Full suspension XC frame
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Hi. I have been looking for a FS XC frame to build my own bike. The goal is to build it myself from scrats this winter and then do 90km forest race next summer. So I want to start with buying the frame first and then look for parts in the september sale.
But the issue is I can't find any decent frames for a good price. XC is about 69-71 degree head angle and all frames i find within my price range is more trail/AM style. My budget for the frame is MAX £800 (without sup. and fork).
Any suggestions? Any deals i haven't seen? Even trail frames might be interesting if a good XC frame can't be found.
It's a bit hard to be motivated when you see a complete bike for £1200 (Canyon AL) and a frame is £1000+ if you want it standalone
But the issue is I can't find any decent frames for a good price. XC is about 69-71 degree head angle and all frames i find within my price range is more trail/AM style. My budget for the frame is MAX £800 (without sup. and fork).
Any suggestions? Any deals i haven't seen? Even trail frames might be interesting if a good XC frame can't be found.
It's a bit hard to be motivated when you see a complete bike for £1200 (Canyon AL) and a frame is £1000+ if you want it standalone
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Does it have to be new? I got a bargain used frame that would tick your boxes (top link in sig), there aren't many pure XC frames now as most people race 29er HT, maybe an Anthem?
Have a look at this one
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FRTITFTMCARRS/titus-ftm-carbon-frame-and-monarch-shock
A little more trail orientated but certainly buildable into an XC bike.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 -
For the moment I want a new frame. Maybe if I can't decide/find a good bargin I will start looking for used ones.
Yah I have seen that one! To bad it was out of stock.
I have 3 bikes on my list.
Titus El Guapo 29er Frame (No Shock) - 580 Euro
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FRTITELG29NOSHK/titus-el-guapo-29er-frame-(no-shock)
Bird AERIS £850
http://www.birdmtb.com/aeris-150-2/
Acetone 27,5 MTB Rahmenkit 2015 699 Euro
http://www.poison-bikes.de/shopart/2015000060/Rahmen-Rahmen-Kits/MTB-Rahmen/Full-Suspension-_vollgefedert_/Acetone-275-MTB-Rahmenkit-2015.html?&d=1
This is the results of 10h searching the net
. I had hoped for more options. More ideas? 0 -
I would look for a newish Anthem frame.
Of the three you linked to the Bird is easily the best. The Titus is a bit of a tank.
Don't discount trail bike frames, I happily ride 100km regularly on my Transition and that's 31lb with a 66.5 degree head angle and some lardy tyres. Definitely more enduro bike than xc whippet.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
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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Found this bargin but wrong size for me
2012 Specialized Camber 29 Frame - £450 w. shock
http://www.bikescene.co.uk/Specialized-Camber-29-Frame-5969-92-0.html0
