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I had this as my only mtb before it was stolen - https://www.cotic.co.uk/product/flare1#sizing
It worked for everything from all xc rides through to the Megavalanche - with the 140mm fork it made the head angle 66.5 degrees. Short travel bikes can be very capable with the right geometry.
What wheelsize are you going for?
2slices
Hulsroy
I hope so. I bet I am overlooking stuff already tho.
The one I tried is chinese carbon frame with 110mm rear travel and 120mm up front. That felt like plenty squish. I have 100mm Reba forks already and I am tempted to just build the frame around them with 66.6 degree head angle. Then when/if I feel like I need more travel up front that will slacken the head angle. But I just need to draw that up to confirm it will work.
I am very much considering it a prototype. No way I will get it right in the first go