Hi Guys,

Nice forum, lots of info around. Almost too much haha.

I need some direction. I'm convinced that I'm going to get a Chinese carbon frame to build up. It's main use will be a commuter, but I'll also show it some dirt. My other bike is a Giant Trance X 29er. I'm looking for something I can build up with my spare/replaced/superseded parts.

I'm stuck between: Tideace M009, Workswell 062, IP-057 IP-M901 (this looks really nice).

Things I would like:

31.6mm seat tube (someone talk me out of it, I only really want the option of running a dropper later on).
2.3 inch tyres
Changable rear dropouts (spare wheels are 135mm, but I have some 142mm wheels which might end up on it)
Fun/Fast - not looking for a race bike, but it would be good to have a faster bike than the Trance.

What can you recommend me?

I can get a tideace off ebay for AUD$400 delivered which is the most tempting so far for my first Chiner.
Should I do it, is there something better?

Looking forward to hearing what you have to say.

Cheers, Tom.