Lightweight HT Frame

t0m_46
t0m_46 Posts: 21
edited June 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hi All, I am thinking of building myself a lightweight HT and I am after a frame but don't know where to start.

am after alloy really, was looking at the Rock Lobster as a friend has one but just wondering what else is available / you would suggest?

Thanks

Tom

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  • pnev
    pnev Posts: 236
    On-One Carbon Whippet? £250. Bargain
  • t0m_46
    t0m_46 Posts: 21
    Hi, Thanks for the reply. I am probably looking at getting it second hand and don't really fancy carbon.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Helpfull to put all the facts in the first post....

    No point recommending something to buy used as we won't know if one will ever be offerd for sale, better to spot a few and come back and ask.

    Why not carbon?
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    No point recommending something to buy used as we won't know if one will ever be offerd for sale, better to spot a few and come back and ask.

    Why not carbon?

    This.
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    Pnev wrote:
    On-One Carbon Whippet? £250. Bargain

    ...and this ^^

    Helpfull to put all the facts in the first post....

    No point recommending something to buy used as we won't know if one will ever be offerd for sale, better to spot a few and come back and ask.

    Why not carbon?

    This ^^
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  • bennett_346
    bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    He heard that it melts in the rain.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    I read that on the internet so it must be true.
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  • bennett_346
    bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    I read it on BikeRadar so it definately must be true.