Hello all I am looking to build up a new bike a light weight hardtail.
I have some new 26in wheels I bought for my existing bike so I will reuse these and stay 26in.
I am thinking a Chinese carbon frame with 1 x 10 ( 30 x 11-42 ) and a 120mm fork.
I have found one I think will be good so this is not another should I buy a Chinese carbon frame I am past that now I am just interested in peoples thoughts about geometry and setup.
My current bike is a 2009 Giant Talon 70 degree Head angle 100mm forks 680mm bars and 90mm stem.
I figured I wanted to go for a slacker head angle for more stability on the downhill stuff make it a bit more AM/Trail.
But when I started looking 70 degrees was the slackest head angle I could find.
I then stated doing some more reading and I think if I go with 120mm fork and a short stem ( 50mm ) and wider bars ( ~760mm ) I should be able to achieve what I want with this frame.
Here are the details, pics and the geometry of the frame I am thinking of buying
Weave 3k/12K/UD
Size 19"
BB BB68/BB30/PF30
Include Frame+Headset+seat clamp
Headset TOP:1-1/8" DOWN:1-1/2"
Weight Frame: 980 g +/-40g
Cable System Internal Cable
Test (CEN +20% ) /SGS Test .
Warranty Two Years Time Warranty
I have some new 26in wheels I bought for my existing bike so I will reuse these and stay 26in.
I am thinking a Chinese carbon frame with 1 x 10 ( 30 x 11-42 ) and a 120mm fork.
I have found one I think will be good so this is not another should I buy a Chinese carbon frame I am past that now I am just interested in peoples thoughts about geometry and setup.
My current bike is a 2009 Giant Talon 70 degree Head angle 100mm forks 680mm bars and 90mm stem.
I figured I wanted to go for a slacker head angle for more stability on the downhill stuff make it a bit more AM/Trail.
But when I started looking 70 degrees was the slackest head angle I could find.
I then stated doing some more reading and I think if I go with 120mm fork and a short stem ( 50mm ) and wider bars ( ~760mm ) I should be able to achieve what I want with this frame.
Here are the details, pics and the geometry of the frame I am thinking of buying
Weave 3k/12K/UD
Size 19"
BB BB68/BB30/PF30
Include Frame+Headset+seat clamp
Headset TOP:1-1/8" DOWN:1-1/2"
Weight Frame: 980 g +/-40g
Cable System Internal Cable
Test (CEN +20% ) /SGS Test .
Warranty Two Years Time Warranty