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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: gohloum on May 15, 2018, 12:21:37 PM

Title: Trail/AM/Enduro - Do any frames exist in this class for 29er?
Post by: gohloum on May 15, 2018, 12:21:37 PM
I've been combing around to see what's out there, but the 821 seems to be the only one with even close to a trail spec as far as suspension goes.  I'd really like to find something in the 130mm to 140mm travel of possible before I just completely destroy my MB01.  Granted it's held up great, but I'm pushing it at it's limits now since I live where there are hills and mountains.  I need something beyond XC class.

Suggestions?
Title: Re: Trail/AM/Enduro - Do any frames exist in this class for 29er?
Post by: lRaphl on May 15, 2018, 02:45:58 PM
Did you check the ICAN P8 and P9?
Title: Re: Trail/AM/Enduro - Do any frames exist in this class for 29er?
Post by: gohloum on May 15, 2018, 09:11:55 PM
Nope, but I'll make a switchback over to another browser tab and start looking :-)
Title: Re: Trail/AM/Enduro - Do any frames exist in this class for 29er?
Post by: lRaphl on May 16, 2018, 10:13:31 AM
There are also many posts on the forum about those 2 frames and shock options to increase/decrease rear travel. You can also rum them with 29er wheels.
Title: Re: Trail/AM/Enduro - Do any frames exist in this class for 29er?
Post by: gohloum on May 30, 2018, 09:02:47 AM
Yes, this is more of what I am looking for.  Also, it seems Peter has a CS-S065 that also falls into the trail category.  These 3 give me some things to ponder.  In a perfect world, I'd build the P9 full enduro class and probably the S065 for trail. But once I get my finances straight, I may have to step into this differently. 

Good thing is, Trail/AM/Enduro frames are finally starting to show up. 
Title: Re: Trail/AM/Enduro - Do any frames exist in this class for 29er?
Post by: lRaphl on May 30, 2018, 09:38:40 AM
The CS-S065 has a steep 69 degree head angle, a long chainstay and a short reach. It's like a longuer travel version of the 036 with a vertical shock.