Can you email the place you purchased the frame from?

Most likely it's just a standard 12x148 Boost axle.

His last reply to me, which was a few days ago mentioned something about having surgery recently.  He wasn't specific but it seems there was a time where he wasn't able to answer emails for a few days.

Frame just looked dated, not modern looking at all. 

And SRAM brakes, why would anyone not choose Shimano XT/XTR brakes on a new mountain bike?   

Either way, I hope he doesn't lose his shorts on trying to make a new brand work with only one model bike to start.

team spirit anyone ?

Pretty cool bikes!

It's cool to see someone make a video of going to the Taiwan bike show and talking to some people in the industry.

I guess a Taiwanese frame is much more expensive than a Chinese frame as well.  It really doesn't surprise me that the big brands have someone there full time checking and maintaining QC in the factory.

On the other hand, I think if a couple of guys really wanted to start a new bike brand, and had about 250,000 USD to invest in it, it can still be done.

Nice deal and bike! A good relationship with an lbs is great!

I have the same Maxxis tires on mine.
Did you try various pressure yet?
I settled at 3 bar(43psi) for now, but don’t know what would be the best.

Not a scientific test.
But they look as well to roll better on hard pack than my friends’ tired(Clement and Specialized), when going down coasting
And not by a small margin.
And they are heavier than me.

Yes, the bike came with Maxxis Rambler tires, I suppose they are good, I've not tried to vary the pressure yet, I've only had two short rides on the bike.  I just received a set of XTR pedals and installed them yesterday.  I need to make a few adjustments on the seat position/angle.  I did find a great place to ride it though, there is a state park near me that has an inner loop that's wide and fairly smooth dirt/sand double track, and goes around a beautiful lake.  I'll have to take some pictures next time I'm there.  It's about an 8-9 mile loop and it's fairly fun, you even ride through some camping areas where you smell people grilling steak and such.

I'll try setting my pressures around 42/43psi on my next ride.  I'm sure if I ride on pavement I could bring the pressures up, but I would be guessing on what pressure is good for the road.

I've had a couple sets of Chinese Carbon wheels, for the price, I have no complaints.  They held up very well.

The results of the cross sectional study were surprising.

I've not been in this thread for a while.  It's like the Olympics!  Lots of countries represented.