Frames like open up but more affordable?

There are some retailers in the UK selling frames with that clearance, such asPlanetX.

You could also check for a dealer in your country for the Bombtrack Hook. 

Most of the big brands are still a year or two from introducing frames with that much clearance. You can wait, or source direct from a factory in China if you can build yourself, or have a local shop build it up for you, as I did?

gus6464 wrote:Anyone know of any frames like the open up that can take 650bx2.1 inch tires without the open up price tag. I know of the Ibis Hakka MX and Norco Search XR but was wondering if there's anything else a little cheaper close to the $1250 or so price range?

• frame accepts standard round 27.2mm seatpost (unlike some of the 3T Exploro clones, which looked like they were spec'd with a proprietary seatpost)
• frame has options for multiple BB standards (including threaded BSA bottom bracket)
• rear dropout is spec'd for 12 x 142 thru axle, and thru axle fork has options for 12mm or 15mm dropouts. 

Morty412 wrote:696 is ~$600 delivered to US.  I never saw it for $500, but maybe it was.  Workswell 146 is the same frame.  There is a ton of info on the frame in the forums. 

gus6464 wrote:Anyone know of any frames like the open up that can take 650bx2.1 inch tires without the open up price tag. I know of the Ibis Hakka MX and Norco Search XR but was wondering if there's anything else a little cheaper close to the $1250 or so price range?

gus6464 wrote:Anyone know of any frames like the open up that can take 650bx2.1 inch tires without the open up price tag. I know of the Ibis Hakka MX and Norco Search XR but was wondering if there's anything else a little cheaper close to the $1250 or so price range?

I was looking at the same thing – a fast responsive bike that could take bigger tires.

I realized that most front forks can take much larger tires than the rear frame, and that I really don’t want the weight, drag, and power loss of a larger rear tire.  So I just ended up with a more traditional frame and put a 700x50mm front or 650x55mm front tire on with a 700x40mm rear.  Works great for me.  A good frame & seatpost absorb some pretty harsh washboarding in my case.