looking for a *light* XC frame

[davidB]

something to use primarily for racing, and recreational/less technical downhill stuff. Due to this, I don't see myself spending as much as my last build thank god

-29er not out of the question, but will be geared.
-HT preferred

Might be transferring some of the lighter stuff from my current bike over to the new one and this is just an idea for now looking forward to the next race season coming up here shortly

[allison]

That Kona King deal, if it's still going, may be a hot ticket. It's frame only. Because it's scandium it's a little lighter.

If that doesn't work out.. there's always the BS Unobtanium frame.



jk.

I heard that QBP was blowing out Salsa Dos Niner frames.. and there were a few Niner frames recently on sale at different places. If you are looking solely for light weight, check out the Air9.

[ghixon]

Azonic AZ-7 Hardtail - 2.10 lbs for a 16.5" frame

http://www.blueskycycling.com/produc...AZ-7-Frame.htm

[Pho'dUp]

Hardtail or FS?

[J_Sims]

STR special package
Did you check this out??

[davidB]

Originally Posted by ghixon

Azonic AZ-7 Hardtail - 2.10 lbs for a 16.5" frame

http://www.blueskycycling.com/produc...AZ-7-Frame.htm

that's tempting, though i'd get the 18.5 version

the Salsa's were where I started at and may end up at, but actually would like to spend less on the frame itself


Hardtail preferred

edit: the 08 version of that azonic linked above can be found at Jenson for $1 more, and slightly lighter...hmm

[.8down]

did you not see the Marin Foo picked up? its on the heavy side though for racing anyhow....

[davidB]

yeah for $100 it'd be nice and a lot less than I'm expecting to spend, but can't find a weight on it

[reflux]

Size and price? I have a 2003ish Sycip frame that I've been looking to unload for some time. As it stands, it's in the middle of a singlespeed build.

It's a size large, approx 23.5 e.t.t.

[davidB]

less than $600 for the frame

[Rob]

Originally Posted by davidB

yeah for $100 it'd be nice and a lot less than I'm expecting to spend, but can't find a weight on it

It's a little over 5 lbs.

Mine was built up to 27 lbs with pedals.

[speckledtrout]

david, i agree with allison. that kona king is a great deal. get it. because i want to and can't and this way i can live vicariously through you.

[Big Guy]

there is this one, almost new...
KHS Alite 3000 hard tail

[foofighter]

Originally Posted by davidB

yeah for $100 it'd be nice and a lot less than I'm expecting to spend, but can't find a weight on it

neil weighed it...4.5lbs

[92se-r]

Damn, too bad you can't rock a 16". My frame I'm selling weighed 22lbs built up with a budget build. You could easily save another lb or two.

[bevaaler]

consider a Specialized Team HT or Schwinn Home Grown HT's?? I have these frames in size Large or 19" if thats of interest?? Home Grown is under 3 lbs.. Erik

[Pho'dUp]

Well Jenson just dropped $20 bucks off their steel hardtails. Won't be super light though.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FR410A02-Zion+660Ebb+Frame.aspx

David didn't I see you riding at Mt. Sac on a Kona Hardtail? No love for the Kona anymore.

[foofighter]

Originally Posted by Pho'dUp

Well Jenson just dropped $20 bucks off their steel hardtails. Won't be super light though.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FR410A02-Zion+660Ebb+Frame.aspx

David didn't I see you riding at Mt. Sac on a Kona Hardtail? No love for the Kona anymore.

if i'm 5'8" and 30" inseam should i get a 15" frame?

[sandblast]

No.

[foofighter]

Originally Posted by sandblast

No.

so 17" then