Looking into this steel frame...

what is your budget???

that is one of treks low end frames and probably weighs in over 5pounds...id say keep searchin...

I believe I'm trying to dig a pool with a lego shovel, but I'm trying to find a decent steel hardtail frame I can put an 80-100mm fork on for under $300.
In 19" if anyones selling:thumbsup: .

theres nothing wrong with trek's lower end frames. they are cro-mo steel so they arent really light but they are durable.

I'm gonna look into those frames cobba I love that Ion*oneI logo. Idk why but I'm terrible at searching the internet for stuff:madman: .

InvictaS1 said:

theres nothing wrong with trek's lower end frames. they are cro-mo steel so they arent really light but they are durable.

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Exactly. Good frame, will last forever, nice solid feel when riding-but its on the heavy side.

Keep working, I just did a quick ebay search and found some old Litespeed Ti frames for around $300 current price. I'm sure you can find some good steel stuff for that price. Look for Voodoo, Surly, and Salsa. Be careful on Ebay, you never know what you're going to get. And I'd stay away from things over 10 years old because the steel frames of that era were sometimes made with 65mm forks in mind, put on an 80mm fork and your handling may suffer.

$50 more than your price from TreeFort Bikes:

http://www.treefortbikes.com/338_333222338356__Groove-Frame.html

I've seen other Soma frames in the flesh, the paint and welds look superb, especially for the price.

David B.

I agree soma's are very well built with great paint on them I have a friend who rides a smoothie. But I think I'm gonna put the hammer down on this on*one inbred. As soon as....if they return my e-mail because there site is not very well organized and is lacking a little in the what pertains to what frame area.

recently picked up an IF deluxe in this price range off this forum. Absolutely super ride.

Not to throw you off track or anything, but I picked up a nice Motobecane frame for around $175 shipped off eBay recently. It's feather light, especially against my two steel frames.

diamondback_hardtail said:

I agree soma's are very well built with great paint on them I have a friend who rides a smoothie. But I think I'm gonna put the hammer down on this on*one inbred. As soon as....if they return my e-mail because there site is not very well organized and is lacking a little in the what pertains to what frame area.

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Unreal Cycles sells On-One 456 Inbred frames in the US. I have one on order & should have it a a few weeks. They have answered all of my emails really fast too.