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Chinese Carbon MTB => 26er & 27.5 (650b) => Topic started by: Zoc on April 09, 2021, 04:38:42 AM

Title: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: Zoc on April 09, 2021, 04:38:42 AM: Hi

I'm still looking for a hardtail frame for my 8 year old son (untill frame arrives and build is done 9years)

26" frames are quit hard to find only BXT, but only for quick release no TA
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005001830497136.html?spm=a2g0x.12010612.8148356.2.7170e787xos5wL

any experience for 27.5", how tall has my boy be at least for the smallest size?

hope somebody can help me
thanks
Title: Re: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: Zoc on April 19, 2021, 02:13:37 AM: finally got a used 26" alloy frame from a friend for free

will build up bike with part from aliexpress in mostly rainbow colors

Fork
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005001297486001.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.515b4c4dZulWwW

Brakes
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000507345562.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.515b4c4dZulWwW
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000830972326.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.515b4c4dZulWwW

Stem, Handlebar and Seat Post
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000398135371.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.515b4c4dZulWwW

Shifters 12-Speed
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000284229078.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.515b4c4dZulWwW
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000095191588.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.515b4c4dZulWwW

Crankset 152mm
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002228982954.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.515b4c4dZulWwW
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005001324811862.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.515b4c4dZulWwW

Wheelset (i love them)
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005001980558401.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.515b4c4dZulWwW

Pedals
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002491234892.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.515b4c4dZulWwW
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005001720938387.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.515b4c4dZulWwW

very excited about delivery time and quality

br
christoph
Title: Re: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: Zoc on April 21, 2021, 01:30:56 AM: hi
Update in the Projekt
decided to Paint the frame
first step removing the mit needed v-brake Mount
next step grinding the whole frame
Title: Re: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: Zoc on April 25, 2021, 12:31:40 PM: frame painted
Title: Re: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: Zoc on April 27, 2021, 02:25:30 PM: first parts arrived

first impression looks good, unfortunately i don't have the other parts to start building and test functionality

keep you up to date

10 days delivery from order date on aliexpress is quite nice
Title: Re: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: Zoc on May 07, 2021, 03:33:15 AM: Looking for a 26" wheelset for disc-brakes 12 speed and xd cassetts
any idea on that?
Title: Re: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: bxcc on May 07, 2021, 07:19:22 AM: I've had good luck looking for older DT Swiss 26" wheels. The M1800 wheels from a few years ago use 350 hubs which makes converting them to different axle standards and different drivers relatively easy.

Good looking build too.
Title: Re: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: Zoc on May 11, 2021, 02:28:20 AM: Next issue

today recieved the bottle holder in oil slick look, very nice,
but i haven't noticed that the frame has no thread for that, ::)

so i have to make a hole and insert one,
hopefully i don't have to paint the frame again, we will see
Title: Re: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: Zoc on May 12, 2021, 01:51:17 AM: bottlecage has been mounted

drilled two holes in the frame using a self-built template

inserting a rivert nut and tighten it with a self-built tool using a screw and a screw nut

worked very well
Title: Re: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: Zoc on May 18, 2021, 02:50:51 AM: Fork stucks at customs,
have to provide bill and payment documents, lets see
Title: Re: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: Zoc on June 14, 2021, 09:02:12 AM: custom is done,
nearly all parts have arrived,

decided to mount a 1x12 speed on the 26 frame,
think i have to change the crank set, chainline is to wide,
chain runs very diagonal even drops ob the front chainring,
not sure how to solve this, as there is not to much space to the frame
Title: Re: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: Zoc on July 04, 2021, 02:06:48 PM: Update on the build
shifting works fine,
some issues with the frame to get it running,
chainring to Big, vorher crankset but now it works

love the colours
now waiting for brakes
Title: Re: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: carbonazza on July 11, 2021, 11:17:57 AM: Quote from: Zoc on July 04, 2021, 02:06:48 PM
...love the colours ...

Me too! Nice build.
Title: Re: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: FHS on April 03, 2022, 07:12:17 PM: Apologies for resurrecting an old thread, but I'm looking for advice for a similar build for my daughter. She's 138 cm tall but growing every day it seems. She's going to be done with her 20" by the Summer.

It seems like next up would be a 24er, or maybe a "small 26er" as well?

I know absolutely nothing about any of these types of frames or builds. I've built up a couple of road bikes, and i do all my own maintence. My first build was a TanTan road frame so I have no issues starting with a Chinese frame and I believe that I can manage the build.

I just really don't know where to start. The only Chinese 24er I could find is this one from Twitter.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001067409058.html

Any input would be appreciated. I'm not worried about her growing out of it too soon because her sister would be next up on it. Just looking for suggestions on where to go from here or if this is even a good place to start.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Small 26" or 27.5" Hardtail Frame
Post by: spcycle on June 09, 2022, 10:50:41 PM: Hi Friend
have a nice day
We can provide a 27.5er boost hardtail frame, please check through the link below.
best regards
David

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803189493818.html?spm=5261.ProductManageOnline.0.0.29734edfWqf87Q&gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt