Frame similar to Colnago v4rs ?

[Moi1213]

Hey all,

I am looking for a new bike and I find the Colnago v4rs to be quite the looker. The real deal is quite expensive and I am looking around chinese frames. Most of these are either super aero, or weird and slightly outdated endurance frames. Has anyone encountered a really nice classic frame with flat top tube and integrated cables, or do I have to save for the big deal?

Thanks!

[glepore]

Are you willing to do a fake or does that rub you the wrong way?

[pavlo.k]

Maybe speeder? https://www.speedercycling.com/Carbon-Integrated-Road-Disc-Frameset-SC-R55D-_p429.html
It's not exactly v4rs but the overall shape is quite similar. A bit more aero looking. I'm pretty happy with mine. There's a separate thread about this particular frame

[Moi1213]

Maybe speeder? https://www.speedercycling.com/Carbon-Integrated-Road-Disc-Frameset-SC-R55D-_p429.html
It's not exactly v4rs but the overall shape is quite similar. A bit more aero looking. I'm pretty happy with mine. There's a separate thread about this particular frame

This bike is nice ! I would prefer a T47 bb, but all the rest seems great. I will dig the threat and have a read, thank you. And pretty opposed to fakes, there's enough out there to find a nice alternative and not just a copy with potentially dubious quality

[Serge_K]

Arguably, quite a few frames fit your bill. I recently bought 3 of these: https://www.xmcarbonspeed.com/Productinfo.asp?f=1654
They look quite a bit like the BMC team machine SLR.
You can contact Peter, he's on the forum. Whatsapp: +86 182 5080 8148.
Please buy 20 frames from him and tell him I sent you, that way maybe he'll send me his new Gran Turismo frame for review

[Moi1213]

Arguably, quite a few frames fit your bill. I recently bought 3 of these: https://www.xmcarbonspeed.com/Productinfo.asp?f=1654
They look quite a bit like the BMC team machine SLR.
You can contact Peter, he's on the forum. Whatsapp: +86 182 5080 8148.
Please buy 20 frames from him and tell him I sent you, that way maybe he'll send me his new Gran Turismo frame for review

Isn't this the frame Pardus uses ? It's not as nice as the option above imho, and I'm only in the market for one frame unfortunately for you !

[Takiyaki]

I suggested the SLC3 on WW, and Im gonna suggest it here too lol. I hate that you made me notice the seat clamp, but aside from that it's perfect.

[Moi1213]

I suggested the SLC3 on WW, and Im gonna suggest it here too lol. I hate that you made me notice the seat clamp, but aside from that it's perfect.

It's certainly a stunning bike, but it is more akin to an Aethos/SL6. I just have a soft spot for the aerolight road bikes like the v4rs, the Xelius DRS and the Addict RC, but I haven't found something visually appealing in the chinese market which is not a full endurance (SLC3, Afield) or a full aero race bike with weird quirks.

[Krupka]

Maybe have a look at the recently released Seraph TT R18? There a differences, but at least it looks quite similar.

[Bernhard-29]

Maybe this bike? It's the Tan Tan FM025, and for me it's the perfect blend of endurance geometry with a racing focus and, most importantly, no toe overlap.

[BalticSea]

It's certainly a stunning bike, but it is more akin to an Aethos/SL6. I just have a soft spot for the aerolight road bikes like the v4rs, the Xelius DRS and the Addict RC, but I haven't found something visually appealing in the chinese market which is not a full endurance (SLC3, Afield) or a full aero race bike with weird quirks.

I'll swing other way – what about Velobuild VBR177? It's light, stiff and has similar tube profile to Addict. The only downside is the BB86 bottom bracket

[Moi1213]

Maybe this bike? It's the Tan Tan FM025, and for me it's the perfect blend of endurance geometry with a racing focus and, most importantly, no toe overlap.

The Tantan is gorgeous, your picture almost crashed my browser but it really helps compared to the website's one !

[Bowen1911]

Maybe this bike? It's the Tan Tan FM025, and for me it's the perfect blend of endurance geometry with a racing focus and, most importantly, no toe overlap.

Off topic a little, but where can I find those bottle cages