gotdurt Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) My oldest recently shot up in height and needs a bike to ride to school and occasional light trail riding; his 14" frame Kona isn't cutting it anymore... plus his younger brother also long-outgrew his 20" MTB and needs the 14" 26er... Soooo... Since I have some 26" wheels and some other parts, I'm looking for a 26" hardtail, medium (17-18") with QR dropouts and disc mounts... preferably with a straight 1-1/8 headtube. I'll also need a fork to match, in the 100mm range, but depending on the make/model, I might be able to reduce the travel as needed if you have something longer... -OR- I'd also be open to a complete bike of the same size/ description, for the right price... Whatcha got for a tight budget? Edited August 17, 2019 by gotdurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 I've got you covered if you'd like to take a look at things that are not in the more expensive genre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdurt Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 I'm pretty open to anything decent from the past 2 decades for the frame, fork might need to be a little later just for serviceability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyt Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I have a small 29er trek stache with fork. Was going to be for my 11 yo but somehow she is 5 3" and has long arms and legs such that she rides my medium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdurt Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, crazyt said: I have a small 29er trek stache with fork. Was going to be for my 11 yo but somehow she is 5 3" and has long arms and legs such that she rides my medium. It needs to be a 17" minimum, he's 5'9". I'd also like to stick with 26" wheels, since that's what I have, plus 26" frames etc will be older and thus cheaper; I'm hoping to spend no more than $200 on the frame and fork... I don't have any 29ers, so that would end up being a money pit to build. Edited August 18, 2019 by gotdurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRA Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/d/austin-specialized-rockhopper-used/6954459831.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdurt Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 hours ago, JRA said: https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/d/austin-specialized-rockhopper-used/6954459831.html How'd I miss that one? Thanks, I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Are you still looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdurt Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, RidingAgain said: Are you still looking? It appears that way, the Rockhopper guy never responded to emails, and he took the ad down today. Edited August 20, 2019 by gotdurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I've got three hardtails and two FS frames... I'll take photos and put them up. Sizes range from around 16" to 18" I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 If RA stuff doesn't work out then let me know. I'm in the middle of a cannabalization project where I will prolly have a significant portion of a full bike available in this size range. Its a medium Cannondale, with a traditional straight steer fork (and disc brakes). In very good condition and probably without wheels (and stem/bar). Later, CJB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 PM sent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmc4130 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 The NS CLASH frame is on sale for only $179 right now. I have an NS Surge Evo which I think is a great all-around freeride/Trail/DJ frame. It's a 17" seat tube, but it's actually a Large, so maybe the reach is too long for him. https://www.pinkbike.com/u/cmc4130/album/NS-Surge-Evo/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdurt Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 hours ago, cmc4130 said: The NS CLASH frame is on sale for only $179 right now. I have an NS Surge Evo which I think is a great all-around freeride/Trail/DJ frame. It's a 17" seat tube, but it's actually a Large, so maybe the reach is too long for him. https://www.pinkbike.com/u/cmc4130/album/NS-Surge-Evo/ Where? Their USA website doesn't show frames for sale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) This is the Fisher Mako. Just a touch over 3lbs frame weight. Is not disc compatible, but conversion kits are available and not expensive. Size is 16. Edited August 22, 2019 by RidingAgain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) This is the Schwinn Mesa. It’s a larger frame than the Fisher and weighs maybe a lb more. Again, not disc ready, but will accept conversion kit. This is a ‘02/‘03 model and was sold in bike shops, not big box. Although it says 21”, I think it will fit more like a 19”. Edited August 22, 2019 by RidingAgain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 This is the Specialized Rockhopper FSR, ‘01/‘02. Great reviews online and still sells on eBay for good $$$s. Size 17... Bearings seem tight. Shock seems to work. Again, not disc compatible, but can take conversion kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) This is the Giant Warp DS1... '02 version... Size medium. I’ve got a shock that fits Bearings seem tight. Great reviews online. Again, not disc compatible, but will take conversion kit. I have the Rock Shox fork that came with it (matches yellow). Edited August 22, 2019 by RidingAgain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 This is the North Star steel frame. Haven’t had time to tear down. This thing is light. Don’t think it is compatible with disc kit. Maybe around a big 15”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdurt Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 12 hours ago, RidingAgain said: This is the Fisher Mako. Just a touch over 3lbs frame weight. Is not disc compatible, but conversion kits are available and not expensive. Size is 16. Thanks for all the pics/efforts, but he's already outgrown 15/16" (16s tend to be much shorter TT/reach than the 17-18 range) and still growing, and 19" would be the max I'd want to put him on right now (he'll grow into it in a year or so). I'm ruling out FS for simplicity/maintenance/parts availability purposes; I'll be his tech, and I don't want to be tasked with linkage maintenance, chasing squeaks, creaks, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) No problem... I needed to get things going with these builds, so you got me started. Saw this at Yellowbike last week... May work for you... $200. Jamis... 17"... Mixture of Deore/XT drive components... RST Gila fork (one of the better ones). Actually... Just did some research on the fork... Not good reviews. So budget for a fork if you consider this bike. Edited August 22, 2019 by RidingAgain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 TIL: RST = Rapid Suspension Technology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Nice meeting you today @gotdurt, I hope the growing teen gets a lot of joy from those parts. ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdurt Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 15 hours ago, Ridenfool said: Nice meeting you today @gotdurt, I hope the growing teen gets a lot of joy from those parts. ☺️ Good meeting you too John, he's pretty excited about having an adult sized bike, even if he has to mount with a rolling start for a little while as he grows into it 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdurt Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Finally got it built up... not bad for under $100. Thanks to those that helped... Now, where's that first cold front? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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