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Old 02-11-12 | 08:10 AM
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AdamDZ
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Is this the MTB frame? That's what I have built my commuter and tourer around. The frame is incredible quality for the price. Everything from welds, braze-ons to paint is top notch and seems indestructible. My commuter is barely scratched after 2+ years of almost daily commuting. They usually go for $89, sometimes you can get free shipping too. They used to have a matching rigid fork too for that frame too, but it didn't have braze-ons for a rack. I used a Surly fork with one of them.

The rear dropout has disc brake tab and separate holes for fenders and rack. They are threaded holes in the plate, not braze-ons so they won't snap off under load like my Kona Sutra did. You will need a disc compatible rack though, since the disc brake tab position is the traditional one, in the back. I use Topeak Super Tourist DX, it's a perfect match. So if you use V brakes, there won't be a problem, any rack should fit. There are holes for the rear rack on the seat stays as well, everything you need for fender mount and two water bottle mounts. All cables run along the top tube and the braze-ons for the rear brake are for hydro hoses so you will need inserts for regular cables (new frame comes with them). There is room for center mounted kickstand as well.

The frame is slightly longer than my other MTB but you will still need a rack that allows to put panniers further back to avoid heel strike.

Unfortunately, I only have some shots of the entire bike, no details. Here it is, it has changed a bit since then. Here is the Kommuter on light touring duty. The touring bike is pretty much identical except it has better wheels and better components. And here it is on hauling duty, it has less stickers since then And I only have one shot of the touring bike, lightly loaded for a weekend ride.

I like these frames a lot. I don't plan to replace them any time soon. I've been itching to get the Troll though, so who knows. I might replace the tourer's frame with Troll, just because.

If you want I can take a closeup shot of the rear dropout for you.

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