I’d like to build up a hardtail (or full sus if it’s cheap) from
all the spares I have. Frame needs to be 29er, 120mm forks, shimano 73mm BB, 31.6 seatpost and bolt through non boost rear end. Can anyone think of anything suitable? I’ve only really found the Genesis Tarn as a frame only that fits the bill. I’d like it to be as cheap as possible as well.

What do you mean by cheap? And what size are you, may I ask?

Old style Trek Stache if you can find a frame. Press fit BB though!

How cheap? New or second hand?

Nukeproof Scout290 is 29er, 142mm rear end, 73mm BB, 31.6mm post, but 130mm forks as standard.

Stanton sherpa?

Edit: 30.9 seat post.

Sherpa isn’t 31.6…..

I’m ok with second hand and by cheap I mean around £300 or less if possible as it’s going to be a spare lend to friends type of bike. I’m 6’1.

I have a Salsa Horsethief full sus that may fit your criteria if you’re interested? Email in profile.

I’m selling a Whyte T129 that fits the bill, other than being a 30.9 seatpost. See history in profile… may take an offer?

MK2 Cotic Solaris

I have a genesis high latitude which I love, steel HT. 27.2 seatpost though but a new seatpost can be found cheaply.

Mk2 Solaris fits the bill perfectly.

Sir HC – Member
Mk2 Solaris fits the bill perfectly.

Yes, that £600 frame totally fits the requirement of a frame for under £300 EDIT: Actually i was thinking you meant the SolarisMAX. Ignore me.

Nonsense – Member
I’d like to build up a hardtail (or full sus if it’s cheap) from
all the spares I have. Frame needs to be 29er, 120mm forks, shimano 73mm BB, 31.6 seatpost and bolt through non boost rear end. Can anyone think of anything suitable? I’ve only really found the Genesis Tarn as a frame only that fits the bill. I’d like it to be as cheap as possible as well.

The current Tarn frame has Boost spacing, I’m afraid.

If you need a large, I’d actually sell my mk2 solaris frame. Email in profile.

Yes, that £600 frame totally fits the requirement of a frame for under £300 EDIT: Actually i was thinking you meant the SolarisMAX. Ignore me.

I typed Solaris MK2, not max. You can’t buy them new any more and they often come up around £300 second hand, hence meeting the OP’s requirement.

Thanks all.

I have a large 2017 Genesis tarn frameset for sale if you’re interested.