Strengths: Price, Colours, Good communication from Pipedream, adjusted geometry for 130mm forks.
Weaknesses: Not a 'branded' steel (but at this price what do you expect)
Overall: I have the blue colour but i really wanted the red one but they didnt have any in stock and weren't expecting another delivery for some time. When it turned up I was really happy with the colour and wouldnt have the red one now if it was offered to me. The build quality is great for this price of frame. I've built mine up with Revalations, Juicy 7s, Mavic Crossride wheels and FSA finishing kit. Really happy with the ride and even though it isn't a branded tubeset it is still steel so you still get that zip that you get with some of the more expensive tubes (853 for example).
Really happy with it so far and when i feel like a change of frame, this one will become the SS and the current alu ss frame will be decomissioned. I deliberated for months over which frame to get and i am so happy with this one, i dont know what i was doing wasting time.
mine can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/richardmcbrayne/sets/72157603428324640/
Overall: Very good wheels for the price. I cant believe that these wheels have gone through over a year of local riding, 2 peak district winters and even a trip to the Alps. I have managed to ding the rear rim in a couple of places but that is probably cos i have pinch flatted a couple of times and thats when i think the dings have come from which would happen to every rim out there.
Strengths: Very grippy Light Fast rolling Nice, round profile Sized acurately
Weaknesses: Weak sidewalls so can get pinch flats I managed to get a couple of thorns through the tread but only when riding in wooded areas, In the Peaks where there are no thorns they were damned good
Overall: A very good capable tyre but look else where if you ride in areas where thorns are everywhere. Grippier than you might think for the front, trust it and it will hold on.
Using Kenda Kharisma tyres now and they are just as good, hardly different in 'speed' and are better in the mud. Cheaper too
