Chinese Carbon Frames

doggatas said:

Just out of interest which frame did you buy?

it was similar to this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Full-Carbon-Fiber-Road-Bike-Bicycle-Frame-55_W0QQitemZ320355534004QQihZ011QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I should have built-up in about 2 weeks. The fork should arrive next week.

rparedes said:

it was similar to this one:
cgi.ebay.comBrand New Full Carbon Fiber Road Bike Bicycle Frame 55 W0QQitemZ320355534004QQihZ011QQcategoryZ98084Open ↗

I should have built-up in about 2 weeks. The fork should arrive next week.

Can you please post an image of the bike when you complete the build? Thanks! I am thinking of ordering one to use as my hack bike.

cyclocommuter said:

Can you please post an image of the bike when you complete the build? Thanks! I am thinking of ordering one to use as my hack bike.

I'll try. I've decided to transfer a 105 group to this frame and a Mavik Aksiums wheelset I had around so we'll see.

cyclocommuter said:

Can you please post an image of the bike when you complete the build? Thanks! I am thinking of ordering one to use as my hack bike.

I took the bike for a couple of test rides. It's a budget build with mostly 105 triple group, tecktro brakes and a Giant TCR carbon fork (I still have not cut the one that came with the bike).
I wanted a bike with a relaxed geo, light, but still aggresive to go fast. the frames i looked at were well over $1,800.
I have to say I'm very impressed. It's very smooth, very responsive, so much that it really rides as good as my Giant TCR C, even though this one is a triple set up.
The geo is great: 73.5 seat angle and 72.5 head tube angle; 558 mm top tube; 175 mm headtube. It actually fits me better than my TCR C since I had to buy a large size to get a taller headtube when i bought that one. It is also designed better in some respects; the cable bosses are slightly farther away from the frame so the cable housings don't rub the headtube.
The negative is that the steerering is not as responsive since it has a longer trail than my TCR so it takes alittle more corrective force but tracks nicely on descents. The sculpted tubes seem to resist cross winds so you really feel them. It is also louder, when the FD shifts, the clicks resonate in the frame due to its light construction and massive size. I'm also not too crazy about the seatpost (massive seat clamp) but that can wait.
I'd say it's very comparable to a Giant OCR Composite or Defiance but a little more aggresive.
I took a big risk but with plenty of research I think it's paid off. I'm getting ready to post some pictures.

I have worked with chinese/taiwanese suppliers for my supplies though I am a miniscule brand in the cycling universe.

Please refer to the link for my product sourced from my suppliers and I assure you I use them myself before putting any for sale. So far the bike rides fast and steadily.

[IMG]s78.photobucket.comVOLTZ%20RacingOpen ↗[/IMG]

The rest are found here for reference.

http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/cyclist_sg/VOLTZ%20Racing/

Rgds.

cyclist_sg said:

I have worked with chinese/taiwanese suppliers for my supplies though I am a miniscule brand in the cycling universe.

Please refer to the link for my product sourced from my suppliers and I assure you I use them myself before putting any for sale. So far the bike rides fast and steadily.

[IMG]s78.photobucket.comVOLTZ%20RacingOpen ↗[/IMG]

The rest are found here for reference.

http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/cyclist_sg/VOLTZ%20Racing/

Rgds.

What seatpost did you use?

I am using a Ritchey WCS Alloy 31.6mm seatpost.

Rgds.

cyclist_sg said:

I am using a Ritchey WCS Alloy 31.6mm seatpost.

Rgds.

Who did your paint job?

rparedes said:

Has anybody tried any of the chinese carbon frames selling in EBAY?

I'm looking at this one: cgi.ebay.comeBayISAPI.dllOpen ↗

The geo seems to fit and need something inexpensive. It seems very close to some of the Scattante (Performance Bikes) frames. I've also looked at Pedal Force and Motobecane Immortal frames and seems that their wholesale price is comparable to what this manufacturer is selling for.
In terms of performance, is there really that much difference (for the "enthusiastic" rider) between a brand name and a generic? All I know is this same factory makes frames for "other brand names" and my guess is thses are last year's "left overs"

had one about 5 months. light and stiff, no problems so far.

Hi, what is the address of the guy you bought from? Thanks

Hello japanic, how could I contact that dealer you're getting you're bikes, I'm interested in getting one of those.

rparedes said:

it was similar to this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Full-Carbon-Fiber-Road-Bike-Bicycle-Frame-55_W0QQitemZ320355534004QQihZ011QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I should have built-up in about 2 weeks. The fork should arrive next week.

That link is broken, can you post another one from the same seller?

crashmonkey said:

That link is broken, can you post another one from the same seller?

88bikefun was the seller. Search for items from this seller
try this link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Carbon-Road-Bike-Frame-52cm-Seatpost-Handlebar-Fork_W0QQitemZ320409392069QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item4a99e353c5&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14#ht_1633wt_962

I have a frame on 18.12 + accessories purchased via hong fu bikes and have someone there for what you ordered or already had something to do
regards

navi54 said:

I have a frame on 18.12 + accessories purchased via hong fu bikes and have someone there for what you ordered or already had something to do
regards

Que?

My background, Cat1 racer about 10000 miles a year. I just bought a full carbon frameset from 53x11bike.com with integrated seatpost and I am very happy with it so far. Total weight for the size small with frame and fork was 1350 grams. I have about 900 miles on it so far and I would say it is just as stiff as my Raleigh Carbon Team frame at about the same weight. Cost was $500 plus 45 for shipping. Its all carbon with 12k weave. I have two other teammates who own these unbranded carbon frames and raced them in the P12 all last season and have had nothing but good things to say about them. These frames are rebranded under different brand names. The model that my teammates ride is an Orbea from a few years ago but I am not sure what mine is, maybe a willier. My frameset has a 1 year manufactur warrenty.

miketrackman said:

My background, Cat1 racer about 10000 miles a year. I just bought a full carbon frameset from 53x11bike.com with integrated seatpost and I am very happy with it so far. Total weight for the size small with frame and fork was 1350 grams. I have about 900 miles on it so far and I would say it is just as stiff as my Raleigh Carbon Team frame at about the same weight. Cost was $500 plus 45 for shipping. Its all carbon with 12k weave. I have two other teammates who own these unbranded carbon frames and raced them in the P12 all last season and have had nothing but good things to say about them. These frames are rebranded under different brand names. The model that my teammates ride is an Orbea from a few years ago but I am not sure what mine is, maybe a willier. My frameset has a 1 year manufactur warrenty.

Interesting. It's great to hear from people that have bought unbranded carbon frames for very good prices. Hopefully, this will bring the whole market into a more reasonable price level...😄
I also own one of these Ebay frames and, after working out a few bugs, I'm happy with it. Mine was just under $500 (frame, seatpost, fork, seat clamp, bottle cages, shipping)

by which supplier you purchased
it you want to answer

navi54

just give it a try if it's not expensive...300 or less..

navi54 said:

by which supplier you purchased
it you want to answer

navi54

88bikefun was the seller I used....