New frame options (I'm lost and picky)

[lebronmtb]

Hi all,

this thread isnt to ask about geo, size, i know what i want in a frame and i know what size etc i want, the thing is there arent many frames i can think of that fit this criteria so i hope you guys can help me. Heres what i want

XC Frame
17" seat tube (give or take)
V-Brake mounts (are a must)
needs to be relatively light
1/18th steerer
dropouts, not really fussed but preffer vertical

thanks in advance

 

[j5ive]

High end or budget?

Theres plenty out there really.

 

[lebronmtb]

max of 400 wholesale price

 

[AngoXC]

...and hes serious on v-brakes...

 

['Ross]

Gears or ss?

 

[lebronmtb]

Gears or ss?

ss all the way

 

[partyanimal]

i have a question: why r u going for v's when some of the high-end discs are actually a bit lighter? and u get more power out of them?

i think i saw a 17" giant xtc in a shop recently.

partyanimal

 

[RCOH]

Surly 1x1

http://www.surlybikes.com/1X1.html

I don't know how much wholesale but around $650 new

 

[lebronmtb]

i have a question: why r u going for v's when some of the high-end discs are actually a bit lighter? and u get more power out of them?

i think i saw a 17" giant xtc in a shop recently.

partyanimal

I'm going v-brakes because their cheaper, lighter (dont know what disc brake is lighter but it would cost alot) also i can buy xtr non disc hubs for cheap also to match my xtr brakes, a good v brake set up well will own any mechanical disc and come close to some hydro's anyway

to rcoh, i have looked at that and its one of my options at the moment, the only thing holding me back is the price

 

[j5ive]

What? Too cheap?

DW does some good staff deals.

 

['Ross]

Surly 1x1

http://www.surlybikes.com/1X1.html

I don't know how much wholesale but around $650 new

AGREED, Its awesome, plus you will be able to get it cheap. PM alchemist I think his name is, I assume hes the guru when it comes to ss xc on this site

 

[lebronmtb]

1x1 is either 699 or 799rrp

mod edit--- umm, ok- you can keep that to yourself.

 

[t]

Mabey give Groupe Sportif a call, se if they have a Unit or an Explosif frame.

 

[lebronmtb]

Mabey give Groupe Sportif a call, se if they have a Unit or an Explosif frame.

like to elaborate please? i've never heard of those brands but i like to be optimistic

 

[t]

they are both Konas, Dedacciai crmo XC frames with sliding verticle dropouts, don't know what the prices are like but they aren't super expensive.

http://www.konaworld.com/frames2k6_main.htm

 

[lebronmtb]

they are both Konas, Dedacciai crmo XC frames with sliding verticle dropouts, don't know what the prices are like but they aren't super expensive.

http://www.konaworld.com/frames2k6_main.htm

hmmm those frames look pretty sweet, i had a look at full bikes on kona previously which seemed awesome aswell, anybody know who would distribute those frames? would it have to be a shop that sells kona?

 

[t]

Aussie Distributor is Groupe Sportif, (03) 8878 1000

 

[topher]

Salsa ala carte...reynolds 853 tubing v brake mounts would be a killer ride. vertical drop outs though.

You could also try and find a Salsa Juan Solo frame although im pretty sure they stop production.

On One frames? i think the xc are the inbred? correct me if im wrong

Dmr Switch back, v brake mounts, vertical dropouts though. (dmrs more xc styled frame, they ride well)