Absolutely.
Lots of good old bikes out there with [**not-1-1/8”-headtubes**](https://nsmb.com/articles/save-us-sram-and-our-bikes/) and not drop-in bearings that would be fun to try!
Slayer would be a top contender because with a heavier compression tune and big volume spacer in the shock they actually have a magic mix of initial suppleness, mid-stroke support, and end-stroke ramp that a lot of companies still can’t find today.
A bit short in the top tube, but with the Angleset, 51mm offset 27” fork, and a 60-70mm stem it would rip.
I think I could run a 150mm dropper on a 19”. Just need to add a Stealth exit hole in the seat tube.
April 2, 2019, 7:36 a.m. - Andrew Major
Absolutely. Lots of good old bikes out there with [**not-1-1/8”-headtubes**](https://nsmb.com/articles/save-us-sram-and-our-bikes/) and not drop-in bearings that would be fun to try! Slayer would be a top contender because with a heavier compression tune and big volume spacer in the shock they actually have a magic mix of initial suppleness, mid-stroke support, and end-stroke ramp that a lot of companies still can’t find today. A bit short in the top tube, but with the Angleset, 51mm offset 27” fork, and a 60-70mm stem it would rip. I think I could run a 150mm dropper on a 19”. Just need to add a Stealth exit hole in the seat tube.