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@Todd
Why is this crazy?
This will be my 4th frame since I began playing and I think I can justify something catered to my needs. And for the price it would've cost me for a decent trick frame.
(esb, gangsta, etc)
The frame isn't really a 14 V3 as I specifically took the geo of the V2 and made some changes. I wanted something more burly and more like how the esb feels.
Sloping TT + straight fork at 71 degrees. 73mm BB and 135mm rear spacing.
It's for 26" wheels and has options for rear V or Disc. (Disc in autumn/winter)
Wheelbase is super short and I'll be riding right over the back wheel.
My FBM Sword is awesome and it was hard to make such a change.
But rear clearance wasn't good.
When you're playing hard and dependent on your bike you can't have a buckled wheel shutting you down. That happened on several occasions.
This frame is what I need right now. Building it up this week.
My other option was getting a tiny steel mtb and shortening the front end. Would be rad if you can do it...