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Chinese Carbon MTB => 26er & 27.5 (650b) => Topic started by: Crash217 on April 16, 2024, 12:49:20 PM
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Anyone built one or have good ideas for sourcing frames, wheels and forks?
Couldn't find much information around here so figured a specific thread would be applicable.
Here's some frames/wheels I've come across recently;
DIY Carbon Bikes has 24/26" carbon rims, Hardtails and Full Suspension carbon frames;
https://www.diycarbonbikes.com/collections/junior-kids-mtb-parts (https://www.diycarbonbikes.com/collections/junior-kids-mtb-parts)
BXT on AliExpress has a 24" carbon hardtail;
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805599651247.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805599651247.html)
There are a few cranksets available on AliExpress,
CRUZbike makes a crankset that looks promising, 127-140-150mm lengths and 25t-38t GXP chainring options to choose from.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805875386865.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805875386865.html)
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I have used Cruz crank on my kids bike and it’s a pretty good piece of kit.
As for frame you have a few more options than BXT but it’s the one I will use for my daughter 24”
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLzn0Ym
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mL6YuXc
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mN6di4Q
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The bxt frame is fine, I've built two. They were as little as $220 shipped last ali 11/11 sale.
Quite a bit about them on other forums, but it's all pretty old, the frame has been out quite a while.
Old reba dual airs work great with light kids. My daughter's is like 22.5lbs.
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That bike looks awesome, thanks for sharing. I will look into the fork you are using, I was struggling a little to find something outside of the manitou and that was too expensive for my taste.
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Those cruz cranks work. I used 142mm. They are extremely small Q, and especially non driver side is very close to the frame but it does fit.
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I am looking for 24" carbon wheelset, not much in term of budget options but I found some 24" MTB rims, is there any reason why I could not pair these with goldix M370 or some Novatec hubset and some descent spokes to make a set of light wheels for $350?