Hi, Jae from Australia here
Due to a recent neurological disability, I no longer feel safe/confident driving cars so turning to bikes as my primary mode of transportation. My use case is a bit atypical compared to most here as I am mainly interested in frames to use with a mid-drive motor and some other niche components like an IGH and perhaps belt drive. I've been slowly collecting bits of components I am 100% set on that will not change like pedals, brakes, handlebar etc. although I am at an impasse because I don't know what I'm going to be using for my final frame.
As of now, I am looking for a hardtail that's similar to Rennstahl/falkenjagd's frames used in both their touring bikes and MTB line which I believe would be a nice compromise between something that will offer the versatility and comfort for daily errands or commute (includes fast road/gravel riding) / off & on-road touring / light xc. My plan is to use the Lauf TR Boost carbon fork (meant for 100mm travel frames) which handles like a rigid fork but does provide some maintenance free suspension, and then further augmenting that with a suspension seatpost and a suspension stem (or flexy bars) for further comfort and anti-fatigue. Alternatively I might use a lefty fork. I still have not taken dual suspension off the table, but because of the BB configuration of many carbon frames they will be incompatible with the Bafang motor I already have, although I may be able to get around this with another motor like the CYC X1. But I think I would rather a hard tail for the simplicity and option to essentially have a traditional touring bike by quickly adding a rear rack and swapping the fork.
At this stage my plan is to get a custom Ti frame made by Waltly, although seeing all the beautiful carbon frames here is making me reconsider my entire build or maybe considering having a separate non-e MTB!
~100mm travel boost frame, 29", would like to support up to 3" tires if possible, BSA 68-73mm BB (BB86/92 might be necessary?), 180-203 disc brakes. If I get a metal frame I will probably want C&C couplers on it for easy international travel. Chainstays should be on the longer side ideally.
I'm definitely new to a lot of this so would appreciate any help, I will be reading more of the forum in the mean time and when I have some time I will be making a thread and hopefully some of you can share your wisdom or suggestions with me
Due to a recent neurological disability, I no longer feel safe/confident driving cars so turning to bikes as my primary mode of transportation. My use case is a bit atypical compared to most here as I am mainly interested in frames to use with a mid-drive motor and some other niche components like an IGH and perhaps belt drive. I've been slowly collecting bits of components I am 100% set on that will not change like pedals, brakes, handlebar etc. although I am at an impasse because I don't know what I'm going to be using for my final frame.
As of now, I am looking for a hardtail that's similar to Rennstahl/falkenjagd's frames used in both their touring bikes and MTB line which I believe would be a nice compromise between something that will offer the versatility and comfort for daily errands or commute (includes fast road/gravel riding) / off & on-road touring / light xc. My plan is to use the Lauf TR Boost carbon fork (meant for 100mm travel frames) which handles like a rigid fork but does provide some maintenance free suspension, and then further augmenting that with a suspension seatpost and a suspension stem (or flexy bars) for further comfort and anti-fatigue. Alternatively I might use a lefty fork. I still have not taken dual suspension off the table, but because of the BB configuration of many carbon frames they will be incompatible with the Bafang motor I already have, although I may be able to get around this with another motor like the CYC X1. But I think I would rather a hard tail for the simplicity and option to essentially have a traditional touring bike by quickly adding a rear rack and swapping the fork.
At this stage my plan is to get a custom Ti frame made by Waltly, although seeing all the beautiful carbon frames here is making me reconsider my entire build or maybe considering having a separate non-e MTB!
~100mm travel boost frame, 29", would like to support up to 3" tires if possible, BSA 68-73mm BB (BB86/92 might be necessary?), 180-203 disc brakes. If I get a metal frame I will probably want C&C couplers on it for easy international travel. Chainstays should be on the longer side ideally.
I'm definitely new to a lot of this so would appreciate any help, I will be reading more of the forum in the mean time and when I have some time I will be making a thread and hopefully some of you can share your wisdom or suggestions with me