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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: benny1363 on April 30, 2021, 12:59:04 PM

Title: OG-EVKIN CF-054
Post by: benny1363 on April 30, 2021, 12:59:04 PM
New here:

Frame: OG-EVKIN CF-054 29er Carbon Frame MTB Bicycle 148x12mm BSA UD matte 1-1/8-1-1/2 Carbon 12v Frameset Bike 31.6mm 12x148
Rear Axle: Salsa Boost Axle + Specialized Tapered Cone
Fork: Marrazochi Bomber Z2 120mm


I will post the rest of the build info soon. I am still dialing it in.

Build info:
XT 11 speed Rear Derailler
XT Trigger shifter
Sram Hollow Core Chain
XT 10-46 cassette
XT ice tech F and R brakeset
Race Face Seat Post
Nukeproof Saddle
Nukeproof 35mm length Stem
Stans Arch EX Rims
Koozer Boost Hubs
Vittoria Barzo and Mezcal tires

I am 5'6" and ride the large size frame! Make sure you look at sizing!

Bike weight is in the 23.xxlb range with my egg beaters on

Title: Re: OG-EVKIN CF-054
Post by: noizz on May 18, 2021, 07:30:32 AM
Hey! I just found the frame available near me and I am interested in how it looks built, any chance you could share more pictures, specs and experiences of your build? Thanks!
Title: Re: OG-EVKIN CF-054
Post by: benny1363 on May 25, 2021, 01:30:46 PM
Yes,

I am using a rear salsa axle if that helps. The seller does offer one but i didn't care for it because it is not conical.

I will take some more photos soon.
Title: Re: OG-EVKIN CF-054
Post by: aarorobaz on May 26, 2021, 05:05:14 AM
hello

I was planning on buying this frame but it looks like they don't produce XL.
I am 1.89m (6.2'). Do you think the L would work?
Thanks
Title: Re: OG-EVKIN CF-054
Post by: benny1363 on May 26, 2021, 01:38:32 PM
Quote from: aarorobaz on May 26, 2021, 05:05:14 AM
hello

I was planning on buying this frame but it looks like they don't produce XL.
I am 1.89m (6.2'). Do you think the L would work?
Thanks

not at all, the large is really a medium on me
Title: Re: OG-EVKIN CF-054
Post by: benny1363 on May 26, 2021, 01:40:02 PM
Quote from: noizz on May 26, 2021, 10:34:58 AM
Depends. For an XC build it might be ok with a longer stem, it's not a small frame at all. The saddle is set at 92cm on the photo and I am 181.

Anyway - I just wrapped up a temporary build, the fork is an overkill at 150mm, but I've yet to find something 120-ish. My notes:
  • I think I (almost) cross threaded every thread there is - both rear brake inserts and beginning of support threads (but the latter started to work fine after initial stubbornness)
  • front cable grommet plate design is stupid, it's not interference fit, nor screwed in, it is held in place by derailleur cable, it will rattle for sure.
  • front bearings need either a shim or taller bearings (IS52+IS42), not sure yet
  • my frame came with conical rear axle
  • I am not crazy about metal cable grommets, only one of them was for hydraulic hose, the others accept a cable without housing



In general - I am ok with the build. It's ok for a beater bike.

I had no issues with brake inserts at all
I shimmed the bearings
nice on your rear axle, i def had to dig to make mine work