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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: Muscovite on March 03, 2021, 12:13:45 PM

Title: Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone
Post by: Muscovite on March 03, 2021, 12:13:45 PM

I'm looking to create a clone of an Ibis DV9 for my 5'1 12-year-old. 

Here's the DV9 geo chart:

(https://i.imgur.com/EvQHYxV.png)

My only other requirement is boost, so it's compatible with an existing wheelset I'd like to use. 

So far, the closest option I've come to is the Trifox: https://trifoxbike.com/products/sdy20-carbon-mountain-bike-frameset-hardtail-boost?variant=32794338361423

But - at close to $660, it's about 2x the price of other Chinese Hardtail carbon frames, and I don't love the logo/color. 

What other options should I be looking at? 

Title: Re: Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone
Post by: Zomb1e on March 15, 2021, 09:53:13 AM

Quote from: Muscovite on March 03, 2021, 12:13:45 PM

So far, the closest option I've come to is the Trifox: https://trifoxbike.com/products/sdy20-carbon-mountain-bike-frameset-hardtail-boost?variant=32794338361423

This frame is a copy of Specialized Epic HT, and of you want modern geo HT, it seems to be the only option.

You may also take a look at TanTan FM199-B: http://www.tantancycling.com/index.php?_m=mod_product&_a=view&p_id=713
Head angle is 69.5 with 496.3 axle-to-crown fork. With 503,7 ATC you'll get about 69.15 and about 68 degrees with 120mm travel fork.

You can also find on Aliexpress a frame "inspired by" Trek Stache (with asymmetrical chainstays), it's HA is 68.5 and it takes 3.0 tires.

Title: Re: Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone
Post by: carbonazza on March 15, 2021, 03:26:45 PM

Quote from: Zomb1e on March 15, 2021, 09:53:13 AM

...You may also take a look at TanTan FM199-B: http://www.tantancycling.com/index.php?_m=mod_product&_a=view&p_id=713 ...

Thanks for the reminder!
I think I'll go for this one, since my beloved Carbonda does not sell hardtail anymore.

Title: Re: Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone
Post by: Colt__Seavers on May 14, 2021, 01:49:54 PM

The FM199 looks promising, but no XL available.
Any recommendations for something similar in XL?

Can't find the Trek Stache Clone

Title: Re: Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone
Post by: Colt__Seavers on May 14, 2021, 01:51:13 PM

The trifox and FM199 looks promising, but no XL available.
Any recommendations for something similar in XL?

Can't find the Trek Stache Clone

Title: Re: Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone
Post by: carbonazza on May 14, 2021, 03:45:16 PM

Quote from: Colt__Seavers on May 14, 2021, 01:49:54 PM

The FM199 looks promising, but no XL available.
Any recommendations for something similar in XL?

Can't find the Trek Stache Clone

Flybike-asia.com has one, but only B2B if you can arrange it.
I've built one for my business partner, few years ago, and he loves it, with a Pike fork and in 29+ tires

Pieter who left but then came back (is he?) did sell them.

Title: Re: Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone
Post by: Colt__Seavers on May 15, 2021, 03:57:38 AM

Quote from: carbonazza on May 14, 2021, 03:45:16 PM

Flybike-asia.com has one, but only B2B if you can arrange it.
I've built one for my business partner, few years ago, and he loves it, with a Pike fork and in 29+ tires

Pieter who left but then came back (is he?) did sell them.

Should we proceed in the other "XL / 21" thread?
Carbonda is an option, but not looking nice for me.