Epic Evo Clone

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Alright, I think it’s happening to me. When i hold my front brake and stand on the pedals I am getting some pretty loud creaking. Got any advice for now? Safe to keep riding? I get a squeak whenever I pedal with power.

Remove the cranks and inspect for cracks... Anyway, you have to remove BSA alloy insert from the frame to be able to glue it back. Mine just felt off when i was trying to unscrew BB caps.

[Kactusdog]

still waiting for mine to be shipped out from all star bicycle. I ordered 15 days ago, he is saying now there is a delay because they are making updates to the frame... hoping its a good update

Do you have their contact info? Whatsapp even? I can’t find their contact info for warranty claim.

[jarek]

Alright, I think it’s happening to me. When i hold my front brake and stand on the pedals I am getting some pretty loud creaking. Got any advice for now? Safe to keep riding? I get a squeak whenever I pedal with power.

 It happened to me, after a month, maybe more after purchase. Loud creaking when stepping hard, especially when climbing. It scared me, but it turned out that (I didn't think of it earlier xd) I had to grease all the connections, unscrew the rear triangle, grease the bearings., bushing
The frame has been ridden for almost 2 years, sometimes there is creaking, but usually, unscrewing the crank, greasing helps.
I haven't greased these connections since then, now it's my trainer season and I'm currently waiting for the second frame in a size larger from Airwolf... we'll see how it goes

[ilyamaksimov]

What are the typical and constant problems with this frame? Bottom bracket falling out, shock mounting bolt breaking. What else?

[Kactusdog]

What are the typical and constant problems with this frame? Bottom bracket falling out, shock mounting bolt breaking. What else?

Well, bb falling out seems to be present in the original mold, not the new EPS molded version. The shock bolts is not something I encountered. I torqued them up to what i thought was reasonable, not following the OEM spec as those bolts are not the same.

[uberamd]

Remove the cranks and inspect for cracks... Anyway, you have to remove BSA alloy insert from the frame to be able to glue it back. Mine just felt off when i was trying to unscrew BB caps.

Quite a bummer, just experienced this about 30 min ago as well after a few years riding the frame. Went to unscrew the drive side BB and out came the insert. Did the logical thing: busted out the epoxy and a set of cranks for alignment, glad thats what people here are suggesting as well. I always use a bunch of anti-seize on the BB threads so really hoping I can get the BB to thread back out once it cures as I need to switch from 24mm Shimano to SRAM DUB.

One thing thats becoming quite clear to me at this point in time, with the used bike market the way it is, these frames are overpriced. I picked up a 2023 Transition Spur frame off PinkBike that was the same cost as this Epic Evo frame, but is significantly higher quality even in its used state. As a bonus it has easy to purchase, inexpensive spare frame parts/bolts/etc from the manufacturer.

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I always use a bunch of anti-seize on the BB threads so really hoping I can get the BB to thread back out once it cures as I need to switch from 24mm Shimano to SRAM DUB.

I was riding repaired BSA inserts for 1,5 month, including races. No signs of damage, and I was able to unscrew BB cups without any problems later on. After 1,5months I had to split frame apart, because they've sent me the replacement front triange.

[uberamd]

I was riding repaired BSA inserts for 1,5 month, including races. No signs of damage, and I was able to unscrew BB cups without any problems later on. After 1,5months I had to split frame apart, because they've sent me the replacement front triange.

Thats comforting, sounds like this should be a lasting fix then, thanks for that context!

I let the epoxy cure for about 16 hours and because I'm impatient I tried to unthread the BB cup that took the insert with it, and the BB unthreaded without issue. I was able to insert a new BB and torque it down to spec as well. So hopefully it holds. For some reason I have a soft spot in my heart for this stupid frame.

[Kactusdog]

Thats comforting, sounds like this should be a lasting fix then, thanks for that context!

I let the epoxy cure for about 16 hours and because I'm impatient I tried to unthread the BB cup that took the insert with it, and the BB unthreaded without issue. I was able to insert a new BB and torque it down to spec as well. So hopefully it holds. For some reason I have a soft spot in my heart for this stupid frame.

As great as it is that your problem is fixed, i’m too interested in a replacement made by EPS that is roughly 100 grams or so lighter!

All Star Bicycle has my replace being made, just waiting her the whatsapp message.

[Gbodorr]

After reading all this, what is the best place to purchase clone, from AWST aliexpress?
Anyone have good experiences? I only see 1 or 2 purchases there

[ilyamaksimov]

After reading all this, what is the best place to purchase clone, from AWST aliexpress?
Anyone have good experiences? I only see 1 or 2 purchases there

They are all produced in the same place and are no different from each other.

[Kactusdog]

They are all produced in the same place and are no different from each other.

How do you know of this?

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How do you know of this?

Because they are identical. In evey detail, including hardware supplied with the frame. These stores in Ali, are reselleres.

[Kactusdog]

Because they are identical. In evey detail, including hardware supplied with the frame. These stores in Ali, are reselleres.

That begs the question… who is the original? We should from them! Lol.

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That begs the question… who is the original? We should from them! Lol.

You want them to be known, so Specialized could force close them?