For OP my vote is Nature Boy 853. Or if you are patient and like searching Nature Boy Zona.
Other options:
-Cinelli Mash SSCX (if you can find one)
-Cinelli Mash Work
-On One Pompino (dirt cheap)
-New Trek Crockett
-Surly Cross Check (race it up with a carbon fork)
Probably others I'm missing. Also – if you're willing to wait for it – with a budget of 2.5k you could have a Rock Lobster built.
Originally Posted by
salad_goat
What's a good SSCX frame that's not expensive, relative i know, just let's shoot some numbers. I'm looking for steel
Nature Boy, Cross Check, On One Pompino, Handsome Fredward CX, Nashbar Steel SSCX. Extra cheap if you are willing to buy used.