[pnj]

I'm not in the market right now but am keeping my eyes out for when the time comes.

requirements are;

1. not expensive ($800.00 is WAY too much for me)
2. hard tail
3. somewhat light (think, NOT a Le Toy)
4. short front end
5. small overall.

it will be used for my brand of xc which basicly means I like to ride some milage and run things over. small jumps and drops but mostly just pedaling along. keep in mind I weigh about 145 and am around 5'8"(that's why small is good)

good luck.

 

[Serial Midget]

good luck.

Why - is this a contest?

 

[pnj]

everything is a contest.

how come I can't change the freakin title? I spelt 'recommend' wrong.....

 

[jdcamb]

everything is a contest.

how come I can't change the freakin title? I spelt 'recommend' wrong.....

Is it a spelting contest?

 

[pnj]

no spelling contests. I don't stand a chance.

but minus two points for the both of you for mentioning a frame that fits my description.

 

[jdcamb]

no spelling contests. I don't stand a chance.

but minus two points for the both of you for mentioning a frame that fits my description.

Save 200/300 $$ and get a Santa Cruz Chameleon. Everyone I know who has one loves it. I really like the gold color. Looks cool. How many points for that??

 

[pnj]

Chameleon has a long top tube, from what I remember. no points, no foul.

 

[Broken_Spoke]

how about one of the Banshee HTs

 

[MMcG]

Look into the Transition Trail or Park - not sure on the TT length - but a good solid cromo frame for not a ton of dough.

 

[Roasted]

.243 small fits the bill and I think it 400ish american and .... oh wait...and is heavy.
NM...

Ok lets try that again...ummmm...yeah...Kona Cowan maybe. Frame I think is 500 american.

 

[mcA896]

kona scab. $180. doesnt seem to heavy once its under me....

 

[Spudzie]

I 2nd the Kona and sometimes ebay has frames at a decent price.

 

[scofflaw23]

I second the Chameleon, a medium has a 22.5" TT, which is pretty darn short.

In fact, I'll sell you my medium white 2004 Chameleon that's been ridden off-road once. If you're interested, PM me.

 

[slowSSer]

one of the choices from soul cycles, perhaps?
http://www.ridesoul.com/frames/

 

[Skookum]

one of the choices from soul cycles, perhaps?
http://www.ridesoul.com/frames/

That's a pretty good deal for the hardline, plus a lifetime warranty on the seatpost. Who needs a chameleon?

 

[Burnwood]

This frame by Banshee seems to fit your description. The small 15" frame has a short 21.8" TT, weighs a scant 4.3 lbs, and is only$564US...

 

[McGRP01]

one of the choices from soul cycles, perhaps?
http://www.ridesoul.com/frames/

I second this motion....although I am a bit biased.

 

[golgiaparatus]

SC Chameleon(sp) looks like a quality ride. not too light, not too heavy, SSable or gearable. Not super long, not super short. Comes in phatty colors, and you can find used ones pretty easy.

 

[DHracer1067]

yup. i say something from soul cycles. dont have one right now but i plan on getting one sometime. i wish it could be soon but i gotta save up like 1000 to build it up how i want.
anyone wanna buy my dads table saw??

 

[pnj]

the transition thing is eight pounds. WAY to much. I'm not dropping off roofs and crap. even if I was, I wouldn't use an eight pound frame.

that banshee is looking good as with the soul cycles thing. still looking though....

 

[Rip]

.243 small fits the bill and I think it 400ish american and .... oh wait...and is heavy.
NM...

Ok lets try that again...ummmm...yeah...Kona Cowan maybe. Frame I think is 500 american.

400 American

 

[escapeartist]

Soul Cycles is the answer
________
Live Sex

 

[Evel Monkey]

Just a little FYI on the Soul Cycles:

All they have for the Titans is the 18" model = 22.8"tt
The smallest Hardline is the 17" model = 22.5"tt

When their 05 models come out in fall/winter, the Titan will only be available as a 15.5" model = 22.3"tt, 69*ht, 71*st, 16.9" cs length. This will be their Aggro trail/FR ht.

They will also have a 14.5" and a 16.5" mtx model. The numbers for the 14.5" model are being tweaked, but for now are: 21.5"tt, 69*ht, 71*st, 16.5" cs length.

If you decide to go the Soul Cycle route, join their rider appreciation program, it's one of the best things going.

 

[The Toninator]

I second the Chameleon, a medium has a 22.5" TT, which is pretty darn short.

In fact, I'll sell you my medium white 2004 Chameleon that's been ridden off-road once. If you're interested, PM me.

isnt that about .5" longer than traditional tt lenght for a medium?

spamalamadingdong

 

[The Toninator]

isnt that about .5" longer than traditional tt lenght for a medium?

spamalamadingdong

doh looks like it's about .5" shorter.

 

[pnj]

isnt that about .5" longer than traditional tt lenght for a medium?

spamalamadingdong

it's the same length as the New Jack Flash I had. the same one I got ride of because it was too damm long.....

the actual length of the top tube on my bike right now is 21 inches, center to center. chain stays are 16.6 ish...

 

[The Toninator]

you should go bmx.

 

[pnj]

you should go bmx.

I have been for 20 so years.......which is why big bikes are SO freakin big to me. and the front end that squishes all over and tires that are super soft and gears and you get the idea.

 

[slowSSer]

I second this motion....although I am a bit biased.

im thinking of getting one for temporary wall art- the price is hard to beat! besides, I almost have the whole quiver up and running...with the exception of brakes on the 29er.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

I second the Chameleon, a medium has a 22.5" TT, which is pretty darn short.

In fact, I'll sell you my medium white 2004 Chameleon that's been ridden off-road once. If you're interested, PM me.

3rd the chameleon im on my second one in 5 years cant get away, the bike is just perfectly balanced!