feels comfortable and stable - a great multipurpose bike!

I think the fork on the new v2 version has been slimmed down a bit to save weight and give some more comfort.

Escape Goat · Post by **Escape Goat** » Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:53 pm

I can't stop looking at this frame.

68mm bb, does that mean it will take my semi compact gravel chainset aaand the bid old tyres?

I don't know why I'm so intregued.

redefined_cycles · Post by **redefined_cycles** » Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:46 pm

Escape Goat wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:53 pm I can't stop looking at this frame.

68mm bb, does that mean it will take my semi compact gravel chainset aaand the bid old tyres?

I don't know why I'm so intregued.

Al... You're not alone here. The fact that Gian has a Pipedream got me looking at em. Proper cheap for a handbuilt frame locally and everyone seems to say good things about em...

Escape Goat · Post by **Escape Goat** » Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:49 pm

Stop it!

redefined_cycles · Post by **redefined_cycles** » Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:53 pm

Escape Goat wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:49 pm Stop it!

Dont get it... if you do, can you build the reach a bit on the short side as much as able so we can do swaps some time

You need to start being a 'one in, one out'... Or else you'll run out of space soon

Escape Goat · Post by **Escape Goat** » Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:55 pm

I'm thinking on having a clear out... So if be allowed... But saying that, one in one out has never been a problem as I don't keep count haha.

Squirrelking · Post by **Squirrelking** » Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:34 pm

There's a thread on STW about them, I was fancying a Bridge Club but have been swayed by the fact you can fit a proper 29" tyre on the A.L.I.C.E.

They are also a perfect match for the Thorn biplane forks if that's your thing.

Alpinum · Post by **Alpinum** » Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:54 pm

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:46 pm everyone seems to say good things about em...

Good? Bloody great.

Escape Goat wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:53 pm I don't know why I'm so intregued.

Because you already know what PD owners learned; they ride great (despite the numbers which may look odd to some), well made in all instances, have the looks and the company is lovely to deal with.

Also, n +1.

Alpinum · Post by **Alpinum** » Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:35 pm

I usually don't sign in to newsletters. But even here... PD does a great job. Not many emails, just highly relevant stuff to empty your wallet, like deals before a new batch arrives etc.

Escape Goat wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:49 pm Stop it!

Oh... sorry. Must have missed that.

Escape Goat · Post by **Escape Goat** » Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:18 pm

It's so shiny.

redefined_cycles · Post by **redefined_cycles** » Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:36 pm

Escape Goat wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:18 pm It's so shiny.

I think its time.. or have you bought one already. I'll be subscribing

Escape Goat · Post by **Escape Goat** » Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:53 pm

I haven't bought one. My tough road is pretty dirty... Time to sort that out...

Alec · Post by **Alec** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:33 pm

Well I thought I'd better report back with what I went for.

In the end I did get a pipedream but went for the sirius and its companion rigid fork over the Alice.

This is so it can be a fun hardtail with angles that I feel confident on, haven't had a big ride on it yet just a play in the garden but its been good so far.

Set up ss to be used as a quick blast bike from home or quick laps of trail centre

Alpinum · Post by **Alpinum** » Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:11 am

Alec wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:33 pm Well I thought I'd better report back with what I went for.

In the end I did get a pipedream but went for the sirius and its companion rigid fork over the Alice.

This is so it can be a fun hardtail with angles that I feel confident on, haven't had a big ride on it yet just a play in the garden but its been good so far.

Set up ss to be used as a quick blast bike from home or quick laps of trail centre

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