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Old 04-20-11, 04:15 PM
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Bike Frames

Hi all, I am looking to build my own mountain bike I have been riding a trek 3700d for quite awhile and want to build a nice mountain bike. I am wondering what frames full suspension would your recommend? Also I am 6'0-6'1 and have 26in tires now on my bike and it is perfect size. Any other info would be appreciated also. Thanks
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If you want Full Suspension, it is normally cheaper to go for a fully built bike, as there just aren't many full suspension frames avaliable on the aftermarket, unless you are going high end like an Ibis Mojo or similar.

For the right bike, would talk to you LBS, and look at what others are riding in your area, as they will have figured out what bike suits your local terrain best.

At your height, would also be worth looking at 29ers, as Full Suspension 29er are starting to come on to the market.
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Unless there is something very specific you are trying to accomplish that is unavailable on stock bikes, it will be much cheaper to buy a complete bike.
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