CS-041

[carbonazza]

Here are some pictures of CS-041 in 17''.  there is no connecting braze between top tube and seat tube

The pictures shows a connection bridge between the top and seat tube. Do you have real pictures of a 17"version without ?

Hi Peter, do you have some comment on the new frame compared to the 256, in what it is better?

[MTB2223]

To which A-brand frame is the CS-41 frame similar to ?

[PeterXu]

Here are some pictures of CS-041 in 17''.  there is no connecting braze between top tube and seat tube

The pictures shows a connection bridge between the top and seat tube. Do you have real pictures of a 17"version without ?

Hi Peter, do you have some comment on the new frame compared to the 256, in what it is better?

This frame is super light but same stiff even stiffer than 256 SL frame. one of my customers won first prize on his CS-041 bike.

Here are some pictures, for some reasons I have to cover up his brand.

[MTB2223]

I saw this guy riding in Nové Město at the UCI World Cup in the U23, Lars Forster. Great guy! Nice he won his race on a chiner!

[carbonazza]

Well done Peter, now my 256 looks all of a sudden outdated
Thanks for the information!

[MTNRCKT]

So it looks like the 041 will be the new popular chiner hardtail frame. Good looking frame, I really like the the split top tube area at the seat tube junction.

[Sitar_Ned]

Hey Peter.. Edited your post because you could see the name of his brand in the reflection in the water. Blacked that out for you.

[Vipassana]

I really want to try this frame. The cost of the frame doesn't really deter me, but having to buy a new crank system for BB92 keeps me from doing this.  My 256 is still doing really great. The bike is so damn fast on and off road. 

[JohnnyNT]

Exactly my thoughts, are there going to be other BB options available Peter ? BSA would be great

[RS VR6]

Whats wrong with the BB92 BB? I've had the same BB with a SLX crank in my Pivot for almost 5 years. No issues with it. Is it hard to install the BB?

There are bottom brackets available to fit both 25mm and 30mm spindles.

[Vipassana]

I just didn't want to have to drop another 300+ on a crankset.  Can you run a BB30 crack in a BB92 frame somehow??

[RS VR6]

There are BB30 to 92 "adapters"...but your crank spindle has to be long enough. 

[TedS123]

I recently built up a FS frame that uses a BB92 - I bought the removal tool and the press adapters to use with a DIY bearing press (threaded rod, nuts and washers).  I found the installation and removal of the BB to very easy - easier than BSA.  I've only been riding it for ~1 month, but so far no trouble with creaks.  As long as no major problems develop, I could easily live with this style of BB.  Both standard Sram (GXP) and Shimano cranks have BB's to fit these frames, and the extra width makes stiffer frames possible.

Personally, though I have no experience with them, I would skip BB30 and PF30, and choose between BSA and BB92, which I do have experience with.

Ted

[TedS123]

I'm currently trying to decide between the FM057, this frame (CS041), and the Dengfu FM218, which has nearly identical geometry.

The FM218, I believe, takes a 27.2 seatpost, which matches my current frame, and costs slightly less ($525 vs $550).

Any thoughts on these two?

Ted

[MTB2223]

The CS-041 is much cheaper than the other two.