That does indeed sounds like a very nice build, what was wrong with the frame if I may ask ?


Karsten

Seems like an easy fix. It is interesting if Peter/xmcarbonspeed also fixes this for new frames being sold.
Are you happy with the frame now?

I'm quite happy, however there is still a bit of flex in the chain stay area but I guess it is due to the design. I would not recommend this frame for heavy rough riding/big jumps etc.

Regarding quality control I have been told by Peter that there is only one length of bushing bolts so it all comes down to how the frame was built. The fact that there only exist one length of bolts tells me that no-one cares about quality control. In the end I guess it comes under the statement; "You get what you paid for" and for the money I spent on the frame, I'm happy about the outcome. Would I buy a FS China frame again the answer is a clear no, I would bite the dust and buy a known brand of better quality no matter that the cost would be 4 times higher.

Also, the seller could not even give me advice of for example what front dérailleurs that would fit my 036 frame - In the end that tells me that they don't know much about what they are selling and basically you are on your own when it comes to building the frame afterwards.

Karsten

 

Quote from: karstenhorn on October 04, 2016, 01:42:09 AM

I have ordered a TACX Bushito smart trainer that I will use together with my Garmin Edge(can control the trainer via BT and ANT+).

Congrats! I have a question about Bushido, recently I though about moving to Bushido smart from my old Satori, but I wasn't able to figure out from the reviews, does the new Bushido have built-in "powermeters"? I mean do they provide at least some power estimations? And the second thing which I was interested in - how realistic is the climb simulation in Bushidos?

I have only just played around a little during setup yesterday but yes, there is a "power meter" based on your body weight, speed etc and it seems to work ok  maybe a little on the low side. Regarding climb simulation, I can tell you more that after I'm done with Alp D'huez later today

Karsten

057 is the most overbuilt carbon frame. It's the frame I would suggest for you
. That said I would suggest at least a front fork.  If your trying to be the SS fixie rigid hipster on the trail then ride on.

Yo cannot compare only the frame model without also taking into account who sold it. Most Chinese frames are based on so-called open molds and there are more than 1 factory producing the same frame type. Quality can vary quite a bit from producer to producer. If you look at other MTB forums you will see that you are not the only one braking carbon forks and if you indeed ride as hard as you explain, I would say that you are just waiting for a disaster to happen. Will it be nice going down a steep rough decent with big drops thinking about if/when my fork breaks the next time ?

Karsten

I like DC Rainmaker as well - He do have some vice down to earth comments about stuff

I have ordered a TACX Bushito smart trainer that I will use together with my Garmin Edge(can control the trainer via BT and ANT+). Clearly Trainer Road is the best trainer sw, however as I use Garmin Connect, I do also have all the sensors readily at hand and initially I will check out if that is sufficiently to keep track of my training programme. For the recreational part I will use the BKOOL simmulator as it is clearly the absolutely best cycle simulator and the fact that you in this simulator can ride 1000s of MTB trails, both in live video as well as in 3D. You can even import your own ridden tracks from Strava or Garmin and convert them into 3D sessions in the BKOOL sw package. Also, if you have camera system like GO-PRO or Contour that stores meta-data from a GPS, you can create live video sessions from your favourite MTB trail and ride it again and again. The BKOOL simulator will control your smart trainer with regards to resistance directly in order to integrate fully with the track you are following in the simulator and all information like power, speed, HR and cadence is fully integrated as well. My Garmin will then record all the same data in parallel and I can then use that for the analysing part of my session.

All the Smart trainers that I have been looking at, can be used with a MTB as well, only challenge is your rear axle system but again, most trainers you can buy adapters for just that. As a matter of fact I will use my old Specialized FSR MTB for my trainer as the primary bicycle.

For the smart trainers, TACX seems to get the best feedback on the internet when it comes to the mid-range trainers. DC Rainmaker as a matter of fact highlighted the TACX Vortex as the best buy in that class. The Bushito I bought is one class up from that and the only reason why I bought that and not the Vortex is the fact that it can simulate steeper climbs for a heavier guy like me.

Karsten

Funny that he will not ship to Europe - good offer !!

Karsten

Trainerroad is great, I was using it last fall to spring and quite enjoyed it. There are a lot of structured programs for mtb, so I'd recommend to pick some that fits you most and that stick to it. Occasional sessions will not give such effect except the suffering from indoor riding 

Thanks for the feedback on trainer road and my main goal is just that, follow a realistic training program where I can log my progress(hopefully). Do you happen to know if it is also possible to ride sections via link to a big screen, both MTB and road? It could be fun to ride some longer trails a boring Saturday afternoon and have it presented on a big screen in front of you

Karsten

Very good decision, if they don't even know how to shorten a new fork how can they possibly call them self a bike store

Karsten