Originally Posted by
Roasted
Very nice frame. I too am looking to buy a full suspension frame, my first one in fact. I have the opportunity to grab this exact frame, however I'm quickly shopping around to see if I can find any full suspension frames similar to this one, but instead uses a 73mm bottom bracket. Mostly because I have a stock pile of 73mm bottom brackets and I have to get a new frame and not be able to use my spare parts.
But hey, at the same token, bottom brackets aren't that expensive, and I doubt I'll be able to find a better deal than this gizmo, at least right now anyway.
EDIT - Do you happen to know the recommended fork travel with that frame? I sent an email to somebody selling it and said any fork 3-5" would work. That's quite a range, but figured I'd ask. Also - do you happen to know the max tire clearance? Is it 2.3"?
I went with a Marzocchi Bomber 55 TST2 which is a 160mm travel. I have tested the bike so far around the house but yet to on some good trails. That will come next week. But so far the 160mm does okay but I really won't know until I hit some good technical single track in Bent Creek here in the mountains! Can't wait.
I will give a ride report once I do so stay tuned here for my overall impression and review of the fork.
I got the frame at Wheel World for $299 and thought this would be a great chance to dip my hands in the full suspension realm. I still like my hardtail.............I am old school but this fs so far rides okay. Still trying to dial in the drive train a bit and get my air pressure correct in the front fork and rear shock. I kept the Rock Shox Bar 2.1 rear shock for now. I figure I will trash it then replace. Really heard that the Fox RP2 <???? was a great choice but I have done some reading and research and for half the money a X-Fusion O2 PVA gets high marks and some even liked it better than the Fox! I was surprised. May have to go that route when time.