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Looking for a Chinese builder for custom steel frames
« on: November 07, 2025, 02:15:39 PM »
Hey everyone,

I just came across this beautiful Rune frame, and since I’ve recently finished my custom titanium build from Waltly, I was wondering if anyone knows of a Chinese manufacturer that offers custom steel frames?

Thanks in advance for any tips!



runninghack

Re: Looking for a Chinese builder for custom steel frames
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2025, 08:27:32 PM »
I’ve heard Xiangfeng on Taobao does custom steel frames. They’re likely the ones making SEABOARD and Tsunami frames.


00Garza

Re: Looking for a Chinese builder for custom steel frames
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2025, 04:57:17 PM »
Does it have to be chinese?
I've heard good things about Marino bikes.
https://www.marinobike.com/

jefflinde

Re: Looking for a Chinese builder for custom steel frames
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2026, 12:00:12 PM »
I will second the Marino option. I have a bike being built by them now and so far the process has been great. 

s3si1u

Re: Looking for a Chinese builder for custom steel frames
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2026, 02:47:19 PM »
I'm a bit late to the party, but wanted to third Marino here. You won't get any fancy lug work, but you will get a fully custom frame with a nice tube set for not much more than a Chinese one.
« Last Edit: May 12, 2026, 02:56:20 PM by s3si1u »
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