Short travel (4inch) full sus frames

dougie s

Just wondering how much they could take in the way of freeride trails (drops, big gaps ect.). Im starting to get problems with my knees so was thinking of getting one.

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ride_whenever

Depends on the frame. A spark isn't going to last very long i'd imagine, but something that is designed for it would last very well, what were you looking at?

My Scott

My Single Speed

Always remember to pick your Uni according to the local trails or you'll be stuck with nowhere to ride for three years!

dougie s

Transition double. I like messing about on streets and skateparks aswell which is the reason for the short travel but i mostly do freeride. I can only afford a frame and forks.

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dougie s

Sorry for the bump. I have no experiance with full sus but if i bought the double is it possible for me to get a shock with more travel, say 5inch?

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Red Lemon

Probably not. Frames are generally designed with a specific travel in mind, and chaning the shock won't help.

scgt

also the double is super heavy.

dougie s

Is the kona cowan DS any lighter and is it more up to freeride than the double?

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Red Lemon

Try looking for a Kona Howler frame.

dave_s

If you're looking at Transition frames did you look at the Preston or Bottlerocket frames ?
Both those are around the 5" rear travel mark.

Transition Preston
Transition Bottlerocket
Some video links

Out of the 2 the Bottlerocket seems to be the one more suited to your riding with freeride drops and gaps etc

mongooseTE17

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Try looking for a Kona Howler frame.
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TSawyer

How much have you got to spend?

http://www.nicolai.net/products/e-frames/e-ufo-ds.html
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dave_s

Got to say, that Nicolai does look fantastic.
Alot of money though :
1499 Euros = œ1,023.17

The Joe Show

Why would you want full sus for skatepark and street? You'd want the opposite, hence why a lot of street and park riders run rigids.

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Try looking for a Kona Howler frame.
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Seconded

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Seconded again... im looking for a howler frame soon

schmako

My Club Roost frame was œ400, but is a bit more xc orientated. Still is damn good any black/red xc routes!

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Clubroost XC-4
Pinkbike

dougie s

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Why would you want full sus for skatepark and street? You'd want the opposite, hence why a lot of street and park riders run rigids.

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I only go to skate parks once or twice a month and do freeride the rest of the time.

I was hoping to only spend around 800 on the frame but the nicolai looks mint. my other option was a bottle rocket and domains

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