Have a look at http://www.blueflowbikes.com/
They will supply just rims or complete builds.I got the kevlar/carbon rims & have been very pleased with them.650B & 29ers aavailable.

Best help I can give you is to suggest joining the Dorset Rough Riders.

Woodyhyde campsite,near Swanage.

How about the 2Souls QuarterHorse?Not sure if it would take a 27.5+ rear wheel but there should be someone on here who would know.

Just a thought,how about trying a set of Jones style handlebars?

Good thought Alan,however I think if I want a Quarterhorse I may have sell the house & get a Ti one!

Thanks Alan,I think that will make it a bit too burly a frame for me.Five to five & a quarter would be the heaviest I would go for.

Yes,used their cables on a 9 speed grip shift & a dropper seat post.both became smoother & lighter in operation.Recommended.

Still trying to find the weight of a 2souls Quarterhorse frame.
Any one on this thread weighed theirs?

Hi BHD,start from where you are,if you like ,are addicted to the internet,use it to your advantage.Watch things like the TED lectures.The brain is very plastic so it can be moulded.The direction really is up to you.

It is difficult to give effective advise knowing so little about you or your circumstances.however you could try spending your money on people ,not things.
It does not have to be charities.You could employ a cleaner,a personal trainer,or a life skills coach to help you with goals you wish to achieve.This type of thinking helps put money back into your community & provide jobs.
Also buy good food from local suppliers,even organic if that is not too controversial for STW.
Good luck with this enquirey,it is the start of true maturity.
Cheers
Jeff

Try blueflow bikes – http://www.blueflowbikes.com/

Winstanley are often really good on price.

Did you weigh the frame.I tried asking 2 Souls.However although they were happy to tell me the difference in weight between frames,I could not get any info on the actual weight of a Quarterhorse.

I have some non Kashima 2014,34, FIT,CTD,27.5,140mm,Fox floats for sale.Just been serviced.£235 posted. jeffbushi@yahoo.co.uk

Hi DKR,you really need to get this injury accurately diagnosed.Since it was an overarm action that caused it, & from the description of the pain,it is very likely to be a rotator cuff injury (I am not a doctor). The treatment will be different to a frozen shoulder.If it is the rotator cuff do not be tempted to MTFU & ignore it (personal experience).
Good luck with the recovery.
Cheers
Jeff

I am selling my 16.5 green Switchback frame if you are interested.
Do they encourage you to ride faster – yes.
Do they improve you bike handing skills – no.Which is why it is up for sale while I am still in one piece!
Cheers
Jeff
jeffbushi@yahoo.co.uk

You could always buy my Stanton Switchback frame & Fox 34 Float forks.
Sorry no wheels.jeffbushi@yahoo.co.uk

I always feel really grateful to all the people who keep every thing going over the Christmas holidays.It must be extremely galling at times for you to feel that every one but you is at the party.I know it does not give you your Christmas back ,but I would like to say a big THANK YOU.
cheers
Jeff

I donot know if XT would be the same ,but I broke one spoke on an XTR 24 spoke rear hub & it immediately taccoed.

I have just put a Stanton Switchback together.Early days,however so far it is the most confidence inspiring bike I have ridden,both on single track & down hill.OK not very steep so far.Bike weight 28.8lbs. , with Fox 34/140,Flows on Hope,XT c/s Hansdamph & Nobby nics.No dropper post.

These were complete strip downs on all 4 forks,they can even do nitrogen recharging.

This may not be quite what you are after.However the flow e est place I ever rode was Thetford Forest.

Try talcum powder.

Fantastic frame & spec,love Bos forks.
If you do not have your Schwalbe Hans Dampf tires yet order them very soon,they are in really short supply.Just got mine from CRC.

OK Tim,just to make up for the Stanton comment,you can have the Hand Job tomorrow!

Just get your self a Stanton Switchback Tim,you know you want to!

How about my Cove hand job frame? 2 years old medium 17.5″ seat tube 67 degree head angle with 130 mm forks.I have used 120 mm forks & Pace RC31 rigid forks on it & it is very good with both.email jeffbushi@yahoo.co.uk if interested.
cheers
Jeff

OOPS, sorry Chris,I thought it must be something like that,which is why I put LOL after the comment.Getting close but some bits are sticking.How much time do I have If I want the slight change in seat tube height?
Cheers
Jeff

Hi WhatafackinLiberty,if you or any one else gets a ride on one it would be great to hear what you think,as it ticks all my boxes too.I stopped getting replies from Chris after I told him I needed to sell some bits before I could afford one LOL.(Any one want an immaculate Cove Hand Job frame?) email jeffbushi@yahoo.co.uk
Cheers
Jeff

If you enjoy riding a hardtail more than a full suss,how about giving a suspension seat a try after the op?
There must be loads of people on STW who could give you advice on the best one.
The others will try to sell you theirs!

Hi OP,just in case no one else has pointed this out,you are in a market place,so check out the “opposition”.If I wanted a Ti 29er I would buy a new Titus Fireline £700.If 650B it would be a Kingdom Bike Vendetta 2 £999.Basically you are asking too much.You will have to drop your asking price,or build it up & enjoy it.Good luck either way.
Cheers
Jeff

I cannot tick all the boxes,but how about my Cove Hand Job.100 – 130mm fork.
17″ ,medium,black with white decals,immaculate,about 2 years old.27.2 seat post though.£150 collected from Doreset.£175 posted.
Email jeffbushi@yahoo.co.uk if interested.
Cheers
Jeff

A safer bet would be to see if your company will let you go part time.
Mine did ,it was a great 7 years,although it did reduce the works pension a bit,as I went for 3 days a week.

Oops sorry just seen you dont want 650 wheels so kingdom bike is out.
However another brilliant suggestion would be to look at Travers Bikes.They make loverly looking Ti frames,about £1250 if memory serves.

Sorry to throw another name into the pot ,but have you looked at Kindom bike?
Ti frames with the sort of geo. you want.The Vendetta2 is £999.
They will also customize the angles ect if required.

Just ordered a set of Cruds. Fingers Crossed!

Titus Racer X. Stunning frame , 4″ travel, 100 – 120mm fork.

Set my hardtail up with rigid forks about a month ago,cannot understand why I ever bothered with suspension.That reminds me,must put the racerx frame up for sale.Its good to know other people feel the same.

A rather “spendy” solution would be to send the frame back to Nicolai to have a new header tube fitted.This would save future hassle,but depends on how long you intend to keep the frame.