What is the best hardtail frame out there?

[panagiotis_]

I bought a klein attitude , vey stiff and fast bike
I searched for klein attitude (1996) but I didn't find it and bought one new

 

[Nubes]

I am looking for a new hardtail frame for when funds allow.
I have been considering:
Specialised S-works
Kona Kula Primo
Klein Attitude


What are peoples thoughts?

or should I save up and buy a full susser? (I have never ridden full sus)

I'm currently riding a S-WORKS M5...I love this bike, Specialized really pays a lot of attention on the way they build frames...the tube thickness changes in differant areas, its wider near botton bracket for additional stiffness, then the shaping changes near the head tube for more vertical stiffness, even the chains stays on the drive train side is a single piece, with the weld on the opposite side. this bike is a climbing machine, mine weighs 22lbs fully built, sure I could make it lighter but 22lbs is plenty light enough....you cant go wrong with an S-WORKS frame...

 

[Miscreant]

I'm currently riding a S-WORKS M5...I love this bike, Specialized really pays a lot of attention on the way they build frames...the tube thickness changes in differant areas, its wider near botton bracket for additional stiffness, then the shaping changes near the head tube for more vertical stiffness, even the chains stays on the drive train side is a single piece, with the weld on the opposite side. this bike is a climbing machine, mine weighs 22lbs fully built, sure I could make it lighter but 22lbs is plenty light enough....you cant go wrong with an S-WORKS frame...

True that is. I have found every specialized ive had (4 so far) to be AWESOME. You cannot go wrong with any of their Hardtails or any of their full suspensions. I'm riding an 06 Sworks Epic