and this is IP-010 fat bike

I have purchased an IP-057 frame with Bert, after I sent the money already do 12 days and they did not respond more emails, also sent to Peter and he also does not answer, I'm thinking I lost my money.

Hi, dear Mr Dzieva,
wish you are fine and thanks for your attention.
Yep, so sorry that big problem and trouble before!
Actually, I replied all email as quick as possible, excpet for the weekend.   I have to tell you guys, my wife and daughter locate in another city, about 200KM from Xiamen, and my daughter is only 3 years old, I have to go back to my home every weekend and take care of them. and it is not very convenient of the internet available.
you know, city to city , it is not easy love and family . but family is very important for me.
thanks all of you .
best regards!

Quote from: MTB2223 on September 09, 2014, 06:35:17 AM

Whow, that look awesome!!! Like that color combination, black and red!!!

Thanks!

yes, original ud matte and red painting work is great,  this is from Mr Khalil .

thanks! did You pay extra for clear coat?

yep, price was $75. but  it is cheaper now. normal color is about $55, the metallic color is about $70 because the cost of the material.

Quote from: Carbon_Dude on March 28, 2015, 07:16:01 AM

Regardless if you chose IP-057 or IP-256, or even some other model, I highly recommend the following options when people order their frame:

Bottom bracket -->  My recommendation is to choose BSA if possible.
BSA has proven reliability, large bearing surfaces, works with most all crank options, no press tools required, far fewer instances of creaking or bearing problems.

UD/3K/12k carbon weave --> UD is said to be the lightest but is very plain looking (no weave), 3k is the typical, classic, tight carbon weave pattern and is what I like, 12k is a wide weave.  See picture below:


Matte/Glossy Finish:  This is personal preference, both look great.

Don't forget, many of the Chinese vendors will also paint your frame a custom color/pattern for around $75 extra.  Rather than getting a plain black frame, consider a custom paint job, they have some great colors available.

Two questions:

1.) My mechanic friend tells me PF30 is the better BB style to use.  Is it generally passed over by most due to needing press tools to install the cups/bearings?

2.) Are all of these bikes built with a UD base weave, then the top most layer is customized for the look of certain weaves?  I heard that UD was the strongest of the weaves, and thats why most new CF bikes are UD?

Hi, actually, ud is lighter than 3K,  it is hard to say ud and 3k which one is stronger. it is depend on the construction of frame. and most of  frames, we use 3k on the corner to strengthen the frame.

This is IP-106 from Iplay , size 16/18/20'', 135 and 142 interchangeable , but for the size 18/20, when I build it , i found we should use  the rear disc brake line should be  155cm.  for example the Shimano's XT 135mm line is too short.

hi, Arraider, long time no see!  is your bike good now? you know, customer service time.