Replica Factor Ostro VAM

[Menelaos287]

Do you have a contact for RK? The Ali Shop is not running.

[BeR]

Do you have a contact for RK? The Ali Shop is not running.

I checked and the store works for me. You can try his mirror :

https://a.aliexpress.com/_Exhy3Lc

[Harp]

hello

Is anyone had a "warrantly claim" to Taiwan Eisen ? Are they still respond to e-mail ? Do have I to send the broken frame to them ?

Thanks

[BeR]

hello

Is anyone had a "warrantly claim" to Taiwan Eisen ? Are they still respond to e-mail ? Do have I to send the broken frame to them ?

Thanks

Do you have a broken frame ?
No idea for Eisen but someone had a problem with Yoho (bottom bracket) and the seller ghosted him until He made a lot of bad ads on social media.

[Harp]

Do you have a broken frame ?
No idea for Eisen but someone had a problem with Yoho (bottom bracket) and the seller ghosted him until He made a lot of bad ads on social media.

Yes, but early this year I heared that some sellers in China were "arrested"...

[BeR]

Yes, but early this year I heared that some sellers in China were "arrested"...

Was it a myth no ? Maybe try to join him through another phone number in WhatsApp and see if He answers or not...

Where did it brake ? Do you have some pictures ?

[Rlyman]

I know the websites states electronic group. Has anyone tried to do a me mechanical group set on this frame?

[nelzen]

I would assume that the hole for the rear derailleur would be too small and require filing as it is designed for Di2 battery cables. I don’t think mechanical is a good idea since you would need to route your shifter cables through the integrated headset.

[bdyck]

Not on this frame specifically but I did full internal through the headset on my gravel bike with GRX and it works perfectly. If the housing can exit near the rear axle I don't see why it wouldn't work, so that's probably the limitation.

[datfrog]

I've been chatting with three vendors for a V2 frame for a few days. Polar, First Class, and one I got in a TikTok feed randomly. I'm looking for the "Black" color scheme (raw carbon + darker 'laser' logo). All three vendors provided ~7 photos, including shots inside the seat tube and inside the bottom bracket.

Polar sent me photos of a complete bike & frameset (the complete were photos Samba88 posted lol) in the color scheme I asked for, but said they're unable to provide weight for the 58|48 wheelset and have been dragging their feet on photos. Frame price is ~$1k USD + ~$130 shipping. I'm unclear if this includes the barstem, as it wasn't pictured with the frame. Gearset seemed around MSRP, so I'll probably stick to a frame+wheelset and buy that elsewhere. Not sure I fully trust them to send an authentic gearset. Polar also confirmed they'd supply the seat post gasket.

First Class provided photos of their 58|48 wheelset, but just had photos of a black painted frame with silver laser logos. They said they could do the style I wanted, though. They have not followed up in over a day on pricing.

TikTok vendor (unsure on their name) provided photos of a raw carbon frame with black graphics, but said they're "Customizable". They were asking $1k for the frameset (and barstem/seatpost) including customs/duties/shipping. They are asking $680 USD for the wheelset and provided some photos of just the rims.

Curious if anyone has recommendations on where to find the 58|48 wheelset and proper BlackInc barstem?

[Sander2177]

I've been chatting with three vendors for a V2 frame for a few days. Polar, First Class, and one I got in a TikTok feed randomly. I'm looking for the "Black" color scheme (raw carbon + darker 'laser' logo). All three vendors provided ~7 photos, including shots inside the seat tube and inside the bottom bracket.

Polar sent me photos of a complete bike & frameset (the complete were photos Samba88 posted lol) in the color scheme I asked for, but said they're unable to provide weight for the 58|48 wheelset and have been dragging their feet on photos. Frame price is ~$1k USD + ~$130 shipping. I'm unclear if this includes the barstem, as it wasn't pictured with the frame. Gearset seemed around MSRP, so I'll probably stick to a frame+wheelset and buy that elsewhere. Not sure I fully trust them to send an authentic gearset. Polar also confirmed they'd supply the seat post gasket.

First Class provided photos of their 58|48 wheelset, but just had photos of a black painted frame with silver laser logos. They said they could do the style I wanted, though. They have not followed up in over a day on pricing.

TikTok vendor (unsure on their name) provided photos of a raw carbon frame with black graphics, but said they're "Customizable". They were asking $1k for the frameset (and barstem/seatpost) including customs/duties/shipping. They are asking $680 USD for the wheelset and provided some photos of just the rims.

Curious if anyone has recommendations on where to find the 58|48 wheelset and proper BlackInc barstem?

A frame from Polar is definitely one I’d consider and it should come integrated bars and seatpost.

However, I wouldn’t buy a wheelset from vendors like these. The counterfeit sets often come with Novatec hubs rebranded as something else, and they typically use standard-weight carbon rim layups to cut costs, which makes them heavier. There are plenty of threads on here discussing high-quality wheelsets from reputable OEM factories, so it's worth doing your homework before buying.

[datfrog]

A frame from Polar is definitely one I’d consider and it should come integrated bars and seatpost.

However, I wouldn’t buy a wheelset from vendors like these. The counterfeit sets often come with Novatec hubs rebranded as something else, and they typically use standard-weight carbon rim layups to cut costs, which makes them heavier. There are plenty of threads on here discussing high-quality wheelsets from reputable OEM factories, so it's worth doing your homework before buying.

Thanks for the info. Yeah Polar sent me photos of their barstem combo, but I really liked the feel/fit of the Black Inc bike I demo'd. I'll have to dig around for that separate, it seems.
I think I'm between Polar and Taiwan Glory, just waiting on their barstem info and cost.

[deltrum]

My 2.0 has just arrived from Taiwan Glory and I am very impressed.  The colour I chose was 'blue to purple chameleon' - the colourway pops !

[deltrum]

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[Colonel]

My 2.0 has just arrived from Taiwan Glory and I am very impressed.  The colour I chose was 'blue to purple chameleon' - the colourway pops !

enjoy your new frame.  absolute head turner paintjob