Workswell WCB-M-062

[Carbon_Dude]

The Workswell WCB-M-062 looks to be a solid frame, I haven't seen anyone post about a crack in that frame.  The only frame that seems to have a random issue is the -256.  You'd probably save about $200 if you buy direct rather than from someone who has already imported one.

[carbonazza]

Mine is still fine, but has only ~500km.
And I confirm, it is about $220 less if you order it direct, to Europe with the transporter XDB, and goodies included( headset, axles, caps, etc... )

[bxcc]

400 miles give or take and zero issues with the frame and matching rigid fork from Workswell. I paid $450 for frame, fork, headset, axles, and dropouts for both rear ends and that was shipped to the US.

[drakiebomb]

bxcc:
I had a qoute for $550 (frame + fork)! Your's were well priced for $450. I could add a paint job and a straight carbon 720mm handlebar for $550. Maybe you could direct us followers where to crack that nice deal? I opted to receive the package here in China just to save $ from customs duties (working around China, Japan & Korea).
You're tip is very much appreciated bud 

[bxcc]

bxcc:
I had a qoute for $550 (frame + fork)! Your's were well priced for $450. I could add a paint job and a straight carbon 720mm handlebar for $550. Maybe you could direct us followers where to crack that nice deal? I opted to receive the package here in China just to save $ from customs duties (working around China, Japan & Korea).
You're tip is very much appreciated bud 

 Unfortunately they have raised their prices since last year when I got mine. At the time they were $495 for frame and fork but then they had a promotion going on that made it a little bit cheaper. $550  for a carbon frame in the carbon fork including shipping is still a pretty good price.

[Jar_head]

I just received an answer form Jerry at Workswell Bikes.
He offers me the frame (including headset, seat clamp and thru axle) for 429 $. And that's even including shipping.

The other guy wanted 647 $. Now that seems really to much.

But I don't know if there's an extra payment for customs in Germany then..

[carbonazza]

If you use XDB for the shipment, and are lucky, the price is final.

[Viperdriver]

About 800 miles on my 062 now. Zero issues. I just upgraded to a brand name $3k frame. And so far I prefer the 062. I'll give it some time.

[Carbon_Dude]

Which brand name frame did you get?

[Jar_head]

Hi Guys,

I finally got my frame. Unfortunatly it seems like the derailleur hanger is a bit bent. Someone got that problem too?
And what about the rear axle? To me it seems pretty heavy and not really reliable.. and the nut too. Do you know an alternative?

Greetings

Norman

[Carbon_Dude]

Are you able to straighten the hanger?  If not will Workswell send a replacement?

As for the axle, if it's the same as what I've seen on other Chiner frames, it's fine, although not super light.  I can think of plenty of other parts that I would worry about weight before I cared about the rear axle.

[carbonazza]

Too bad you got a bent hanger, did you check it on a glass or a flat stone?
Annoying, but an lbs should be able to straighten it with a tool like this: http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/rear-derailleur-hanger-alignment

I didn't like the provided axle either.
I use the DT Swiss RWS E-Thru (12x142mm) with the workswell nut(but reversed), as it fits better the hanger than the DT swiss one.

[RS VR6]

Hi Guys,

I finally got my frame. Unfortunatly it seems like the derailleur hanger is a bit bent. Someone got that problem too?
And what about the rear axle? To me it seems pretty heavy and not really reliable.. and the nut too. Do you know an alternative?

Greetings

Norman

My hanger wasn't bent...at least I don't think it's bent. 

The rear axle isn't pretty, but works just fine. I replaced mine with a bolt thru.

[Jar_head]

I'm gonna straighten the hanger. Just ordered the tool for that.
Hope it will work..

For the axle I gonna use the Shift Up E-Thru and Nut. Hope that will fit into the frame..
And yes, the axle is almost the last part of my bike I can save weight for now

[Carbon_Dude]

I have the Park Tools derailleur alignment tool, works very nicely.  Luckily I have not needed to use it since I built my last bike.  I'd bet it's a good idea to check your alignment on any new frame build.  The hanger is an easy thing to get bent even if there is no visible signs of damage.