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dervish 12-16-08 07:18 PM

Recommend XC frames
 
im currently rocking a specialized fsrxc pro from 05/06 and im starting to gather info on a new frame. i would prefer a hardtail and my price range for the frame is up to 800. any suggestions?

much obliged

DeadSailor 12-16-08 08:28 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hasa-Full-Carbon...3A1%7C294%3A50

SPLOOOOGE!

idk if you like that, but you can get the scandium/cf seat stay salsa frames for around that. thoes are pretty bad ass

kramnnim 12-16-08 09:57 PM

Something steel.

kenhill3 12-16-08 09:59 PM

New '09 Kona Kula Supreme, just over 3 lbs., $450 buy it now, bids start at $300.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kona-Kula-Suprem...3%3A1|294%3A50

For your top of $800, there's a lot of choices for a hardtail. If it were me, I would not buy a carbon fiber off Ebay. Probably not a CF at all for fear of breaking the friggin' thing. But that's just me. Now, Titanium would be a different story...................

mx_599 12-16-08 10:03 PM


Originally Posted by kramnnim (Post 8033808)
Something steel.

steel is real

mx

felt1 12-16-08 10:43 PM

Those Giant xtc frames(6013 alloy) for $300 on Ebay look good.

apclassic9 12-17-08 10:23 AM

look at Salsa Cycles - their scandium hardtails are strong, light, & durable - AND within your price range

JonnyV 12-17-08 11:23 AM

I'll sell you my '07 Giant Yukon for $375, whole thing is yours.

dervish 12-17-08 06:49 PM

thanks for all the info, i think i might go try out some salsa frames, see how they feel

Magmol 12-20-08 08:53 AM

First you grab a cup of coffee. tea or soda.
Second put on some great sounds.
Third go here and read a whole bunch of actual reviews on mountain bikes, http://www.mtbr.com/.

This is a GREAT resource that people seem to forget about or have never been there.
Do you want hear say on a good deal or do you want to hear from people who are actually riding the gear your looking at????

mountainbikemat 12-20-08 09:04 AM

xc frames
 
idk i can't imagin going back to a H/tail, oh yea--- sore back, legs, neck--- -----

mountainbikemat 12-20-08 09:13 AM

recomend xc frame
 
i just alot of research on line then finding the same thing at a shop with similar parts to what your riding now and getting them to let you ride it , best comparison


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