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Given 29ers are sooooo much better than 26, eBay is no doubt full of those slowcoach-behemoths at knockdown prices...
Any superlight QR hard/softail brands/models to look for? (I'm assuming Cannondale and Scott)
Also any light 26 tubeless rim bargains around?
Given 29ers are sooooo much better than 26, eBay is no doubt full of those slowcoach-behemoths at knockdown prices…
Not whenever I have looked. Any decent 26 bikes are still going for good prices. The 2 you mention in particular - Scott Scales and Cannondales with lefties are not cheap.
The best way to a cheaper bike is look for local pickup only as that is the main killer to the selling price.
I found it difficult to find anything decent on eBay a few years back. Picked up a Kona Caldera frame cheaply locally from facebook classifieds in the end.
There were some cheap alloy Chinese frames on eBay for around £100-£150 at the time but I got the Kona for £50.
I reckon FB classifieds is your best chance of a bargain - and probably as a whole bike rather than just a frame. Just be wary of obviously stolen frames / bikes with very poor descriptions of spec by someone who clearly doesn’t know what they are.
new ?
I have an On-One Scandal and some Sun Ringle wheels that fit that description that I could be persuaded to part with.
Not light Steven!
3.5lb is reasonably light for a frame especially a CHEAP one for a CHEAPskate.
I'm looking for lighter..."superlight" as above
I bought a Scott Spark 10 carbon 26er XL frame for £280 3-4 years ago. Best bike I have ever had - never had a 27.5/29er though ...
I’ve got an On One 456 Carbon full bike if anyone wants it. Light frame for upto 150mm
Might be worth having a look through the weight weenies listings and cross checking with ebay.