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  1. 05-01-2013 #1
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    For all those wanting a small travel 650B the Alpino has arrived!!

    If I wasn't fully in love with my El Bastardo I'd be ordering one of these right now. Here it is finally on the website. Hand welded in the USA as well. Enjoy!!!

    Alpino | Ventana Mountain Bikes USA
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    For all those wanting a small travel 650B the Alpino has arrived!!

    Couldn't find a frame weight. Anybody know?


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    Quote Originally Posted by dwt View Post
    Couldn't find a frame weight. Anybody know?


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    I don't think Ventana ever puts up frame weight.
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    I might get the weight later from Chad at Red Barn, at least for a Large size.
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    Way too slack of a HT angle.
    Quote Originally Posted by procos View Post
    If I wasn't fully in love with my El Bastardo I'd be ordering one of these right now. Here it is finally on the website. Hand welded in the USA as well. Enjoy!!!

    Alpino | Ventana Mountain Bikes USA
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    Quote Originally Posted by FNFAL View Post
    Way too slack of a HT angle.
    Maybe for you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by procos View Post
    Maybe for you.
    You're right, I wanted something with around the lines of 100mm of rear travel that's more efficient to pedal.

    This is what industry is calling a "trail" bike, and it is hardly "short travel" by today's standards. If you compare it to 160mm travel bikes, yes it's "shorter" but it is by no means "short".

    It's a good in between, that will handle more than what riders will ever throw at it. And in that regard, I bet it's a fantastic frame.

    Now excuse me while I save up for my carbon hardtail...
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    Quote Originally Posted by dwt View Post
    Couldn't find a frame weight. Anybody know?


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    I picked up my 21" Alpino this morning at Ventana HQ....what a great way to start out the day.....got there at 0710 hrs and the factory was buzzing. My frame weighs 7.1 lbs with 142x12 drop outs less axle & nut and with seat clamp. I imagine it building up between 25-27 lbs which is good for me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dwt View Post
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    fixed it for ya, bub. I couldn't agree more!
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    I reported tge xprezo two weeks ago. Apparently 100mm travel isnt short enough either.
    I don't post to generate business for myself or make like I'm better than sliced bread
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    Quote Originally Posted by dwt View Post
    Couldn't find a frame weight. Anybody know?

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    6.4 lbs for the 17 (medium?), 6.8 lbs 19, 7.1 lbs for the 21
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeeEight View Post
    I reported tge xprezo two weeks ago. Apparently 100mm travel isnt short enough either.
    I hate to ask, but what are you saying?
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