Suggest me a frame. please.

[orangerider1970]

Hello a have my old Kona Lava Dome 1998 as my XC bike but I want a frame that I can put a disk on,

So does anybody know any good frames that would be worth looking at.

Wanted steel or cheap Ti maybe another Kona, don't want aluminium though.

Thanks

 

[Tad]

You can always have a disc mount brazed on to your Kona. Mikesnowdon on here has had it done recently, lovely job too.

 

[Neil G]

What's your budget going to be?

Lots of really good steel frames out there at the moment reasonably priced (Orange R8 & P7, Charge Duster, Cotic Soul, Genesis Altitude). Kona are doing the explosif again but IMO they've ruined the rear end with some kooky dropouts!

Personally I'd rather buy a high end steel frame rather than budget Ti

 

[orangerider1970]

Alternatively whats the views behind having disc tabs welded on?
Thanks

 

[orangerider1970]

budget would probably be a maximum of £200, have been looking at on one summer seasons

 

[lewis1641]

edit, just seen your post above. ignore me

 

[Neil G]

If your budget is £200 I'd probably look into getting a disk put on as well

 

[Dr S]

I'm afraid you won't be getting much on that budget- certainly not in Titanium. The On-Ones are cheap but pretty pants- heavy and lifeless. £200 will get you a good retro frame but it won't have disc tabs on which will be another £100 by the time you get them fitted, plus paint on top.

I'd say enjoy your Kona for now and save a little longer and get something you really want- you will be much happier in the long run.

 

[FluffyChicken]

If you define you Lava Dome as a good steel frame then getting £200 disc frame shouldn't be a problem.
If you're looking at 853 sort of stuff Rock Lobster 853 for example is £300, though found cheaper if there is a sale on.

 

[Neil G]

Agree with Dr S on the Ti front

Seen a few good steel frames second hand...there was a Duster on here a while back for around £150....I might even part with mine.

Neil