I completed my drop bar MTB build this weekend. Rode it for the first time this morning.
The frame is an Airwolf YFM026 (Santa Cruz Highball geometry), combined with the Airwolf rigid fork (480mm A-C). I chose this frame because a bike shop in the Netherlands sells this exact frame as their beach racing bike. So basically, MTB frames with 2.35" slicks for riding on the beach, all specced with 40+ tooth chainrings. I went with a 40t chainring (boost) on mine, but there is clearance for a 42t minimum without changing the chainline!
I chose a Large frame (I’m usually on a Large at 184cm/6ft) and it’s a little on the long side but definitely still fine with a 70mm stem. I’m very happy I looked for bars with a short reach so I could still use a decently long stem.
