when comparing older and newer frames by reach only, remember that steeper seat tube reduces effective length so the same reach won't mean the same feel
and with a slacker headtube each spacer under your bars reduces effective reach more

I bought cf7-213 in the smaller size, judging mostly by reach (if 430 feels fine on my hardtail with 69 HT/74 ST, why would it feel wrong on 65 HT/77 ST frame, right?) and it's short AF I'd really like to have those 25mm from the next size

Weight:about 2400g (15inch  include shock seatpost clamp  thru axle  chain protection cover )

it's 2100 without shock & hardware, according to Alibaba listing

this one will likely accomodate a longer dropper post too as the upper straight part of seat tube is visibly longer than that of Hongfu FM258
the 19" also fits two bottles according to their rep, Gavin

I woulda sold you a slightly used xf mcqueen rcp for less, with shipping

Pretty, but outdated
http://www.hongfu-bikes.com/html_Products/Mountain_Frame/29ER_Mountain_Frame/2017/0622/482.html
Sold by many other merchants on aliexpress too

Do you have a feedback or review about the allstarbicycle website? I am interested in their Specialized Epic frame

the hardtail is cheaper @ Taobao: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0k.7385961.1997985097.d4918997.525a619c5PuTWL&id=611284645632&_u=t2dmg8j26111

looks similar from a distance, but without the split pivot (who cares about the suspension kinematics anyway?)
travel, shock size (eyelet, judging by the photos) unspecified, but 560mm fork length in geo chart suggests 150-160mm
https://allstarbike.en.alibaba.com/productgrouplist-811560363-2/All_Mountain_Frames.html?spm=a2700.icbuShop.41413.43.2f5443810Ruxp5&filter=null

it's a linear leverage raitio frame, ffs
you can tune your shock for progressiveness instead of attaching elastic blocks to a link

LT's girl said something about the frame having been designed by "an Italian" which makes me think Apex might not have as much to do with it as I previously thought