"BM-01" Frame info?

[rob1035]

Does anyone have any additional info on the mysterious "BM-01" carbon frame?  Google doesn't provide much, and it seems very similar to all the rest but with a short chainstay and wheelbase measurement; I'm hoping at some point there will be an option for a frame that's a little shorter and slacker than the typical XC'ish 29er frame available now, this looks a little closer to what I'm after.  http://carbonbike.en.alibaba.com/product/526957576-213233970/Mountain_bike_29er_full_carbon_frame.html 

I received a quote from the above link for $296, which I'm sure doesn't include shipping, just a FYI.

Thoughts?

Rob

[brmeyer135]

so the bm-01 was being sold by yfy-carbon.com
I tried going to that website and they don't seem to be in business or... have a web presence.
The link you provide - don't know anything about....price looks to be real cheap - are they being dumped because they went out of business?
Multiple alibaba links to sellers also.

[MTB2223]

The website of yfy is still working.

the BM-01 can be found here: http://www.yfy-carbon.com/en/pro_detail.php?id=20

If you cannot open the website, you can look to the screenshot I made.

[Carbon_Dude]

Why take the risk of buying from a vendor you know nothing about?  You could end up getting a frame that is not first quality and you will have wasted your money.

I'd recommend talking with Peter at XMIplay.com and seeing what he will sell an IP-033 for including shipping and paypal fees.  I'm sure the cost will be higher but you will get a good quality frame from a seller who supports this board and has proven in the past that if there is a problem with the product, they will make the effort to correct the issue.

At the same time, you can also order other components you need like carbon wheels, seat post, bars, bottle cage, etc.

[Chadding]

Why take the risk of buying from a vendor you know nothing about?  You could end up getting a frame that is not first quality and you will have wasted your money.

I'd recommend talking with Peter at XMIplay.com and seeing what he will sell an IP-033 for including shipping and paypal fees.  I'm sure the cost will be higher but you will get a good quality frame from a seller who supports this board and has proven in the past that if there is a problem with the product, they will make the effort to correct the issue.

At the same time, you can also order other components you need like carbon wheels, seat post, bars, bottle cage, etc.

Agree for the most part, ordering from unknown chiner sellers isn't exactly confidence inspiring, and if the difference was only $100 then I say go with Iplay. On the other hand, $296 is probably one of the better prices I've seen for a chiner frame and may be worth a gamble for that price.

Hey rob1035, let me know if you find out how much shipping is. If I can get the frame for the $350 shipped. SOLD! But if I end up getting a frame that is not up to par, I will accept the loss. I do think it is a bit of a gamble. Just one I'd probably be willing to take.

Carbon_Dude has a good point about if you plan on ordering other components then it makes sense to buy from a different supplier. If not - I say go for this frame. Absolutely can't beat the price.

[Oolak]

$300?

Hell, you could buy those frames and sell them on this site for $100 mark-up! 

[brmeyer135]

Looks like the BB may not be desirable...am I seeing only BB92?

[rob1035]

FWIW: I emailed the person who originally quoted me, asked about finish and BB options.  I received an answer within 24 hours: Matte, Glossy or painted, BB92 is the only BB available, and shipping to MD would be $100.  The BB is kind of a deal killer as I'd built whatever frame up with a BEER ebb...