Ready to build up your own light and fast trail or XC hardtail that has evolved to ride harder and longer? This XCE29 frame from DIY Carbon Bikes is top of the line for weight, durability, comfort, and is aggressive for an XC endurance rig. Built with stiff and light T800/T1000 Carbon, a 31.6 seat tube for strong posts and more common droppers, and equipped with a low maintenance PF30 shell this frame is for those that want a hardtail fun AND endurance riding and racing. This mold is specifically designed to take the “hard” out of hardtail riding. The seatstays join the seat tube below the top tube junction in order to significantly curb trail chatter. Modeled after the style and mold of the Santa Cruz Highball Hardtail. Price includes no taxes and free shipping Product Specs: Material: 100% High-Quality Toray T800/T1000 Carbon Fiber Wheel-size: 29er Bottom Bracket: PF30 Weight: 1050g Finish: Matte UD Braking System: 160mm rotors on the rear Head-tube: 1-1/8 1-1/2 (Headset included) Seat-post Size: 31.6 Clamp size: 34.9 Spacing: 142x12 Thru Axle OR Boost 12x148 (rear thru axle included) Frames generally arrive in 15-30 days at your door. Custom paint can add 1-3 weeks to processing. For more details about shipment, see our Shipping and Returns page at the bottom of the site under Support..