Good, inexpensive steel hardtail frame?
04-24-10, 05:31 PM
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Good, inexpensive steel hardtail frame?
I have a Klein Attitude but don't like the ride. It's a bit too harsh for my liking. All of my other bikes are steel, so I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a steel hardtail frame that I can swap my Klein's parts over to?
* Currently have 26" wheels but would consider a niner. Not sold on 650b yet.
* Should have rear rack mounts
* Disk brake only...no canti mounts...it's an aesthetic thing.
* Reasonably priced -- under $500 would be ideal
I know the Salsa ala Carte fits the bill, but holy crap is the new green color ever horrible. I guess I could go 29er and get a Mariachi.
Are there any other good options out there?
Thanks,
Pete
* Currently have 26" wheels but would consider a niner. Not sold on 650b yet.
* Should have rear rack mounts
* Disk brake only...no canti mounts...it's an aesthetic thing.
* Reasonably priced -- under $500 would be ideal
I know the Salsa ala Carte fits the bill, but holy crap is the new green color ever horrible. I guess I could go 29er and get a Mariachi.
Are there any other good options out there?
Thanks,
Pete
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This place has a few:
https://mtb.unrealcycles.com/catalog/Frames.htm
Orange makes 2 or 3 steel frames, then there's on-one frames. The orange prestige seems like a screaming deal.
https://mtb.unrealcycles.com/catalog/Frames.htm
Orange makes 2 or 3 steel frames, then there's on-one frames. The orange prestige seems like a screaming deal.
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