I’m currently riding a Titus FMT Carbon with 150mm Revelations and Pro2/Flow wheels.

I think I’d like to go back to riding a hardtail for a bit, probably have to be steel or carbon though.

Do the masses reckon I could sell my frame/fork/wheels and get a similar spec but at 650/29 without forking out any extra cash?

I’m thinking of pulling 700 ish for those bits, and could get a set of wheels for 250 so would need a frame/fork for 450…

Only if you stay 26″, I suspect…

I’ll swap you my kenisis FF29er rolling chassis (wheels,frame, fork)

I’ve been toying with this idea. I get a hankering for old-school steel now and again…but I love my FS too much…

I went back to a hardtail after a few years away from riding got a Pipedream Scion its made me love riding again.

Wont go back to full sus again, I love it!

I had the same crisis some time ago. Luckily I had the chance to borrow my mates Stumpjumper HT. It was noticeably faster on smooth roads, better climber, lighter obviously. But I missed sending my Zesty over rock gardens like a flying carpet. Just so much better for technical stuff (forgiving my mistakes). Also much more stable at high speeds, more comfortable on rough terrain which saved a lot of energy.

If you have the chance borrow a bike first. One ride was enough for me to chase away the bad thoughts 🙂

I only ride hardtails ,they make the trail come alive 😉

My mate split his Orange 5 and got enough cash from what he had to change to build up a new On-One Inbred with new forks and wheels. With the figures you quote you’re looking at £150 max for a frame so that limits you although there’s some good deals about.

Long and short of it, you probably could if you’re not too fussy what you get.