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I was looking at the above, with the slot drop-out, but they're out of stock.
So, what alternative? I'm looking for a 100mm adjusted light-weight aluminium XC type frame to set up as a SS. And it has to come in a 14" frame, as I'm a short-arse!
Most importantly it's gotta be cheap too?
Anybody have any knowledge of the Dirty Jo bikes?
As always, advice welcome,
Alex
Kinesis Maxlight?
voodoo bokor are available in 15"?
have you had a look in the classifieds, there is a 15" spot hardtail that looks awesome that is rather bling and will build into a top bike!!
I've got a 2nd hand Scandal if you're interested.
Yeah, I thought about 15" bikes, there's a used DMR that looks nice too, but I really do need a 14" frame, little legs!
C'mon, there's got to be a lightweight SS frame for the 'shorter' rider.
A
Merlin Malt or Rock Lobster SL?
I'd have a look at the standover heights rather than just saying 14", it also depends where the frame is measured c-c or c-t. I range from 17-19" frames depending on the make and model.
You're right tazzy, but to tell the truth my inside leg is only 26", so even the 14" 456 I ride for the bigger downs is a little snug 🙁
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Mcinnes, yhm, V interested if it's a 14"
OK, maybe this was a big ask.
So, what lightweight XC frame, slot drop outs, 26" standover?
A
old style SC Chameleon or a Whyte 19?
but just get a slot inbred. its not going to weigh the earth at that size and the geometry is the same (afaik)
Mmm, inbred OK, but I really liked the LW Scandal.
SC WAY too expensive, and the Whtye is too big, that standover could easily make me a soprano...
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Just built this for my missus, weighs 22lb, OK so its not got gears, but they would only add a couple of pounds. The bare frame weighed 4.8 lbs against the Scandal's 3.5ish so not a massive amount of difference and quite a £££££ saving.
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Dirty Jo bikes are alright, had one for a few years, but it hasnt got slot dropouts, and still has V brake bosses so its not as neat looking.... Ride alright though and you could use a tensioner for SS.
Check out the handsome dog XC303 if your not fussed about such things as above its the same frame as far as I can see, but looks nicer paintjob, also worth looking at the arrow disc as it loses the V brake bosses.
ps smuzzy your wifes bike rocks..
http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/m/1_Bikes%2Band%2BFrames/7_Frames/99_MTB/136_HandsomeDog/
alex, I would holdout until a Scandal comes along, I ride one, non slot and its ace.
alexpalacefan, notice you are in sheffield, I'm just off the M1 near Leeds if you want to come and have a try of the wifes Inbred
Simon
Smuzzy, you're a gent. I've got a 14" 456 already, so I know what a great bike it is, looks like a really nice build you've got there too.
Thanks anyway, and I'll keep a look-out for you in the Peak.
Tinsy, I've loked at both those frames, the real deal-breaker is the vert. drop-out. I already have a tensioned SS, I'm really after a frame I can run without. They look like great bikes though, and what bargains!
uess I'm waiting for a Scandal then, unless there's other suggestions out there?
Just wait for the Scandal if its sub 3.5lb slot dropout frame you after at about £200 your options are limited. I was in almost the opposite position as all I could buy was a slot and I wanted a vert! I bought 2nd hand in the end, they build into a fast bike, and its not just the weight of it thats fast, they seem to transmit any power you have to back wheel, I had a Tinbred, same weight, same geometry, but the Scandal is faster.
There is a bonus to running SS vert dropout with a tensioner as its less faff to fix a rear punture.
Yep, looks like I'll have to be patient.
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It'll be worth the wait...
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