David Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 (edited) After not touching my trials bike for a couple of years now I think it's probably time to throw the towel in and move onto something else. Due to various reasons I have decided that I would like to build a hardtail (not particularly long travel) that is quite 'flickable' and not too heavy. I would like to dabble with a few dirt jumps and see how that goes. For this reason I am struggling to make the commitment to horizontal dropouts as I think I will want gears at some point. The only possible frame I have seen so far is the NS Surge. Any other suggestions? Edit: I forgot to mention I'd like something capable of a good session at s skatepark Edited February 11, 2011 by David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Edit: I forgot to mention I'd like something capable of a good session at s skatepark Then you really want something with horizontal drop outs really, anything in the 2010 or 2011 NS range is shit hot. anything before that just snaps haha, But ive got a 24seven darkangel frame for sale with horitontal drop outs and a built in mech hanger so you can have the best of both worlds if your interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I sort of feel that if I go with horizontal dropouts then I might as well go with a 24" frame for more fun? I have no idea?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I sort of feel that if I go with horizontal dropouts then I might as well go with a 24" frame for more fun? I have no idea?! Well i wouldnt ride skateparks on anything other than 24"s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I ran a marino for things you are mentioning, a short rear ended 26. I loved it, something worth considering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Ever looked at a Koxx mixx? I've got one and I think they are great frames for a bit of do it all riding. Anyway have a gander here and see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt123 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Have you thought about an identiti p66? They can handle pretty much anything you throw at them. How much are you looking to spend? Edited February 16, 2011 by jt123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve g Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I have an NS core, which is the same geometry as the surge frame, and love it! I ride my local bmx track alot, aswell as the skatepark and have no trouble, then i swap the holy rollers for some gnarlier tires and hit the downhill I honestly cant reccomend this frame enough, although my build is mega heavy, the geometry of a frame makes the front really light and it manuals like a charm. Im sure you could get a fairly light bike built around the surge frame though, and im pretty sure the surge is lighter than the core in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidmark Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 dmr rhythm frame? my mate had one of these and its such a nice bike to ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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