Velobuild GF002 or BXT-Gravel-135

[organict]

Hello,

I am thinking about building myself a new bike. I want a road/gravel bike that has the possibility to mount a rear rack and front and rear fenders.

From what I found with my research it seems that the BXT-Gravel-135 and the velobuild GF-002 are my best bet. Below are the 2 best offers I found.

https://m.alibaba.com/x/xCmSziC?ck=pdp

https://www.velobuildmall.com/products/2021-velobuild-carbon-fiber-integrated-gravel-bike-frame-hidden-cables

I talked to both sellers, and price is the same : 611$ shipping to France and duty included. They tell me there will be no additional cost at delivery but I dont know about VAT.

Anyone here has experience with one of those sellers ?
Any recommandations between those 2 frames ?
Does the price seem fair to you ?

Thank you !

[jonathanf2]

Both sellers are on AliExpress and both have free shipping. You also just missed the Black Friday coupon sales which would have saved you a bit of money. The BXT 135 seems well regarded and I believe there's a thread about the Velobuild GF-002 on the CX/Gravel sub-forum for more information.

[Sebastian]

I posted my experience buying and building up a BXT135 in the respective thread. I bought it at the BXT store on Aliexpress. It’s a superb frameset if you can get it for a good price IMO.

I purchased it without seatpost and handlebar for 460EUR including shipping via DPD which includes customs and taxes. If you don’t want to worry about VAT, I recommend that. For that kind of money that frame is a steal. Now 610 is a different story.

[organict]

Thank you for the infos.

Prices on Aliexpress are crazy ATM.
I will try to offer 550 for the bxt on Alibaba, or just wait for a better Price I am in no hurry.

[bichler.bua]

I can not comment on the BXT frame but I own a GF-002. Posted my experience here:
http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3499.msg47700.html#msg47700
I have never used the GF-002 in a road setup, only gravel with 650B / 27.5" wheels.
Gravel has so many flavors, it is hard to comment on your specific use case - while it seems price is a primary focus of yours?

[organict]

I have ordered the bxt on ebay for 599 with seatpost and handlebar. Will make return here when it arrives

[hazzer19]

I have the VeloBuild GF-002 as well and love it. I'm curious about the CX-002 though, which is technically a cross bike but could work as a fast gravel build.