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Need a XC hardtail frame for 5'0" wife

Sept. 22, 2009, 8:56 a.m.
thewalrus
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Joined: Nov. 20, 2004

Hey NSMB,

Does anyone know of a local Vancouver or Bellingham area shop clearing out an extra-small, aluminum XC hardtail frame? I bought a full build kit online from a Singapore based distributor, just need a frame now. My wife's measurements are pretty typical for a 5'0" woman, we know what size of frame she needs, and the riding style (this bike will be 90% of the time on pavement, so definitely a XC hardtail and not full squish or anything towards the all-mountain end of the spectrum). Looking for a frame to match a 100mm air fork for axle to headset front end stack height. It would be nice if the frame came with a headset and seatpost collar.

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Sept. 22, 2009, 9:42 a.m.
sanrensho
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Joined: June 17, 2003

Hey NSMB,

Does anyone know of a local Vancouver or Bellingham area shop clearing out an extra-small, aluminum XC hardtail frame?

You could try contacting the folks at Brodie directly. Super helpful folks. I procured two XXS (12.5") frames from them last year, through my LBS. I'll PM you with the contact info.

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Sept. 22, 2009, 10:40 a.m.
gotham
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Joined: June 15, 2006

Kona Caldera?

This trip to Kelowna was definately an undertaking - Liam and I had been planning this project for 24 hours. We worked really hard to pull out all the stops in this video. We had slo-mo goggle shots; time lapses; pedal flips; outrageous product shots; unloading and loading the bike; walking through the field with your hand in wheat. At the end of the day this trip was all about just getting out and riding with all my friends.

www.letsridebikes.ca

Sept. 22, 2009, 10:42 a.m.
gotham
Posts: 2906
Joined: June 15, 2006

Kona Cindercone? My wife got a 14" one and has ridden both on pavement and trail for 4 years (over 10,000km). It has stood up very well to the test of time.

This trip to Kelowna was definately an undertaking - Liam and I had been planning this project for 24 hours. We worked really hard to pull out all the stops in this video. We had slo-mo goggle shots; time lapses; pedal flips; outrageous product shots; unloading and loading the bike; walking through the field with your hand in wheat. At the end of the day this trip was all about just getting out and riding with all my friends.

www.letsridebikes.ca

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