Author Topic: Downcountry/Trail frame style (Sant Cruz Tallboy like)  (Read 1613 times)

edo_mtb

Downcountry/Trail frame style (Sant Cruz Tallboy like)
« on: September 10, 2022, 11:01:07 AM »
Hi everyone, I'm new here, I just found out that this forum exist and it's awsome, it's been few weeks that I'm looking into chinese carbone frames, but I couldn't decide what's best for me.

I'm starting my first building project, and as I mentioned in the title, I'd like to build a downcountry/trail bike for fun riding, to upgrade from the Cube Hardtail that I'm riding now.
My inspiration would be the Santa Cruz Tallboy (https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/it-IT/bikes/tallboy), so something that can climb well and can go downhill on easy trails, having fun.
I'm 1,70m tall, so I usually use M size frames.
I know that there isn't a copy of that frame (at least I didn't find it) but can anyone suggest me a frame of good quality with modern geometry, the most compatible in terms of geometry and specs with the Tallboy?

Thank you very much!!



Schumo

Re: Downcountry/Trail frame style (Sant Cruz Tallboy like)
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2022, 12:11:49 PM »
Carbonda FM1001 (/ FM936 / FM909)
Workswell WCB-M-364 (although they don't sell to private customers)

edo_mtb

Re: Downcountry/Trail frame style (Sant Cruz Tallboy like)
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2022, 04:21:24 PM »
Wow thank you!!!

Lukesjr

Re: Downcountry/Trail frame style (Sant Cruz Tallboy like)
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2022, 11:08:55 PM »
How do buy the works well frame?

colboy

Re: Downcountry/Trail frame style (Sant Cruz Tallboy like)
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2022, 11:12:39 PM »
These 2 are both santa cruz clone, both have 150mm rear travel.

BXT-MT-117 looks exactly like a santa cruz. But I have not read anyone who has bought this in this forum. *update*  here is the thread, looks like it's not going well - https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3706.0.html
FS-AM831 beware, there are a number of issues with this frame, altho there some that did not have or had any issues like me (I got mine from Seraph) - here is the latest thread for AM831 - https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3172.0.html
« Last Edit: September 12, 2022, 12:42:24 AM by colboy »