Need a new frame 26" hard tail

randy_baton

Hi,

My trusty steed has broken.... Snapped my frame riding to work today.

I've only recently upgraded a load of parts so want to be able to swap as many parts as I can. My current frame is a Rockhopper sl2010 comp - I've posted the original specs at the bottom of this post. I've also got some new rigid forks that I was going to put on at some point, new forks are kinesis maxlight xlt (http://www.kinesisbikes.co.uk/Catalogue ... n-Bike/XLT

It seems hard to search specifically for 26" hard tail frames but does anyone have any recommendations?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/lapierre-pro-race-500-hardtail-frame-ex-display/rp-prod134382 Can I convert the SRAM GXP pressfit bottom brackets to run standard shimano hollowtech?

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROOC456E/on-one-carbon-456-evo-frame
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROOC456EDP/on-one-carbon-456-evo-frame
This frame got slated on the review on this site but riders seem to like it. Any idea what teh difference is between the E & EDP variations, I can't see a difference in spec but there a 1/3rd differnce in price.

https://www.cyclesolutions.co.uk/p83363/mondraker-vantage-r-mtb-frame-2016

https://www.cyclesolutions.co.uk/p43442/identiti-aka-frame

Perfectly happy for ex demo even second hand.

Frame:Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, ORE Downtube, asymmetrical seat stays, forged dropouts with replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only
Fork:Rock Shox Tora SLite, 80/100mm travel, 1 piece magnesium lower, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions, alloy steerer, rebound and preload adjust with LO, size-specific spring rates
Front Derailleur:Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pullRear Derailleur:Shimano RD-M662 SLX Shadow, long cage
Shifters:Shimano SL-M531 Deore trigger
Chainset:Shimano FC-M442, Octalink Spline
Chainrings:44/32/22 tooth chainrings
Bottom Bracket:Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
Cassette:Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34 tooth rangeChain:KMC X9 with reusable Missing Link
Pedals:Alloy body and cage, 9/16 inch
Front Brake:Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc, alloy backed pads, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor
Rear Brake:Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc, alloy backed pads, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor
Brake Levers:Avid Juicy 3 SL
Handlebars:Butted alloy riser bar, 25mm rise, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 7 degree up sweep
Stem:3D forged alloy, reverse 4-bolt, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Headset:1-1/8 inch threadless, Campy style semi-cartridge bearings
Grips:Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm
Rims:Alex RHD 26 inch, pinned, alloy double wall, eyelets, 28h front and 32h rear
Front Hub:Forged alloy, hi/low flange, sealed cartridge bearing, machined disc mount, 28holeRear Hub:Forged alloy, double sealed cartridge bearing, machined disc mount, cassette, QR, 32hole
Spokes:2mm (14g) stainless
Front Tyre:Specialized Fast Trak LK Control, 26x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid beadRear Tyre:Specialized Fast Trak LK Control, 26x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid beadTubes:Schrader valve
Saddle:Specialized Rockhopper XC, Body Geometry, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers
Seatpost:Alloy two bolt, double butted quill, micro adjust, 30.9mm
Seat Binder:Forged alloy QR, brass washer

swod1

what about a Dartmoor hornet frame? these are 26 & 650b compatible but may be overkill if your just going to use it for riding to work and back.

check ebay and places for a frame, I've had a boardman mtb frame off there for not much money.

The Rookie

Most semi decent HT frames are now 650B at least.

Personally I'd look for a decent quality used frame, older frames tend to be lighter anyway.

poah

darmoor hornet, I;ve got one and its ace plus its cheap. got mine from hibike.de

randy_baton

swod1 wrote:

what about a Dartmoor hornet frame? these are 26 & 650b compatible but may be overkill if your just going to use it for riding to work and back.

check ebay and places for a frame, I've had a boardman mtb frame off there for not much money.

I don't just use it for commuting, so the hornet well within scope . A few months ago I was going to go for a kenesis synch TI frame but decided to keep my old frame and just upgrade components. I spent around £600 upgrading components, so kind of annoyed its decided to break now! Thin its had ~10k miles on it though.

Just realsied there is a lifetime warranty on specalized frames so that's my first port of call!

randy_baton

Ended up figuring out that specialised give a life time warranty on there frames so got a new bike out of it. I was able to return my 26" to stock before sending it off so have the 26" upgraded parts to sell on.

Ended up with a mid range 29er which is a bit of a disappointment, it feels like a bit of a tank compared to my 26". I'm going to try lightening the bits I can and hoping I come round to it