'04 Cove Stiffee FR frame 17.5" + '03 Marzocchi Z1 FR SL fork for sale

[TURNERob]

Well I've decided to let go of this frame after debating about building it up again.....I just don't see myself riding it because of my bad back. I had this frame built up for awhile and I absolutely loved it, very aggressive geometry and it handles the rough stuff extremely well. Cove says it will handle up to a 7" dual crown fork......personally I wouldn't run more than a 5" travel fork on it unless you just don't care about climbing with it. I ran a 5" travel Z1 on it and it was a great all around bike. The frame weighs in at 4.76lbs, very light for a frame that can handle a ton of abuse. I also have a seatpost quick release and a Thomson seat post I will include. Here are a couple pics of the frame, and 1 of the bike as it was when built up. Also selling the '03 Z1 FR SL fork pictured on the bike. It has 5" of travel, ETA travel adjust for climbing and weighs 4.45lbs. The steerer tube is 7.5" long. I'll sell the fork seperately, asking $125 for the fork. Just entertaining offers on the frame at this point.....bear in mind these frames sell for $600 new. The frame has a few scratches from normal use but absolutely no dings or dents. Here are the pics:

[ShinKen]

hmmmm very tempting!!! muuhahahhaaa!! Shannon? this frame would be sweet for your needs.

[CalEpic]

Hmmm - Do you have something new in mind? Matte blue ano Highline maybe?

[TURNERob]

Originally Posted by CalEpic

Hmmm - Do you have something new in mind? Matte blue ano Highline maybe?

Negative, no new bikes for me for awhile unfortunately.

[Neccros]

damn sweet frame/fork... I could use the fork...

[ocrider]

doooood Rob I thougt u were gonna make this frame a SS. It will be just like a new bike.

[TURNERob]

Originally Posted by ocrider

doooood Rob I thougt u were gonna make this frame a SS. It will be just like a new bike.

I was, but I figure if I ever do the SS thing I'll do it right and get a 29" wheeled bike

[TURNERob]

Frame and fork still for sale.......fork price reduced to $100! Will be putting the frame on mtbr soon.

[PacMan]

I'd like to call dibs on the fork for now. I need to measure the steerer length on my Reign--it's at my dad's house, I will measure it tomorrow.

Also, what kind if features does it have besides the ETA?? Does it have air assist or just a coil??

[TURNERob]

Originally Posted by PacMan

I'd like to call dibs on the fork for now. I need to measure the steerer length on my Reign--it's at my dad's house, I will measure it tomorrow.

Also, what kind if features does it have besides the ETA?? Does it have air assist or just a coil??

The fork is all air sprung, no coil. There are 2 positive and 1 negative air chamber. The knob on the top right leg is a 4 step rebound adjustment....with the last click being rebound "lockout".....which is the ETA lockdown.

[PacMan]

Is that a through-axle or standard QR?? It's kinda hard to tell.

Sounds like an awesome deal. I'm worried the steerer won't be long enough though

I looked on Giant's site, and it lists the headtube at 5" long. That doesn't leave me much to work with. I will measure it tomorrow and get back to you. Anybody know if it's possible to have a new steerer installed and how much that costs?

Dibs until tomorrow when I measure?