Light weight, 80mm fork compatible, going to do a bit of XC racing, enduro and solo 24...
Was going to get a Salsa Moto Rapido, but supplier has discontinued due to strength of Dollar v Pound... would love a Cotic Soda but no small frames due in the UK 'till Sept or later...
Any bright ideas???
On One Scandal?
Kinesis Maxlight XCPro2 (the carbon stayed one) = £399, 80-100mm forks, 1.6kgs
Just an idea, though not sure what you've already ruled out?
van nic zion?
Have to spend a lot more to get a lighter frame than this..
[url] http://merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=product&productId=694&categoryId=106 [/url]
Arent most racey frames set up for 100mm these days? Pretty sure it would still be ok at 80mm if thats what you have for it.
The Scandal does appear to be excellent Value of Money and may prove to be a sensible choice... but when did sense ever have a bearing when choosing a new bike???
Scapin?
Old-style Anthem?
2008-stock or secondhand. Great with 80mm forks.
my scandal's wicky wicky wick wick, light, responsive and genarally nice as the proverbial ****. get one of those.
The Merlin looks good.
The Be-One Blue is an awesome frame, albeit more expensive, not sure if they sell any cheaper frames.
XC Pro2 for me as well I am afraid
There's any number of light alloy hardtails out there for that money(I'm sure you can find stuff buy on-one, merlin, viper, kinesis, kona, edinburgh bicycle etc). I would eiher see which of those I could get the best deal on, or try to find a second hand full sus frame.
Got to be hardtail... I'd only crash faster on a full sus!!!
Up the price limit JB you know you want to!
Whyte hardtails look the buisness.
http://www.whytebikes.com/2009/19Cframeset.php
Rich
Oh come-on I'm Scottish spending money is difficult for me!!!
Yeti ARC could be a contender???
Might have to swap my F80s for 100mm though.
I blew my budget and ordered a 2009 Carbon Whyte 19 frameset before christmas. I have had plenty of time to save for it - no sign of it arriving yet 😡