Just received an email from curve bikes.....lustful

https://www.curvecycling.com.au/product ... c2ZaIn0%3D#

some very well thought out details,

It is pretty but spending $4500 on a frame won't improve the quality of my existance any more than spending £400 will

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:15 am It is pretty but spending $4500 on a frame won't improve the quality of my existance any more than spending £400 will

Very true Stu, but its cheaper than a Ti Fargo.

BigdummySteve wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:53 am

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:15 am It is pretty but spending $4500 on a frame won't improve the quality of my existance any more than spending £400 will

Very true Stu, but its cheaper than a Ti Fargo.

But once you've shipped it and paid import duty they're about the same!

You sure Steve? Google says you can buy a Ti Fargo frameset for around £2500 and certainly less than 3k. That Curve is $4500 just for the frame and forks.

4500 AUD ~ 2300 GBP at the moment, so yeah, marginally cheaper until you factor shipping/import if ordering direct.

Guess that's the price for having a carbon flute on the front of your bike...

Sorry, I'd assumed it was US $ ... I take it all back except the bit about how it wouldn't bring any more joy to my life than a £400 frame

3" tyres and drop bars? *sigh*

Lost, not lust for me.

I was going to say the Smokestone Mr Harry look just as good, but it doesn't. I think it's the Ti seatpost and lack of chainstay protector that make it look swisher, oh and the fact that the photos are on a neutral background...

Its a long hardtail with drop bars. Nice frame though

Picture of type of rider aimed at.....

Bit OT, but if anyone wants one there's a Ti Fargo with carbon fork on eBay for £1800

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Salsa-Fargo- ... SwRjteAHNz

Seeing as I still haven't won the lottery there's no point me keeping it to myself any longer

As for the Curve, the offset bottles on the downtube look like a good idea and solution for the 'how to have a full frame bag and carry water' problem.

Been watching that frame sean, cant believe its not gone

Mike wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 1:42 pm Been watching that frame sean, cant believe its not gone

Really? £1800 for a second hand Ti frame when you could by a new custom frame for less than that?

ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 2:13 pm Really? £1800 for a second hand Ti frame when you could by a new custom frame for less than that?

Not with a Salsa head-tube badge though

ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 2:13 pm

Mike wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 1:42 pm Been watching that frame sean, cant believe its not gone

Really? £1800 for a second hand Ti frame when you could by a new custom frame for less than that?

I think if I ever had that sort of cash I would go down the custom route, nice as the fargo Ti is 2.5K is just silly.

3" tyres and drop bars? *sigh*

Lost, not lust for me.

THIS
What is the terrain or route that this is the best bike for it ?

Its a niche to far [ and now available with dropper posts and suspension - so where is a drop bar MTB the best option ?