[PepperJester]

So my trusty scott is near the end of its days, frames getting a bit twisty. I reckon this summer I'll be in need of a new trail bike

I dont want to speend a crazy amount of cash as the bike will kinda get thrashed, as it will be used for every thing from XC to FR.

A frame that would be around 68ish degries with a 130mm fork. would be best, space for a 2.35 tire is a must with lots of mud space.

Any suggestions? I was looking at the Surly 1x1 and Santa Cruz Chemelon as I can get them from my lbs but I am open to suggestions. Thanks

 

[Arsbars]

Love my 1x1 but a buddy just got this.. for some reason I feel like you can get a SS version, might be wrong on that one though.

http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=20763

 

[Angus]

Jensen has a close out on it's Zion 853 frame its pretty nice.
Or you could check out On-One , the Inbred frame is stout.
Or just by a complet Redline Monocog its the best deal in SingleSpeeds, for around $500 you get a Whole bike! swap out some of your parts keep the rests as spares....

 

[CHOP]

Or just by a complet Redline Monocog its the best deal in SingleSpeeds, for around $500 you get a Whole bike! swap out some of your parts keep the rests as spares....

I agree. If you just want a frame check these out. Don't know anything about them but have seen them in the store. Also remember them being cheaper in the store. http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=21260&subcategory_ID=3020#

 

[maxyedor]

The rumble is a great frame, but definitly more fr'ish. The 1x1 is also a very good option but very xc'ish. Test ride some stuff and pick one that fits.

 

[PepperJester]

3rd option.. the Evil Sovergen has got my attention aswell. I Think it or the Cruz are my top picks right now.

 

[mistermoto]

You might check out the Fetish Fixation, I 've been ridin one for a year, the head angle is 71 degrees. I run a Recon fork, adjustable from 85 to 130mm. Stiff aluminum frame, with burly stays. I got mine from Fetish direct, but you can find em on ebay reasonably cheap.
JMHO

http://fetishcycles.com/Fixation.html

 

[fishercat]

i love my santa cruz chameleon