DS framesets

[SeaBee]

I am looking to build current HT parts over on dualie. I'm reasonably convinced that I am going to go for a Anthem X 29 frameset, having listened to some people and read some reviews, etc.

 

Don't think there's much else that can match up or are available in framesets. Spez, Rocky, etc all seem to have a top-of-the-line-carbon-framset as their only frameset option. Other options are Momsen DL and I presume Scott will be an option as well. Much as I'd love one, I am pretty sure Dale frames will be a bit steep and then you'll very likely feel obliged to add a lefty as well. Aware of Booth and BSR, but... not entirely comfortable with what may be backup/support/warrantee issues should it be required.

 

Did I miss an option you guys are aware of? (Unfortunately SC is not quite an option... ) Have I missed something important? Should I look harder at something like Scott?

 

Opinions?

[MrJacques]

Look at how much a complete bike will cost vs frame only. Might be cheaper to buy a complete bike and sell the parts, or sell your HT. Unless you manage to find a bargain in the classifieds, but I'd buy an Anthem new, to get the warranty.

[SeaBee]

Not quite on for me to do that. For the price of new Anthem X frame, I need to sell my HT for almost what I bought it just to break even on an Anthem X 1. (Plus then I don't have a frame to potentially turn into SS... sooometime in the future.)

 

The Momsen DL9's I think cost even more for the full bike (which you can't get any more, but you can get a frame - go figure) so that option will leave me totally up sheet creek.