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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: Dave_Q on January 26, 2018, 12:26:33 PM

Title: Chiner frames for larger riders
Post by: Dave_Q on January 26, 2018, 12:26:33 PM

Hi all,

I currently ride a 29er built around a Cube alloy frame, but I am very tempted to upgrade to one of these China carbon hardtail frames.

My question is, are they OK for a larger rider?

I'm 110kgs/240lbs, is there anyone out there this sort of size that has had one for a while, and how is it holding up?

Title: Re: Chiner frames for larger riders
Post by: Sitar_Ned on January 26, 2018, 01:35:25 PM

Hey Dave, welcome.

At one point, when I was being a total meathead, I was about 230lbs without gear, and so well above that with gear on and my 057 is still new as the day I bought it 4 years ago.

It's my experience, that people are far too concerned about the strength of these frames (or carbon in general). My advice is pick the one you want, do a bit of research, and don't think anymore of it. That said, at that weight I'd definitely pay attention to my seat post and handlebar selections.

Title: Re: Chiner frames for larger riders
Post by: Bhaalgorn on January 26, 2018, 02:33:25 PM

I've hit 240lbs kitted up on my CS-057 and chinese carbon rims. Small drops, lots of roots, etc. It's holding strong!

Title: Re: Chiner frames for larger riders
Post by: Dave_Q on January 27, 2018, 02:49:55 PM

Thanks guys.

It may be a while before I'm ready to order so will hang around for a while and try and pick up some tips.

Here are some I like the look of.

Not sure about the dropout position or the angled chainstays on this one.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/carbomani-Carbon-Mountain-Bike-Frame-29er-Chinese-Carbon-mtb-Bicycle-Frame-T1000-Carbon-Fibre-Frame-Bike/32850489353.html

Like the colour of this one but would prefer a threaded BB.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Storage-Promotions-27-5er-Bike-MTB-Full-Carbon-Frame-UD-Only-17-In-size-MTB-Carbon/816505_32716353244.html

Seller of this one is Sobatobikes, any opinions on them?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29er-2-3-tires-Carbon-Fiber-MTB-Frame-Matte-Mountain-Bike-frame-BSA-Disc-brake/173061888486


My requirements are 29er, 20-21inch frame size, 135mm QR dropouts, threaded BB preferred, open to any suggestions.

Title: Re: Chiner frames for larger riders
Post by: bxcc on January 27, 2018, 03:52:13 PM

The last one from Sobato is actually the Workswell 062 frame which most owners are very happy with. I am one of them. But unfortunately Sobato / Workswell seems to be hit or miss when it comes to service after the sale. I have two of their frames and although I am very happy with them, they both needed a bit of finish work and I will probably be sticking with XMCarbonspeed from here on out, as long as Peter has what I'm looking for. Both of the issues I was able to take care of myself but I'm relatively mechanically inclined and it could have been very different if I wasn't. Otherwise, my 062 frame has been great for 3 seasons and probably 1500ish miles.

Title: Re: Chiner frames for larger riders
Post by: Dave_Q on January 28, 2018, 05:43:20 AM

Thanks bxcc.

Having looked at the actual frame geometry I reckon I'll be OK on a 19inch frame as the ETT is similar to my current frame.

As such I'm looking at the Fr202 which seems to be one of the cheapest out there.

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32297643505.html?pid=808_0000_0209&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32297643505

Does anyone know what bike this frame is a copy of/closest to?

Seller is FLYXII, have we heard of them before?