Epic Evo Clone

[federic000]

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

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.

You just need a proper headset to use a tapered fork on the seraph, no need to buy a new one.

[ilyamaksimov]

sell the dropper and get a 100mm transfer sl PE

Instead of unnecessary advice, it’s better to tell me what the insertion depth of the seatpost is in size L

a dropper smaller than 150mm is not a dropper

[akuutti247]

Hi

I have a 150 mm OneUp V2 on mine. The total length of 150 V2 is 42 cm and effective length without actuator is 40,5 cm. When I push the post all the way down I have 24 cm outside of frame, so it goes 16,5 cm in before stop (18 cm with actuator). My insertion length seems to be 13,5 cm with 74,5 cm distance between center of bottom bracket and seat rails.

[ilyamaksimov]

I'll explain why I'm asking. After all, you can simply open the manual for the epic and see that the official insertion depth for size L is 220mm. But carbonda fm936 says 230mm for size L, but in fact I installed a 175mm fox transfer at a depth of 260mm. Therefore, I’m not sure that the epic has 220mm and no more.

[akuutti247]

It was kind of surprising that the insert length on mine is only 165 mm. The upper part of seat tube before bend could take about 220 mm. There can be differences between frames. I wanted to use a 400 mm rigid carbon Elitaone and 150 mm OneUp V2 and both fit, so I am happy.

[ilyamaksimov]

can I ask for one more measurement?

I'm interested in the distance from the shock absorber mounth to the frame marked in the image

[akuutti247]

I tried to take a look at the right level: the distance is 30 mm.

[ilyamaksimov]

I tried to take a look at the right level: the distance is 30 mm.

Thanks a lot!

apparently the fox i-line from the merida will not go in with the blocking upwards((, it has 30mm from the center of the fastening to the edge of the blocking clamp

[ilyamaksimov]

Airwolf says their frame was made in China. AWST/OBM say that their frame was made in Taiwan... I wonder if there is a difference between them?

[monocongo]

For this (Airwolf) frame can we use the Rockshox Deluxe Select+ 190x40mm rear shock with the EVO link?

I have seen some 190mm rear shocks available with 42.5 or 45mm stroke, will those not work or can you wiggle on that somehow?

[darkening]

For this (Airwolf) frame can we use the Rockshox Deluxe Select+ 190x40mm rear shock with the EVO link?

I have seen some 190mm rear shocks available with 42.5 or 45mm stroke, will those not work or can you wiggle on that somehow?

They all will work fine. I have both 190x40 SIDLuxe and  190x45 DNM (for winter use).

[ilyamaksimov]

It was kind of surprising that the insert length on mine is only 165 mm.

airwolf in Ali they said - 155mm. Chinese copy is not 1 in 1 copy. Sadness of course...

[Ludo]

20% discount of airwolf frame if you have the Ali points
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNbG1my

[Ludo]

Extremely close to pulling the trigger on that one, legit or scam?
https://a.aliexpress.com/_msyOwhm

It seems from some info in the description that it’s the Airwolf frame.

[Larxxor]

Photos of full suspension, text says hardtail. Extremely shady, would steer clear.