Boosted hardtail frames 27.5+

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Boosted hardtail frames 27.5+
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flag JasonGoss
Posted: Nov 10, 2017 at 19:35 Quote
Kinda found a thread like this but not quite. Here's the deal, gotta bunch of takeoff parts laying around and was wondering what some options are for hardtail frames with 148mm dropouts that will fit 27.5+ wheels. Also have a 150mm spare Pike that I'll likely have to shorten the travel.

My 15 year old son wants to ride, so instead of buying a new bike, why not build it? Most likely just be doing some XC/trail. So far I see the NS Djambo looks like it fits the bill.

What say you guys???
flag kwapik
Posted: Nov 10, 2017 at 21:16 Quote
JasonGoss wrote:
Kinda found a thread like this but not quite. Here's the deal, gotta bunch of takeoff parts laying around and was wondering what some options are for hardtail frames with 148mm dropouts that will fit 27.5+ wheels. Also have a 150mm spare Pike that I'll likely have to shorten the travel.

My 15 year old son wants to ride, so instead of buying a new bike, why not build it? Most likely just be doing some XC/trail. So far I see the NS Djambo looks like it fits the bill.

What say you guys???

Here's a start:

* Chromag Surface ● Rootdown ● Primer
* GG Pedalhead
* SC Chameleon
* Salsa Timberjack
flag JasonGoss
Posted: Nov 10, 2017 at 22:05 Quote
^^^Thanks bud, Ill give these a look!
flag Primo123
Posted: Nov 17, 2017 at 9:52 Quote
Check out the NS Bikes Eccentric Cromo 29. It fits a 29er wheel or 27.5+. Boost rear. Slack (65). Also, its on sale right now on Chain Reaction for ~$400 USD.
flag Primo123
Posted: Nov 17, 2017 at 9:53 Quote
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/ns-bikes-eccentric-cromo-29-frame-2017/rp-prod152977
flag JasonGoss
Posted: Nov 17, 2017 at 11:06 Quote
Thanks guys, went with a '18 Kona Honzo.
flag kwapik
Posted: Nov 17, 2017 at 23:15 Quote
JasonGoss wrote:
Thanks guys, went with a '18 Kona Honzo.

Curious, are they 27.5+ compatible?
flag JasonGoss
Posted: Nov 17, 2017 at 23:42 Quote
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The 2018 Honzo ST yes. I was able to squeeze 2.8 Maxxis Rekons on it, the '18 ST frame must have the same numbers as the the Big Honzo. Not certain on the other frames though.
flag kwapik
Posted: Nov 18, 2017 at 16:00 Quote
JasonGoss wrote:
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The 2018 Honzo ST yes. I was able to squeeze 2.8 Maxxis Rekons on it, the '18 ST frame must have the same numbers as the the Big Honzo. Not certain on the other frames though.

Thanks, good to know. Great looking by the way.
flag JasonGoss
Posted: Nov 18, 2017 at 16:25 Quote
kwapik wrote:
JasonGoss wrote:
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The 2018 Honzo ST yes. I was able to squeeze 2.8 Maxxis Rekons on it, the '18 ST frame must have the same numbers as the the Big Honzo. Not certain on the other frames though.

Thanks, good to know. Great looking by the way.

Thanks, my son is all kinds of excited!
flag JasonGoss
Posted: Jan 26, 2018 at 8:09 Quote
^^^sweet! Really diggin the Chromags
flag Millrtme
Posted: Feb 15, 2018 at 9:28 Quote
JasonGoss wrote:
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The 2018 Honzo ST yes. I was able to squeeze 2.8 Maxxis Rekons on it, the '18 ST frame must have the same numbers as the the Big Honzo. Not certain on the other frames though.

Nice bike...
I am building the '17 version, which I believe has the same geometry and I was also able to fit 2.8 Rekons on the back. Waiting for my brakes to be delivered and then I can go for a ride.
What length crank arms did you go with?
flag JasonGoss
Posted: Feb 15, 2018 at 11:40 Quote
Millrtme wrote:
JasonGoss wrote:
photo
The 2018 Honzo ST yes. I was able to squeeze 2.8 Maxxis Rekons on it, the '18 ST frame must have the same numbers as the the Big Honzo. Not certain on the other frames though.

Nice bike...
I am building the '17 version, which I believe has the same geometry and I was also able to fit 2.8 Rekons on the back. Waiting for my brakes to be delivered and then I can go for a ride.
What length crank arms did you go with?

Thanks, had some takeoffs from my Hightower (175mm) and used those for the time being, thry will be replaced with 170's eventually.
flag JasonGoss
Posted: Feb 15, 2018 at 11:41 Quote
Millrtme wrote:
JasonGoss wrote:
photo
The 2018 Honzo ST yes. I was able to squeeze 2.8 Maxxis Rekons on it, the '18 ST frame must have the same numbers as the the Big Honzo. Not certain on the other frames though.

Nice bike...
I am building the '17 version, which I believe has the same geometry and I was also able to fit 2.8 Rekons on the back. Waiting for my brakes to be delivered and then I can go for a ride.
What length crank arms did you go with?

Thanks, had some takeoffs from my Hightower (175mm) and used those for the time being, they will be replaced with 170's eventually.
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