Absolute cheapest Chiner frame

[maza]

Hello!

I'm looking for the absolute cheapest Chiner disc frame delivered to Europe, inc. taxes and shipping. Can be alu or carbon. Preferences would be all-road / gravel clearance and normal endurance geometry. Otherwise not really much requirements - I'm planning to mash up a parts bin special to replace a cracked aluminum frame as a first road bike for someone.

Any recommendations?

[jonathanf2]

I've been eyeballing this SODCE gravel frame for awhile. There might be cheaper options, but this vendor has a bunch of store codes in combination with AliEx sales coupons that drop the price significantly. The only downside for me is the alloy seat post, but it does have UDH and internal cable routing for a really clean look.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805761062628.html

[00Garza]

If cheapest is your highest priority, I think Twitter has a cheap gravel frame. It shows up at under $400 shipped.

Twitter Carbon Bicycle Frame  R7 Gravel 45C Thru Axle 12x142mm Disc Brake Cyclocross 700C Inner Cable Road Frameset EU Stock DPD
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqHn1FV

Next level up frames will be around $500 or so.

[SillyMochi]

I've been eyeballing this SODCE gravel frame for awhile. There might be cheaper options, but this vendor has a bunch of store codes in combination with AliEx sales coupons that drop the price significantly. The only downside for me is the alloy seat post, but it does have UDH and internal cable routing for a really clean look.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805761062628.html

At this price point, I'm not sure I'd risk it. You can get a VB carbon frame for that price or even cheaper if you go with an older model: https://www.velobuildmall.com/products/2019-velobuild-carbon-fiber-gravel-bike-frame-new-version-12x100-fork-available-1
It doesn't have all the bells and whistles but at least we know that VB delivers decent quality for the price. If you add another 100USD you can get there latest model with T47, UDH, 50mm tire clearance and whatnot: https://www.velobuildmall.com/products/2025-velobuild-carbon-fiber-racing-gravel-bike-frame

[maza]

I'm thinking of this one. How bad can it be? PM brakes are a plus as that's what I have in the bin.

https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005007958473192.html

[maza]

I would reframe the search, honestly.

I guess you're right. Maybe aiming for the absolute cheapest does not make sense - but cheapest frame that would actually work as a banger bike?

[Tpower59]

BXT 135 frame
Got it for 530 € shipping included with the paint of my choice
It is a Gravel frame but …

[bremerradkurier]

I could see a usage case for the absolute cheapest carbon frame (instead of aluminum for corrosion resistance) available for a dedicated trainer bike.

[Tasthal]

Maybe you've seen it, but a fellow forum member shared some experiences with the sub-100usd frame here:

https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,5784.0.html

[jonathanf2]

At this price point, I'm not sure I'd risk it. You can get a VB carbon frame for that price or even cheaper if you go with an older model: https://www.velobuildmall.com/products/2019-velobuild-carbon-fiber-gravel-bike-frame-new-version-12x100-fork-available-1
It doesn't have all the bells and whistles but at least we know that VB delivers decent quality for the price. If you add another 100USD you can get there latest model with T47, UDH, 50mm tire clearance and whatnot: https://www.velobuildmall.com/products/2025-velobuild-carbon-fiber-racing-gravel-bike-frame

That frame I listed shipped to the US (during the last Summer Sale), was about $298 USD with tax + shipping. Reviews seem decent so far as well.

[maza]

Maybe you've seen it, but a fellow forum member shared some experiences with the sub-100usd frame here:

https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,5784.0.html

Wow thanks! I had missed this thread. Looks decent. Comes with all the bits and pieces. I just need to transfer current parts over and make sure threads and holes are clean before that. Shipping time is my only worry, heh. Would be ready only next season.