"Generic" carbon frames

[hansolo]

I've seen quite a few "generic" carbon frames and bikes advertised, some of them with branding and some of them without. Most of these frames look pretty much the same to me and they are not always that much cheaper than a "name" brand. I have a few questions:

 

- Has anyone had any good/bad experiences with these frames and would you recommend them?

- Is it worthwhile spending your hard earned cash on one of these frames or will you better off the long run just going with a trusted brand?

- What type of guarantees/backup do these frames come with?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Here you go... ALL you need to know is in this here thread

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/125808-chinese-carbon-thread/

[pe3nguin]

Open design (open mould frames) usually come with a significantly shorter guarantee, and don't necessarily have the same level of quality control. I know open design rims usually carry nothing more than 3 months for example.

In the long run, it is without a doubt smarter to go with a brand name, even if it is just for your own piece of mind. Sending your frame back should it fail is going to be a massive pain.

[Quagga]

Open design (open mould frames) usually come with a significantly shorter guarantee, and don't necessarily have the same level of quality control. I know open design rims usually carry nothing more than 3 months for example.

 

In the long run, it is without a doubt smarter to go with a brand name, even if it is just for your own piece of mind. Sending your frame back should it fail is going to be a massive pain.

That is not correct, most Companies from China give 2 years.

[Squier]

I rode a Chinese carbon frame for a few years before upgrading last year. Those frames are solid. The frame was put through its paces and I never had a single issue. It was built up with most of the components from my previous Silverback.

 

However, when I upgraded to the Cube, that I'm currently still riding, there was a massive difference in feel when riding. As a unit, the new bike just felt better engineered. Much stiffer and much more nimble, which meant pedal efficiency and handling felt markedly superior.

 

It was newer, i.e. newer technology, but as a complete bike it just felt like a well developed product, which, in hindsight, seemed missing with the Chinese carbon bike. 

[Wil6]

Open design (open mould frames) usually come with a significantly shorter guarantee, and don't necessarily have the same level of quality control. I know open design rims usually carry nothing more than 3 months for example.

 

In the long run, it is without a doubt smarter to go with a brand name, even if it is just for your own piece of mind. Sending your frame back should it fail is going to be a massive pain.

Well this was a uninformed statement. My Carbon rims carries a 12 month warranty. They do a lot of testing on their products, you just have to find a reputable supplier.  And if I have a problem, I can have my replacement faster than most high end companies today. The only difference is, you cut out the middleman