GV201 / GR201 from TanTan / Seraph, LongTeng, Mondince or Tideace?

Started by Hainesy, December 01, 2025, 08:54:36 AM

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Uhhwhut

Hopefully this looks sharper when it's posted...

I haven't weighed it since installing these Vittorias (55c Front, 50c Rear) but I've been super happy with the bike so far. With 42c Teravails, it weighed something like 21 lbs?

toto1988

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Quote from: Hainesy on December 03, 2025, 11:52:46 AM
To further stir the pot - Mondince claim their frame is 100% T1000...

got the following information for Mondince "FM296" and "FM306" --> It is T800 fiber

I´ve ordered these two frames last week -->

USD485 per frameset
USD180 for shipping cost
USD48 Paypal charges
USD55 for painting

USD1308 in total;


I´ll keep you updated regarding shipping time (to Germany)

Hainesy

Frame arrived a few days ago, well packed and in perfect condition. Really pleased with both the paint colour and the fit and finish - all the contact surfaces look clean and faced and the carbon looks tidy.  Build photos to follow!


fortytwo

Quote from: toto1988 on January 07, 2026, 02:03:28 AM
got the following information for Mondince "FM296" and "FM306" --> It is T800 fiber
They told me it's T800/T100 for FM296


Sgir

Quote from: Hainesy on January 07, 2026, 03:40:04 AM
Frame arrived a few days ago, well packed and in perfect condition. Really pleased with both the paint colour and the fit and finish - all the contact surfaces look clean and faced and the carbon looks tidy.  Build photos to follow!
Congratulations on the new frame — the color looks great!
Did you notice any issues during inspection or assembly?
I'm also considering ordering a frame from Mondince.

Hainesy

Quote from: Sgir on January 15, 2026, 04:01:57 PM
Congratulations on the new frame — the color looks great!
Did you notice any issues during inspection or assembly?
I'm also considering ordering a frame from Mondince.

No, it was perfect, build went smoothly, weather has been shitty but have put 40km or so on it and it's been fine so far. Would definitely recommend.

Will take some better photos at some point and plan to add some more logo decals.

toto1988

Quote from: toto1988 on January 07, 2026, 02:03:28 AM
got the following information for Mondince "FM296" and "FM306" --> It is T800 fiber

I´ve ordered these two frames last week --> USD485 per frameset, USD180 for shipping cost, USD48 Paypal charges, USD55 for painting, USD1308 in total;

I´ll keep you updated regarding shipping time (to Germany)


Got these pictures from Mondince before my ordered FM296 frame is shipped.

whysocompl

Quote from: toto1988 on January 07, 2026, 02:03:28 AM
got the following information for Mondince "FM296" and "FM306" --> It is T800 fiber

I´ve ordered these two frames last week --> USD485 per frameset, USD180 for shipping cost, USD48 Paypal charges, USD55 for painting, USD1308 in total;

I´ll keep you updated regarding shipping time (to Germany)

is this the price excluding handlebars I assume? Do they send both in one box for 180, that seems like a great deal! Why did you also go for the FM306?

thanks a lot :)

toto1988

Quote from: whysocompl on January 25, 2026, 04:29:32 AM
is this the price excluding handlebars I assume? Do they send both in one box for 180, that seems like a great deal! Why did you also go for the FM306?

thanks a lot :)

Yes, price is without handlebars. They send both frames in one box for 180. price for one frame is 150.

My brother go for the FM306 because the geometry is more comfortable, upright and relaxed.

debaser

That's a very pretty paint on the inside of the fork legs, and the Sram detail on the top tube. How did you apply it? Is it a sticker?

toto1988

frames arrived today :-) Shipping time to Germany was around 7 days with DPD. It took about three weeks for the frames to be shipped. Exactly four weeks passed between placing the order and receiving the delivery.

toto1988

At first glance, everything looks very good. There are two minor issues with the paintwork that could be criticized.


langereise

Which of these vendors is considered to have the best painting quality and color selection?


Sgir

I received the frame. The paint quality is quite good. The time from placing the order to delivery was 26 days.
Color: PANTONE 468 C – matte

Price:
Frame — USD 485
Paint — 60
Shipping — 150

The package included the frame, seatpost, axles, frame bag, headset bearings and spacers, and a cover for the front derailleur mount.