[Mr. Furious]

I'm in the market for a new frame and trying to put together a list to work from. Here is what I'm looking for:

- is 24"/3.0" rear tire friendly;
- has ideally 8" rear travel;
- mostly freeride use, mixed with DH use;
- I would like to run 2 rings up front (but not manditory)
- Frame will fit a Fox RC or after-market shock
- Optional floating brake (comes with frame, or aftermarket)

So far the list covers:
- Balfa BB7 (won't run 2 rings up front)
- Specialized Big Hit DH
- Ellsworth Dare DH
- SantaCruz Super 8 (I heard they were discontinued?)

Any suggestions?

 

[ohio]

Have you thought about a Foes Fly? Dirtworks?

Also keep in mind that a well designed 4-bar usually doesn't need a floating caliper as much as a single pivot, and higher single pivot's need it more than lower ones.
The super 8 won't run a front derailleur unless you find the old version of it used (basically an bullit with a big swingarm).

What's your price range?

 

[Leethal]

The Orange 222 to you list I think a derailler might even work on it.

 

[Mr. Furious]

Originally posted by ohio
Have you thought about a Foes Fly? Dirtworks?

Also keep in mind that a well designed 4-bar usually doesn't need a floating caliper as much as a single pivot, and higher single pivot's need it more than lower ones.
The super 8 won't run a front derailleur unless you find the old version of it used (basically an bullit with a big swingarm).

What's your price range?

Hoping to keep around or under CDN$2000 so that I have some money left over for a new BB, Seatpost, etc...

 

[powderboy]

The NORCO Team DH frame fits in that category. Those frames are relatively cheap too (under $1000 US).

I'm not too sure on the tire clearance, but I know a 2.7 24" will fit.

My biggest gripe about Norco is their crappy paint quality. I had a Team DH and the paint chipped every time I touched it with anything. Every time a tool slipped it chipped.

 

[powderboy]

Also, MountainSpeed does make BB adapter that will work on many bikes that will allow you to run an E-type front deraileur.

I saw it at Interbike last year, but haven't seen it on their site. Anyone know where to find one? They might have scrapped the idea.

Here's a pic of it:

Interbike 2001 Pics

 

[RaID]

i think for the money the Specialized DH is pretty much an excellent option, i just picked up a Big Hit Pro and for the your type of riding this frame is peffect, youll fit a 3.0 tire in the back and will have money left over upgrade other parts you wanted.

I definatly havent regretted buying my specialzed

 

[Flyin' Polack]

Get a Bullit.
Definately improved my riding.
I race expert DH
my best finish last year was 17th place
on a specialized fsr 5.5" travel.
My best finish this year was 3rd.
The only component I changed was my frame

 

[dw]

Originally posted by powderboy
Also, MountainSpeed does make BB adapter that will work on many bikes that will allow you to run an E-type front deraileur.

I saw it at Interbike last year, but haven't seen it on their site. Anyone know where to find one? They might have scrapped the idea.

Maybe you are think ing of the Evil Bikes DRS? It was shown at Interbike and all over the place before the show last year.

www.e13components.com, www.evilbikes.com

dw

 

[dw]

IRon Hose SGS DH should fit your bill nicely.

Dave

 

[Flyin' Polack]

Iron Horse SGS:
Great parts, crap frame.
Get one, strip it, sell the frame.
Keep all the parts & get a bullit

 

[dw]

Originally posted by seanaza
Iron Horse SGS:
Great parts, crap frame.
Get one, strip it, sell the frame.
Keep all the parts & get a bullit

wait until you see the 2003 SGS. Bearings all around, new linkage design, longer stroke shock. It is a seriously nice lookin' machine.

dw

 

[Islandmudpuppy]

I say go with the Dare. A friend has one and it is amazing.....it just eats up everything, well worth the extra money.