Need a new MTB frame. Or do I?

[hooblah]

I have gathered almost all the parts needed to build a new MTB. The only issue is I've had them so long it might be worth upgrading lol.

A few years ago I bought a used Da Bomb frame, which I had powder coated and has since been in storage. I want to build the bike up but the rear hanger has seen better days and I'm now finding it impossible to get hold of a new one. It's usable but I just want everything looking fresh.

So I got thinking, if the existing hanger completely breaks I'm stuffed. Is it worth buying a new frame just for peace of mind? I don't want to spend a lot either. And will a new frame be better than something 10+ years old? The frame I have is quite light but is meant for 26" wheels and has a 1 1/8" steerer tube which is old hat.

[Herman Toothrot]

Considering stuff like the Brand X HT-01 frame CRC sell new for £112 and other than 135mm rear spacing is bang up to date geometry wise, tapered head tube and not got too low a B.B. so could be used 26” or 650b wheels, I’d build on that instead and put the old frame on eBay.

[SniktySnikty]

26” and 1 1/8th steerer tube stuff is pretty cheap these days, you could look at a Cotic BFe or Stanton slackline for instance.

If you buy a new frame, I’d recommend buying something with a tapered headtube. You can use your current fork with a reducer headset but it will give you fork options in the future. Try and find something with a 30.9 seatpost or larger as well so you can get a dropper in there in the future too.

[hooblah]

Thanks. I was looking at those Chinese carbon frames, I can bag one for around £200! Since I probably need new wheels it could be time to make a jump to 27.5 or 29?

The question is, would my existing components fit? They're a mix of Shimano zee, saint, and xt. Oh and I've got a single oval chainring. The main thing that concerns me is would the BB fit? I see there's a lot of different standards.

[snotrag]

Just back to the original point - I would be quite, quite confident that the hangar on your da-bomb frame will be one of the various generic types available cheaply and easily. The key is knowing what your looking for.

A good bike shop should have a big reference guide, alternatively some where like BETD components has a good visual guide.

Just to check - don't bother looking for a 'da bomb' hangar etc, its a generic thing you need to look for. Often they are referred to as A type, B type, C type etc.

[hooblah]

I've looked high and low. Can't find anything like it

[The_Jackal]

Speak to BETD they literally have every hangar, and if they dont they usually make it and add it to the catalog.CNC machined as well rather than cast.

[SniktySnikty]

Is it an adaptor plate rather than a hanger? It looks like its a horizontal dropout, If it is horizontal you may be able to use something like this instead?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Da-Bomb-D-HANGER-Ho...

[hooblah]

Correct. It's a horizontal dropout.

[gradeA]

Looks like you need the DB-2 hanger...

[hooblah]

Yep. Now try to find one...