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Anybody try one of these yet? The frame is pretty inexpensive so I think I'll try one out for a spare parts build. The geo looks good, but there are a few red flags like 120mm rear spacing and that silly 'between the stays' brake mount. We'll see...

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There’s something about the shape of this bike which I really dislike and I can’t tell what…

Those thin forks remind me of standard steel commuter bike forks except these are straight. And the way the seat stays are so thin as well and where they mount onto the seat tube… I can almost see a sprung seat and rear mud guard being part of the deal - is it just me?

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1 hour ago, DYAKOV said:

There’s something about the shape of this bike which I really dislike and I can’t tell what…

Those thin forks remind me of standard steel commuter bike forks except these are straight. And the way the seat stays are so thin as well and where they mount onto the seat tube… I can almost see a sprung seat and rear mud guard being part of the deal - is it just me?

Right. It looks even worse in the videos.

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It looks like they've taken the rear end of a 20"/26" comp bike and welded it to the front end of a street bike. It's proportions are just off! Then they get a rider like Aurélien Fontenoy to ride it. He's an awesome comp rider, but he's hardly a modern flowy street rider.

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I don't get why Clean did this bike now.

 

The current market in street is saturated, they are already so many brands present.

And here in Germany, the used market is full with cheap, almost new Inspired, Extension, Tms, Canyon, Ozonys.... I guess they are around 100 ads...

 

It is nice too see they want to expand, but I am not sure it is the right period for that.

Wish them the best though!

 

But to me, current brands shall reduce their offer and concentrate on a few models, with a lot of interchangeable parts.

I saw a video recently of one guy trying to build a Clean X3 and complaining it was the most difficult build he ever had and he sounds quite frustrated.

It is hard to repair a bike with fresh parts currenly (It was easier some years ago at least), even with the amazing job of the few trial stores. Some are not available anymore.

The bikes are more expensive than ever and I guess it keeps young riders away from the sport.

And the current economic situation (at least here in Europe) gets worst and worst.

So reducing the production costs shall be a priority to my eyes.

 

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2 hours ago, La Bourde said:

 

The bikes are more expensive than ever and I guess it keeps young riders away from the sport.

 

 

Being away from Riding for around 15 years and looking at bikes they are way more expensive now.take a look at tarty bikes and there mod bikes.just a different story now.nice bikes don’t get me wrong..these  bikes looks like a Halfords x rated dirt jumper 

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