Post All (of the) Citys!!

Really wanted a Mr Pink but not available in 55
Thinking about a Zig Zag when available mid September

Anyone on here tried the Electric Queen mtb?

Just pulled the trigger on a zig zag , hoping for mid September delivery
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Nice one. I'm sure you'll not be disappointed.

Yes I think it ticks most of the boxes for my intended use
All road Dorset , Purbeck lanes

From a recent trip to the Cairngorms.

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Don’t think I’ve posted my Big Block before.

Ordered a new Cosmic Stallion today to add to the party. Had my money refunded once by a store as out of stock, LBS can’t get one as Ison are out but Triton were showing as in stock so ordered online. Subsequently saw that Triton’s google reviews are a little worrying lately and haven’t been able to get through to them on the phone. Now the wait to see whether I’ll get one, get a refund or be hanging for a while

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Had same problem with Triton with a mr pink
Keep calling they do answer , I was about 13 times lucky
Ordered a zig zag from local Ison dealer in the end

That’s good to hear, will keep trying. Size I’ve ordered is still showing as in stock on the website, doesn’t feel that likely that they’re going to have had 2 of them sitting in the warehouse

Worth checking size on Ison website https://www.ison-distribution.com/english/index.php?loc=0
They are Uk distribution for all city
I just got let down by Triton

Ison don’t have it & i don’t think they’re getting any more this year so was relying on it being actually in stock at Triton. Not holding my breath!

No that’s what happened to me
Keep ringing & you will get refunded

Needs more All City.

Subsequently saw that Triton’s google reviews

Yeah I recently opted to pay £50 more from a frame that triton apparently had in stock after reading there recent google reviews.

Have now had notice that I’ll be getting a refund so that was (hopefully) more painless than expected. Anyone know anywhere that may have a 2020 CS in a 55 in stock?

https://www.justpedal.nl/en/all-road-frame/480821-all-city-cosmic-stallion-frameset-blue-green.html?search_query=all-city&results=44#/228-frame_size-55

https://keeppedalling.bigcartel.com/product/all-city-cosmic-stallion-55cm-frameset-incl-gusset-headset-ex-display

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Cheers!

Looks like it’s a bit more money for this years or a saving and less clearance/post mount brakes. Will have a think

I’m using my GM mostly for off road and single track rides. Thinking to go flat bar instead of drops, does it make sense?

Very on trend

It is just that since I have it I changed drastically my kind of ride. Kind of got allergic to tarmac! Unfortunately the style with flat won’t be the same, but I may choose practicality over look

Not ridden or even seen an EQ in the flesh but after 2 favourable All City ownership experiences I really fancied one for a 29er based flat bar road bike itch I had.

In the end I decided to do the financially sensible thing and convert a bike I already owned (a stanton sherpa) to what I had in mind for the EQ. It's the dogs dangle. The sort of bike that excels at nothing, but does everything pretty well.

It feels rock solid/tight, tanks along the tarmac, but also handles fireroad and #nogravel but I've also taken it round my local xc singletrack (bedgebury) and whilst the slicks lacked cornering confidence it was still fast and above all fun. I've still got the suss fork, risers and 650b+ wheels/tyres for it so I can convert it between hybrid and mtb modes fairly easily.

If that's the sort of thing you had in mind for the EQ I say go for it. My frankenstan is far and away the most versatile bike I've owned.

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That looks like a great alternative and like you say, versatility is key.

The Electric Queen only recently came on my radar as my friends shop started selling All City. I've been thinking of getting a modern mtb for a while but was still on the fence about going full squish over a hardtail. The EQ looks tonnes of fun but I've also just noticed its no longer on AC's site as of the last couple of weeks so I feel like I maybe too late.

Ah if you want a modern mtb then there are plenty of options and I'd say the electric queen is a little bit dated already in terms of modern geo (possibly why they're discontinuing it). It would make a good all rounder option with the rigid fork they sell it with, but if you want a dedicated mountain bike then I'd probably look elsewhere.