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I recently built up a new Yeti ASR-5 and absolutely love it. After building it, on a whim, I converted my old, 2006 HT to SS. I'm surprisingly enjoying it. But I love to have bike projects so I'm looking to build up a new one. Obviously, I need to start with the frame so I'm looking for suggestions. Here are some criteria:
- 650b preferred. 29er would be OK.
- SS specific. I don't want to use a chain tensioner.
- QR rear wheel (vs. bolt-on). So no plain horizontal dropouts without tugnuts.
- I care much about the material. I like aluminum but would consider steel or carbon.
- Something at around $500 or cheaper for the frame. Used is fine.
- I will put a suspension fork on it but I don't think that matters when buying the frame. But an included rigid fork would NOT be a benefit.
Suggestions for a frame?
- 650b preferred. 29er would be OK.
- SS specific. I don't want to use a chain tensioner.
- QR rear wheel (vs. bolt-on). So no plain horizontal dropouts without tugnuts.
- I care much about the material. I like aluminum but would consider steel or carbon.
- Something at around $500 or cheaper for the frame. Used is fine.
- I will put a suspension fork on it but I don't think that matters when buying the frame. But an included rigid fork would NOT be a benefit.
Suggestions for a frame?