"Several eastern companies offer unbranded frames, many at too-good-to-be-true prices. While it's sometimes true that these are often 'made in the same factory as a Wilier', the quality may be vastly different. Essentially, without a trusted brand's strict lay-up procedures and quality control, it's a lottery. There are several frames available that look almost identical to Pinarello Dogma, for instance. However, each is likely to be completely different under the finishing layer of carbon and paint. We've seen frames that on the outside looked rather like the front end of a Cube, and the rear of a Scott, but on the inside showed sure signs that cheaper fibreglass had been used in the construction in place of carbon fibre. Many hope to get lucky and find an over-order of a well-regarded Swiss, British or Italian brand, but don't count on it. Besides, is it really worth the risk?" Quoted from Bicycling magazine, Nov '2012.
