The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread!

[helldan211]

My BTLOS wheelset should be here soon.  I'll throw them on my XC bike and see how they feel.  I have high hopes for them.

[elgaucher]

My BTLOS wheelset should be here soon.  I'll throw them on my XC bike and see how they feel.  I have high hopes for them.

I’m considering them also. Which hub you went with ? I’m also considering light carbon option with dt350

[Confused]

Lightcarbon with DT350s here - no complaints.

[helldan211]

I’m considering them also. Which hub you went with ? I’m also considering light carbon option with dt350

This is the build that I ordered:
WM-i30AS
-series: Premium
-Version: AM
-finish: glossy
-weave -12k
-hub: DT-350 with 54T ratched upgrade
- spoke count 28/28H
-Spoke: Sapim CX-Ray

looked good on paper, I'll let you know how they roll.

[darius72]

While waiting for the Haideli frame (any updates about production & shipping?) I am scouting the market for the wheels; my idea is also 30 mm inner width carbon rim and DT350 hubs.
BTLOS and lightbicycle are the most reviewed and so the most expensive: well over 1000 $ with shipping.
I got a quote from xmcarbon.cn and https://www.carbonal.com.cn/ for the same setup for around 800$ shipped; if the quality is also cheaper I don't know.
I can just say that in 2013 I bought an hardtail frame and carbon wheels from carbonal and I am still using the bike, no failures, no complains.

[darius72]

I don't know who noticed this:

https://haidelibicycle.en.alibaba.com/product/1600232038602-825866874/NEW_Upgraded_29er_boost_T1000_Full_Suspension_Bike_Carbon_Frame_MTB_Disc_brake_mountain_bicycle_frame_29.html?spm=a2700.shop_index.89.2.29214766xxZ3JX

Haideli sells "NEW Upgraded 29er boost T1000 Full Suspension..." so, is this the version that solves the issues and that we will eventually receive?
They claim the carbon is T1000, which is stronger but very seldom used due to price; And it is brittle.
40 days shipping time they say.

[Mikey12345]

I don't know who noticed this:

https://haidelibicycle.en.alibaba.com/product/1600232038602-825866874/NEW_Upgraded_29er_boost_T1000_Full_Suspension_Bike_Carbon_Frame_MTB_Disc_brake_mountain_bicycle_frame_29.html?spm=a2700.shop_index.89.2.29214766xxZ3JX

Haideli sells "NEW Upgraded 29er boost T1000 Full Suspension..." so, is this the version that solves the issues and that we will eventually receive?
They claim the carbon is T1000, which is stronger but very seldom used due to price; And it is brittle.
40 days shipping time they say.

My guess is that they mean it's an upgrade from other completely different previously released mtb frames that they sell, just a hunch.

[Mikey12345]

There is a shop near me that does carbon repair and can do x-ray service on frames (spyder composites). I am thinking about reaching out to them for a quote on an X-ray and, depending on price, getting the scan done on the frame when I receive it and sharing the results here to give us all a better idea of the integrity of the frame before we all send it on the trails. Let me guys know what you think, and whether or not it would be completely unnecessary or useless and something I should just not do.

[Mikey12345]

While waiting for the Haideli frame (any updates about production & shipping?) I am scouting the market for the wheels; my idea is also 30 mm inner width carbon rim and DT350 hubs.
BTLOS and lightbicycle are the most reviewed and so the most expensive: well over 1000 $ with shipping.
I got a quote from xmcarbon.cn and https://www.carbonal.com.cn/ for the same setup for around 800$ shipped; if the quality is also cheaper I don't know.
I can just say that in 2013 I bought an hardtail frame and carbon wheels from carbonal and I am still using the bike, no failures, no complains.

Something interesting I noticed on that listing though is that it looks as though they may be offering custom paint/color options. "tell us color number" could just mean of the few colors we were shown here though.

[YEEPYEEP]

There is a shop near me that does carbon repair and can do x-ray service on frames (spyder composites). I am thinking about reaching out to them for a quote on an X-ray and, depending on price, getting the scan done on the frame when I receive it and sharing the results here to give us all a better idea of the integrity of the frame before we all send it on the trails. Let me guys know what you think, and whether or not it would be completely unnecessary or useless and something I should just not do.

That would be very helpful for the community!

[carbonazza]

There is a shop near me that does carbon repair and can do x-ray service on frames (spyder composites). I am thinking about reaching out to them for a quote on an X-ray and, depending on price, getting the scan done on the frame when I receive it and sharing the results here to give us all a better idea of the integrity of the frame before we all send it on the trails. Let me guys know what you think, and whether or not it would be completely unnecessary or useless and something I should just not do.

This may be only about your own frame,
If it  is good, it doesn't mean all are good.
And if it has a defect, it doesn't mean all have it either.
I would save this money on some shiny components

[Gigelz]

i think i will open a paypal case on 20th august because my paypal protection is running out. don´t know if we will ever received this frame in the future...

[darius72]

I ordered in June they said mid july shipping, I am afraid it is not going to happen. I will write them after 15th.
Can we recap here everybody order date and promised shipping date?

[Gigelz]

i ordered at the end of february via top fire sports equipment. promising shipping date was may. same bullshit...

[elgaucher]

I ordered in June they said mid july shipping, I am afraid it is not going to happen. I will write them after 15th.
Can we recap here everybody order date and promised shipping date?

I ordered may 11th, I didn’t ask for a shipping e.t.a as I knew I would ride the frame this season but built it during winter here.

I’m not even sure I have paypal protection on it so let’s hope everything goes well with haideli