Pics and geometries of Xmiplay's new fat bike frames.. The IP-010 and IP-018

[Sitar_Ned]

Just received an email announcing that their new fat bike frames are almost ready.. Here's a preview of what looks like two different fat bike frames. The pics are of the IP-018, and the geometry chart at the very bottom is for the IP-010, which looks to have slightly different geo and a sloping top tube.

Looks to be plenty of rear tire clearance;

[Izzy]

Looks sweet! Hey Ned, do you know if they have carbon fat bike rims in the works?

[Sitar_Ned]

Actually Izzy they do: http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,22.0.html

[Izzy]

Okay.. So a complete Chinese carbon fat bike and rims will be a possible reality a bit sooner than I expected, honestly. Def looking forward to seeing some complete builds in the coming months.

[Carbon_Dude]

I need to keep telling myself, "I'm not going to build another bike, I'm not going to build another bike..." .

[Izzy]

I need to keep telling myself, "I'm not going to build another bike, I'm not going to build another bike..." .

I've got $20 that says you have a full carbon fat bike within 12 months 

[PeterQ]

We accept IP-018 in size 18'' and IP-010 in size 17'' frames order now, and other sizes moulds are still being produced.

Weight for IP-018 in size 18'' : 1295+/-40g
Weight for IP-010 in size 17'' : 1250+/40g

[Izzy]

After looking around at some of the name brand carbon fat bike frames.. Those are very respectable weights indeed.

[Carbon_Dude]

I'm not sure I would be building a Fatbike anytime soon but for me the size would be a difficult decision, I typically like the effective TT to be around 615mm.  The 18" is 605mm and the 20" is 625mm.  I would need to ride a couple fat bikes to determine which way to go, bigger or smaller.

[kokosthemakovica]

these images look exactly like frames offered by speeder cycling. i was trying to get more info and images as the rear spacing seems odd on curved frame. they keep telling me it is 12mm x 190mm through axle. does that even exist? the specs are very minimal on the site, yet they expect you to buy it. they would not email me detailed images of rear dropouts either.

Peter, since you are selling the frames, will you be able to offer more info? xmiplay website has no sign of any fat bike products for sale.

[Sitar_Ned]

these images look exactly like frames offered by speeder cycling. i was trying to get more info and images as the rear spacing seems odd on curved frame. they keep telling me it is 12mm x 190mm through axle. does that even exist? the specs are very minimal on the site, yet they expect you to buy it. they would not email me detailed images of rear dropouts either.

Peter, since you are selling the frames, will you be able to offer more info? xmiplay website has no sign of any fat bike products for sale.

I'm not Peter but I do have the info that you're looking for...


The IP-018 in 18'' and IP-010 in 17'' will be available in 35 days, and the rear spacing for IP-018 is 197x12 and for IP-010 is 190x12.

Hope that helps! Would love to follow the build if you feel like starting a thread.

[kokosthemakovica]

The IP-018 in 18'' and IP-010 in 17'' will be available in 35 days, and the rear spacing for IP-018 is 197x12 and for IP-010 is 190x12.

ok, so this is what i was told. i am interested in 010 frame. need 18 or 19 though. what is puzzling to me is 190x12 rear spacing. this is not standard. i was told these frames dont come with rear axles and 190x12 axles are not available to purchase anywhere, i believe they dont even exist.

[Carbon_Dude]

If you can't find a 190mm x 12mm axle anywhere, I would wait for Peter to have the axle available when you purchase the frame from him.

[kokosthemakovica]

i am curious  to hear from Peter as all 190mm frames currently are traditional quick release, not thru axle.

[PeterQ]

For IP-018 frame, we make this frame for 197*12mm, and we make IP-010 frame for 190*12mm.

Fitting carbon FK-018 is made for 135x15mm

I will arrange to make fitting axles for each item as well. Just like we did for FK-052 and 142x12 frames.

Thanks guys, I will keep updating.