15" frame
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Also how can you have all the parts since rear shocks on diffferent frames often times have different eye to eye dimensions? And different frames require different steerer tube lengths on the fork? And front derailleurs are specific to tube diameters?
If you haven't taken all this and more into account then you might be in for a long build and if you aren't really close to the frame sizing you could end up with a bike she won't be comfortable on and if she isn't comfortable she won't want to ride.
As for ibexdragon he means well, but being a bike whore is a tough business. He said 15" not 16". And at just over 5' a 15" might be a close call.
Do you know a 15" frame will fit her if the different mfr's measure frames slightly differently?Ringer said:
Also how can you have all the parts since rear shocks on diffferent frames often times have different eye to eye dimensions? And different frames require different steerer tube lengths on the fork? And front derailleurs are specific to tube diameters?
If you haven't taken all this and more into account then you might be in for a long build and if you aren't really close to the frame sizing you could end up with a bike she won't be comfortable on and if she isn't comfortable she won't want to ride.
As for ibexdragon he means well, but being a bike whore is a tough business. He said 15" not 16". And at just over 5' a 15" might be a close call.
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I'm planning on the rear shock coming with the frame. I'll buy a fork after I buy the frame depending on the frame I buy. I have derailleurs (I'll decide whether I'm buying a new front derailleur after I see what frame I'm getting, they're cheap). I have stem, handlebars and v-brakes (also a deciding factor on which frame I get). I have a 31.6 seatpost(I can replace if needed), and a seat. I didn't include all of that because I was going to wait and see the responses to the question, and decide where to go from there. I didn't want to limit the feedback. So still, any help is appreciated.
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Nice frame on eBay. I would expect this one to end in the $400 range.
http://cgi.ebay.com/05-JAMIS-DAKAR-...ryZ98083QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/05-JAMIS-DAKAR-...ryZ98083QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Well good luck. It's going to be hard finding a 15" or smaller FS frame that accepts V brakes. They are out there, and you should be able to get a 1-2 Model Years old clearance new frame for your price range. Just have to be patient. The vast majority of the frames will be 17", 18" and 19".
You can pick up mechanical discs pretty cheap, but if your wheel isn't disc compatible then that will be more expense.
You can pick up mechanical discs pretty cheap, but if your wheel isn't disc compatible then that will be more expense.
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