Welcome to Chinertown - Introduce Yourself!

[John B]

Welcom manmythlegend, thanks for joining Chinertown!

Interesting video.  Just goes to show that the Chiners continue to be talked about with praise, not just price but ride quality as well.  I was surprised the weight of theirs wasn't even a bit less than 19 lbs with the Lefty Fork and plastic seat.  Mine came in at 19.5 lbs with a conventional fork and WTB seat.  Although, I know my DT Swiss wheels are much lighter than a set of Stans Crest wheels.  The video also gives a lot of kudos to the SRAM Gripshifter, I had one, didn't like it and that's a long post for another topic.

I've seen Lamerecycles post a bit on MTBR but for those of us who have the technical ability to build their own bike, I saw no point in buying one of their builds.  Watching the video, I thought to myself that you don't need to be a Single Speed Champion to build your own awesome bike!

Thanks for posting.

[Carbon_Dude]

Welcome John B!

[Zipper]

Hey Chiner folks! Been reading up & have found lots of good info here. Recently got a fr202 to build up with a few things being pirated from my giant XTC 29 & a few new goodies too. Can't wait to get it together!

[nick_n_ii]

Hi all I'm Nick, found this place looking for info on the China made frames. I'm looking to build a new bike over the winter and wanting FS, light weight and not have to take out a loan to get what I want. I have a well built Mongoose Impasse HD(Frame and stock wheels all that's left everything else is aftermarket) that will be my donor.

[Carbon_Dude]

Welcome Zipper!

Welcome Nick!

[Petenausen]

Hi to everyone I'm Matteo and I'm from Italy! I'm looking for a new Chinese frame so I'm here!!

[Carbon_Dude]

Welcome to the forums Matteo!

[walkerjrz]

Hello all,

I have heard about Chinese carbon bike parts for years. Much like most of you I am interested in building a 27.5 or 29er carbon HT. After spending the past week binge researching and geeking out on forums. I am convinced I will be buying a frame, wheels, and other carbon parts soon. I am considering the IP-058 (Bert from XMIplay says this is the new version of the IP-057) for the 29er, or the IP136 for the 27.5.

I want to do carbon wheels but am a little hesitant on the wheelsets they offer. I have heard mixed results about the Novatech hubs. Any insights here would be appreciated.

Looking forward to interacting with you all.

[Carbon_Dude]

Welcome walkerjrz, I have not heard about an IP-058, not sure what improvements that frame would have.  I have an IP-057 that I purchased from Peter (now at xmcarbonspeed.com) and I had very good service.

As for wheels, contact Peter and see what he has available.  I have seen Peter offer HopePro hubs and DT Swiss hubs with the carbon rims he sells.  Personally, I'd recommend the DT Swiss 350 hubs if you don't mind paying a little extra.

[J6collins]

Not new to the sport but very new to carbon as well as Chinese frames. I am in the military so budget frames are high on my list but I also appreciate quality. This forum has been a wealth of knowledge.

[KSMITH]

Hi I am new here and bulit a pretty nice 26er chinese carbon. Any interst in a 26er forum

[Sitar_Ned]

Hi I am new here and bulit a pretty nice 26er chinese carbon. Any interst in a 26er forum

We've talked about having a 26er section, but just not sure there's enough interest. I literally think you might be the first 26er chiner build on the forum, although I could be wrong about that. Definitely not trying to leave you smaller wheeled brethren out though.. If, in the future, there's enough interest then we would have no problem adding that sub forum.

Until then, feel free to post it up in the 27.5 section. We love seeing new builds of all kinds.

Welcome to the forum, btw!

[edi]

Hi everyone,

I finally find a forum in which we speak properly of Chinese bicycles. Thanks in advance to the creator of the forum and hope I can learn and participate a lot in it.

Perfect...

[Carbon_Dude]

Thank you.  We are here for this growing community of biking enthusiasts.

[karstenhorn]

Hello

Thanks for providing this huge amount of good information. I have been riding MTB's for 15 years and in the market for a full suspension carbon frame. I'm from Denmark but have been riding trails all around Europe and mostly focusing on Enduro riding as well as XC.

Kind regards

Karsten Horn