150mm travel FS - 26"?
The Northern Monkey
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Any recommendations for a 150mm 26" full suspension frame?
I can only seem to find the Saracen Ariel new as everything is 650b now, lots of second hand stuff in 26" but I'l like new.
Surely not everything is 650b?!
I can only seem to find the Saracen Ariel new as everything is 650b now, lots of second hand stuff in 26" but I'l like new.
Surely not everything is 650b?!
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CRC may have some Nukeproof TR frames in 26" kicking about.Family, Friends, Fantastic trails - what else is there
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Transition have a new 26" full sus frame. Looks like it could be a great ride. Nice geometry.
www.transitionbikes.com/2015/Bikes_Supp ... cfm?Token={ts_2015-02-22_16:15:14}-6606783c31b58fea-5B4810DF-F3A3-DA65-794F0BFB187E489CTransition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
On One may have some 26" El Guapo's in clearance perhaps?Family, Friends, Fantastic trails - what else is there
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140mm but rides more like 150, takes 140-160mm forks, mate has one and really rates it.
http://knollybikes.co.uk/endorphin.htmlCurrently 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.0 -
Yeah being eying the el guapo, but theyre for 170mm.
Basically, I've killed my Canyon so I was thinking about combining parts from the Canyon and 456 into 1 bike.
So its either 1 180mm travel bike or 1 150mm travel bike... 150mm makes more sense!
staggered that 26" has pretty much disappeared! I didnt realise it was so extensive!0 -
Sell off the bits while they're still worth something and go 650b. There are hardly any new 26" frames left, as you say most are in midget or giant sizes.0
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A lot of US based company's are still doing 26" like the knolly linked to above.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.0
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The Northern Monkey wrote:staggered that 26" has pretty much disappeared! I didnt realise it was so extensive!
It's been surprisingly swift, hasn't it. About two years for the main flush.All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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There are some really nice used frames available, nearly new for bugger all money.
Im already preparing to go 650b due to the lack of choice. I have got a 650b fork on my 26" bike so just need rims and spokes when I get a frame.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
lawman wrote:Sell off the bits while they're still worth something and go 650b. There are hardly any new 26" frames left, as you say most are in midget or giant sizes.
Thats the problem really, they're worth bugger all... aside from the rear shock and wheels on the Canyon, most the other stuff isn't worth enough to sell and fund a whole new bike.
I think I'm going to chuck the good stuff from the Canyon onto the 456 for now, try and sell everything thats left and then maybe invest in something brand new.
Maybe its time to get the dream bike.0
