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Totally loving these fully custom, and now even personally branded, bike builds.

Wow! It's kinda surreal that we may actually have a hoverbike in this decade or the next. Technology is just simply awesome. I often wonder of people truly appreciate the fact that we are living during  the explosion period of the technology information age. 

Thanks for sharing those vids - Haven't seen either of them yet.

How cool would it be if there's a subforum on Chinertown in 10 years where we're all posting our Chinese carbon hoverbike builds? 

I made a lil chunk of change buying BP stock when it crashed after the spill. Not so sure this will rebound as well, tho.

Could be a good opportunity for Elon Musk and Space X??

Two very interesting points, Oolak.

And btw, this is pretty random, but I've been wondering for a while if you got your user name from the movie Apocalypto? Lol, I may totally off but everytime I read the word I think of this guy -

Hmm - This will interesting. I'm not all too familiar with the flyxii model of frames:



Does anybody know which if these frames is the equivalent of the 057 and 256 frames?

We'll find you the best frame once we get all the different models sorted. Til then, it looks like you should have plenty of stem left on your fork, which is good.

Two criteria that you'll need to check off your list is you'll need a standard BSA bottom bracket frame, and standard QR rear axle, bc I believe the expert model black flags aren't capable of converting to 142x12.

So, to get you started - your frame must be:

1.  standard BSA bottom bracket
2.  standard QR rear axle

I think it will grow as the Chinese companies improve their marketing and websites. Also, as people realize that it's actually pretty fun, rewarding, and far more simple than you might first assume to build your own bike.

Also, MTN bikers are all about customizing their bikes much like motor cyclists.. The enthusiasts will build to get exactly what they want. Personally, I couldn't imagine not being able to pick out all of the components separately. That's my favorite part! Of course, i realize that I am in the minority currently.

And like was already pointed out in this thread, I think lots of guys will buy chiner replacement frames and wheels (especially wheels, I think that's where the growth really will be - don't underestimate how large that market is alone) rather than just building their own bikes.

In summary - It's inevitable. The bikes/components come from China anyways. There's no reason that guys will continue to pay more to a middle man when they can save cash by cutting him out. Economics will dictate that the most efficient route will be taken, eventually.

Enter!

I agree. If you're wanting/needing an all mountain chiner frame just give it a few months. Where there is demand, there will be supply.

That frame looks promising!

1x9 simply because that's what I have on hand. With a 32 x 12/36, I can handle all of my local trails (that's not saying much in Central Ohio)

Ok, I gotcha. I guess considering that your Sette is a single speed, nine speed should be plenty.

How do you like that X Fusion fork? I've read good things.. good price, too. I think we're going to start seeing more of those on builds.