I’ve read a few posts lately, I’m in the hunt for a new frame, and people keep mentioning bargain 26″ frames due to 27.5 and 29″ options?

I can’t seem to find any real bargains? Are they out there?

26″ 140/150mm frames in small by the way.

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/psa-genesis-grapil-frames

That was an absolute bargain but sadly 120mm

This is THE 26″ Bargin, I’m pretty sure it will take 150 forks too.

http://direct.asda.com/Boss-Stealth-Mens-Mountain-Bike—26-inch-Wheels/000975461,default,pd.html&cmpid=ppc-_-ad-pla-_-ggle-pla-_-Cycling-and-Bike-Gear-_-000975461&cm_mmc=ad-ppc-_-ggle-pla-_-Cycling-and-Bike-Gear-_-000975461&istCompanyId=71f4ae42-94c5-4821-aa58-05eff6da2486&istItemId=xqqqxlaxa&istBid=tztx

There isn’t any.
I don’t know where people get the idea from at all.
There are a few rock bottom prices now and then, but there always was.

I’m still on 26″ exclusively and keep seeing these tales of amazing out of fashion kit at near free prices.

It’s basically not the case… 🙄

I’ve snapped up a few 26″ Maxxis Advantage foldy tyres recently. 😆

People have just about stopped making and selling 26 so it’s just not there. Supply vs demand innit.

I think you’re a year late for bargain 26″ frames.

Santa cruz nomad
http://www.stif.co.uk/mtb/product/santa-cruz-nomad-26-alloy-frame-satin-black/12634

DMR Bolt
http://outlet.upgradebikes.co.uk/Outlet/Clearance/Frames/DMR/DMR-Bolt-2

Maybe check out the commencal store outlet too

Nomad is just an old small they couldn’t get rid of and the Bolt is effectively second hand…
Good prices though all the same granted.

Just find something in good condition second hand.. Ive just bought a 26″ Transition covert for £500 in excellent condition

That Nomad isn’t really cheap though is it?

There are plenty more cheap 27.5 frames but I’d have to buy all new parts!

Don’t buy a 26″ whatever you do, theyr’e not as fast so you won’t smile as much. (I cant handle the speed I go on a 26″ never mind any faster)

Ha, I’m a midget so I prefer 26″.

I’m scared at walking pace so maybe I’ll gat a trike

Have a look on this thread see what other midgets are riding
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/short-people-hobbits-midgets-what-fs-bike-do-you-ride

If you can find a way to get something from the US:

Steap and Cheap

Wow!

I don’t know anyone in the U.S unfortunately. They really are bargains!

Cloud nine, where did you get your covert from?

Pinkbike.
I try and stay away from pinkbike though as whenever i go on there i end up buying bike parts/frames/forks…

might be some Saracen Ariels about cheap.

http://www.freeborn.co.uk/saracen-ariel-16x-frame-2014

might be some Saracen Ariels about cheap.