Lightweight 650b/Convertible 26" SS XC Frames?

[DRietz]

Looking to build up my new XC race bike and am quite unsure what's out there in terms of a mass-production lightweight SS specific frame that can fit a 650b wheel.

Anybody have any suggestions?

[rice rocket]

On One Whippet.

Get on the bandwagon while it's hot, they keep bumping their price as it gets more and more popular.

[DRietz]

Definitely an option - anything out there that's more SS dedicated? No bosses, guides, etc?

Maybe something with a threaded BB even...

[bluesea]

Surly 1x1, although braze on wise it is rim/disc brake capable.

[efuentes]

I have a Soma B-Side, great bike, does have some braze-ons, but its sweet and affordable.

http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/b-side

Saludos

[rice rocket]

Definitely an option - anything out there that's more SS dedicated? No bosses, guides, etc?

Maybe something with a threaded BB even...

Drill the rivets out.

[DRietz]

Drill the rivets out.

Thanks. :rolleyes:

So, it appears the options are limited or anything under 4lbs, no? Is there such a thing as cheap custom steel or ti nowadays? Aluminum?!

[pcxmbfj]

Vassago Jabberwocky 29er can run 650, is disc only, has cage bolts and threaded bottom bracket only.

Fairly heavy though.

[SpeedyChix]

Carver may have something (bikeman), think rather than the 650B it's now a 29 or 650B wheelsize in one frame, think it's called ti 420? Or you could go their custom route for a 26/650 specific SS frame for similar $

[bluesea]

http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222385421/338/Ritchey-P-650b-Mountain.html?gclid=COXWi9iLqLcCFS9dQgod0Q4AHw