STEEL Full Suspension

[nevar.karasu]

This frame is also available on TaoBao (https://click.world.taobao.com/_b.Qb23Qo) with international shipping to NZ, at least.

I just found out that the TaoBao Android app has an English-language interface so I will probably purchase from there.

Right now, only the size small is available, but they will restock the other sizes after Chinese New Year.

The small frame with the non-CNC rocker link is only $650 NZD / $385 USD, including (sea) shipping to NZ, which is pretty crazy. The medium frame is $100 NZD more expensive. They also have a flex-stay version available for a bit more money, but there's no pictures of it.

I asked about dropper post insertion on the medium frame and they said it should be 200-230mm so I guess a 150-170mm dropper might be possible depending on your height.

I also asked if the red colour shown at the China Cycle show would be available and they said they have no plans for it 

Do you or anybody else know how complicated it is to buy from Tao Bao for the USA?

The AliExpress link above says "not available for shipping to me," and I am located in USA. Tao Bao seems like it might be possible, but I need to use some additional service and calculate tarriffs myself?

[slaine25600]

I think it is same like ALI, taxes not include

[duiletter]

wow thanks for the additional info. Kinda sad about the red color but i'm more interested in that green one anyways.
Dropper insertion lenght seems to be kinda bad. just for reference, OneUp 180mm is around 260-270mm maximum insertion. So you will not be able to fully insert the seatpost.
I have never seen a flexstay on a bike thats advertised as 150mm travel and i would go for the traditional design tough steel is basically made for this type of application.

Yeah, the dropper insertion isn't great, but the seatpost is quite short so I think I would be able to run a 180mm post still.

Merida make a 160mm travel flex stay frame in aluminium and carbon, but I would still go for the traditional 4-bar on this frame.

Do you or anybody else know how complicated it is to buy from Tao Bao for the USA?

The AliExpress link above says "not available for shipping to me," and I am located in USA. Tao Bao seems like it might be possible, but I need to use some additional service and calculate tarriffs myself?

I don't know about the USA, but before the TaoBao app was available in English in NZ, I think you had to use some sort of 3rd-party buying and shipping forwarding service, and yes I'm pretty sure that you'll need to deal with taxes and duties yourself.

[Skepsist]

I just found this one which is also "Yueh" oder "Timetry" branded.
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005011659239539.html?gps-id=pcJustForYou&_t=gps-id:pcJustForYou,scm-url:1007.13562.416251.0,pvid:d69561be-6058-4461-95c8-2f018fe2f99c,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238108%231977&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%221%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%223562%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22recommend%22%7D#nav-specification

Not steel anymore but for me this looks a bit more interesting.
44/55 Headset
210x55 Shock 20x8 and 32x8
31.6 Seattube and this one seems to be straight so insertion depth might be alot better

i might just buy this one as all my parts would fit.. gotta build my gravelbikes first tough

[Flo7]

Taht frame looks amazing!

[slaine25600]

I just found this one which is also "Yueh" oder "Timetry" branded.
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005011659239539.html?gps-id=pcJustForYou&_t=gps-id:pcJustForYou,scm-url:1007.13562.416251.0,pvid:d69561be-6058-4461-95c8-2f018fe2f99c,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238108%231977&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%221%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%223562%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22recommend%22%7D#nav-specification

Not steel anymore but for me this looks a bit more interesting.
44/55 Headset
210x55 Shock 20x8 and 32x8
31.6 Seattube and this one seems to be straight so insertion depth might be alot better

i might just buy this one as all my parts would fit.. gotta build my gravelbikes first tough

Where are you find the rear shock spécification because I found on picture 210x50?

[Flo7]

You can use 210x50 or 210x55mm.-> 50mm 140mm and 55mm 154mm travel

Also I have seen that someone change the shock mount to mount 230x6xmm shocks

[slaine25600]

Ok Thanks
Where do you find all this information ?

I buy the L size but it is not available

[duiletter]

Video about the high pivot frame:

It's also mentioned here: https://singletrackworld.com/2025/05/china-cycle-expo-dji-bikes-lewis-ti-high-pivots-and-more/ and here https://road.cc/offroad/content/feature/2025-shanghai-bike-show-all-the-bikes-and-shiny-new-tech-17027

Which do you think would pedal better, the steel frame (1kg heavier) or the high pivot (with an idler)?

[slaine25600]

My choice is for high pivot, I place an order on L size frame, April to receive the frame

[Flo7]

I ordered a Medium blue one...

[Skepsist]

would be cool to find out about max dropper insertion and how the cable routing is supposed to work. looks like its external but there are these rubber things for internal routing.
also where do the cables for the rear go? So from downtube to chainstay looks like you gotta be a little creative there?

[scourge]

Whoa! I haven't been here in a bit. I stop by to see what's new and I see this sexy steel frame. I've always wanted to try a steel bike. Very interesting. That thing looks awesome!

[Flo7]

My Frame arrived yesterday...

[scourge]

That's awesome! Can't wait to hear your impressions of it.