650b Hardtail frame

trail muncher

After wanting a new frame to replace my Remedy, after riding my old hardtail, i have decided that i want to get a new 650b hard tail frame to run through the winter using the part of my remedy.

I have had a look online and have come across a few frame so is after a bit of advice of anybody who has ridden on or other frames that might be worth looking at.

I am running 140mm travel and 142mm rear drop outs but could get a new set of wheels if needed.

The frames i have looked at

Bird zero
Santa cruz chameleon
Stanton Slackline
Pipedream Muchuu ?

Currently swaying to the Bird for price and has 142mm rear dropouts

rockmonkeysc

Slackline is a fantastic ride. Can your hub convert to 135 QR?

trail muncher

My wheels are bontrager duster and i believe they are not convertible

really like the look of the slackline thou.

russyh

Slack line isn't 650 b though is it? You would be looking at the switchback. I was about a gnats c0ck away from ordering a switchback in the naked finish, but settled on a bird zero this morning. There is no doubt the switchback is a stunning bike, but the bird swung it for me on review and value for money.

The Rookie

Many, if not most, 26" frames can take 650B wheels and tyres )especially if running 1x with no front mech.

BloggingFit

The Bird is a decent frame and I used it for a lot of my swapped out Remedy parts for my Winter hack. It reminds me of what a Hardtail version of my old Remedy 8 would feel like.

Bluestoesonnose

In your situation I'd be looking at a Bird, though my experience of the customer service wasn't 100% positive.

DigitalStorm

Transition Trans Am 27.5 fits your fork and dropout requirements perfectly.