Chinese SC/AM831 Group Buy

[Sitar_Ned]

Done, sir.

[freeride1]

I believe the frame is still a first iteration, maybe its just me but I cant seem to find the hole for the shock to pass in between the seat tube, still its nice to see the first frames comming out 

From that image we don't see rear shock bridge, but why would they build an useless mold, create a frame and then work on another mold (correct one) wasting time and money?
From what I know, frame in under testing from now on, then production will start and shipping from late april.

[carbonazza]

I don't see the problem with any crankset, just buy a pressfit bearing set...they cover every standard, from 24mm, GXP,30mm and the new Sram DUB.
Only con is the longer installation procedure

Since you are that many, why not ask BB386 instead?
BB92 has quite thin bearings for 30mm axles.
It offers much more space for bigger/more resistant bearings.

[sync1]

I don't see the problem with any crankset, just buy a pressfit bearing set...they cover every standard, from 24mm, GXP,30mm and the new Sram DUB.
Only con is the longer installation procedure

Since you are that many, why not ask BB386 instead?
BB92 has quite thin bearings for 30mm axles.
It offers much more space for bigger/more resistant bearings.

Why not the T47? Threaded and big bearings.

[Julian2002]

Hi, I would be interested to buy one in
Size 19inch colour would be matte black or just the raw carbon
19inch would be the L Model right?
Shipping would be to Germany

[Sitar_Ned]

19inch would be the L Model right?

Yes sir, 19 inch is L.

I have you accounted for.

[Jotegr]

Hi, I would be interested to buy one in
Size 19inch colour would be matte black or just the raw carbon
19inch would be the L Model right?
Shipping would be to Germany

A regular santa cruz large looks like a MEDIUM here, if the chart is correct! 19 actual is more like the XL!

[Julian2002]

Well then i want to swap to 17,5 inch !
I need the Santa Cruz in L so the 17,5 inch is probably the one I am looking for.

[Sitar_Ned]

Fixed. Thanks for pointing this out Jotegr... I'm sure there will be others that need to adjust their order. The count in this thread is just preliminary though. When we take the order, people will choose their size then and we'll make sure to point out the discrepancy. I may even need to drop down to a "medium". 

[endo.alley]

 Sounds great. How do you buy in?

[Ironbark]

Yes interested
Size 16"
Location, Brisbane Australia
Colour No.4.

[Jotegr]

Sounds great. How do you buy in?

At the moment, just a name, location, size, and maybe colour choice are needed. Once we run this for a while and get enough names that we figure we will have 30 once a few people back out we'll look at the next step.

[BlackTrails]

I believe the frame is still a first iteration, maybe its just me but I cant seem to find the hole for the shock to pass in between the seat tube, still its nice to see the first frames comming out 

From that image we don't see rear shock bridge, but why would they build an useless mold, create a frame and then work on another mold (correct one) wasting time and money?
From what I know, frame in under testing from now on, then production will start and shipping from late april.

Any idea what has come of this? Concerning...

[00Garza]

I am interested, but could use a little direction.
I've ridden a pretty entry level hardtail (cannondale trail 3) for the last two years and would like to transition to a FS. I road a chinese road bike for years and its still going strong in the hands of another local rider, so I'm not afraid of china carbon.

I'm 6'2" and ride a XL (21). Would that translate to a L or should I go with XL?
Is this more of a trail bike? Or enduro? All mountain?

My only real concern is that this is new unproven tech. But I guess someone has to be the guinea pig huh?

[Sitar_Ned]

I believe the frame is still a first iteration, maybe its just me but I cant seem to find the hole for the shock to pass in between the seat tube

Any idea what has come of this? Concerning...

Oh yeah... I didn't even notice that. I assume they do the frames in iterations and they are rushing to get pics out to potential customers that are waiting. I have to believe that they wouldn't make such an absolutely huge oversight on a final production model.

I guess we'll see.