Hi guys,

I received a frame with terrible rear axel threads and the back pin won't even go in. I am afraid of ruining the frame and have also ordered an original thru axel.

Is it any chance I can save the frame and fix the threads here? And is it easy or should I try to find a mechanic that can help me out?

Pictures attached.

Any help is really appreciated!

https://imgur.com/a/LZK8OjJ


**edit** would not attach the images

Sorry where is everyone buying there frames from?
The original link BeR posted well the store shows nothing on it available so obviously closed down.
Messaged Tan Tan and they said that they manufacture there frame
So
Tan Tan
Taiwaneisen
Yoho Bike?

I just paid for a frame on the store originally linked in the first post here yesterday. Thankfully through AliExpress, so if it turns out to be a scam I am sorta protected.

I can't work out how the maths works out there.

Carbon spokes are c.2.6g and pillar aero are c.4.5g.

With 20h vs 24h there should be at least 90-100g difference?

I don’t know tbh. But I think I have found out it’s not even worth going carbon spokes. Easier to maintain the alu spokes I guess

you need to decide if you want an aero frame or an 'aero' frame. Because despite what they may be branded as, most low cost chinese aero frames may look vaguely like an aero frame when they are anything but. Same as when they brand a 950g frame as 'lightweight'

So it won’t be possible to get a real Aeroframe for that budget? Would a allrounder like SL8 maybe be a better bet then?

Hi everyone,

I am trying to navigate in a jungle of frames and as a newbie within the cycling world and the Chinese market it’s getting overwhelming.

I am on the lookout for an aero frame first and foremost and have been chiming in on the Factor Ostro Vam thread that has been going. But 60 day delivery from a unknown seller has me a bit skeptical.

I do love the Factor frame and some of it paint jobs. I am also been looking at a Hygge frame.

So I am looking for help to point me in the right direction for an awesome aero frame or even just and awesome overall frame.

My key points for choosing a frame is the following:
- Budget between 400-1000 USD including DPD shipping
- Aero frame
- From a semi reputable seller
- As high quality as I possible could get for the money.

I have already gotten a sweet deal with Peter on a wheelset - D50CU-28 T1100 and D58CU-28 rear wheel with carbon spokes and ceramic bearing for 830 USD included DPD shipping.

And it will be paired with a Ultegra Di2 with a 4iiii power meter krank.

Thanks in advance for the possible help! 

So I just spoke to F-C.

60 days delivery time on 2.0, price will be 7000RMB and promised to be same quality as 1.0.

He said AliExpress delivery and logistics when asked about DPD delivery..

Also added som pictures he sent me

How deep of a wheel? 

I'm a big fan of carbon spoked wheels and for just all around riding 50-60mm depth. 28+mm external width.

Go zone makes a nice wheel as well.  And Superteam is a great value.

I have experience with all three.  All have been good for me. All are somewhat similar.

Was aiming for 50-60mm and somewhere in the range of 500-700$