willemjnaude Posted May 21, 2016 Share Not trying to derail the OPs original topic, but here goes. The whole 'plus wheelsize' scene has caught my interest, and I have been toying with the idea of building myself a long travel steel hardtail that can accommodate 27.5 plus tyres as a play bike. What are the frame options out there that can work? Maybe a few options that can be sourced with reasonable ease in SA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 21, 2016 Share Not trying to derail the OPs original topic, but here goes. The whole 'plus wheelsize' scene has caught my interest, and I have been toying with the idea of building myself a long travel steel hardtail that can accommodate 27.5 plus tyres as a play bike. What are the frame options out there that can work? Maybe a few options that can be sourced with reasonable ease in SA?chat to RYANPMB here on the hubRE on one options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted May 21, 2016 Share Not trying to derail the OPs original topic, but here goes. The whole 'plus wheelsize' scene has caught my interest, and I have been toying with the idea of building myself a long travel steel hardtail that can accommodate 27.5 plus tyres as a play bike. What are the frame options out there that can work? Maybe a few options that can be sourced with reasonable ease in SA?Check out my Niner ROS 9 above. That will take 27.5 Plus tires. It would make a great bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor-22 Posted May 21, 2016 Share So what would be a realistic price for building one of these, even in 26 format. Thus, what's the cheapest way in getting one, even if it's a steel build Can build one for less than R12K if you shop around and get some good second hand partsNew, you're probably in for about R20k at current prices. All things considered I'd actually prefer a long travel hardtail trail bike. A HT is so much fun for skills development and since I seldom head out for a trail ride of more than 2hrs a HT won't beat me so much that it stops being fun.Think I've just convinced myself BenReaper, cpelser and mtbride 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willemjnaude Posted May 21, 2016 Share @ SeadogBeen perving the entire day...nice bike you have there. But I am looking to do my first build myself, so looking for a frame and collecting parts based on what I end up with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor-22 Posted May 21, 2016 Share very Mondrakery. Fix that abortion of a cockpit, and it has my vote! What is this abortion of which you speaketh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 21, 2016 Share The nest of cabling and hose, and the steerer... Stem at least looks a respectable length but I would go lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor-22 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Oh the lack of presentation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 24, 2016 Share Busy drooling over a Ventana Wolfram Pinion at the moment... Looking at the P1.18 option.....enough spacers under on on top of that stem !?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixM Posted October 28, 2016 Share In anticipation of Tokai trails reopening I have ordered this: http://www.ns-bikes.com/eccentric-cromo,1168,pl.htm Has been on sale on CRC for a few months and I have repeatedly been adding and removing it from my shopping cart. In a moment of weakness yesterday I entered my credit card details and now it is on it's way to SA! Going to build it up with parts I have at home (Fox Talus 34 140 mm, Mavic Crossrides and SLX 1 x 10 Groupset) so the total build cost should come in under R7000. Hope it's going to be as much fun as I am anticipating. I am hoping it is going to be my go to bike for fun 2 hour rides in the Tokai single track. The big wheeled DS plastic bike is going to be left for the long marathon type riding. PhilipV, the nerd, Odinson and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 28, 2016 Share I hate you NixM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushdee Posted October 28, 2016 Share In anticipation of Tokai trails reopening I have ordered this: ns.jpgns2.jpg http://www.ns-bikes.com/eccentric-cromo,1168,pl.htm Has been on sale on CRC for a few months and I have repeatedly been adding and removing it from my shopping cart. In a moment of weakness yesterday I entered my credit card details and now it is on it's way to SA! Going to build it up with parts I have at home (Fox Talus 34 140 mm, Mavic Crossrides and SLX 1 x 10 Groupset) so the total build cost should come in under R7000. Hope it's going to be as much fun as I am anticipating. I am hoping it is going to be my go to bike for fun 2 hour rides in the Tokai single track. The big wheeled DS plastic bike is going to be left for the long marathon type riding. I'm in love. Part with my steel On-One 45650B HT frame for this possibly..? I reckon blue detail will look killer on a metallic green or matte black frame. Shhhh, dont tell Hairy or Meezo.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted October 28, 2016 Share In anticipation of Tokai trails reopening I have ordered this: ns.jpgns2.jpg http://www.ns-bikes.com/eccentric-cromo,1168,pl.htm Has been on sale on CRC for a few months and I have repeatedly been adding and removing it from my shopping cart. In a moment of weakness yesterday I entered my credit card details and now it is on it's way to SA! Going to build it up with parts I have at home (Fox Talus 34 140 mm, Mavic Crossrides and SLX 1 x 10 Groupset) so the total build cost should come in under R7000. Hope it's going to be as much fun as I am anticipating. I am hoping it is going to be my go to bike for fun 2 hour rides in the Tokai single track. The big wheeled DS plastic bike is going to be left for the long marathon type riding. Noice! AM HT's are so much fun; maybe not always as fast as an equivalent DS, but who cares? Remember to post pics when she's all buit up. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixM Posted October 28, 2016 Share I'm in love. Part with my steel On-One 45650B HT frame for this possibly..? s2-1168-s.jpg I reckon blue detail will look killer on a metallic green or matte black frame. Shhhh, dont tell Hairy or Meezo.. I actually considered asking you if I could take your 45650B for a ride to check the sizing. I already have an Inbred SS and thought a change from OnOne would be good. I really wanted the Ritchey Timber Wolf - the orange frame looks amazing but it's much more expensive. Rushdee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted October 28, 2016 Share I'm in love. Part with my steel On-One 45650B HT frame for this possibly..? s2-1168-s.jpg I reckon blue detail will look killer on a metallic green or matte black frame. Shhhh, dont tell Hairy or Meezo..offer sent for On-One you know she needs a good home Rushdee and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted October 28, 2016 Share Hardtails are the best ! end of discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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