Chinese Carbon Thread

[Dubber]

My frame finally arrived!!!!! EMS tracker shows it still in JHB but I received a letter today saying it was at Cape Mail so took a drive and there it was!

Lucky Bugger!  Mine was posted on 12 Oct (yours 24 Oct if I remember correctly).  Still waiting for mine :-(

[shaper]

Lucky Bugger!  Mine was posted on 12 Oct (yours 24 Oct if I remember correctly).  Still waiting for mine :-(

mine posted 25 September and still waiting!!

[Brickleberry]

Anybody seen or used these components? Any info would be great. http://www.microshift.com.tw/road_arsis.html

[shaper]

Anybody seen or used these components? Any info would be great. http://www.microshift.com.tw/road_arsis.html

http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/953755-microshift-arsis-just-deboxed.html

 

http://www.bikerumor.com/2014/03/07/taipei-first-look-microshift-shifts-into-11-speed-with-new-centos-road-drivetrain/

 

set for sale https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/112683-microshift-arsis-groupset/

[shaper]

So some good news this Friday for me... SAPO tracking shows my frame in transit having left JIMC this morning... hopefully will be able to collect on Monday!!

[beachless]

I'm  bit of a lurker so this is my first post but I wanted to show off my IP-036 build

 

I ordered a frame,handlebar,stem,headset,seatpost,bottlecage,rear axle from iplay it took forever to get here due to the strike but at least it arived in one piece.

So far I have installed: 120mm Fox 32 CTD, Crank Bros Iodine 2 rims, xt brakes, race face ride cranks

The rest is still to come as I have blown the budget already but it will be a 1x10 spd setup.

 

Heres how it is now:

 

http://i58.tinypic.com/sb4tgj.jpg

 

 

http://i58.tinypic.com/2gtcbcx.jpg

 

 

EDIT: There is a fair ammount of interest in costs so here is the quote from xmiplay.com for anyone else thats interested:

 

1 X | IP-036 FS frame (19inch, BSA bottom bracket for 142x12) - 630 USD/piece
1 x | 142x12mm through axle - 15 USD/piece
1 x | Tapered headset - 15 USD/ set
1 X | IP-B04 carbon straight handlebar (640mm, Matte) - 35 USD/piece
1 X | Stem IP-ST1 (100mm, Matte) - 35 USD/piece
1 X | Seat post IP-SP6 - 45 USD/piece
2 X | IP-BC2 UD matt Bottle cages - 11 USD/piece x 2 = 22 USD

Shipping by EMS will cost 115 USD.and 4% commission to PayPal will be charged

So it will be (630+15+15+35+35+45+22+115)x1.04 = 948.48 USD

[GaryvdM]

Yhea, I just finished my baby!

 

 

I'll post more details on Monday.

[shaper]

So I get back from my morning ride yesterday and no sooner am I back than my local post office phone me to say one of my packages has arrived for collection... that's a first the local po phoning me 

 

Finally my frame had arrived which was shipped end of September..... unfortunately my shifters for the build coming from the UK are still somewhere in the SAPO system, so the build cannot proceed yet !!

 

The frame and parts took so long to come due to the strike... and as am off the the UK in 2 weeks have decided to upgrade from Ultegra 11spd to Dura Ace.... so will do some shopping whilst there and bring back the upgrades as hand luggage 

 

As for the frame, packaged very well and no damage, great quality and finish, came complete with headset and spare cable guides for the possible future upgrade to DI2.

 

First thing I checked after the once over of the frame for any damage or defects was the internal routing... all clear if a little tricky to do.

 

Very happy with the frame and looking forward to the build, even if this is now going to be after my trip to the UK when I bring back the upgrade 

 

I guess I can now call this a Christmas present from me to me 

 

Pics of the frame as delivered

 

Unpacked

 

On the Couch

 

Overall Look

 

Goodies for the build

[LOOK695]

So I get back from my morning ride yesterday and no sooner am I back than my local post office phone me to say one of my packages has arrived for collection... that's a first the local po phoning me

 

Finally my frame had arrived which was shipped end of September..... unfortunately my shifters for the build coming from the UK are still somewhere in the SAPO system, so the build cannot proceed yet !!

 

The frame and parts took so long to come due to the strike... and as am off the the UK in 2 weeks have decided to upgrade from Ultegra 11spd to Dura Ace.... so will do some shopping whilst there and bring back the upgrades as hand luggage

 

As for the frame, packaged very well and no damage, great quality and finish, came complete with headset and spare cable guides for the possible future upgrade to DI2.

 

First thing I checked after the once over of the frame for any damage or defects was the internal routing... all clear if a little tricky to do.

 

Very happy with the frame and looking forward to the build, even if this is now going to be after my trip to the UK when I bring back the upgrade

 

I guess I can now call this a Christmas present from me to me

 

Pics of the frame as delivered

DSCI1848.JPG

 

Unpacked

DSCI1849.JPG

 

On the Couch

DSCI1852.JPG

 

Overall Look

DSCI1853.JPG

 

Goodies for the build

DSCI1856.JPG

Very nice. Are you keeping the frame blank?

[Delgado_073]

So I get back from my morning ride yesterday and no sooner am I back than my local post office phone me to say one of my packages has arrived for collection... that's a first the local po phoning me 

 

Finally my frame had arrived which was shipped end of September..... unfortunately my shifters for the build coming from the UK are still somewhere in the SAPO system, so the build cannot proceed yet !!

 

The frame and parts took so long to come due to the strike... and as am off the the UK in 2 weeks have decided to upgrade from Ultegra 11spd to Dura Ace.... so will do some shopping whilst there and bring back the upgrades as hand luggage 

 

As for the frame, packaged very well and no damage, great quality and finish, came complete with headset and spare cable guides for the possible future upgrade to DI2.

 

First thing I checked after the once over of the frame for any damage or defects was the internal routing... all clear if a little tricky to do.

 

Very happy with the frame and looking forward to the build, even if this is now going to be after my trip to the UK when I bring back the upgrade 

 

I guess I can now call this a Christmas present from me to me 

 

Pics of the frame as delivered

DSCI1848.JPG

 

Unpacked

DSCI1849.JPG

 

On the Couch

DSCI1852.JPG

 

Overall Look

DSCI1853.JPG

 

Goodies for the build

DSCI1856.JPG

Wow , can u share supplier ? And some pictures complete steed !

[shaper]

Very nice. Are you keeping the frame blank?

Yes will stay blank, I was thinking of putting my own logo design... but the more I look at the frame... the more I like the black on black on black

 

Now to consider sourcing complete black race wheels !!

[shaper]

Wow , can u share supplier ? And some pictures complete steed !

Will do more pics when the build is finished... once the new upgrades have arrived.

 

As for supplier, I went through a broker on Aliexpress http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1317057

 

The invoice receipt is from a company called Feel Technology Co Limited who I guess are the manufacturers

[LOOK695]

Yes will stay blank, I was thinking of putting my own logo design... but the more I look at the frame... the more I like the black on black on black

 

Now to consider sourcing complete black race wheels !!

Thought maybe that Bogus would be asked to work some more magic

[_Pat_]

Hey guys, need some help. Thought this would be the best place to ask. Wanting to buy some sidi shoes from Ebay. Any one know what the import duties are that i could expect?

 

thanks

[shaper]

 

Hey guys, need some help. Thought this would be the best place to ask. Wanting to buy some sidi shoes from Ebay. Any one know what the import duties are that i could expect?

 

thanks

 

one quick search of the forums, see top right where is shows a magnifying glass 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/75887-import-duties-on-cycling-goods/?hl=import+duties

[_Pat_]

Thanks