Here's a topic: 29 frame on a budget..

[station]

Originally Posted by schleppp

That is the truth!

I see what you're saying.

So probably $300 frame, $500, $700 fork?

Originally Posted by Chewyeti

i love my zion

details? pics?

Originally Posted by schleppp

Niner EMD is 3 lbs something, and only 450 new... That is a good starting point as far as I am concerned.

http://www.ninerbikes.com/showroom.html

I'm liking this! "rootbeer"

[Chewyeti]

im not sure if jensons can get anymore...

but i got the frame on closeout for 150 bones.... throw some x9 components, race face cranks, mavic wheels and a reba race... and i was rolling sub 700 bones

[station]

Also, the fox f-29 is 3.9 lbs and so is the REBA. Any thoughts? I love fox but it's $700 as the REBA is $450. That's quite a jump.

Originally Posted by Chewyeti

im not sure if jensons can get anymore...

but i got the frame on closeout for 150 bones.... throw some x9 components, race face cranks, mavic wheels and a reba race... and i was rolling sub 700 bones

What's the weight on that one? Frame only?

[Chewyeti]

reba at 80 isnt all that flexy. great fork, has a pop lock lockout... love it. Havent ridden a fox tho...

is it worth the extra coin? hard to justify for me.

Zion is about 5 lbs.... solid steel frame .

[Code Blue]

Originally Posted by station

thanks but I need a 21" at least.


Thanks, but I can't take that bent tube style. I would feel like it was about to break. I'm weird like that.


Thanks Foo, I see what you're saying.

Just show'in ya what's out there

[station]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

Just show'in ya what's out there

No, I know, and thank you.

[station]

Originally Posted by mechmann

station... do you ride a large? i might be selling my large Niner SIR9 in the near future...

I'm willing to check it out, but on most feels like I need a 21" Depends on the brand. PM me?

[slapfan1]

Go to your neerest and most trusted bike shop, tell them your budget and what type of riding you do. Have an idea as to what type of components you want, research them. Soon after you will have a nice ride for the budget you want.

[station]

Thats a good idea. When I get my check I'll hit the LBS and see. Thanks everyone for the good input.

[foofighter]

dont bring the check! it'll disappear! LOL

[schleppp]

If you are on a tight budget, and it looks like you are go with the Reba. I am debating on the two forks also. I am not sure the Fox is worth the extra cash. And if you go with the Reba, get the SL ask the guys at The Path and they will tell you the same. Good luck on the build...