Dragonfly DFX frame:

I while back, I was looking for a new frame. I wanted one with good dimensions, made of 4130 chromoly throughout and at a reasonable price. I decided the DFX was the frame for me.

The geometry of this frame is ace. It's nice and short in the back end and with the 20.75 top tube it feels nice.

I've learned grinds and tailwhips with this frame and it has taken a lot of knocks but is still solid. It weighs about 7lbs which I think is fair considering the extras on it, like the plate welded to the dropout to protect the freewheel.

One of the nicest touches is the chain tensioners that are built into the dropouts. They work well, they're concealed and theres no chance of them bending or snapping like conventional ones do.

I've learned a lot riding this frame and would recommend it to anyone. It's well made and has a clean design. Dragonfly may not have as much street cred as more popular names like Fit or Macniel, but you're getting a nice frame that's good for ramp and street at a good price.

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