More Aero frame in direction of Merida Reacto?

Rei · March 08, 2024, 04:54:46 AM

Hi guys,
I'm about to build my first chinese frame based build. I've had recently fantastic time on Meride Reacto 8000. I'm looking for a frame both geo and esthetics wise in line with its.
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Here are the frames that I've found to be somewhat in the same ballpark, and this is where I need your help guys.

1. Winspace T1550
2. ICAN A9
3. Yoeleo R12
4. TanTan TT-X38

What other frames am I missing, and maybe you can give a feedback on these four something?

Easyfunk · March 08, 2024, 05:43:19 AM

Velobuild VB-R 268

ENEP · March 08, 2024, 07:22:34 AM

https://www.speedercycling.com/Carbon-Integrated-Road-Disc-Frameset-SC-R49D-_p399.html

https://www.sp-cycle.com/spcycle-2024-new-aero-carbon-road-bike-frame-disc-brake-full-hidden-cable-700x32c-race-bicycle-carbon-frameset-p5517135.html

Also Workswell.

Most frame manufacturers have an aero frame in their range.

Rei · March 08, 2024, 07:39:46 AM

Thank you ENEP. The Spcycle one looks reall inline with Reacto.
And particual brand of these mentioned that has higher quality, or ones that I should avoid at all cost?

oleg · March 08, 2024, 09:58:25 AM

Avoid Ican.
I had a problem with it, see the thread:
https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3027.30.html

oleg · March 08, 2024, 10:00:41 AM

T1500/T1550 I can recommend, very happy after 10k km in a year with it. The build however, comes closer to the original Merida Reacto.
I would go the same route, if you like to choose your own components or have fun building bikes.

Rei · March 08, 2024, 12:38:33 PM

Thank you Oleg! I watched your video and issues with the headset bearing seating. Really good to know about the ICAN, I guess it's always a bit of gamble with these brands, but that was totally out of spec in your case.

H143 · March 08, 2024, 04:47:04 PM

I like the workswell wcb-r-306

neobiker · March 09, 2024, 02:42:25 AM

Lightcarbon LCR-0X is a copycat of the Merida.

Glen · March 09, 2024, 06:14:04 AM

How about Bross Zenith

PLA · March 09, 2024, 01:45:38 PM

Why not just buy a reacto? Not much in it price wise.

Rei · March 10, 2024, 04:36:32 AM

Bross Zenith looks fantastic! But I can't seem to find it for sale anywhere :-(

Rei · March 10, 2024, 04:37:47 AM

Quote from: PLA on March 09, 2024, 01:45:38 PM
Why not just buy a reacto? Not much in it price wise.

Well the Reacto frameset alone is only available in team model and it's 3.5k. And I have parts already so I realistically need frameset only.

Glen · March 10, 2024, 07:01:50 AM

Quote from: Rei on March 10, 2024, 04:36:32 AM
Bross Zenith looks fantastic! But I can't seem to find it for sale anywhere :-(

There is a shop in Hong Kong that might be able to them.

jfcb · March 11, 2024, 03:35:13 AM

I own, ride and race the Ican A9.
Very satisfied with the frameset. When I build it up, I was impressed by the manufacturing quality and finish of the frame. It's very stiff and 100% suits the purpose of an aero frame. Though I'm not going to make aerodynamic claims, it feels and rides fast when I'm riding solo. Quick in accelerations and easily maintains its speed.
Oleg might have had issues, but when I look around, each brand has several cases of products that should not have passed their quality control.