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XC bike

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Looking to build an XC bike (full suspension) and I am after suggestions for the frame. I  would ideally like a frame that takes a 140mm fork and a 130mm shock as I have all the other components

i would prefer a carbon frame

Not sure if it would take my shock/forks but what about a Santa Cruz Blur?

 

 

 
Posted : 12/08/2025 2:43 pm
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Sounds more like a Tallboy?

 
Posted : 12/08/2025 2:45 pm
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YT Izzo?

 
Posted : 12/08/2025 2:58 pm
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What shock do you have @gooner666? Its dimensions will sort of decide compatible frames for you.

Mine takes a 190x40. The shock itself has a spacer in it, so it could be easily converted to 190x45 if needed on another frame... but that's all I can change on it AFAIK.

As for the fork (depending on the model), you may be able to change the travel.

 
Posted : 12/08/2025 3:03 pm
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Heavily reduced Scott spark from Balfes (910 £2885 or 910TR if you need a bigger size) and strip and sell the bits you don't want?

 

 

 
Posted : 12/08/2025 3:22 pm
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Love my Transition Spur for XC duties. Merlin had some cheap Blur frames the other week?

 
Posted : 12/08/2025 6:45 pm
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Thanks everyone. I am having a Tallboy built. I can transfer everything apart from the Fox Neo seat post (34.9 x 150mm) so look out in adds shortly

Excited about getting another Santa Cruz after many many years

 
Posted : 13/08/2025 6:00 pm

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