help for frame choice.

[Stef27]

hello

i want a comfortable frame with discs,so there are several possibilities.

gravel or endurance.

i wanted a Cube Attain(i found just the frame with good price) but it's a special fork with 1 1/8-1 1/4,so I was looking for the Chinese frame.

my wishes :
- price around 500$ maxi
- carbon frame
- disc (if possible 160mm)
- tapered fork
- comfortable geometry
- if possible a seat tube "classic" (more easy to find)



i found frames,but i can't decide.

here the links.......

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/-/32837502604.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.273.777d3c00u3KDGA

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/2017-MIRACLE-bikes-Thru-axle-135-142mm-Available-Gravel-700C-Carbon-Bike-Frame-Gravel-Di2-Carbon/32748566553.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.261.30453c00nw1RFM

http://www.yishunbike.com/gravel-bike-frame-with-disc-brake-carbon-bicycle-frame-g010-d_p47.html

http://www.yishunbike.com/racing-geometry-road-disc-brake-carbon-road-frame-r004-d_p45.html

http://www.yishunbike.com/700c-full-carbon-disc-brake-road-frame-kit-r093-d_p43.html

http://www.yishunbike.com/2018-oem-disc-brake-carbon-fiber-road-bicycle-frame-r007-d_p44.html

the next one is more expensive,but i live in France,there is not shipping fee,no customs fee,and I can pay in several times.

https://www.probikeshop.fr/merida-scultura-disc-5000-road-frame-black-green-2017/149710.html



all chineses frames can have custom painting for good price(around 50-80$).... for the merida it will be more expensive to paint(around 150-400€) and i don't want(know) to do it myself.


thanks for your help

[carbonazza]

For that price the Merida looks very attractive.
No customs worries, could have a safer warranty, and has a tire clearance for 28mm tires.
But in black/green only

[Stef27]

Yes the color is not my favorite.
I would like a blue(turquoise) one.

Thanks for your message.

[Stef27]

I've just ordered the merida.
The last one in my size(56).

[carbonazza]

I've just ordered the merida.
The last one in my size(56).

It would be interesting to know how the frame looks.
How well finished it is. Does it has wrinkles inside. Etc.

[Stef27]

If you want
I can post here when i will have the Merida's frame.

After,i will buy the parts on Ali,as soon as i will have little money.
I think it will take me months to have all parts.