Chinese Santa Cruz/AM831

[bbr]

Will see how it goes. Its my 4th bike so i'll take my time.

[scourge]

I'm gonna do my first build, so any info on the experience is appreciated.

Just based off where you are now, are you happy with the purchase?

[Jotegr]

Damn the photos already 404'ed. I checked last night and you were like "photos later" and now this morning the photos are already dead! Haha!

I hope you're excited about your frame buddy.

[bbr]

Its a good frame. Small kinks here and there.
Easily iron out. My take is this, these   chinese chaps has come a long way. Had my cn frame as far back as 10 yrs ago. Some friends gave me the "look", didnt really care.
Long story short, Its my 3rd chinese frame over the decade.
All of 3 of it still works not a crack, but abit dated tho.
I can only forsee more cn frame with modern geo.
With each supplier having its own mold capability (frame capabililty) .. Eg carbonda.. And trifox...and this Am831 (not revealing the supplier but search and you will find ) Etc etc.
They will only get better and matured.

As far as i can tell this am831 and 830 is pretty spot on.

As someone mentioned, if only they could make a ripley dwlink type 140mm frame.
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As for your question.

What i usually do is:

1.teardown and regrease/repack everything
2.workaround what is needed.
3. Tighten up everything.
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I could have waited abit more.. For them to iron out the kinks. If its a popular frame.. Get it earlier before the carbon mould wears out..

It is what it is, for the price & its good value
This am831  rear swingarm is laterally real stiff..

Only question mark i have is the bearing longevity, however  i am a pretty light guy.

[Sitar_Ned]

Here are the pics.

[scourge]

Does yours have the kink on the top tube? Or is it more flat like the Hightower?

[bbr]

I'll tell the truth.. Its my 6th bike. This 4th mtb.. Just got to find a way for it to blend in with the rest (of the bikes) without the wifey noticing it.. Hence the slow build.

Kink at the top tube.. Yes... Well i meant other type of "kinks"

[Gigelz]

now you just need to tell us where you ordered it

[YEEPYEEP]

Has anyone figured the supplier which bbr purchased it from? i've spoken to afew vendors with no response. Not sure as to why bbr would hide the retailer which he purchased it from(has every right to do whatever he wants). Allowing more people to purchase the frame would inevitably fix those "kinks" and help out the chinertown community in purchasing decisions?

[slickrock22]

i hate to accuse anyone but it sure feels like a lot of the people that post in this forum are shills.  I don't know the game but with so many people with low post counts and enthusiastic responses or leading question it feels sort of suspect.

[bbr]

Take the red pill.  If you can build a frame and buy parts for it. You can seek it.

[AV_RIDER]

https://m.alibaba.com/product/1600115599037/product.html?__detailProductImg=//s.alicdn.com/@sc01/kf/H8167d4d8ca29428fbe4e660809bc96f3L.jpg_220x220.jpg

Looks like the supplier might be Xiamen Carbon speed, based on the product description.

[YEEPYEEP]

Take the red pill.  If you can build a frame and buy parts for it. You can seek it.

Sure.....

https://m.alibaba.com/product/1600115599037/product.html?__detailProductImg=//s.alicdn.com/@sc01/kf/H8167d4d8ca29428fbe4e660809bc96f3L.jpg_220x220.jpg

Looks like the supplier might be Xiamen Carbon speed, based on the product description.

Thanks av_rider for the link.

[emu26]

Here is a link for those viewing on PC, not a phone.  https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/New-29er-full-suspension-all-mountain_1600115599037.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.4966134e9Ep4tD

The company is Xiamen Top-fire Sports Equipment, not Xiamen Carbon Speed.

[Thrill21]

Thank you for linking us up to the frame. This is worth looking at - just sent them a couple of questions. Like to know if head tube bearings are direct fit or cups? Hoping there cups so you can adjust heat tube angle. BB - can you confirm the travel at 150mm? Thanks