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@pryally thank you for your reply, this user experience is so much appreciated! I find the 1x11 offerings very intriguing but for my use now I am thinking I might have to go with a compact crank(50/34) and an 11/32 in the back because of the commuting. I also have varied experience with the wire based disc brakes and would like to test hydraulics this time. It is becoming clear to me that I might end up with the new Planet X Tempest since it takes mudguards and comes with a compact crank+11-32... When it comes to sizes we might be in the same ballpark. I am 171cm/5'7.5 inches. And also like the smaller frames with whatever stem size is needed.
Might I ask how tall you are so I get a feeling of sizing? Because according to the on one pickenflick size chart I should actually pick a medium frame(54.5cm) but I have a feeling that would feel to big for me. And it would really suck to have a good bike build only to figure out that it is juuuust slightly to big...
Rider Height Suggested Frame Size
5′4 to 5′8″ (155-167cm) S (52.5cm)
5′7″ to 5′11″ (165-178cm) M (54.5cm)
5′10″ to 6′2″ (175-185cm) L (56.5cm)
6′10 to 6′4″ (183-193cm) XL (58.5cm) -
Hi pryally, I am trying to make a decision between these two. Was first thinking Pickenflick, but then saw the ATR and all the praise it gets. I really want a go everywhere do anything machine. But also want mudguards etc. for practicality in the winter. My use would not be CX racing, but gravel and back road trips with hightened heartrate, commuting, longer trips, road use and ultimately The Transcontinental Race(will probably remain a dream) Could you elaborate why you would choose the Pickenflick over the ATR? And given the uses I mention would you still say Pickenflick over ATR? And is it motivated by price or by the bike? Meaning if price was not an issue would you picked the PF over ATR?
My choice is between
- Pickenflick frame with Kinesis CX buildkit - Cheapest
- Pickenflick finished bike with SRAM 22 Hydro - +176 GBP or 228 USD
- Kinesis ATR with Kinesis cx build kit. - + 588 GBP or 761 USD
Link to kinesis buildkit:
http://www.probikekit.co.uk/cycling-groupsets/kinesis-crosslight-disc-build-kit-105-11sp-2015/10996960.htmlI would love your input on why you would choose the PF over the ATR and what use of the bike makes you say that. Any help with these hard decisions will really be useful to me!
And then there is also the new Tempest from Planet X that has the eyelets for mounting mudguards etc.... this is hard.... Just really want to find the bike I can live with for a very long time. Anyway, would love to hear about your experience!
- Pickenflick frame with Kinesis CX buildkit - Cheapest
It is correct sizing is similar on the Tempest. Just hesitant about that offer because there are no reviews or anything yet. It is interesting that you mentioned this... because now I have started to research it and the 1x11 setups might not be that far off of I could use. for commuting, gravel well most stuff it would work. Just worried it will not be enough when riding on the road. But you have absolutely gotten me digging into this kind of stuff now! And one of the big selling points that you mention is that it is always just up and down and no "Down on front chainring and 2 down on the rear"-combos that I do now. Actually it is a great point that you bring up there. When racing XC my IQ level drops significantly and it is more then challenging enough to keep pedaling.... The simplicity is maybe what sounds best. It has quickly gone from dismissed to intriguing. I will send you a PM about your spare frame.