What 650b hardtail?
 

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Got a 45650b at the minute which I like but would like something a bit longer. I’m riding the large (6ft) which is fine 90% of the time but for the downs id like to be a bit more stretched out. Sub 200 quid and preferably for 140mm fork. Not fussed about boost/none boost
Essentially transfer all bits from my 45650b over


 
Posted : 03/10/2019 8:41 am
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NS Bike Evo Alu - you can get some decent deals at CRC.

If you want steel - try a DMR Trailstar

If you want more aggressive geometry you may have to shop around a bit more as frames like the Sonder Transmitter are a bit more (but they do occasionally have the old models for sale if they are in your size).

Haven't looked at On-One but they have some new frames out, try there too.

Other than that try 2nd hand.


 
Posted : 03/10/2019 7:33 pm
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£200 is quite tricky - I picked up a Vitus Sentier in last years sale but there’s nothing on CRC like that yet (I paid £150 for it).

You have several Ragley frames for £299 on CRC or the Sonder Transmitter is also £300.

From time to time Sunset Cycles do Orange frames on offer - any of the Clockwork Evo / P7 / Crush would probably be on the longer side of reach.

Other than that what about On-One - I think the ‘Hello Dave’ is the 650b one and it’s definitely going to tick the long box.


 
Posted : 03/10/2019 7:48 pm
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Second-hand P7 - they're mint. I'm bored of raving about mine now.


 
Posted : 04/10/2019 10:24 am
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2015/2016 Cotic BFE which takes QR rear hub non boost etc etc


 
Posted : 04/10/2019 10:31 am
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I have a Sonder Transmitter Large frame in the classifieds for £120 posted if thats any help 🙂


 
Posted : 04/10/2019 11:05 am
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Saw that but would need a boost rear wheel and chainset 😢


 
Posted : 04/10/2019 11:58 am
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Saw that but would need a boost rear wheel and chainset

You can normally get adaptors to use your existing wheelset boost (assuming its 142x12 instead of the required 148x12), and you don’t always need a specific boost crankset.

You might get away with what you’ve got already - or depending on your cranks you might find they rely on offset in the chainring rather than the crank. Both sram cranks I have are direct mount so younjust change the chainring to suit boost / non boost / fat offset.


 
Posted : 04/10/2019 12:34 pm

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