Chinese Carbon Thread

[Hairy]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-Carbpm-frame-MTB-29ER-mountain-bike-full-suspension-29er-bicycle-framesuspension-carbon-frame-29e/32422561332.html?spm=2114.40010208.4.75.D66Lkz

it does not specify how much squish the frame has or the recommend forks travel ... or am I missing something?

[Mopkop]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/29er-BB92-Full-Suspension-Carbon-Frame-EPS-Matt-MTB-Thru-Axle-Mountain-Bike-QR-M06/32755294148.html?spm=2114.40010208.4.58.D66Lkz

Is it just me or does this look an epic?

 

Really keen on getting a dual sus for the Baviaans

[Hairy]

Is it just me or does this look an epic?

 

Really keen on getting a dual sus for the Baviaans

except for one critical aspect, this frame is a single pivot

[Rocket-Boy]

except for one critical aspect, this frame is a single pivot

Even worse is that it doesnt have a vertical shock. We all know a bike isnt worth anything without a vertical shock.

[Cat2forLife]

Is it just me or does this look an epic?

 

Really keen on getting a dual sus for the Baviaans

 

More like an Enduro. And yes, too little pivots.

 

[Natural Defender]

I am putting DI2 on my road bike and need a handlebar for the internal junction box. I know many have used Flyxxi and I have used Hongfu in the past, but which road bars do you suggest for this. I have one which is very flat and it is not too comfortable. 

[LOOK695]

I am putting DI2 on my road bike and need a handlebar for the internal junction box. I know many have used Flyxxi and I have used Hongfu in the past, but which road bars do you suggest for this. I have one which is very flat and it is not too comfortable.

 

Here is a thread on chinese bars. I am still hesitant of using such bars as I am a bit wary of the quality. But, there are many users who have positive reports

 

http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=144200

[FrikkieMeyer87]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-Carbpm-frame-MTB-29ER-mountain-bike-full-suspension-29er-bicycle-framesuspension-carbon-frame-29e/32422561332.html?spm=2114.40010208.4.75.D66Lkz

 

Ah, good ol' AliX. I've got a whole bunch of carbon upgrades in the mail from there as well. I've read and watched some reviews and while every now and then someone reports the odd (sometimes catastrophical) breakage, for the most part, it seems that carbon is carbon is carbon. I opted for 3K instead of UD just to be sure, as I personally feel a bit better about a woven fibre over UD, especially for trail use.

[Natural Defender]

Thanks. I will have a look. Both my road and mtb are from China. Motivated a few years ago from this topic. All good. Personally had no issues with anything I have bought so far. At least 10 items purchased. 

[Boerklong]

Just a quick question. Is it worth buying a frame from Flyxii for the free shippng or should one stick to Dengfu/Hongfu/carbonology?

[Butterbean]

Just a quick question. Is it worth buying a frame from Flyxii for the free shippng or should one stick to Dengfu/Hongfu/carbonology?

Nothing at all wrong with flyxii, I have their wheels three years later and still no sign of giving up, two frames sets that I brought in are still floating around superbly.

 

Have had a local carbon guru give their work the thumbs up, so can't go wrong.

 

Good communication too, and be sure sl to email and ask for a discount. They can hook you up with a couple of dollars off.

[Cav']

First time i've actually gone to one of these Fu sites.

 

This is very interesting wheels:

http://dengfubikes.com/CARBON_WHEELS/238.html

 

Wonder how they'll hold up?

[Boerklong]

Nothing at all wrong with flyxii, I have their wheels three years later and still no sign of giving up, two frames sets that I brought in are still floating around superbly.

 

Have had a local carbon guru give their work the thumbs up, so can't go wrong.

 

Good communication too, and be sure sl to email and ask for a discount. They can hook you up with a couple of dollars off.

Thank you. Saving $80 on postage is a lot

[bikebloke]

First time i've actually gone to one of these Fu sites.

 

This is very interesting wheels:

http://dengfubikes.com/CARBON_WHEELS/238.html

 

Wonder how they'll hold up?

 

I would recon like all the china carbon the rims etc will be fine and you wont have problems but I would ask myself if I need a spoke or two or a hub bearing where will I get them from in a year from now ...

 

(if you can solve that question why not )

[Cav']

Who is the company selling basically the unbranded 36mm Darkhorse wheels?

Those that are under 1400g with Bitex hubs.

Edited June 19, 2017 by Cav'

[Hairy]

I would recon like all the china carbon the rims etc will be fine and you wont have problems but I would ask myself if I need a spoke or two or a hub bearing where will I get them from in a year from now ...

 

(if you can solve that question why not )

buy a couple of spare spokes at the same time of purchase?