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After my last post about my aging MTB it was suggested I go for another 29er and in s/s flavour.
I thought I'd find what I wanted straight away, but I can't find many light but cheap frames. A straight forward alloy frame with horizontal ends. Not steel, no EBB, no hangers and no extra brazings.
Any pointers.
Simple like a Giant XTC or Kinesis frame
On-one Scandal
Scandal here too, great bike for the money
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actual go for a scandal , I've had three and they were ace bikes for the money.
Yep! Scandal. Lot's of mates have them and I do!
Ah the clue was in the words 'swap out'.
I would recommend the older style scandal with the horizontal dropouts. Mine has been superb as a single speed and as a geared bike and is totally bomb proof.
Welcome back into the fold MrOldgit.
Keep it simple,and light, no need to spend buckets of money on it neithers.
Is there a clapping smilie out there???
Just get a used Kona Unit 29er. I did, off here, and it has been magnificent. Why not steel? Mine has rigid carbon forks and weighs about 24lbs. Honestly, you'd love it.
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kona units have a slight habit of snappage.
I'd say Scandal, it's gone back up in price still discounted out on mine again in a bit 🙂