Frameset only …. ⚡️

[Christurbo]

Some of you might have seen that I recently bought a new Kenevo Expert and stripped off all parts to build up a custom spec to my liking. You can’t buy a frameset from Spesh (full fat Kenevo) which is a shame.

Downduro Rig has been born (Page 4) ⚡️

So after watching Rob’s review on the latest Kenevo in single crown “29 config, a few wines later, I pulled the trigger on a new Kenevo Expert rig S3. I only wanted the frame as that’s all I will be retaining (and motor of course). Shame you can’t buy it from Spesh. This is it in stock form:-...

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I have a massive parts bin now that is just sitting there, including dual crown forks, wheelset, the lot!

Plan was to put them into storage until I wanted to move the Kenevo on or maybe sell them all.

However I have just been thinking about buying an EMTB frameset and building another bike with these parts.

Problem is I can’t seem to find any frames. It would need to be a long travel Enduro type bike. So was looking for Kenevo/Bullit type of frames.

What’s your thoughts - stupid idea!?

This is what came with the Expert (that is now completely stripped).

 

[Paulquattro]

Im with you 100%
Fully bought bikes never suit me there needs to be more frame only options available from companies

 

[jimbob]

Im with you 100%
Fully bought bikes never suit me there needs to be more frame only options available from companies

Yes, I wish there were. And the ability to buy the ebike parts easily (motors etc).

 

[Paulquattro]

Yes, I wish there were. And the ability to buy the ebike parts easily (motors etc).

Especially motors
I don't get the lock down on it personally.

 

[Rando_12345]

I had a similar idea, but other than specialised trying to sell you frames for 5k, not much options.

Even second hand I couldn't find anyone selling frame only.

A better bet might be to just chuck them onto a second hand freeride/mini-dh bike for shuttle/lift days. Those can be found relatively easily.

 

[Christurbo]

I had a similar idea, but other than specialised trying to sell you frames for 5k, not much options.

Even second hand I couldn't find anyone selling frame only.

A better bet might be to just chuck them onto a second hand freeride/mini-dh bike for shuttle/lift days. Those can be found relatively easily.

I already built an Enduro recently

 

[Clubby]

Well loads of people say they want frame only, buy I've have one (Whyte e150) listed on a few bike sites for the last two weeks and had no replies. Maybe just not what anybody wants or very few people actually want frame only.

 

[Rando_12345]

I already built an Enduro recently

Nice, an x-wing enduro is exactly the bike I dream of rebuilding, but despite the nostalgia, I don't think I could make the geo work for my spare parts.

 

[Christurbo]

Nice, an x-wing enduro is exactly the bike I dream of rebuilding, but despite the nostalgia, I don't think I could make the geo work for my spare parts.

I actually converted it to a mullet so the Geo is on point!

 

[p3eps]

Well loads of people say they want frame only, buy I've have one (Whyte e150) listed on a few bike sites for the last two weeks and had no replies. Maybe just not what anybody wants or very few people actually want frame only.

I sold my frame only Gen 1 Levo SL within a couple of weeks of listing it. Put it on eBay at £2250 or best offer. Rejected a few lower offers of £1500-1800, and the next morning someone had paid full price.

 

[Ou812]

If you don’t mind importing I have mate in the US that will sell any of his bikes as frame only. He’s a dealer for Yeti, Pivot, Ibis and Revel. Just to give you an idea, he sells the Yeti 160e turq frame for $5200 or a frame/fork for $6k.

 

[Clubby]

I sold my frame only Gen 1 Levo SL within a couple of weeks of listing it. Put it on eBay at £2250 or best offer. Rejected a few lower offers of £1500-1800, and the next morning someone had paid full price.

EBay is my next stop once I get a reduced fee offer.

 

[Suns_PSD]

The lack of frame/ motor e-bike combos sucks quite frankly.

I decided I wanted the Relay and had to pay nearly $9K for the frame I wanted and a bunch of crap parts that I got about $1700 for in total, making my frame only cost quite high.

The good thing is that because of this, up to date frame only e-bikes seem to go for pretty high amounts used.

However you do have a handful of options and they aren't terrible. Fezzari, Spesh, Forestal & several Alibaba brands can all sell you something in this space.

 

[p3eps]

EBay is my next stop once I get a reduced fee offer.

One this weekend - or for me anyway!

 

[Christurbo]

One this weekend - or for me anyway!

How do you find out?

 

[p3eps]

I got an email…
I probably get one every second week.

 

[Christurbo]

I got one this morning ….

 

[p3eps]

I got one this morning …. View attachment 121283

Even better! List everything you have over the weekend

 

[Christurbo]

Even better! List everything you have over the weekend

I have so much! A whole bike worth of parts, spare Ohlins and other shocks as well as a nearly new Levo Expert Gen 3.

 

[p3eps]

I have so much! A whole bike worth of parts, spare Ohlins and other shocks as well as a nearly new Levo Expert Gen 3.

Sounds like you’ve got a busy weekend ahead of you then

 

[Onetime]

Pole has many frameset only options.

Pole Bicycles | Designed, engineered and manufactured in Finland

 

[Christurbo]

Pole has many frameset only options.

Pole Bicycles | Designed, engineered and manufactured in Finland

Cool…. I’ll have a look.

 

[cemoz]

You can get Cube frames from here HYBRID | SchlierseerBikeparts | Hausham
I built up a gen 2 Bosch, shipping wasnt too bad to Australia. I plan on doing a swap of its parts to a gen 4 or smart system next year and getting another frame from them.

 

[wenna]

I wish there were more emtb framesets offered.

But stripping the bike and saving the components for when it's time to sell the bike might not be a bad idea. Then you can transfer your high end parts to the next bike. So maybe buy the lowest spec bike and swap components.

I just don't know if selling a used bike with new components will increase the second hand value much.

 

[Shjay]

Frame only options are crazy money 7k originally for Specialized, Pole is also expensive as they get better deal selling as complete bike! I bought my M20 Rise then sold most of the parts as I had a parts bin already for the bike

 

[Paulquattro]

Pole has many frameset only options.

Pole Bicycles | Designed, engineered and manufactured in Finland

They do
Personally thou they have a look only a mother could love

 

[Onetime]

They do
Personally thou they have a look only a mother could love

They may be Polarizing to some people, but they look great in person, and they ride even better. I‘m on my second Voima and they’re the best bike I’ve ever ridden by a huge margin. I think it’s the best climbing and descending ebike made.

 

[Christurbo]

I wish there were more emtb framesets offered.

But stripping the bike and saving the components for when it's time to sell the bike might not be a bad idea. Then you can transfer your high end parts to the next bike. So maybe buy the lowest spec bike and swap components.

I just don't know if selling a used bike with new components will increase the second hand value much.

Yep, all parts are now boxed and stored away. I didn’t see value in a new frame. I’ll keep if I ever decide to sell the Kenevo (probably not because my new build is amazing).