Best MTBers choices for a light HT frame option

[LouisN]

I'm looking the market to buy a frame, or a frameset for my daughter (either used, or maybe some Chinese OEM carbon), but don't know anything about MT Bikes.
She'll turn 12yrs old, and a little under 5'. So my guess she'll need either a 13" or 14" frame, maybe 15" ?
She's starting MTB racing. What are the good options to look for ?

Thanks weenies,

LOuis

[Asymptotic]

2008-9 XXS Giant XCR alloy mtb frame would be pretty good for your required sizes, can be picked up for a less than a couple of hundred $ on Ebay.

[jooo]

I think Kenesis make some fairly nice, small Aluminum HTs, for either 24" or 26" wheels. Not bad pricing or weight if the larger models are anything to go by.

[LouisN]

2008-9 XXS Giant XCR alloy mtb frame would be pretty good for your required sizes, can be picked up for a less than a couple of hundred $ on Ebay.

Did you mean Giant XTC-FR ?

I don't find anything with Giant XCR...

Louis

[TTP]

Niner have created an extra small 29er. http://www.ninerbikes.com/emd9

[Asymptotic]

[/quote] Did you mean Giant XTC-FR ?

I don't find anything with Giant XCR...

Louis [/quote]

Yep my bad, meant the XCR.

Good luck, hopefully you don't go through the same process as my parents did where I wen't from a 16" to a 21" between the age of 12 and 15