What options are there for non-budget busting rigid 29+ that have sliding rear dropouts?
I'd really really like to spend less then $1000 but don't mind used. I'd like steel and I want rigid. I was thinking I could maybe find Krampus. I know the Timberjack frame is available for $400 but I think I would struggle to build up a bike for the price.
Edit: If I didn't mind running a tensioner, what options are there?
What options are there for non-budget busting rigid 29+ that have sliding rear dropouts?
I'd really really like to spend less then $1000 but don't mind used. I'd like steel and I want rigid. I was thinking I could maybe find Krampus. I know the Timberjack frame is available for $400 but I think I would struggle to build up a bike for the price.
While not sliding rear drop outs (horizontal), it fits the "budget 29+ SS" part...I've often thought of picking one up for myself to make sure I like it before investing in something more top shelf. Probably will at some point.
Would a true 29 plus setup be worth the money versus say buying a Kona Unit and putting a 29x2.6 on it?
I am looking for something that will be good for the crazy rocky trails that I have out right near my house and still be kind of fun on descents. Right now I have 150/140mm travel older full sus as my only MTB but I want to add something for the occasional XC race or bikepacking trip that is fairly low maintenance.
Would a true 29 plus setup be worth the money versus say buying a Kona Unit and putting a 29x2.6 on it?
I am looking for something that will be good for the crazy rocky trails that I have out right near my house and still be kind of fun on descents. Right now I have 150/140mm travel older full sus as my only MTB but I want to add something for the occasional XC race or bikepacking trip that is fairly low maintenance.
My Vassago Verhauen can run 29x3.0 or normal 29. Last year I raced it 29x2.35 / 2.2 with 100mm fork. This fall I moved it over to 29x3.0 with a rigid fork. Both are fun in different ways. For me racing it normal 29 is faster on the Dh since I can really push it hard. On the rigid I have not fully learned to unweight the front on decents and have a tendency to bang the rim. This really a skill I am looking to learn so I am dealing with it. So for now it slower on rocky decents. If I added a fork it would be faster, but the overall weight is up. Right now it climbs as fast and in light chunk climbs faster due to better roll over. On loose dirt the 3.0 stick really well, but they do take more effort to spin up. On sticky dirt the 3.0 can get too grippy and a little draggy. However most riding here in the desert is loose dirt.
For pure fun... Plus is fun because it feels different. It just tends roll over anything once you get it moving. Normal 29 is lighter and snappier.
Therr is currently a used krampus on the facebook groups. Surly fb group, MTV swap meet, etc. Its in your price range too. Give me a few and I'll find it
Found 3 options for you. Two Krapmus bikes. One in San Diego, super clean, 1200 size medium. Another Krampus, large in Atlanta, Reba fork, very nice too and it's been up awhile, 1,200. Frame only option in a medium for 450. All found on Surly bicycle trader on Facebook. Good luck to you.
Found 3 options for you. Two Krapmus bikes. One in San Diego, super clean, 1200 size medium. Another Krampus, large in Atlanta, Reba fork, very nice too and it's been up awhile, 1,200. Frame only option in a medium for 450. All found on Surly bicycle trader on Facebook. Good luck to you.
probably not, because Salsa only deals with brick-and-mortar retailers for bikes and frames. The standard retail price should be $450 for the frame, which includes a (mediocre) headset and the dropouts/axle setup.
Keep an eye on the used market. I just picked up a 2017 Stache 7 for 1k. I was originally thinking krampus or KM (I like steel too!) but I wasn't finding many deals in my size. Staches are much more available used, I assume because trek sells more of them and to less committed/fanboy riders than comparable surlys.
I have a small sample size but in a short time of ownership I've been able to try 27.5x2.8, 29x2.4, and 29x3.0 on the same bike. I prefer the 27.5+ to all of them as I find is gives lots of the benefits of wider contact patch without the extra length/heft of 29+. This was on a rigid steel SS. The 29x2.4 was waaaay to firm. I'd only put those wheels on with a fork.
of course... YMMV and best of luck
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