Mountain Biking - Need a Cheap Frame

I'm want to build up a mountian bike again and I need some help. I've got everything I need minus a Frame and rear tire. CAn you guys point me to a source for cheap but quality frames. I've looked at the access at supergo and I'm leaning toward that one, but I would like to know if I'm missing something.

I need a 20-22" frame with a min top tube length of 23.75" and it must have cani bosses! I'm a big guy and also need the frame to be up to the task. I'm just going to be XC riding nothing huge. I'm 6'6" and 300lbs.

How much do you want to spend and how much can you spend? Cheap is quite relative when people here spend $800+ for wheels.

My budget is under $500, but the cheaper the better. I just got back from the Supergo store where I test rode the Weyless xp and sp frames. Man they SUCK!!! It was like riding and over cooked noodle :(. But after looking at the Acess Frame I'm leaning toward it.

http://bikeparts.net/catalog/sfl_hardtail_mtb_2464952.htm

Not sure how good these frames are, but this is what I was going to use to build up a hardtail.

Nashbar sells some inexpensive Al hardtail frames.

once more, the surly instigator fits the bill. 4130 cromo and 400$

You can get a lot of frames for around $200-$300.

My suggestion would be an Azonic Steelhead for $239! Brand new! http://www.azonicusa.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=52_30&products_id=110

L8R

You can get a lot of frames for around $200-$300.

My suggestion would be an Azonic Steelhead for $239! Brand new! http://www.azonicusa.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=52_30&products_id=110

L8R

Nice looking frame. I like the all black without logos and I am a big fan of steel. How would something like that compare to a Hardrock for XC and maybe stuff a bit rougher? My Hardrock frame is holding up well so far and I like it, just thinking about the future.

Makes the Hardrock pale in comparison. It's a definite abusable frame. Kinda like an overgrown BMX bike!

Another I would recommend along these same lines is a .243. Canadian made and super tough.http://www.243racing.com/angleframe.html

i dont know what cani bosses means but if your looking at XC bike ive heard jamis makes good bikes.
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product.aspx?i=FR609A01

Canti's, are brake bosses!

Jamis is a good deal!

Still would prefer the steelhead for a big guy, get the XL! Size is either a 15" in standard length or XL.

L8R

Thanks for the suggestions guy. I ended up going with the El'Cheapo Access from Stupergo. After all you have to try really hard to screw up a hardtail! I even stayed under my budget of $200 for a complete bike, but I did have to buy some tools so total cost was aroud $230. I even managed to get a free Hope ti BB from a friend in that works in a shop!

I built it up and have had 2 rides on it already. and it rides well. I've been away from riding on dirt for more than 2 years and man it feels good to get out there and ride. I'll post some pix of the bike later.