what steel hardtail frame??

tamtruk1
tamtruk1 Posts: 191
edited July 2009 in MTB buying advice
hi all im looking for a steel hardtail frame thats desined for a 1.5inch steerer tube and 6 inch travel fork
whats about??
needs to be a strong frame as im a little plump now lololol


thanks rob

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  • bregante
    bregante Posts: 271
    These aren't out just yet but they are designed by Brant Richards (ex of ~On One, so should be good)

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=39112

    or, one of On ones designs:-

    http://www.on-one-shop.co.uk/?page_id=590

    both will take 6 inch forks and should take some abuse. mates who have the 456 rave about it :D
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    456 summer slacker would be pretty cool.

    If you want something really nice then the new evil sovereign when it comes out. Also the cotic BFe is worth a punt.

    If you really want a 1.5 steerer tube (say you already have the forks) then you might end up with a custom jobbie!
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • bregante
    bregante Posts: 271
    ........ not sure about tghe 1.5 in head tube tho :oops:
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    neither the 456 or the summer slacker have 1.5" headtube :(
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • brant@shedfire
    brant@shedfire Posts: 45
    doing a 1.5in headset in a steel frame is pretty heavy - that tube adds a bunch of weight.

    in alloy it's ok.

    Our Ragley Blue Pig frame (the steel one), with 1.125in headset is very strong though - we have passed the new CEN tests which lots of other frames haven't.

    Alternatively we are working on an alloy frame, which has the same geometry, but does have a 1.5in headset. That's in final weight-paring testing right now. Target weight is around 3.7lb.
  • bregante
    bregante Posts: 271
    brant@shedfire wrote:
    doing a 1.5in headset in a steel frame is pretty heavy - that tube adds a bunch of weight.

    in alloy it's ok.

    Our Ragley Blue Pig frame (the steel one), with 1.125in headset is very strong though - we have passed the new CEN tests which lots of other frames haven't.

    Alternatively we are working on an alloy frame, which has the same geometry, but does have a 1.5in headset. That's in final weight-paring testing right now. Target weight is around 3.7lb.

    Any idea when the frames will be in stock. Already been in touch with 18Bikes re a custom build! :D
  • brant@shedfire
    brant@shedfire Posts: 45
    Blue Pigs are now on the water, heading here - 3-4 weeks?
  • bregante
    bregante Posts: 271
    Sat looking at a Spec that Si at 18 has put together for me :D
  • M6TTF
    M6TTF Posts: 602
    Will the mmmbops be a similar delivery?
  • tamtruk1
    tamtruk1 Posts: 191
    ok alloy frame could be ok too
    so what frames are out there and links to them please if poss


    thanks rob

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