26er, low-travel FS frames.

jimothy78

Hi all,
been toying with the idea of building up a budget full-susser for a while now.

Ideally want to use as many parts from my current hardtail as possible, (including my 110m/140mm Revelations) and just pick up a secondhand (or old stock) frame.

I'm looking for something for XC and trail use, mainly, so thinking somewhere in the region of 100mm to 120mm rear travel (to use with whichever fork travel option suits it better).

Any thoughts on good 26" frames from a couple of years ago that I should keep my eyes open for on ebay and the classifieds?

cheers,
Jim

The Rookie

There are a few Spesh Epic frames on ebay right now, got good reviews
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... -07-21293/
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... hon-12370/
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... -09-32537/
They use a 100mm fork as standard but would cope with your Revs set to 120mm at longest travel.

CitizenLee

Might be better off with a Camber as then you won't have to deal with the Brain Shock and all the headaches that will bring. You don't state budget but here's one...

http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1691192/

It's also listed on eBay.

Antm81

26" Trance frame?

Little more travel at the rear at 5" but will take your revs at the full 140 and shouldn't be too bad at 110 either being 120mm originally.

oodboo

Going back to the spesh, I've always fancied building up a fsr xc with a 120mm fork to replace my old one that was stolen. I loved that bike and would happily have another.

The Rookie

The later brain (2007 seems when they got it right) is good once set up, but it does need setting up or it's either too harsh or too mushy, just read those reviews.

rockmonkeysc

Giant Trance would be my choice. Brilliant bike, best all rounder I have owned.
Your Revelation would be a perfect match, the frame works well as a pure xc bike with a 110/120mm fork and makes a great trail bike with a 140mm fork.
They're a safe used buy as they are absolutely bombproof frames.

CitizenLee

The Rookie wrote:

The later brain (2007 seems when they got it right) is good once set up, but it does need setting up or it's either too harsh or too mushy, just read those reviews.

Too much effort for too little gain, especially on a used bike when older proprietary parts can be expensive or hard to come by. Camber or Stumpy all the way if going short travel FSR.

jimothy78

Thanks for all the input so far, boys - lots there to think about.

No mention of the Anthem yet - what was that like in 26er guise?

rockmonkeysc

It's very good. You might want a lighter fork to get the most out of it though. I had a 120mm Reba on mine.

twonks

I still like my 2007 SC superlight, and especially now it has 120mm up front.

Seems to like going up and down and has just enough travel to let it flow but also give feedback and prevent going faster than my skill level