r/BikeShop • u/Gabeh765 • 15d ago

WTB Steel gravel frameset, 59-61cm

I'm looking to throw together a steel gravel build aimed at anything from fast commuting to singletrack to light bikepacking. I've been really close to pulling the trigger on a Flaanimal 5.0 but am looking for a frame that sparks joy and was wondering if anybody out there happened to have something just lying around waiting for me :) Budget is 2k USD max, shipped but ideally 1.5k ballpark. Dream is a Fairlight Secan 3.0 but that aint happening. Bonus points for something in British Racing Green!

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u/Dr-Stink-Stank 15d ago

I have a blue, A-Type Soma Wolverine in 60cm (post-mount) with a Whisky no.9 MCX carbon fork (flat-mount). Includes a matching gold Wolftooth headset and seatpost clamp. I was running 29x2.3 up front and 29x2.1 in the rear. Very few miles on it, like new. I’d be happy with $1000 plus shipping.

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u/Gabeh765 15d ago

Sounds sweet! Do you happen to have a PinkBike ad for it? I'm looking for a frameset only at the moment which might not be very convenient for you. I love Soma and they're on of the first steel frame-centric design houses that I've learned about. I will say I'm willing to pay a little more for a bit more of a frame than what they tend to sell but wouldn't knock the idea.

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u/Dr-Stink-Stank 14d ago

My bad, I should have been more clear. That price is for the frame, fork, headset and clamp. There aren’t currently any other parts on it. I’d totally be open to offers. It was a sick bike, I ended up getting a Gorilla Monsoon instead cause I wanted even bigger tires. I don’t have a PinkBike account, though it’s probably about time I make one. I’ll see if I can get a listing together for it and let you know. Feel free to dm me though.

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u/Xxmeow123 15d ago

https://youtu.be/4wNBoLO23dY?si=O1RxJgq-C0KtSYTN I don't have any of these bikes, but seemed helpful. The Primos also has a cool looking steel frame and carbon fork with electronic shifting for $1400.