Swapping frames?
 

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[Closed] Swapping frames?

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So I purchased a new bike late last year with intentions of selling the old one on. Now almost 6 months on and the old one ( Devinci Dexter ) is still hanging in the garage. The Dexter has some good kit on it so I'm now thinking of selling the frame and building up a hardtail. Looking to build something relatively lightish but not silly light. I've been scanning the usual sites to try and get some ideas. Finding most of the stuff is 27.5 and I have 26 wheels and would like to keep them to stay on budget. Anyone had one of those cheap carbon frames off ebay? Basically looking for suggestions or even better a swap or sale with a forum member?

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Posted : 30/04/2016 8:11 am
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Also can you run a 27.5 frame with 26" wheels?


 
Posted : 30/04/2016 1:27 pm
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well the forks are wheel size specific so yes to the front. and maybe at the rear, wheels don't have to cost the earth.


 
Posted : 30/04/2016 1:49 pm
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Well hubs are hubs, so frame geometry aside, 26" wheels are fine, they'll just have a lot more clearance?


 
Posted : 30/04/2016 2:01 pm
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And a lower B/B? What about frame suggestions?


 
Posted : 30/04/2016 6:28 pm
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pretty hard to beat... 🙂

http://www.bike-discount.de/en/shop/frames-254


 
Posted : 30/04/2016 6:44 pm