Chinarello Dogma F (100% Aliexpress Build)

[Sebastian]

The only issues I can report about my frameset from QILEFU really is that the seatpost doesn't fit as well as it does on my VB-R218. It's just a slight touch too narrow resulting in just enough side to side play to rock the seatpost left and right during pedaling so that it works its way down. It wasn't an actual rocking movement that you would notice during riding. The Dogma F design is so narrow at the upper seat tube and seatpost that it kind of flexes left and right during hard pedaling anyway. But on this one the slightly excessive play led to the seatpost slipping. I bodged it by taping the seatpost to increase its width. That and a bit of grip tape on the seatpost wedge helped. Now it holds. But it has already been scuffed up at the back due to it slipping down two or three times.
I had no such problem on my VB-R218 rim brake version of the frameset.
But other than that, it's just great.

Also, this frame has a water drain hole under the BB. My VB frame doesn't which resulted in water pooling down there leading to corrosion on the BB bearings. I since took the drill to my VB frame and that solved the issue. But that goes to show that there's quite a few minor details where this QILEFU frame is better. Also using bolts instead of rivets for the FD mount is a nice addition.

[Roeboe]

The seller is on Instagram as @jackshi007

Webshop on AliExpress: High-quality Carbon Fiber Frame store/customization Supported Store
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EujAkx8

[Roeboe]

I'm just going to look at something else with better quality. Like Seka, evolve,...

[Sebastian]

QILEFU is very much a budget option. A good one at that price point but you shouldn’t expect any more than that. It’s not light. The paintjob is not premium. But it’s durable and the tolerances are good enough to give you (almost) no trouble. The frame is clean enough on the inside but it’s clearly not EPS moulded. Hence, the higher weight. Roughly 1100g for my size XXL/57.5 and roughly 430-450g for the uncut fork IIRC. But it’s all reassuringly stiff and the wall thicknesses are not super thin anywhere on the frame. For me as an 80kg guy, that’s a good thing. A 750g frame sure won’t let me climb any quicker.

[gandalftw]

I can only recommend if someone wants a chinarello than only from yohobike or from their AX store , I will not buy somewhere else. I bought 6 over the past 8 years and my wife still rides an "F10"  and friends were racing with them.
We did a build with the "Dogma f" but this is only ment to run electric group set , any FD cable routing wasn't suppose to work, we did a build for my daughter using Campagnolo Chorus mechanical (don't remember how we routed the FD cable)

[Tpower59]

Yoho are using EPS like seen in this new vidéo : http://youtube.com/watch?v=KAcO1qSlnik

[Sebastian]

If I was to buy again, I’d probably go with Yoho. The weight difference though between this and my frame is pretty minimal. The fork is a tank, for instance.

[meysow]

Yoho are using EPS like seen in this new vidéo : http://youtube.com/watch?v=KAcO1qSlnik

The fact that they promote their "replicas" with a youtube chanel is hilarious, the fact that they makea child read the script is quite disturbing though.

But if what they say about eps is true, it makes them the best option for chinarello I guess

[beemerchie]

I think the propel cages match the frame better. I actually put them on all my drop bar bikes because of you (all pinarello clones (2x Dogma F, 1x Grevil F). I got the AirTag version for the down tube.

the bontrager cages solve my trouble with the bottle cage on that seattube also the propel cages when there's a bump, my bottles on that downtube fly away too

my bike still the same from the initial set-up except that cages, the top headset spacer, and alloy bike computer mount combo for headlight by Ullycic... according to my strava, clock 3800kms already... thats good enough...

[SpitFighter]

Heyo,

has anyone ordered nowadays a pinarello frame from Yoho? I can't find their aliexpress website, and just want to be sure that they are still existing or not. (The website is still up.)

Also has anyone ordered frames without logo? Is it possible to ask them to not put on any pinarello logo?

Thanks!

[Serge_K]

Heyo,

has anyone ordered nowadays a pinarello frame from Yoho? I can't find their aliexpress website, and just want to be sure that they are still existing or not. (The website is still up.)

Also has anyone ordered frames without logo? Is it possible to ask them to not put on any pinarello logo?

Thanks!

i think i read here recently that they're shut down or something? There was a crack down and some people visited prison again, from what i recall.
You're looking to buy from criminals.

[SpitFighter]

i think i read here recently that they're shut down or something? There was a crack down and some people visited prison again, from what i recall.
You're looking to buy from criminals.

Yeah, also wasn't sure about ordering a counterfeit frame, that is why I wanted to get without any pinarello logo on it. I'll try to find a shop then, that is willing to sell just the original frameset.
Thanks for the info!

[Mic553]

I ordered one from Yoho back in April without decals. At first they told me the painter accidentially put the stickers on. I demanded without and had to give them a few more days for sending, but then it turned out fine.

When ordering from the website you order by e-Mail or WhatsApp anyway. So I guess you can just ask if they are still there. I chose to bill it over AliEx which should give some security.

[un]

Any new information? How's the frame holding up?
Can anyone recommend a good place to buy one?

[un]

does anyone have a whatsapp number for yoho?