Consensus on replica frames ??

[radfactor]

I built fake Factor O2 back in November 2020 to replace my heavy Merida Reacto 400.
The components I using for this build are SRAM Force 22, a Chinese handlebar, a Chinese lightweight wheelset, Schwalbe Pro One TLE 25mm, Fabric knurl bar tape, and Time Xpresso 2 pedal.

The total build-up is around ~ 6.8kg.

I'm not an expert to tell exactly how the ride feels on this bike. But what I can say it's night and day difference compared to Reacto 400.
The fake O2 frame feels so lively during the ride, stiff and fast to pick up the speed and yet convenient to use for a long ride. As for records, the longest distance I'm riding with this fake O2 is 220km, and countless 120km and above ride sessions.

To tell about the frame quality. Yes, it's may not the same as an original O2 but for a Chinese frame, it's high in quality compared to cheap chiner frames such as Twitter, Alcott, and Trifox. I've never experienced a creaking sound in BB area, slip seat post, and frame crack here and there.

I love this bike and will use it for a long time for sure.

[joegal]

I built fake Factor O2 back in November 2020 to replace my heavy Merida Reacto 400.

Nice build! 
I am also interested in those replica frames. I tend to see them as a taboo somehow, but on the other hand they often look like good quality.
Remember where you bought the frame?

Would love to see more insights and experiences regarding those replicas.

[this is dog]

I built fake Factor O2 back in November 2020 to replace my heavy Merida Reacto 400.
The components I using for this build are SRAM Force 22, a Chinese handlebar, a Chinese lightweight wheelset, Schwalbe Pro One TLE 25mm, Fabric knurl bar tape, and Time Xpresso 2 pedal.

The total build-up is around ~ 6.8kg.

I'm not an expert to tell exactly how the ride feels on this bike. But what I can say it's night and day difference compared to Reacto 400.
The fake O2 frame feels so lively during the ride, stiff and fast to pick up the speed and yet convenient to use for a long ride. As for records, the longest distance I'm riding with this fake O2 is 220km, and countless 120km and above ride sessions.

To tell about the frame quality. Yes, it's may not the same as an original O2 but for a Chinese frame, it's high in quality compared to cheap chiner frames such as Twitter, Alcott, and Trifox. I've never experienced a creaking sound in BB area, slip seat post, and frame crack here and there.

I love this bike and will use it for a long time for sure.

I've been riding a custom painted disc version of this frame, also since 2020. Did several bike trips with it including some speedy descents in the Swiss alps. Mileage is around 15.000km until now, zero complaints, the frameset is solid!

[radfactor]

I bought it from Aliexpress. You can just type fasterway o2. The quality much much better than Fasterway Ostro. I think the seller account is taiwanbikestore or frame if not mistaken.

Nice build! 
I am also interested in those replica frames. I tend to see them as a taboo somehow, but on the other hand they often look like good quality.
Remember where you bought the frame?

Would love to see more insights and experiences regarding those replicas.

[cramy]

I bought it from Aliexpress. You can just type fasterway o2. The quality much much better than Fasterway Ostro. I think the seller account is taiwanbikestore or frame if not mistaken.

I think the shop does not exist anymore, could not find it, also obmbicycle looks closed

[patliean1]

I bought it from Aliexpress. You can just type fasterway o2. The quality much much better than Fasterway Ostro. I think the seller account is taiwanbikestore or frame if not mistaken.

I searched "fasterway o2" on Ali Express, and got a bunch of penis pumps and vibrators in my results 

[Sebastian]

I can still find these from a number of sellers on Aliexpress, “Taiwan Factory Bike Parts” being one of them. This seller seems to specialise in counterfeits. They also sell Colnagos, Trek Madones, Bianchi Oltres and a Scott Addict copy which is slightly different from the original, as far as I can see.

[raisinberry777]

I searched "fasterway o2" on Ali Express, and got a bunch of penis pumps and vibrators in my results 

This is the store:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0l50q4

[kubackje]

Taiwan factory store is no more on AliExpress from what I can see. But they still online here:

https://www.allstarobm.com/

[radfactor]

Sick looking bike sir

[this is dog]

Taiwan factory store is no more on AliExpress from what I can see. But they still online here:

https://www.allstarobm.com/

Oh damn!

[Sebastian]

Taiwan factory store is no more on AliExpress from what I can see. But they still online here:

https://www.allstarobm.com/

Weird website. No address or any actual hint as to what name the company is registered under, right? Also, I’m pretty sure those pics from a B2B show floor in Germany are the same as on the Yishun website. Either they are in some way connected to them or they just straight up snatched them from their site. Also, the pricing seems just a little bit too good to be true? Like I said, I can still find this store on Aliexpress. An Ostro copy sells for barely more than 500EUR painted which is crazy cheap. Too good to be true?

[Ludo]

Try and report back to us?

[kubackje]

Weird website. No address or any actual hint as to what name the company is registered under, right? Also, I’m pretty sure those pics from a B2B show floor in Germany are the same as on the Yishun website. Either they are in some way connected to them or they just straight up snatched them from their site. Also, the pricing seems just a little bit too good to be true? Like I said, I can still find this store on Aliexpress. An Ostro copy sells for barely more than 500EUR painted which is crazy cheap. Too good to be true?

We site address was sent to me by Taiwan factory story when they where still on alix

[OralMaster]

Oh damn!

oh damn they cloned tyrone!





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