Resurrecting an aging thread here.  I am looking at going with this frame but I am wondering if anyone has been able to run a full mtn tire in it?  I am trying to decide if I go with this frame or head down the MTB frame route.  I am looking to run 29x2.1 or 2.2 tires. From thi pictures every one has posted, it looks like the front would probably clear that. Could someone post pics of their rear tire clearance with 50mm or bigger tires? 

Thank you

Well, the reason why I bought the frame is actually because of the noise. I saw that there were cable guides; that was a real plus for me.Probably the reason why I even bought the frame.I managed to break the other end and route the cable; that was a real pain.Well, some discoveries that I made, and maybe you too:When using a coil shock (RockShox Ultimate Super Deluxe) with a 450lb spring, the suspension gets kind of stuck at the beginning. Like, there is a point where you have to overcome a good amount of friction for that part; after that, it is fine.

I didn't notice any stiction in the frame. Although I will admit that I have not cycled it fully with out a shock in it. Have you pulled the bolts from the main pivots and checked the bearings?   Does it make any strange noises when you cycle the suspension without a shock?

that is a surprising answer.  i guess i was a little surprised when i found out that the frame had guide tubes so that was a big plus when i built the frame.  their solution of running the cables with the foam covers, while shitty, will still allow the frame to function just like is should.  most frames on the market don't have guide tubes and just rely on the foam damping stuff.  don't let this get you down, just reroute those cables and get out there and shred. 

Might want to let people know what bike you have.   It short answer is going to be yes, I am sure one of Cane Creeks headsets will fit what ever bike you have

Those  are all great choices.  i have had Shimano hubs for years and have just gotten used to the cup and cone thing.  gives me one extra thing to fart around with.  here are some pics of the wheels with tires and some measurements of the tire widths.  i have tubes in them at the moment and they are at about 35psi. i am hoping to stretch them out as much as possible before i put the inserts in and set them up tubeless. 

Yes the kashima coating was king of a turn off for me. Too flashy.  I think your set up should look pretty sweet.  I have a set of the Albert's on a trail wheel set and unfortunately that tire and the gravity version for this build are both undersized. I will get some new measurements in case they stretched at all but both of them were at about 59.5mm on a 30mm internal rim. The trail wheeler set is a DT Swiss xm481.  I am hoping that the new fancy casing will make up for the smaller footprint.  I have not had a chance to ride either one as it is still snowy here. 

I was very tempted by the Dissent.  I think it looks more DH bike that the 1286. I do live a crazy linkage set up.  I am just too cheap when it comes to frames to go that route.  But you should definitely post a bunch of pics. Since it was made by Carbondale I think it qualifies for this foru

Who are you emailing at ican?  I have always had great responses from sherry@icanbikes.com

For the drive train.  i went full Saint 10spd.  weights and pictures below

Cranks: Saint 820 w/ 36T chain ring 165mm - 822g
BB: Saint bb - 93g
Derailleur: Saint 820-SS - 272g
Shifter: Saint 820-ispec - 189g
Chain Guide: Shimano CD50
Brakes: Saint 820 - 606g set