Which frame for XC?

[jujupunk]

What aluminum frame would you recommend, i've only ever ridden steel but now would consider aluminum for a light XC build.

GT Zaskar???

Any recommendations

 

[REKIBorter]

Parkpre Pro Image - if you can find one!

 

[jango]

Aluminium you say?....I may have something surplus http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... highlight=

 

[vinnya77]

What a beautiful finish to the Ally.

What have you used over the decals?

 

[feetabix]

Lots of good alloy frames.....Klein are stiff, light and very fast.....orange 'o' or elite?....

 

[cornholio's RC200]

Light? Something from Cannondale maybe? Otherwise Klein or maybe something from Kona like a Kula (or if you can find one, a Ku) might do it.

 

[Tazio]

You can pick up the Trek era Klein Pulse frames for cheap and they give a very fast handling light frame. Super tight handling as well.

 

[hamster]

Late 1990's Alu Konas are also fast and nimble - they are also somewhat unloved and so great value.

I bought my 1999 Cindercone for very little and it has made a great sub-21lb Singlespeed. The frame is lighter than an Explosif.

 

[feetabix]

Yeah, a cannondale too.....very thin walled so don't whack one with anything heavy, but light, stiff and responsive bikes!....visually pleasing too, with a pep fork and a downtube you could smuggle drugs in!...

 

[coomber]

Zaskar is a great choice. Some lovely examples on here.