I have been searching this forum but cannot find what I would like. Maybe one of you know of a particular frame that fits what I am looking for. 

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68 degree Head tube angle

425-435 chainstay

73+ degree seat-tube angle

Threaded bottom-bracket

I would not recommend wasting the LBS salesperson's time nor would I recommend taking his/her knowledge without actually giving them a chance at the sale.

There's a bunch of knowledge here...

For starters tell us about your trails. Smooth, roots, rock, elevation change, technical or flowy.

Tell us about the bike you had and what you did or did not like about it. Maybe you could use that bike's geometry as a jumping off point.

We can help.

That's not a crown race. It's the compression ring. Just google mountain bike headset. Look at the images.

Thank you. Yeah I am thinking a large though. I should have said that in my post.

I'm interested in a CS-016 but really need the full specifications...

Anyone have them?

I just went with Stan's Crest. Just delivered last night in fact. I went with Stan's due to cost and weight. I just could not afford the carbon. I would guess the carbon would be stiffer though.

My current bike is a Nashbar Bees Knees hardtail. My plan is to swap frames.

I'm having a hard time deciding which frame to get.

I really like the way the Bees Knees handles with the exception of pedal strikes (which I have just about eliminated by being careful). So I don't want to get too far away from the characteristics the Bees Knees has.

I've attached a spreadsheet of a few frames under consideration. I am open to other suggestions

Note that my current wheels are 135mm QR and eventually I'll buy replacement wheels with 142x12 so the frame must be able to run both hangers.

Thank You.


   

I guess I don't understand how the spoke is fitted to the rim/hub. I like the idea and the weight though.

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Sorry to hear about your injury. You will recover and ride again. 13 months ago I crashed ending in a grade 3 shoulder separation, 2 cracked ribs, and a sprained neck. I healed. I still ride but not with the intensity as before. Keep your spirits up and you will get thru this.

Thanks for the pictures Carbonfan. Do you have any more?

Super build!

I used SPD for 2 years then switched to Crank Brothers. They both work fine. Kinda like the Crank Brothers better because they're lighter.

Ok with the advise here I have decided to upgrade the wheels first then the frame. My current frame is set up for 135mm. When I buy the frame I will go with 142mm. Can I use the wheels for both widths? I imagine Novatech hubs have spacers?

I usually don't have such a hard time deciding what to do but I could use some advise.

With my budget now I could either get some carbon wheels or a carbon frame but not both at this time.

I ride 2 times a week weather permitting. I weigh 161 lbs. I'd consider the style of rider I am as XC. I'm not into big jumps or drops.

My current ride is 2 years old, an aluminum hardtail 650b. Revelation fork with lock out that I use a lot. Rear tire is 2.1, front is 2.2. My current wheels are Alex XD Lite and They are no longer round. I keep up maintenance including spoke tension.

My frame weighs 1925 grams and the Alex wheels weigh 886 grams front and 1128 grams rear (2014 total).

So I'm not sure if carbon wheels are for me. I'm concerned since my Alex XD Lite's are out of round that I will destroy new carbon hoops. I like the idea of reducing rotating weight though.

So what do you think?