I wanted something with a 12mm thru axel, adjustable dropouts, and a 1.5 head tube, but I dont believe that a hardtail should cost you more than $500 for just the frame! Well, I found it.
Soul Cycle Sluggo aka The Great Pumpkin
I already have a Titan (which has seen time at Big Bear, Mammoth, Northstar, Diablo, and Bootleg Canyon, as well as numerous local trails), so I knew Soul Cycles makes a great bike.
I rode at Mammoth this weekend and except for a few minor adjustments (which are expected since it was the first ride on the bike), the bike rocked! It feels solid, is steady in the air (which is critical for me b/c I suck at jumping) and just feels perfect for me. only thing I plan on changing is putting smaller tires on it (borrowed some 2.7" from my roommate b/c I was too cheap to go get new tires... those things are a bit too big).
Thanks to Chad and his crew at Soul Cycles!
Soul Cycle Sluggo aka The Great Pumpkin
I already have a Titan (which has seen time at Big Bear, Mammoth, Northstar, Diablo, and Bootleg Canyon, as well as numerous local trails), so I knew Soul Cycles makes a great bike.
I rode at Mammoth this weekend and except for a few minor adjustments (which are expected since it was the first ride on the bike), the bike rocked! It feels solid, is steady in the air (which is critical for me b/c I suck at jumping) and just feels perfect for me. only thing I plan on changing is putting smaller tires on it (borrowed some 2.7" from my roommate b/c I was too cheap to go get new tires... those things are a bit too big).
Thanks to Chad and his crew at Soul Cycles!