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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: lordalfa on June 23, 2021, 07:02:36 PM
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Hi.
I know that there are many MTB frames out there but I am confused by the offering.
I have a mint M9050 Di2 set that I want to mount using a frame that accepts 2x11. Being short, 27.5 wheels are better. 148 or 142 rear dropouts are fine though to keep the inventory of wheels standard, 142 with my gravel bike.
Any frame that comes to mind?
Thank you
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Full suspension/Hard Tail? XC/Trail/Enduro/Downhill? Running a 148 vs 142 is not really a problem but it wont be compatible on your gravel bike... So stick to boost as its the new normal. This is the 29er section there is another for 27.5. Most will take di2 with boost. Are you looking for a specific holder for the battery?
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Prefer a hardtail. Don't like maintaining more moving parts. My guess is that it has to be XC.
Most boost frames do not accept a front mech these days. Else I am stuck with a front mech.
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Unless you really need 2x for some reason I'd ditch the front mech.
I'd rather be stuck with a front mech in the drawer, than a useless one on my bike adding weight and maintenance for no reason.
This will also give you a LOT more frame options. ;)
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Roadie all the way. Front mech is needed for me.
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Roadie all the way. Front mech is needed for me.
The MTB world evolved, and the front mech will disappear.
You'll have less and less options along the years to maintain your bike.
Did you try an Eagle groupset already ? It has 520% range now.
If you ride on very technical terrains, having the correct cadence is not that an issue and you have the range.
If not, why not consider a gravel instead?
You can put up to 50mm tires and ride as well in most tracks as you would do with a hard tail.