I'm looking for a (preferrably steel) hardtail frame for aggressive XC. I'm 230lbs fully geared and ride pretty hard... Most of my mileage is XC-oriented, but I routinely hit all the technical trail features, including drops no greater than 3'.
I want a bike that takes abuse from a hard-riding clydesdale, yet is reasonably comfortable on the epic XC rides.
Will be using a Reba 115mm fork and am looking for a HTA range of 69-71*. Need 23-24" top tube, and at least a 19" seat tube.
Have kicked around:
Azonic Steelhead, not sure about weight and hta
Evil Sovereign, not sure if it has enough seat tube
Chromag TRL
Also: (tho may or may not be steel):
Banshee Viento or Scirocco
DMR Trailstar (only make it in 16" ? )
SC Chameleon
Have hit inummerable manufacturer sites and just can't seem to find what I'm looking for just yet.. Am I missing anything out there?
I want a bike that takes abuse from a hard-riding clydesdale, yet is reasonably comfortable on the epic XC rides.
Will be using a Reba 115mm fork and am looking for a HTA range of 69-71*. Need 23-24" top tube, and at least a 19" seat tube.
Have kicked around:
Azonic Steelhead, not sure about weight and hta
Evil Sovereign, not sure if it has enough seat tube
Chromag TRL
Also: (tho may or may not be steel):
Banshee Viento or Scirocco
DMR Trailstar (only make it in 16" ? )
SC Chameleon
Have hit inummerable manufacturer sites and just can't seem to find what I'm looking for just yet.. Am I missing anything out there?