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Chinese Carbon Road Bikes => Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components => Topic started by: patliean1 on February 14, 2023, 10:25:54 AM

Title: Yishun R086-D(Aero Road)
Post by: patliean1 on February 14, 2023, 10:25:54 AM
https://www.yishunbike.com/product/r086-daero-road/ (https://www.yishunbike.com/product/r086-daero-road/)

Anyone have any experience with Yishun? Do they sell directly to customers or just B2B? Curious what larger brands they produce for, if any.

The geometry on the R086 is perfectly for me. Super long reach. While typically one can just use a longer stem to achieve said reach, you also however run into the risk of toe overlap.

Title: Re: Yishun R086-D(Aero Road)
Post by: s3si1u on February 14, 2023, 11:07:47 AM
https://www.yishunbike.com/product/r086-daero-road/ (https://www.yishunbike.com/product/r086-daero-road/)

Anyone have any experience with Yishun? Do they sell directly to customers or just B2B? Curious what larger brands they produce for, if any.

The geometry on the R086 is perfectly for me. Super long reach. While typically one can just use a longer stem to achieve said reach, you also however run into the risk of toe overlap.

I've been in talks with Yishun for some time now, I was looking at their G085-D gravel frame. I haven't purchased anything from them, but they'll sell singles to consumers. Price is very good, too...
I've since found a different frame I like even more from Ornan and I'll likely be purchasing that.
I've seen some of their frames elsewhere, fwiw, but I think that goes for most of the frame sellers these days. Who actually makes these?? Lol.
Title: Re: Yishun R086-D(Aero Road)
Post by: coffeebreak on February 14, 2023, 11:17:44 AM
They sell them B2C. I enquired about handlebar and they were ready to ship it to USA. When I asked if there are any discounts (because shipping kills the deal) they said if you order frame too then it will be better. So yes, possible to order single frame.
Title: Re: Yishun R086-D(Aero Road)
Post by: badIuck on February 14, 2023, 01:26:14 PM
I have used mtb and road rims from them some years ago, quality was great. Recently I tried to purchase a handlebar from them but didnt get a reply unfortunately.
They do have some interesting frames and handlebars.
Title: Re: Yishun R086-D(Aero Road)
Post by: patliean1 on February 14, 2023, 01:28:05 PM
The only thing is the headtube design for the top bearing is a bit problematic to enable one to run their own handlebar and stem.
Title: Re: Yishun R086-D(Aero Road)
Post by: svanimpe on February 14, 2023, 01:57:43 PM
I noticed one of our "local" brands also offers this frame, with ridiculous profit margins: https://prorace.be/bikes/aero/randa, so I'm looking to order one directly from Yishun for a junior competitive cyclist.

I also had a chat with Yishun about their B2B/B2C. They are happy to sell directly to customers, however, not all models are available. The newer ones are usually reserved for high volume customers and only become available once the initial demand dies down.

The only downside for us is that they don't offer custom painting on single orders. You'd need to order at least two frames and two wheelsets to get custom painting.

W.r.t the headset: you may only need the top cap, and then fit your own spacers, stem, and handlebars. The bike linked above uses a non-Yishun handlebar for example.
Title: Re: Yishun R086-D(Aero Road)
Post by: Chiyou on February 15, 2023, 11:42:54 AM
Also, LightCarbon and Yishun are the same company (or closely-related companies). See for example http://chinertown.com/index.php?topic=2953.0
Title: Re: Yishun R086-D(Aero Road)
Post by: Sebastian on February 15, 2023, 12:06:03 PM
you also however run into the risk of toe overlap.

I’ve been worried about toe overlap in the past as well. However in practice I found it to be a non issue. Even on a commuter bike I had that had severe toe overlap because of the full length fender on the front it became second nature to always have the feet in the vertical position during very slow manoeuvring at a red light for instance. And during riding it obviously doesn’t matter.
Title: Re: Yishun R086-D(Aero Road)
Post by: oleg on May 08, 2024, 01:30:37 AM
Finished Yishun R086-D build yesterday. First impression from riding indoors is very very good.
Bought 52cm frame directly in Germany for 800 EUR, one of their last 2 (as they said) they sell as single pieces. Afterwards, they go to minium 10 frames order.
I will update the post with pics when I get a chance of better weather to ride outside.
Title: Re: Yishun R086-D(Aero Road)
Post by: Serge_K on May 08, 2024, 03:26:54 AM
I noticed one of our "local" brands also offers this frame, with ridiculous profit margins: https://prorace.be/bikes/aero/randa, so I'm looking to order one directly from Yishun for a junior competitive cyclist.

2.6k for the painted frameset. Full on hilarious.