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[Closed] What lightweight SS frames are out there?

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Spec,

Weight - No more than 3.5lbs,
Geometry - 100/80mm fork corrected, XC/XC race style,
Brakes - Disc,
Size - 18"ish
Material - for the weight it'll have to be CFRP or Ti.
Wheels - 26"
Cost - Not for me, so irrelevant.

So far my list is:

Ibis Tranny
Van Nic Zion
Voodoo Djab (sort of)

Can you add to it?


 
Posted : 30/09/2009 1:28 pm
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Whyte & Commencal, both Ti?


 
Posted : 30/09/2009 1:30 pm
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Scandal, the 18" is bang on your desired weight of 3.5lbs.. And will probably be the cheapest option for whoever is paying.


 
Posted : 30/09/2009 1:30 pm
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Never considered the 19ti....Hmm


 
Posted : 30/09/2009 1:34 pm
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MacMahone The Sword SS

1300g = 2.86 lb

http://www.macmahone.com/htm/products.php?m=detail&t=4a803698909ee


 
Posted : 30/09/2009 1:44 pm
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The steel Explosif must be around 2kg. Voodoo Wanga too.


 
Posted : 30/09/2009 1:57 pm
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How about a custom build from any of the big boys out there.


 
Posted : 30/09/2009 2:01 pm
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I had a Voodoo Aizan. Scandium rame weighed 1300g in 17"
Lovelly frame, but it was 29er - not sure if your after that?

Also a few Salsa frames, the Juan solo (no longer available new) and Selma (29er).


 
Posted : 30/09/2009 2:05 pm
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The MacMahone frames seem...interesting...

…though I'm not sure I can trust someone who can't spell and punctuate on their own website!

Besides which, "French/Taiwanese" with a seemingly Scottish name?!


 
Posted : 30/09/2009 2:24 pm