29er in steel going to Florida

This year of 2024 is the year of the MTB frame for me. I don't think I have had this many on the list ina decade or two. This one is about as light as I could make it without sacrificing longevity. The frame weighs 5 lb.3 oz. Most of them are close to 6 lbs. 

The frame does not have the wishbone seat stay that is typical to what I build and have been building since the late '80's. The customer likes the look and the lighter weight of the S-Bend 19 mm seat stays so that is what I used.

The next frame on the list will be much the same and I probably have another 6-8 to build on the list. Certainly not as numerous as the CX and gravel frames but a significant percentage of my workload this year.