Epic Evo Clone

[aeroskiii]

in the photo is RAW carbon fiber without varnish?

yeah completely raw nothing on it

[aeroskiii]

I coated the frame with automotive wax for UV protection and added shine.

do you think it added any weight? which one did you use?

[aeroskiii]

Titanium screws from AliExpress and stainless steel bushings ordered from a familiar turner.

can you share the links?
anything else you did to shed weight?

[Andrey3336]

 

do you think it added any weight? which one did you use?

No, it didn’t add weight, but it did add depth of color.  I used fusso soft99 wax.

[Andrey3336]

can you share the links?
anything else you did to shed weight?

Смотри, что есть на AliExpress! Титановые болты «Wanyifa» M6 x 12 15 20 мм 8x25 мм за US $2.81 - уже со скидкой -36%
https://sl.aliexpress.ru/p?key=dG9IUKf
I ordered a lower hinge axle made from aluminum alloy B95 from a turner; this should help lose about 35-40 grams.

[Andrey3336]

This is the weight without the axle of the bottle cage bolts and without the shock absorber fittings and the shock absorber itself.  With shock absorber, weight is 1920 grams

[ilyamaksimov]

This is the weight without the axle of the bottle cage bolts and without the shock absorber fittings and the shock absorber itself.  With shock absorber, weight is 1920 grams

How much does it weigh when assembled with all the parts?

[Andrey3336]

How much does it weigh when assembled with all the parts?

the weight of the frame assembled with shock absorber is 1920 grams.Complete bicycle 9465 grams

[aeroskiii]

the weight of the frame assembled with shock absorber is 1920 grams.Complete bicycle 9465 grams

my frame size LG, with sram UDH, rockshox sid lux ultimate, and some ti stuff weighed in at 1880g and the whole bike should be under 9000g

[ilyamaksimov]

What is the maximum seat post insertion depth for size L?

[aeroskiii]

What is the maximum seat post insertion depth for size L?

doesnt really matter, just cut your post down if you need

[ilyamaksimov]

doesnt really matter, just cut your post down if you need

I have a 175mm Fox transfer, if the insertion depth is less than 250mm then I will have to sell the dropper and buy a shorter one. but I really don’t want to change it to a smaller one. Therefore it is of great importance

[aeroskiii]

I have a 175mm Fox transfer, if the insertion depth is less than 250mm then I will have to sell the dropper and buy a shorter one. but I really don’t want to change it to a smaller one. Therefore it is of great importance

sell the dropper and get a 100mm transfer sl PE

[aeroskiii]

any tips on suspension setup? im getting a lot of bob. 130psi rear shock (sidluxe ult) at 145lbs

[monocongo]

I am deciding between these two frames for an Epic Evo-like bike build:

100mm travel:
https://airwolfcarbonbike.com/product/yfm059-airwolf-29er-boost-carbon-mtb-frame-14812mm-full-suspension-frames-xc-rear-travel-100mm-mountain-bicycle-frame-bike-mtb-frame/

110mm travel:
https://www.seraphbikes.com/29er-boost-suspension-xc-bike-frame-fm061-full-carbon-fiber-t1000-work-for-16538mm-shock-blue-white-design-p5121103.html

I don't know much about this. I have built one Chinese frame bike before, Seraph/Tantan FM078 and it's over two years old now. I'm going in for another round. I'm looking for something as much like an Epic Evo as possible on my budget. The FM078 has been solid so I'm biased towards the Seraph frame with its additional 10mm of travel. The Airwolf frame looks to be a solid choice as well, especially since I can re-use my 1.25/1.5" headtube fork whereas the Seraph frame uses a straight 1.5" headtube, entailing a new fork expense.

Thanks for any advice/suggestions.