Modern XC steel frame

[Jones]

I've been looking around for a modern xc steel frame but everybody seems to be building tanks mean't for 140mm+ forks :?

Whats out there for up to 100mm fork and relatively lightweight, why is everything getting heavier :?

I don't really want to spend more than about £600 on bare frame but if I run under 3hrs in London I'm going to treat myself and spend £1000

But lets stick to £600 for the moment as it gets a little easier around the £1000 mark

So l want lightweight steel frame, 26" wheels, up to 100mm forks for around £600 what do I get :?

 

[Neil G]

Charge Duster, Genesis, Kenesis Decade, Cove Handjob XC

Quite a few out there

 

[ferrit]

A lot of these modern steel frames are bing sold on versitility so should run a range of fork lengths without goosing the geometry significantly. They are getting heavier due to CEN and to allow this ability to run a bigger fork if desired

Orange R8 is good for 100 - 120mm
Orange P7 100 - 140
(why not but my new unbuilt frame in the sale section??)
On One 456 will run a 100mm fork as will an inbred
Kinesis Decade Virsa 100 - 130mm
etc

Loads out there will run 100mm but with a weight penatly

 

[Neil G]

I forgot the R8....that's a very nice frame

 

[JeRkY]

I believe the Pace RC104 & Cotic Soul are both happy at 100, but will go larger should you wish.

 

[FluffyChicken]

Rocky Mountain Blizzard? though for 2010 seem to have moved to Columbus something or other tubing from 853.


Feck £870 that's a lot of squids for a steel frame.

 

[Andy R]

Sanderson "Life" or "Breath" would be worth considering, they're beautifully finished frames - or the Pipedream "Sirius".