Budget XC frames, whats out there for arroundabout £200-£250.
I'm more inclined to sacrifice weight for stiffness so I'm probably shopping arround the 3.25lb/1500g range and the current shortlist is……..
On-one Scandal, even though they're not scandium anymore
Rock lobster team tig SL (over budget)
Kinesis maxlight pro.
Or any of the above secondhand, plus stumpjumpers, Giant composites and cannondale F*** (not swearing, just F and 3 numbers) hardtails.
Quite picky on top tube length, so 23"-23.5". For 100mm forks. Any possibilities that I've missed?