Author Topic: Chinarello Dogma F (100% Aliexpress Build)  (Read 7669 times)

JonMS

Re: Chinarello Dogma F (100% Aliexpress Build)
« Reply #30 on: December 21, 2024, 07:37:15 AM »
I think the propel cages match the frame better. I actually put them on all my drop bar bikes because of you (all pinarello clones (2x Dogma F, 1x Grevil F). I got the AirTag version for the down tube.

Avalius

Re: Chinarello Dogma F (100% Aliexpress Build)
« Reply #31 on: December 23, 2024, 08:58:19 AM »
quite expensive for me ;D

check this store(QILEFU Official Store), this is the same group of  "Zhou Shi Jun Store" & "RIDELOVE Store".... but the same as my build, old chinarello ;D
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007092067274.html

Avoid those store for the love of god. They have lert store aswell. Tried them and I'm one of the negative comments there. Not sure if it's carbon they sell or plastic rofl
"You can't be sad while riding a bicycle."

BeR

Re: Chinarello Dogma F (100% Aliexpress Build)
« Reply #32 on: December 23, 2024, 08:11:34 PM »
Avoid those store for the love of god. They have lert store aswell. Tried them and I'm one of the negative comments there. Not sure if it's carbon they sell or plastic rofl

Off topic : How ended your BB shell problem with Yohobike ?

Sebastian

Re: Chinarello Dogma F (100% Aliexpress Build)
« Reply #33 on: December 24, 2024, 06:03:12 AM »
Avoid those store for the love of god. They have lert store aswell. Tried them and I'm one of the negative comments there. Not sure if it's carbon they sell or plastic rofl

Which store exactly did you buy from? And was that the Specialized clone that disintegrated?

Avalius

Re: Chinarello Dogma F (100% Aliexpress Build)
« Reply #34 on: December 26, 2024, 03:31:13 AM »
Which store exactly did you buy from? And was that the Specialized clone that disintegrated?

LERT Store bought wheels there, they were crap. Same owner as all the above stores.. the SL8 issue well the seller is replacing it at no costs
"You can't be sad while riding a bicycle."

Daviddavieboy

Re: Chinarello Dogma F (100% Aliexpress Build)
« Reply #35 on: December 26, 2024, 02:49:54 PM »
it's not listed anymore so he said he has another store that lists the aeroad and dogmaF.... thats "ride love"...


 I have bought lots from that store (RideLove) over the years and never had a bad experience. A little slow at times but arrived eventually.

Sebastian

Re: Chinarello Dogma F (100% Aliexpress Build)
« Reply #36 on: December 27, 2024, 01:34:27 AM »
I reckon they're all resellers, so the quality of their products may vary.
Since I liked the geometry of my rim brake VB-R218 a lot, I was tempted to get a disc version. VB however do not sell my size anymore and clear out their stock, so I needed to look elsewhere. After much back and forth with the QILEFU store, I decided to give them a try. It was helped by the fact that Aliexpress offered free return on the frame. The seller confirmed that I would have the option, even though they asked me not to order if I was planning on returning it (because they're likely never going to actually get it back).

I'm very pleasantly surprised by the frameset. It's lighter than my VB-R218. Paint quality is better except for some minor imperfections. All the accessories, like the headset cover, the C clip, the cover on the underside of the handlebar, the stem and seatpost wedges are actually of better quality with no sharp edges that needed any sanding. No sharp edges on the entry and exit holes on the handlebar. The plastic parts are reassuringly stiff and visibly made of glass fiber reinforced material. On my VB-R218, the plastic cover on the underside of the handlebar bends if you tighten the screws, for instance. It doesn't do that on this frame.
The BB threads were clean. The only thing I needed to do is sand the rear flatmount tabs to get the rear brake perfectly aligned. The fork was fine from the get go. The build as pictured weighs 7.9kg in a size XXL with pedals and all accessories. That's fine with me as some of the stuff on this bike could still be lighter.

« Last Edit: December 27, 2024, 05:40:36 AM by Sebastian »

Sebastian

Re: Chinarello Dogma F (100% Aliexpress Build)
« Reply #37 on: December 27, 2024, 02:11:36 AM »
Also the FD hanger is bolt on instead of riveted to the frame. So you can take the hanger off if you want to.
« Last Edit: December 27, 2024, 02:30:19 AM by Sebastian »

rwtbne

Re: Chinarello Dogma F (100% Aliexpress Build)
« Reply #38 on: December 27, 2024, 02:52:58 AM »
how is the stiffness of the frame / handlebar when you put the power on?

Sebastian

Re: Chinarello Dogma F (100% Aliexpress Build)
« Reply #39 on: December 27, 2024, 03:14:28 AM »
Pretty much middle ground and the same compared to my rim brake version. I found this frame to be stiff on the front end. BB is sort of middle of the road. Not the stiffest I ever had and also not the flexiest. Rear end and seatpost are somewhat flexy which is in line with what I read about the actual Dogma. There’s no worrying amount of flex anywhere. Also no rotor rub when standing up on the climbs and putting the power down so that’s good.