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There are so many rad frames out its hard to pick my way through them all. I have a 08 glory that needs to go i cant be on such a tank while racing the expert class. I really want the new glory but the wait list is huge and its weeks and weeks away.
Then theres the Trek which i like but people have been saying that the downtubes are fairly thin and dent easy. I did notice at the race last weekend a lot of guys had a carbon shield zip tyed to the down tube.
Then theres the Intense 951 and i have heard mixed reviews on that but one thing is certain is its light! adjustable wheel base, bb and head angle. 9.5 with rc4 steel spring
Transition 450??I sat on the bike and rode around the parking lot and it felt great. adjustable bb height. looks like it would be more on the heavier side single pivot frame. 9.5lbs w/out shock
I have fairly light components on my current rig but if im going to put my tax return to good use i want to build the lightest bike possible because im done throwing my back out getting my glory out of my truck!
Whats your guys thoughts on all these frames? Ill be running a Diverse Dueler rear shock ti spring (2.3lbs) Would like to have a new rig before i start traveling. who knows...