Hi all, I've been procrastinating for weeks and i need a bit of advice. I want to build a hardtail. A new pump track has been built near me and there are some ok dirt jumps near by, just something to mess around on, manual, jump a little , go to the pump track a little. I'd also like it as a spare bike for guests , so that rules out single speed dirt bikes or 8 speed dirt orientated 'do it all' bikes.
I have some 650b parts spare (forks, tyre etc) so the plan was to build something from those, cheaply, as if i use the bike twice a week i'll be surprised.
Commencal have their sale on and have seen an El Camino 650b frame for 150 euros. I know its the bottom of the range frame, but it sounds like it'll be capable, although 68 degree head tube angle puts me off a little….?
or do i just slack it all off and get a 2nd hand 26 inch bike?
please tell me what to do…. 🙂
2nd hand 26" Chameleon. Don't bother with the 650b. It's all a lie.
Your both wrong...
What you want is a 24" rigid jump bike...
... I may have one to sell
24 inch fully rigid would be awesome,
failing that, a 26 inch jump bike or 4x bike would be a cheap alternative.
If 650b is a lie , can I presume that you are saying it's the same ? If so , I have 650b spare parts , so why not build something with those..? Maybe...?
24 jump bike wouldn't really suit guests who come to visit , i'd like them to be able to ride some trails local to me. Soz but thanks and good luck with the sale !
Sorry I didn't mean to start a wheel size debate. What I should of said was that if you want a play bike then either will be good. I think I would look for a 2nd hand 26" bargain.
If you have 27.5" parts then that may be the best option for you.
What's wrong with a 68 degree head angle? Good compromise in my experience.
Also, you could put your 650b fork on a 26in frame. There are lots about secondhand for not much money.
Fork is tapered so it narrows down the options a little with regards to 26 inch frames . Hmmm
I have a Charge Blender I might be moving on...great bike and perfect for what you describe.
4X, dirt, XC for your guest riders...
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/12182304/
Will be a different build, Pike 426's, SX wheels...great buy!
Email me if interested nwill1 at y mail dot com