Consensus on replica frames ??

[cramy]

I bought it from Aliexpress. You can just type fasterway o2. The quality much much better than Fasterway Ostro. I think the seller account is taiwanbikestore or frame if not mistaken.

I think the shop does not exist anymore, could not find it, also obmbicycle looks closed

[patliean1]

I bought it from Aliexpress. You can just type fasterway o2. The quality much much better than Fasterway Ostro. I think the seller account is taiwanbikestore or frame if not mistaken.

I searched "fasterway o2" on Ali Express, and got a bunch of penis pumps and vibrators in my results 

[Sebastian]

I can still find these from a number of sellers on Aliexpress, "Taiwan Factory Bike Parts" being one of them. This seller seems to specialise in counterfeits. They also sell Colnagos, Trek Madones, Bianchi Oltres and a Scott Addict copy which is slightly different from the original, as far as I can see.

[raisinberry777]

I searched "fasterway o2" on Ali Express, and got a bunch of penis pumps and vibrators in my results 

This is the store:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0l50q4

[kubackje]

Taiwan factory store is no more on AliExpress from what I can see. But they still online here:

https://www.allstarobm.com/

[radfactor]

Sick looking bike sir

[this is dog]

Taiwan factory store is no more on AliExpress from what I can see. But they still online here:

https://www.allstarobm.com/

Oh damn!

[Sebastian]

Taiwan factory store is no more on AliExpress from what I can see. But they still online here:

https://www.allstarobm.com/

Weird website. No address or any actual hint as to what name the company is registered under, right? Also, I'm pretty sure those pics from a B2B show floor in Germany are the same as on the Yishun website. Either they are in some way connected to them or they just straight up snatched them from their site. Also, the pricing seems just a little bit too good to be true? Like I said, I can still find this store on Aliexpress. An Ostro copy sells for barely more than 500EUR painted which is crazy cheap. Too good to be true?

[Ludo]

Try and report back to us?

[kubackje]

Weird website. No address or any actual hint as to what name the company is registered under, right? Also, I'm pretty sure those pics from a B2B show floor in Germany are the same as on the Yishun website. Either they are in some way connected to them or they just straight up snatched them from their site. Also, the pricing seems just a little bit too good to be true? Like I said, I can still find this store on Aliexpress. An Ostro copy sells for barely more than 500EUR painted which is crazy cheap. Too good to be true?

We site address was sent to me by Taiwan factory story when they where still on alix

[OralMaster]

Oh damn!

oh damn they cloned tyrone!





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[holmosapien]

I'm tempted to try the Madone knock-off. The only problem is that the only shop I know of in town that has the DT-5.2 brake mount facing tool is the official Trek store. If the frame arrives needing facing, which I would estimate the chances at 100%, I would be completely SOL.

[tssy5]

I have a Colnago Concept disc replica from Taobao, 2000 miles and it is still completely fine. I even crashed once and went for checking for the frame in my LBS and they said there is no problem and not accepting any payment from me because there's simply no issue found.

Funny thing is I got a friend who has a real Colnago Concept, we switched and tested our ride and we can't feel any major difference between the real and the replica, only feel a bit more sluggish when accelerating in the replica because it is around 500g heavier.

The paintjob is 8/10, it is definitely not perfect, place the real thing right next to it you can tell there's some difference, but if you don't compare it like this or know where to look I am pretty sure 95% people can't see the difference. There will be some paint scratches but it won't be spotted so easily.

The frame + integrated carbon handlebar is like 500 USD, both are replica, one thing to note is that the accessories they provide are kind of trash and expect to get yourself some titanium bolts for replacements, but other than that I can safe to say I will buy replica again if I want a new bike because the real thing is like 3000 USD+ and I simply don't find it worth the price.

[OralMaster]

Just wanted to update on my "FaCtOr OsTrO VaM" build, weighed in at 6.96 after pedals, cages and comp mount.

[repoman]

I'm kinda on the fence about riding a bare copy frame, but riding around on a fake one with the actual brand name is mega cringe.