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29er / Iplay 29er Carbon Frame - which one? IP-057, IP-056, IP-29, IP-033?
« on: June 23, 2015, 08:59:59 AM »
Hello after 15 years I am back to building my next bike ... "Highest Quality Chinese Carbon" was never a reality then(many things have changed).
From what I see Iplay have a good reputation in quality/control and customer service.
The IP-057 seems to have many successful builds so far from what I have been able to read. I believe this is a $350usd+ frame.
When we look at this range of frames what do we see? lighter/new models (IP-256 = sub20/21lbs. bike builds) to older heavier production builds and designs (IP-029 - 20+lbs bike builds)?
From a quick review it seems we go to lighter/replaceable dropouts/fully internal routing versions/wider rear axe.
I have heard of IP-256 frame breaks and this is lightest frame produced by them so far if I am correct. However IP-057 has reported back 8000KM+ with no issues from many buyers.
Can someone shed some light on any other spec differences? Headtubes/BBs/seatpost/tube length ratios?
Cheers
From what I see Iplay have a good reputation in quality/control and customer service.
The IP-057 seems to have many successful builds so far from what I have been able to read. I believe this is a $350usd+ frame.
When we look at this range of frames what do we see? lighter/new models (IP-256 = sub20/21lbs. bike builds) to older heavier production builds and designs (IP-029 - 20+lbs bike builds)?
From a quick review it seems we go to lighter/replaceable dropouts/fully internal routing versions/wider rear axe.
I have heard of IP-256 frame breaks and this is lightest frame produced by them so far if I am correct. However IP-057 has reported back 8000KM+ with no issues from many buyers.
Can someone shed some light on any other spec differences? Headtubes/BBs/seatpost/tube length ratios?
Cheers