What is the best Chinese frame manufacturer in terms of quality?

whysocompl · July 12, 2025, 03:28:29 AM

Hi there everyone

I have been reading a lot of threads since I am looking for a new frame. Mainly I was close to pulling the trigger on Tan Tans x-68 but now there have been several quality issues with the frame and fork recently. By reading all the threads I have gotten a little lost about what frame from which manufacturer can be considered high quality. It seems that with every lightweight aero frame on the forum there have been several serious issues, is that just what to expect with Chinese frames? I don't mind the price if it is +200 than others as long as I feel it safe.

Maybe you've got some good experience or a better overview over the forum and know what manufacturers to look into.

Cheers and thanks a lot
Moritz

BeR · July 12, 2025, 05:27:34 AM

Long Teng
Speeder
XM carbon speed
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Fatbonzo · July 12, 2025, 06:31:08 AM

Yishun >XMCarbon for the sample size 1

whysocompl · July 12, 2025, 07:06:38 AM

Quote from: Fatbonzo on July 12, 2025, 06:31:08 AM
Yishun >XMCarbon for the sample size 1

is yishun the same company as light carbon?

serenadebikes · July 12, 2025, 07:10:51 AM

Don't be too concerned about the frame weight, BB will be a bit soft if the frame very light.

BeR · July 12, 2025, 07:26:01 AM

Quote from: whysocompl on July 12, 2025, 07:06:38 AM
is yishun the same company as light carbon?

No it is not. But they can produce the same frame if it is openmould.

Sander2177 · July 12, 2025, 08:22:57 AM

Quote from: BeR on July 12, 2025, 05:27:34 AM
Long Teng
Speeder
XM carbon speed
...

Agree.
Yes I have an X68 and the reviews are mixed but I took a punt buying this frame even after the first reported fork failure.
Interesting to see them have said there is another fork but mine were close to 400g when I got mine.
It you watched a video youtube cannot for the life of me rember who it was but they visited the XM stand at the Frankfurt Bikeshow and they have there frame and bars cut open. There bars and frame look 👌👌 could get a deal frame, bars, crank, chain rings and wheels might be a good shout

gbrnole · July 12, 2025, 03:07:03 PM

Great Go Cycles, Carbonda, FlyBike

Daviddavieboy · July 12, 2025, 03:12:26 PM

Quote from: Sander2177 on July 12, 2025, 08:22:57 AM

It you watched a video youtube cannot for the life of me rember who it was but they visited the XM stand at the Frankfurt Bikeshow and they have there frame and bars cut open. There bars and frame look 👌👌 could get a deal frame, bars, crank, chain rings and wheels might be a good shout

It was Hambini and he actually thought it looked very good. I thought he was gonna rip it apart. I was glad as I just bought one LOL

whysocompl · July 14, 2025, 11:08:22 AM

yes I saw that as well, just dont like the geometry of them that much