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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: xXROGXx971 on May 06, 2024, 05:45:09 PM
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Hello there, this will be my second build so far (the first one was based on a Kinesis TY400s but it got stolen in January :'() and my first carbon build.
Can't wait to finish it ;D.
Here are the parts that i have ordered and got so far :
Nandor Pro frame (https://store.elvesbike.com/products/elves-nandor-pro-29er-xc-mtb-hardtail-carbon-frame?VariantsId=10370) "Glossy Blk&Matt Blk&3D Magic" in size L/19" (ordered 01.04.2024, got it 06.05.2024) - 1231g (frame) - 203g (seatpost) - 850$
RYET Integrated Handlebar (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005074647985.html) (this is basically a copy of the FSA KFX SIC) (ordered 28.04.2024, got it 07.05.2024) - 262g - 153$
Kactus PF30 DUB bottom bracket (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004217635692.html) (ordered 05.05.2024) - 114g - 29$
ZRace 38T Boost chainring (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006821415714.html) to check if the frame can really handle a 38T (ordered 05.05.2024) - 76g - 11$
Lewis LV4 brakes (https://www.taobao.com/list/item/742247268297.htm) (ordered 06.05.2024) - 485g - 264$
RIRO MTB DUB carbon crankset (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006481195453.html) (05.05.2024) - 424g - 130$
Kinesis 7Plus aluminum rigid fork (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32873574338.html) This is the fork i first used on my previous build until i swapped it a year after for a PIKE Ultimate 120mm. I may use it again for the built until i get something better - 1194g - 152$
I'll update the thread everytime i order and get new parts ;).
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The frame was shipped with a carbon seatpost from Elves, a PF30 24mm bottom bracket with ceramic bearings, headset, a starnut with a cap, a thru axle, 2 derrailleur hangers, a chainstay protector, a DI2 battery holder and 4 integrated stem spacers. The packaging is very good and the frame was well protected.
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Damn that's a nice looking frame :)
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Any ideas why this outdated standard chinese frame is 850usd? The color schemes are interesting, but what else?
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Any ideas why this outdated standard chinese frame is 850usd? The color schemes are interesting, but what else?
Outdated standard because of the lack of UDH? Yeah, I do agree with that... I think the price is because Elves is a "big" brand in Asia and the fact that they do mainly road frames. Also, maybe the fact that it's their own design might explain the price.
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So I got the integrated handlebar today ;D. The packaging was very great and the handlebar even has a bag for some reason. I believe the headset that came with it is pretty much useless for this frame because there is a big gap between the frame and the headset cover. Only Lexon's frames are compatible but I can still use the handlebar with the other headset.
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Today i got the crankset, the chainring and the bottom bracket ;D.