1500g HT MTB Frame for less than US $500?
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Hi All,
I would like to purchase a new HT MTB frame and would like to spend (well) less than US $500. The only options that I have found are the Giant XTC, which I have found for $399 new and around $200 used on ebay. What other frames can you recommend? I have searched from the listings directory and most frames seem to be in the $800-1000 range.
Thanks,
Jesse
I would like to purchase a new HT MTB frame and would like to spend (well) less than US $500. The only options that I have found are the Giant XTC, which I have found for $399 new and around $200 used on ebay. What other frames can you recommend? I have searched from the listings directory and most frames seem to be in the $800-1000 range.
Thanks,
Jesse
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jwills wrote:Hi All,
I would like to purchase a new HT MTB frame and would like to spend (well) less than US $500. The only options that I have found are the Giant XTC, which I have found for $399 new and around $200 used on ebay. What other frames can you recommend? I have searched from the listings directory and most frames seem to be in the $800-1000 range.
Thanks,
Jesse
Theres alot of good steel frames under $500 i think; but does wieght matters much to you ?
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The Giant is a very gooooood choice
If you want to see 'meh' content of me and my bike you can follow my life in pictures here!'Tape was made to wrap your GF's gifts, NOT hold a freakin tire on.'
Yes, the Giant XTC is great. I don't think you will find another comparable frame for 399,-.
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my friend is planning on buying a TREK 8500 ...how does this frame compare to the Giant XTC? ...one thing i know is that the trek is made of ZR9000 aluminum which has zirconium added to it but what are the main differences in material, geometry, price, strength, overall?
i ask because a fellow racer mentioned he is planning to buy the Giant XTC and i'm interested to hear more about these frames...
i ask because a fellow racer mentioned he is planning to buy the Giant XTC and i'm interested to hear more about these frames...
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Stylo milo, can you post a link, pictures?
That would be real nice!
That would be real nice!
If you want to see 'meh' content of me and my bike you can follow my life in pictures here!'Tape was made to wrap your GF's gifts, NOT hold a freakin tire on.'
JBC Pro frame is made by FastTrax (Taiwanese Company). I've seen some about 2-3 years ago, mostly in asian countries like Singapore, Malaysia, & the Philippines. Haven't seen one here in the US.
Though I haven't ridden one, it looks nice and beefy like a Giant XTC.
I heard Fastrax is also the frame supplier of other big bike companies & Scott get their scandium from them.
Though I haven't ridden one, it looks nice and beefy like a Giant XTC.
I heard Fastrax is also the frame supplier of other big bike companies & Scott get their scandium from them.
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JBC is nice, i have one, but i actually like my giant XTC better!! Less flex, also consider an old LITESPEED. Theyre titanium, and you can find a frame from 2000 or 2001 for about $400 US dollars. Remember titanium is forever, so year isnt a concern!! I got a 2001 and i LOVE it!!!
Hope that helps
Hope that helps
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