Frame Reccomendations

[junipash]

I'm after something very specific based on what I've been enjoying and am trying to find something stock to avoid custom prices... any ideas?

The bike I'm after is:

- Steel
- Hardtail
- Accommodates at least 29 or 27.5+
- Works well with a rigid fork
- Belt drive compatible
- Disc brake compatible
- Flat bar compatible
- Geometry that suits touring

The only bikes I've found that tick most of these boxes are the Shand Bahookie Single, Spot Rocker SS, and the new Salsa Fargo (but it's optimized for drop bars). I was looking at the Soma Juice as well but I read many posts on different forums citing frame strength issues with that bike. I would prefer to just buy a frame and sort it out with all of my own component choices but am open to a complete bike as well.

So far I'd say the Spot Rocker SS looks like the best option save the more aggressive frame geometry.

If anyone here can give me some other ideas / suggestions I'd be a very happy boy. Gracias all!

[trail_monkey]

I have a B side. I know which articles u refer to regarding frame strength but every manufacture has issues at some point and time and I believe they fixed that issue. The current models have split stays for belt drive and the new B side has room for plus size tires.

[wahday]

Salsa Woodsmoke and Timberjack will both take 29 and 27.5+ (Woodsmoke will also take 29+). Pretty sure these can run a belt drive with the Alternator dropouts, but you might want to verify. Otherwise, I think it ticks all your boxes.

I have an El Mariachi which I run both 29er and 27.5+ with a rigid fork. I love it!