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Tips on where to buy frames? (lemmy.nz)

submitted 1 year ago by luthis@lemmy.nz to c/mtb@lemmy.world

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I'm wanting to build a bike to my own specs, I thought I would be able to get a bit of a discount by buying the frame as second hand, but it's proving oddly difficult to find any.

I tried Ebay thinking that would be the one, but it's just loaded with Chinese brand frames.

Do I have to buy a new frame from the manufacturer?

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[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Cage plate will need to be larger to account for much larger gears.

It's seeming like the best option is to just buy a complete and then swap out the parts.

I'm thinking I might just get a cheap Trance 2018 to keep me on the tracks in the meantime, and have this as a side project I can take my time on

[–] PlantJam@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

A used, complete bike is a great option, especially if it's different enough to get you on different trails than your current bike. Good luck!