Alanera framesets

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With 11-11 coming up, I was looking on AX to see what deals are going to be available for framesets. I stumbled across Alanera framesets but cant find too much info on them. They have 2 different models, which have exact same geometry, same parts included, but for some reason 1 frame is 50 grams lighter according to the specs.

They use BB86 bottom bracket, which most other Chinese frames dont use, they are made from imported Toray T800 CF, which in theory should be better than some low end frames, but that all depends on how is it used and QA that is done on it. In this case it probably means nothing. Interesting thing is that they allegedly have 5 year warranty, which for budget Chinese frame is highest I saw so far (usually 1-2 years, maybe 3 if lucky) Pricewise after coupons and with free shipping they will be cheaper than budget frames like Meiner, Ceccotti, BXT, Spcycle, etc.

Issue is that I cant find anything about them, so obviously that is a red flag. I found Alanera handlebars that are made by Deda Elementi, but 2 arent related in any way.

Any help or feedback would be great and much appreciated.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256809614735576.html - Alanera Grenadier RS
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806856766220.html - Alanera Viking

Thanks in advance!

[cvrle1]

Did a bit more digging and it looks like it could be manufactured by Jimaiteam, or at least sold by them officially. They have another brand called Vellum, which looks again like very similar bike, but uses T47 BB. I sent them a message to see if they can provide more info about who is manufacturer or at least factory that it is made in.

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Heard back from the seller. Manufacturer is Dongguan haoqing sports goods co., ltd. Not sure if this helps at all, but at least its a bit more info. I will post up as I get more info from person that I am taking to.

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I keep getting more info about this company, so I will keep updating this thread with info as more become available. It may end up being crap frame in the end, but at least there will be some info on it in case anyone else looks for it in the future. Figured a lot of other Chinese frame manufacturers were new at some point in time, so who knows. I like to give benefit of doubt, which in this case could be quite stupid and waste of time.

These guys have had a factory for at least 10 years, and were producing OEM custom orders for different companies. This year they decided to start producing their own, so makes sense why info is scarce. Attached is their brochure that they used before.

Doing some really quick searching on the bike models that are in brochure it looks like HQR37 frame has been used by Synergy brand: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Synergy-HQR37-Aero-Carbon-Race-Bike_1600544790777.html

I should get a picture album of some sort from this person, so I will post up when I get that.