One of the most popular frames on the mountain bike market is the P7 Pro, which is a newly released item from Orange Bikes for 2012. Featuring a Reynolds 631 double butted chromoly tube set, this mountain bike frame offers an unparalleled versatility.

The P7 Pro platform is made even more versatile by smoothly updating the frame with the best of latest technology. This means that riders can rely on this frame for their cycle tours, singlespeed, hardcore hardtail, and all-day adventures.

While the 2012 Orange P7 Pro Mountain Bike Frame does not have flashy features, it offers a wonderful ride with perfect balance. Other exciting features of the frame include an ISCG 05 chain guide and steel chassis that allows for a vigorous but straight feel.

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For riders who are looking for the most hassle-free frame, Mondraker has reintroduced its carefully crafted frame called Summum for 2012. In order to maintain its stiffness and strength while saving weight, the Summum uses Stealth construction, which also makes the frame look unique.

As compared to its 2011 version, this new Summum is slightly renewed in terms of painting and graphics. The 2012 model will be available in two versions, the black Pro Team and the limited edition green Pro team MFT, which also comes with Fabien Barel’s signature.

By using Zero Suspension Technology, the 2012 Mondraker Summum Frame eradicates every hassle on the pedals and on the chain. In other words, the Summum is an affordable frame that allows the riders to enjoy pointing the bike downhill with no worries at all.

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Tomac Bikes has reintroduced its famous frame called Diplomat 29 for 2012. Combining maximum efficiency and outstanding agility, this 6069 aluminum frame guarantees an enjoyable ride. In order to accommodate high-volume tires, it offers sufficient tire clearance.

Tomac designed the Diplomat 29 with its proprietary IAS suspension design and a 71-degree head tube angle. Moreover, the frame offers 120mm rear travel, which is designed for a 120 travel fork, in a solid and quick handling package.

When sharp handling is regarded as a prerequisite, the 2012 Tomac Diplomat 29 Frame is a highly recommended machine. Its tapered head tube enhances its stiffness while its direct mount derailleur offers crisp shifting. Including the Fox RP23 shock, the frame has a total weight of only 3.1kg.

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Da Bomb has unveiled its newly improved downhill frame called Cherry Bomb 6 for 2012. While the frame still keeps its tested four-bar linkage design, its improvements include an increase of 6in of rearward travel. It is built from 7005 hydro-formed tubing that features a 1.5in tapered headset.

As its name implies, the Cherry Bomb 6 combines sweetness with toughness. What gives the frame nice aesthetics is its classic four-bar linkage design, which comes with an X-Fusion 02-RL lockout rear shock. Also featured by this sweet frame is double-butted trumpet tubing technology, 34.9mm seat clamp, and 135mm dropout spacing.

Constructed from a first-class 7005 aluminum material, the 2012 Da Bomb Cherry Bomb 6 Downhill Frame does not only look sweet but also rides very smoothly. Though it weighs in at only 3.6kg, this light downhill frame is also very tough. Its suggested fork travel is 160 mm.

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Tomac Bikes has redesigned one of the best-selling mountain bike frames for 2012, which is called the Snyper 140. It is built from a first-rate 6069 aluminum frame that comes with mountain bike-specific features, making the bike a great machine for those who enjoy all-day rides in rough terrain.

With exceptional pedaling efficiency, this stiff and light frame allows the rider to smoothly slide along the rough terrain. Aside from triple butted 6069 top and down tubes, the Snyper 140 utilizes CNC machined shock and rocker link mounts and forged aluminum shock mounts.

Featuring a completely new design, the 2012 Tomac Snyper 140 Mountain Bike Frame integrates the very much desired Instant Active Suspension (IAS) suspension design. Through this new IAS system, response time to bump forces is improved. Also, the frame works with Shimano, SRAM, and FSA front derailleurs.

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Two of the new exciting road bike frames released by Rock Racing for 2012 are the X-3Si and RX4Si. While the X-3Si uses a combination of T800 and 3K carbon, the RX4Si utilizes a mix of T800 frame and a 1K weave carbon outer lamination.

Both the 2012 Rock Racing X-3Si and RX4Si Road Bike Frames weigh in at 1000g. For the X-3Si frame, custom sizes and Di2 wiring ports are optional while a seat mast is not available. It also gets an external cable routing as well as a little less shaped frame.

On the other hand, the standard version of the RX4Si frame comes with an internal brake and shift cable runs. For this frame, custom sizes are available while Di2 wiring ports and an integrated seat mast are offered as upgrades, as well.
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Santa Cruz has reintroduced the mountain bike frame called Jackal for 2012 with a fresh and spanking new design. After two seasons of input by Jamie Goldman and Kirt Voreis, who are Syndicate riders, the Jackal is nicely redesigned.

First off, the design of the Jackal is updated for an enhanced standover. While the frame does not offer fancy suspension links, it takes pride in its mountain-bike specific features, such as its adjustable dropout and 73mm BB shell. Its fork ranges from 80mm to 160mm.

Engineered perfectly with serious dirt jumpers in mind, the 2012 Santa Cruz Jackal Mountain Bike Frame is a reliably strong trail machine. The recommended max tire width for this tough trail bike is 2.7in. For those who prioritize bump compliance or ride comfort, this is not the right bike.

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