any cheap mtb frames with horizontal dropouts?
06-23-10 | 07:23 AM
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any cheap mtb frames with horizontal dropouts?
I converted a 07 rockhopper to single speed but out grew it. I managed to do it without a tensioner too. but I have all the components and wanted a 17-18 inch mtb frame for 26 inch wheels. I am scared I wont be able to do it without a tensioner again so want horizontal dropouts. I guess I could use an eno.
06-23-10 | 08:09 AM
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bikeisland. The outcast frame has sliding dropouts. $175, free shipping in the states.
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06-23-10 | 09:06 AM
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06-23-10 | 02:31 PM
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...or you could just look for a used 80's or early 90's MTB (Trek 800 or 900 Series, old Rockhopper/Stumpjumper, or an old Bridgestone/Miyata/Nishiki MTB). Many of those had horizontals.
06-23-10 | 03:53 PM
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My girlfriend has a black Fetish. Ok, before you guys go wondering, "Fetish" is the brand of the MTB. It's a nice SS. I think she purchased it for about $450 ready to ride.
https://www.fetishcycles.com/
https://www.fetishcycles.com/
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06-23-10 | 04:26 PM
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06-23-10 | 04:42 PM
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it may not be cheap for you, but it's certainly cheap for others.
salsa ala carte. https://salsacycles.com/bikes/ala_carte/
salsa ala carte. https://salsacycles.com/bikes/ala_carte/
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06-23-10 | 05:47 PM
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06-23-10 | 06:09 PM
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just know that old MTB frames with horizontal dropouts generally have relaxed geometry and long chainstays... this can be good for long commutes, but not ideal for XC, tight singletrack, etc. mountain bikes evolved out of beach cruisers and over the years they have gotten more appropriately aggressive geometry for modern mountain biking, but back in the 80's things were still pretty lax (by comparison)
06-23-10 | 06:15 PM
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just know that old MTB frames with horizontal dropouts generally have relaxed geometry and long chainstays... this can be good for long commutes, but not ideal for XC, tight singletrack, etc. mountain bikes evolved out of beach cruisers and over the years they have gotten more appropriately aggressive geometry for modern mountain biking, but back in the 80's things were still pretty lax (by comparison)
06-23-10 | 06:55 PM
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if you find a late 80's, early 90's MTB, they have geometry that's somewhere in between.
71~73 STA and HTA
71~73 STA and HTA
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06-25-10 | 07:09 AM
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Thanks alot guys. The salsa is cool but too expensive for me and so is the 1x1. The explosif is pretty sweet though. And the earlier bikes really had relaxed geometrey? Im doing XC btw.
06-25-10 | 07:26 AM
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the outcast 26 is what ill probably go with. anyone heard anything about it? I have an outcast 29er, fantom cx, and fantom ht comp and they are all fine
06-25-10 | 08:30 PM
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My lastest xc race bike is a Kona Big Unit. I'm racing it geared right now but will go to SS for the winter series. Scandium tubing, horizontal dropouts, 29er wheelset...I friggin' love it! Highly recommended!
