Wanted full suspension frame

[MarinMartin]

Now before anyone says anything, I know the chance of finding something good in my budget is slim but if life has taught me anything this year it's that the only failure is not even trying.

I'm looking for a full suspension frame (size large) with rear shock for around £150. I'm hoping to build something up over the winter to take on next year's 24 hour challenge. I'm not worried about wheel size, I just want to build something with a special meaning. All of my bikes are named related to what they mean to me hence my Boardman being called War Horse as it helped me through my battles. This project will be Firebird, after the Phoenix, because this past year I've created a new chapter of my life overcoming my demons and I'm proud of myself so want to celebrate it with this build. I've been bullied all of my life because of being different, being too emotional, but this build will represent me never giving up. No matter what or who tries to drag me down, I'll always rise from the ashes and come back stronger.

I'll get other bits as and when I can raise the money for them but I'd like to at least find a base so I can start planning around it. Does anyone have anything that might potentially be a good base for me?

Thanks everyone.

 

[Bsmith#lts#]

I have a large gt idrive frame it has a fox rear shock with lock out.. its tatty but no dents or cracks..

 

[MarinMartin]

I have a large gt idrive frame it has a fox rear shock with lock out.. its tatty but no dents or cracks..

I do love the GTs. Had a couple of idrives I never got to build up as every one I've had has ended up cracked. I'd be too scared to plough this much money into an idrive after the last ones. Thanks though.

 

[bhill22]

2004 Sworks Enduro Red (firebird)

 

[MarinMartin]

2004 Sworks Enduro Red (firebird)

Not that clued up on the specializeds. Is that the one with the shock in the seatstay like the Epic had? Just wondering how good it would be for a 24hour xc race with a lot of climbing.