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Mr Tiles

I'm a beer snob
Nov 10, 2003
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L-town ya'll
Okay, I've decided to go back to dual 26's for street and jumping. I've been running dual 24's on my endless for a while. Not working out for me. Here's what I'm looking for in a frame: Horizontal drops, similar HA to the endless which I can't remember exactly what it is with 26/24 (website doesn't say), steel (would consider alu if it has all the other characteristics listed), decent tire clearance ~2.5", US made if possible and disk brake mounts. I will also do minimal trail riding so I wouldn't mind running a long seat post. Basically, I'm looking for a frame like the endless that accomates a 26" rear wheel.

Frames I've looked at are the balfa minuteman and the ellsworth specialist. The balfas are getting hard to find and of course they are all used. The ellsworths are very expensive. I'm working with about $450 max and that is including shipping. New or used doesn't matter, just looking for ideas.
 

kajo

Chimp
Oct 8, 2004
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Sweden -> malmö
I don't know how much a .243 SL costs in US but look at that frame. I've had a .243 bike and I loved it! Absolutly the best flexible frame you can find and the geometry is on the spot with a 100 mm fork (But it can take 130 mm without ruin the geometry). It weights 6 lbs which is ok for a steel frame. The quality is superb tho it's made in Taiwan I believe.
 

Mr Tiles

I'm a beer snob
Nov 10, 2003
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L-town ya'll
Thanks for the comments guys. I think it is going to be a long shot to find what I'm looking for at the price point. I'll keep looking...