What frame for 140mm forks?

OrangeFTW
OrangeFTW Posts: 11
edited April 2014 in MTB buying advice
I have a 140mm hardtail but im looking to get something full suspension. What would you recommend?

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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    That depends on your budget and what sort of riding you want to do.
    Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13070235
  • OrangeFTW
    OrangeFTW Posts: 11
    Well i ride a lot in the lake district and yorkshire so i want something that i can climb but that can decend well also. (26 wheels btw) Something like a zesty?
  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    Budget? New or used?
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

    Giant Trance
    Radon ZR 27.5 Race
    Btwin Alur700
    Merida CX500
  • lostboysaint
    lostboysaint Posts: 4,250
    Zesty isn't a bad shout. I'd go with the Transition Bandit. In fact I did! (After riding both of those and a LOT of others). Love it.
    Trail fun - Transition Bandit
    Road - Wilier Izoard Centaur/Cube Agree C62 Disc
    Allround - Cotic Solaris
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    There are loads of possibilities depending on your budget.
    Transition Bandit is very good, so is the Nukeproof Mega TR. The mega tr frame is very cheap on Chain Reaction at the moment.
    If your budget is a bit tighter then a 2011-2013 Giant Trance is very good with a 140mm fork.
    Personally I wouldn't want a Lappierre frame due to their fragile reputation and poor customer service.
    Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13070235
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Pivot Mach5 as a left field choice.
    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.
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    Personally I'd get a Transition Bandit.. Cos I'm a bit of a transition fan

    But you'd have to find a 2013 model as the 2014 one is 29er or 27.5 only

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