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Old 10-15-16 | 09:48 AM
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I am not sure of your goal here. You specified bikepacking so is it to get a nearly horizontal top tube so that you can fit a larger frame bag? Or is your goal simply aesthetics of a nearly horizontal top tube?

A 100mm suspension frame is likely a mountain bike frame or a lower end commuter hybrid frame, and of those two categories, the fatter tire size you want won't be on a commuter. So, I think you need to search for a mountain bike frame.

And if you want drop bars on it, that shortens up the top tube a bit, so you would likely be looking for a taller steerer tube and seatpost on a smaller frame size to get the fit you want.

Good luck.
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