Hello first great forum loads of help and advice. Never built a mtb before and wanted to learn as much as i can in the progress. I use it for abit of everything trail, tarmac etc
I bought one of those frames to build a slightly longer/slacker/more aggressive HT. Previous frame was a 2006 Stumpjumper with 90mm forks. Swapped most stuff over.
Although a 650B frame, I put my 26" wheels on it with 140mm forks. I love it. It is now my new winter hack and the FS can get a winter service and stay out of the muck.
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I bought one of those frames to build a slightly longer/slacker/more aggressive HT. Previous frame was a 2006 Stumpjumper with 90mm forks. Swapped most stuff over.
Although a 650B frame, I put my 26" wheels on it with 140mm forks. I love it. It is now my new winter hack and the FS can get a winter service and stay out of the muck.
Can't fault it for £80.
Plenty of clearance in muddy weather lol. must get a dropper post for it next.
Like you say - mud clearance is good and with 2 sets of perfectly good 26" wheels, I'm not planning on changing anything.
Dropper post really helps actually and makes the bike more versatile over different terrain. Didn't appreciate the difference it can make.