Suggestions please...help!!

So you know how it is....

Saw an ad for some amazingly light Manitou R7 100mm travel forks, and - oh look - a CK Patriot headset. Both turn up and are in pretty much mint condition. Only the frame I thought they might go on is far too long in the head tube to accommodate the 180mm steerer on the forks. However, they would fit my 16" Kona but it's a '98 frame made for much shorter travel and the head angle would be dangerously compromised I feel...

So, what to do. I've sold all the frames I possess apart from the Kona and am looking for a frame to hang these off. Axle to crown is 475mm, so I need something that can take that, and V brakes is a must. Probably falls between two stools I reckon. Of course, I will also need some appropriately excellent condition brakes, wheels, chainset....and everything I have is tatty!

Building a bike around a set of forks, who would have thought it :facepalm:

(Edit: and at this point I don't care if it's hardtail or full sus, steel or ali. Though steel hardtail would be most excellent)

So any suggestions for a V brake compatible frame capable of handling 100mm travel?

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What about Reanimation's DMR trailstar in the >98 section :?:

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:facepalm:

I 'persuaded' him to have my 24seven Dark Angel frame, he may not have forgiven me yet....

Will have a look. Aren't they a bit heavy though...? Or perhaps I shouldn't worry about that!

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I would say they are more 'Sturdy' than heavy

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Much like myself then, so we could be well suited.....

:roll:

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This also looks 'interesting'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mongoose-Fire ... 339ce276be

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Ha ha, yes it's on my 'watch' list!! For that money I could get it resprayed in Kawasaki green...hmmmm.... :twisted:

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I think at that price it looks like a good do it all frame

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I've messaged that seller and Reanimation about the head tube length.... it's crucial to be fair, or I'll have to flog the forks!! :facepalm:

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Well, the DMR, Mongoose, and Mamadirt's Spooky are all out, too long in the head tube. I reckon 100mm max is what I'm looking for, and probably an XC orientated machine... :roll: