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XS Framesets
My son has had some success in Youth E races on his Trek KDR 1000 43cm. Next year he moves up to Youth D and by mid-season will probably need a larger bike.
I'd like to build up a bike based on Shimano 10 speed (to include R700 short reach levers and 165mm cranks) but I'm struggling to find a reasonable cost 46cm frameset new or used.
To-date I've been ruling out compact framesets that state a 46cm seat tube as they equate realistically to 50cm traditional.
Any suggestions on new XS framesets or bikes? 
If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.
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