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[Closed] XC-trail hardtail build - "progressive" geo frames

zezaskar · 2022-02-26T19:42:20Z

Hi all, The last couple of months on the gravel bike really have reignited the itch for a lightweight (ish) hardtail, something that could span from bikepacking to light trail riding. Covering ground efficiently but also handling well in actual trails. The idea would be to build something with light wheels and XC tyres but using a hardtail frame with progressive geometry. General requirements would be: - static reach at least 460-470 for a large - HA under 67 - I guess fork travel will be around 120mm, but this will depend on the frame - chain tensioning system is a very big nice to have, I'd really like to mess around for a bit with a single speed setup - the more mounts the better, but negotiable. - needs to be dropper friendly, a 27.2 100mm dropper won't cut it The main options that come to mind: - Pipedream Sirius S5 - Salsa Timberjack - The new Santa Cruz Chameleon, but seems like they are not offering the frame anymore - Specialized Fuze, but the frame only seems to be very hard to find Anything else I should consider? Thanks

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zezaskar

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@tomparkin will do, for sure.
Not expecting it to be an absolute looker, as some of the kit will be mix and match with whats available, but hope its going to be a very functional build

Posted : 13/04/2022 7:02 am

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