Matthew Steyn Posted March 3, 2022 Share A couple of weeks ago I bought a pristine condition used large Silverback Slade Trail, but it really is miles too big for me. I've been looking for a used small trail hardtail build for a while now but haven't had much luck, and used small frames seem even more difficult to come by. The Slade I bought came with really nice components (for a new rider anyway) so I'm considering keeping the components and looking at just replacing the frame. I've looked at the following: Commencal Meta HT (a bit too pricey and no small size available on their site) Trek Roscoe (may consider this depending on how much I can get for my Slade frame) Momsen STR/STF (doesn't support the 140mm fork I have already) Rapide Tigre (no small size) Any suggestions as to what else I could look at in that category? I'm 1.66m and would like a bike I can throw around quite easily so I'd prefer not to upsize if I can avoid it. Many thanks! Edited March 3, 2022 by Matthew Steyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawn.harris.africa@gmail.com Posted March 3, 2022 Share Hi, Does it have to be a hard-tail? I have a size small Pyga 650B (called the One-Twenty) - that I have been considering selling for ages. It's obviously a full build rather than a frame - but if it's something you would like to consider, let me know! Matthew Steyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patensie Posted March 3, 2022 Share My first choice will be: https://www.marinobike.com/product/custom-hardtail-mtb-bike-frame/ and get them to custom build a frame to your specific geometry requirements using standards that will accept the parts from your current bike (seat-post diameter, headtube length, wheel spacing, etc.) And then solid alternatives: https://www.cotic.co.uk/product/BFeMAX (they have small frames available) https://production-privee.com/collections/frames/products/shan-gt-explorer-frame https://www.pipedreamcycles.com/products/frames/ (The Moxies are LOOOONG) https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FROOBD/on-one-big-dog-29-mountain-bike-frame You can also look at which Chromag frames are available on Jenson USA. Matthew Steyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Steyn Posted March 3, 2022 Share 13 minutes ago, dawn.harris.africa@gmail.com said: Hi, Does it have to be a hard-tail? I have a size small Pyga 650B (called the One-Twenty) - that I have been considering selling for ages. It's obviously a full build rather than a frame - but if it's something you would like to consider, let me know! Not necessarily. I've just been looking at hardtails for budgetary reasons. I'm happy to consider it if you want to DM me some photos and details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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