I have a very difficult time sourcing out a 27.5 slack carbon hardtail frame (65-68 degree head angle). Was wondering if anyone came across one or could steer me to a company that offers it.
There is a guy in the buy and sell that sounds pretty reputable, who is selling Trek Stache replicas that I think are within your range. You'll have to scour the hardtail frames categories.
After scouring the internet, I'm about given up on the search for that elusive slack carbon frame. Came across Waltly that builds custom titanium frames. May just pull the trigger and have them build a Rocky Mountain Growler copy but in titanium.