All-mountail/aggressive-trail Hardtail 29er?

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justaute
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by justaute

Any suggestions? Frames that have a relatively slack head-angle (69 deg) and reasonably short chain-stay (=<17").

Thus far, these frames will accept 140mm forks.
- Reeb
- Kona Raijin
- Chromag Surface
- 2Souls Quarterhorse steel or titanium (leading contender)
- Canfield Nimble 9

Thanks.
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8bitmarlon
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by 8bitmarlon

I recently test rode the Niner ROS 9 and I'm surprised I didn't whip out my credit card and buy it straight off the demo truck! It was an amazing bike, 140mm travel with a dropper post! Steel frame felt amazing, the only thing I would have changed were the handlebars, a bit too wide for my liking. (790? mm or so I'm good with 720-740)

If you get a chance to test ride one do so!!

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justaute
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by justaute

Nice. I did come across ROS 9 Plus, I think that's the name. Will look into it. Though, too bad it's being sold as complete bike.


8bitmarlon wrote:I recently test rode the Niner ROS 9 and I'm surprised I didn't whip out my credit card and buy it straight off the demo truck! It was an amazing bike, 140mm travel with a dropper post! Steel frame felt amazing, the only thing I would have changed were the handlebars, a bit too wide for my liking. (790? mm or so I'm good with 720-740)

If you get a chance to test ride one do so!!

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Getter
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by Getter

Check out the Kona Honzo...its like the ROS 9...but costs less.

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