DengFu M08

[thesmokingman]

I was quoted 699, plus 80 ems shipping, and they want PP fees of 4.2%. WTF? Also, they only have 29er in 17.5 available.

[chetosmachine]

Sorry I was mistaken, I got the same quotation. Other sellers have same paypal fee.
I got a quote for an Ican P9 and the EMS is 130usd.... when it used to be 65. They say EMS increased their cost.
If they had this M8 in 19" I would be really tempted to go for it against the Ican, but right now, NO 19" in production.

[R_Pierce]

I had talked with them about this frame roughly 8-10 months ago, pre mold making.  They actually asked if I saw anything with the original CAD drawing that I thought could use improvement.  I had quite a few conversations with them prior about another bike.  Anyways I told them that it needed a little more reach which it looks like they actually did correct.  Or at least on their cad drawing.

I'll have to see if I still have the email with the initial cad drawing model that they sent me.

[thesmokingman]

^^Cool story. I might order their 29er, not sure though as I was hoping to stay 27.5 since I have a decent supply of 27.5 rims/wheels.

Sorry I was mistaken, I got the same quotation. Other sellers have same paypal fee.
I got a quote for an Ican P9 and the EMS is 130usd.... when it used to be 65. They say EMS increased their cost.
If they had this M8 in 19" I would be really tempted to go for it against the Ican, but right now, NO 19" in production.

I noticed Ican is sort pricing themselves higher and higher. Their P8 is at 800 bucks. It's starting to get close to closeout namebrand frames like Intense'''s Spider which is readily available for $1200. On the flip side I just got a BXT SL1 for 240 shipped. And the SL1 is a great cheap as heck road frame and it weighed only 950g.

[chetosmachine]

I got a quote of USD 590 for the P9, plus 130 for EMS and 305 for the Rock Shox superDeluxe rc3 from Ican.

[thesmokingman]

I got a quote of USD 590 for the P9, plus 130 for EMS and 305 for the Rock Shox superDeluxe rc3 from Ican.

You sure about that? They list the P8 at $700, then add shipping. The P9 should be more expensive.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/650B-Carbon-Full-Suspension-Trail-Bike-Frame-Boost-148mm-120mm-Frame-Travel/132655744918?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D52475%26meid%3Dc41931f269c74501844473301a5012aa%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D142826783874%26itm%3D132655744918&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

[chetosmachine]

Make a direct contact to them. Aliexpress and, EBAY and other sources may have different prices, since each platform gets a % of the sale thus they increase the price.
I got a quote direct from them, and I am just waiting for an answer from Dengfu about when will the 19" M08 be available. Otherwise P9 it will be.
 

[R_Pierce]

^^Cool story. I might order their 29er, not sure though as I was hoping to stay 27.5 since I have a decent supply of 27.5 rims/wheels.

Sorry I was mistaken, I got the same quotation. Other sellers have same paypal fee.
I got a quote for an Ican P9 and the EMS is 130usd.... when it used to be 65. They say EMS increased their cost.
If they had this M8 in 19" I would be really tempted to go for it against the Ican, but right now, NO 19" in production.

I noticed Ican is sort pricing themselves higher and higher. Their P8 is at 800 bucks. It's starting to get close to closeout namebrand frames like Intense'''s Spider which is readily available for $1200. On the flip side I just got a BXT SL1 for 240 shipped. And the SL1 is a great cheap as heck road frame and it weighed only 950g.

Exactly why I ended up on an Intense Recluse.  Paid 1000.00 shipped for a 2017 frame.  A couple hundred more than what Ican was quoting me for a P9.

[SSStu]

Tantan now has this frame available in a 19"

http://www.tantancycling.com/index.php?_m=mod_product&_a=view&p_id=650
email received today:

Hi Stuart,

Glad to received your message on our website.
M08 all mountain frame have 27.5er plus model and 29er boost model, could you please kindly advise which model you like?
Both of two model have 19" in stock
 
Here is the black matte finished price for your reference, please let us know if the frame need to custom paint.
M08 19"
Frame: 739USD
Freight By EMS: 130USD
 
Transaction through PayPal and Alibaba  accepted.
It usually takes 7-20 workings to delivery to South Africa by EMS service.

Please let us know if you have any question.

Looking for your kindly reply and best regards
Vivian
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Sales Manager
Shenzhen TanTan Sports Equipment Co., LTD
Email: vivian@tantancycling.com
Tel : +86 13641478785
Skype: Vivian Hu
Web: http://www.tantancycling.com/

[emu26]

So I'm looking at that TanTan site and the description says front derailleur D swing side pull, the cad drawing shows a little nib behind the the seat tube where a front mech would be attached but the pics of the frame don't have the nib and the shape of the set tube doesn't appear to be compatible with mounting a derailleur.  Anyone know if it is 2 x compatible or not?

[SSStu]

Deraileur mounts on the chainstay, just above the front pivot point

[sclyde2]

Has anyone actually received one of these frames yet?  Either from dengfu, tan tan, or any other supplier.

I am interested to see a review of it, see what it looks like built up, what the bottom bracket height is etc.

[SSStu]

Ordered the Tantan M08. Timing is a bit off for a Christmas present.

[Silverado123]

Looks like a cool frame. Hopefully we see some builds soon!

[emu26]

Deraileur mounts on the chainstay, just above the front pivot point

Thanks SSStu, I missed this reply.

Is it just me or does anyone else have concerns about a "mounting" point being built into such a small area of material around a pivot?  It wreaks to me of introducing a failure / cracking point.