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After wanting a new frame to replace my Remedy, after riding my old hardtail, i have decided that i want to get a new 650b hard tail frame to run through the winter using the part of my remedy.
I have had a look online and have come across a few frame so is after a bit of advice of anybody who has ridden on or other frames that might be worth looking at.
I am running 140mm travel and 142mm rear drop outs but could get a new set of wheels if needed.
The frames i have looked at
Bird zero
Santa cruz chameleon
Stanton Slackline
Pipedream Muchuu ?
Currently swaying to the Bird for price and has 142mm rear dropouts
45650b from on one seems good value??
I like my Bird, a lot, and so far they have been excellent to deal with.
There are some new 650b Transition TransAms on eBay at the mo reduced to £350.
Sorry, they're on for £375. Tempted myself even though I've got throng sized wheels and fork.
PP Shan27....if u can wait a little while until release.
2015 Commencal Meta HT looks awesome.
Something about this that I think I like.
Stanton Slackline
You mean the Switchback if you want 650b
My mate has a NS Eccentric. It's very nice.
Stanton Switchback or Trans Am 650b which I am selling on eBay
I'd recommend the Dartmoor Hornet. But that's because I have one and it's awesome. Also, mega bargain if you're getting it frame only. Really a great ride.
Nukeproof Scout is longer and slacker....and prettier 😛
Just had my new Nukeproof Scout out for the first time. I've put a 140mm fork on it, and the whole thing works great. Fairly light, stiff, seems burly and well made, and having short legs I love the massive stand-over clearance.
pics? not got mine built yet.
Hadn't heard of thatBird Zero, now convinced i need one!
Cove hummer 650b? Ti frame designed round a 140 fork
Selling a brand new one for £950
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I built up what is now last years Chameleon and after one short ride discovered an issue that resulted in a replacement frame being required. I was slightly annoyed that I have loads of quality 26 inch stuff I need to to sell that i'll lose a fortune on, but that faded when I saw the new frame. Reverb stealth compatible and changeable dropouts if you ever want to go SS are plus points.
pics? not got mine built yet.
Sorry, was so excited I forgot to take pictures during the ride, only have this crappy phone pic right after I got done building it:
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Oh that's nice! Same color as my frame, so looking forward to building it.
Having been looking at the 29er version in another thread, I nominate the [url= http://www.konaworld.com/ti_explosif_frame.cfm ]Kona Ti Explosif[/url]. Looks lovely.
[url= http://www.edgeactionsports.co.uk/collections/bike-clearance-offers/products/transition-trans-am-27-5 ]have a look at these[/url]