Chinese UCI approved tt bike?

[Bigbobby1482]

I'm looking for a UCI approved chinese tt bike, but can't seem to find any.
Only requirement is disc brake compatible.

I've found tantan, velobuild and hongfu but none seems to be UCI approved.

[mla]

Maybe soon the ICAN TT017 as in Germany Stevens has the exclusive sell rights.

[mtm]

I'm looking for a UCI approved chinese tt bike, but can't seem to find any.
Only requirement is disc brake compatible.

I've found tantan, velobuild and hongfu but none seems to be UCI approved.

As mentioned above the ICAN TT017 seems to be used by brands that are likely get it approved - Stevens and Quick Pro. So you could be naughty and get one of those stickers for the TT017. Maybe HongFu is getting their new TT bike UCI approved, though I doubt it. Don't think any of the other ones will (and there are not that many).

[empathetic togue]

Keep an eye out for the Java Vega J-Air TT bike - i have been told it has been UCI approved (haven't checked the list), and that it will be available for purchase in late September / early October this year.

The Java Rivale TT bike is also UCI approved and available to purchase on aliexpress.

[mtm]

Keep an eye out for the Java Vega J-Air TT bike - i have been told it has been UCI approved (haven't checked the list), and that it will be available for purchase in late September / early October this year.

The Java Rivale TT bike is also UCI approved and available to purchase on aliexpress.

Had not seen that before - found a video with it:



It doesn't look that aero, though. Most of the other current Chinese TT frames look quite a bit better.

[klindsey00]

Those java frames look awful. I don't think square down tubes would be aero.

[empathetic togue]

I would suggest any frame to which you add a UCI approved sticker. The UCI is a clown show, that seems only fair. The probability you get caught ought to be minimal?

agree with your sentiment on the uci, personally would not risk it, all it would take is an over zealous commissaire with a smart phone and 4G connection to check this list as you sit on the start line https://assets.ctfassets.net/761l7gh5x5an/7jA9krKzzy3lRXPzlm4uyn/4a2b6fbf84e87876420e293360031253/20250711_Liste_des_Mod%C3%83_les_homologu%C3%83_s_de_kits_cadre__-_List_of_Approved_Models_of_framesets.pdf

[empathetic togue]

I'd work on my legend. Identify an obscure UCI approved frame that looks similar, put a corresponding vinyl logo somewhere discreet, and work a story involving a warranty replacement, or a stealth version, or whatever.
I'd make it a point of honour to stick it to the UCI, tbh.
Then again, I don't race.
But a good legend goes a long way.

yes good idea, if the OP is interested, i can give him the details of a Chinese supplier who manufactures replica Bollides.

[SirBikealot]

Maybe soon the ICAN TT017 as in Germany Stevens has the exclusive sell rights.

are you sure? I can't find any TT frame directly on thier website only by a google search which brings me to a TT frame from 2021. And this one doesn't look any like the TT017.

[rockerplates.de]

Yes, they wont sell to us because an exclusiv contract in Germany..not sure who is going to sell it....

[Triexpress]

are you sure? I can't find any TT frame directly on thier website only by a google search which brings me to a TT frame from 2021. And this one doesn't look any like the TT017.

I looked and couldn't find it either.
My guess is ICAN are contracted to build Stevens designed bikes and as a condition that they are not permitted to compete/sell their own bikes in Germany. No evidence just a guess.

[klindsey00]

https://www.icanbikes.com/Products-list/carbon-tt-bike-frame/