Recommendations for a decent retro full sus frame....??

[LikeClockwork]

I know I've asked this before but it was an awfully long time ago and I can't find the thread....

Want a full susser again, preferably something just a little different. Needs to be able to take V brakes (yes yes, I know, it's just the way I am, right?), prefer a coil over shock, and needs to be something that is available in a genuinely small size and still works in that size.

68mm BB shell would also be good as I have a rather expensive set up I want to swap over. Another odd request, but there you go. Budget isn't going to stretch to buying any new bits other than the frame!

So, what do we reckon....?

 

[RickTheUncivil]

get a late 90s marin. cheap, easy, available, effective.

 

[kipperthedog]

Re:

I have a small Trek Y3, 1998 model. Fox Vanilla coil shock (a basic one). Will take Vs or even cantilevers. Takes 27.2 post 1 1/8 Headset. It is a URT but cheap to you if you are interested.....

 

[al]

Re:

Santa Cruz Heckler... not that exotic, but a mighty fine machine.


al.

 

[The History Man]

You know what's coming don't you...............

 

[al]

You know what's coming don't you...............

Coming around the bend... is it the Chattanooga choo choo?


al.

 

[The History Man]

Almost.......... Don't know how small they go though.

 

[LikeClockwork]

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I had a sneaky feeling the Broom might make an appearance....

Thanks chaps, keep 'em coming, Marin has been on the list in the past, and Santa Cruz....Turner, or Ellsworth maybe?

 

[Muddy paw]

Moots soft tails are nice bikes just look at the one lewisfoto has done ..

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=349120&start=20#p2610000

 

[firedfromthecircus]

Another vote for the Heckler or Superlight. Awesome.

68mm BB shell too.