I have a 29+ hardtail already and love it so I’m considering a 29er full suspension frame (or bike if cheap enough) that’s designed to take 27+ wheels or by happy coincidence, can. I’m ideally looking for around 120mm – 150mm. The Cotic FlareMac or RocketMax seemed great albeit not light (can deal with that) and can only just take a 2.8″ tyre and even then it’s very tight. If I had over £5K spare, I’d be buying a Pivot Switchblade. I don’t, so I won’t.

Does anyone have any ideas? Preferably frames/bikes in the sale of course (nobody in their right mind would want this at the end of October??!

Nothing out there that would do the trick?

Salsa Pony Rustler

Looks interesting, thanks.

My Giant Trance 29er takes a 650b+ wheel nicely.

3″? How much clearance?

I’ll take some pics

Banshee Phantom

Great, thanks! Looking at second hand Giant Trance 29ers now…!

That Banshee looks great, does it definitely take 27 plus tyres?

Orange Segment fits the bill. Relatively cheap at Sunset MTB also.

The new trek fuel ex is worth a look. Very good geometry.

There’s a 29+/b+ faceache group, mostly US, with lots of info on it.

I am riding the Pony Rustler with 3″ Rangers at the moment, it’s freekin ammaaaazinnngggg.

The frames are £1999 which seems like stunning value for a 5.7lb carbon with Monarch, plus it rides ace. Fact.

We have an offer on Horsetheif frames (same thing, but black with a blue stripe) for £1699.

Or for something cheaper a medium mint Banshee Phantom, new frame, used Monarch with Debonair upgrade, £900.

I have quite a soft spot for 29ers and B+ squish monsters.

Aiming to have the salsas up online later today – Pedals Bike Care

Plenty of Phantom and Pony Rustler pictures up on our facebook page as well.

Also seen a Scott Genius LT 720 plus for £2.3Kn looks like a bargain

pigyn, I would gladly have spoken to you about your Banshee frame but I need a large unfortunately.