Mountain Biking - Need frame recomendation

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jonbth
12-04-06, 11:18 AM
I'm looking to build my first full suspension bike and would like recommendations on what frame to use. I will be riding mostly cross country and on the road and don't need a whole lot of travel, 80mm max in front.

I really like Trek fuel frames but they are hard to come by on EBAY.

born2bahick
12-04-06, 11:37 AM
THe Jamis Dakar Is a real value, Worth taking a look at! If money isn't too tight look at the Santa cruz, rocky mountain or even Ellsworth
leadheadnc
12-04-06, 11:56 AM
what do you weigh? What size frame?

LowCel
12-04-06, 12:36 PM
What does your budget look like?
Pheard
12-04-06, 12:37 PM
THe Jamis Dakar Is a real value, Worth taking a look at! If money isn't too tight look at the Santa cruz, rocky mountain or even Ellsworth
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FR406B00-Jamis+Dakar+Sport+Oe+05.aspx
jonbth
12-04-06, 03:34 PM
what do you weigh? What size frame?

I'm 6ft, 190 lbs and have 2 hardtails with 19 inch frames. They fit me well and are comfortable to ride.
LowCel
12-04-06, 05:08 PM
How much money are you willing to spend? Are you looking at $800 frames or $2,000 frames?

Personally I love both my Turner Nitrous and my Ellsworth Truth and highly recommend either of them. However those may be out of your price range.
jonbth
12-04-06, 05:52 PM
How much money are you willing to spend?


I'd be willing to spen about $1000
EJ123
12-04-06, 05:57 PM
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FR406B00-Jamis+Dakar+Sport+Oe+05.aspx
wow Jenson has awesome deals compared to PricePoint.:eek:
free_pizza
12-04-06, 05:57 PM
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FR406B00-Jamis+Dakar+Sport+Oe+05.aspx
that looks like a pretty good deal, but man its heavy.
Roxter
12-04-06, 07:51 PM
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FR402B07-Rocky+Mountain+Element+70+Frame+06.aspx

I have a rocky mountain element, can't say enough about it, and its not overly heavy for the price.

EDIT: just realised that it only came in 15"