What is weird,is :
Big brand Frames are build in China or taiwan,so why could we not find them ?
It's ok for price,because we can find for 4-500$ a carbone frame,but it's old generation.
I calculate price to build my MTB.
With
gx sram groupsets
Xt brakesets
handlebar,stem,seatpost,frame....chinese carbone
Wheelset chinese carbone or aluminium brand(fullcrum, ZTR,mavic....)
Fork sid or other with good sold price
+ Some parts to finish
1800-2000€ for approximately 9.5kg (i think it's 19lbs)
But,with a "old frame"(new