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

[Hainesy]

Am looking to order a GV201 / GR201 gravel frame - where's the best place to order from; TanTan (or Seraph), Longteng or Tideace?
I've already got seatpost, handlebars etc so am just after the frame + fork, would want to spec a single colour paintjob, for delivery to the UK.
Does anyone have a view on the pros / cons of the different vendors?

UPDATE: Have had pricing for a 54cm frame from each of the vendors, painted a single gloss colour, no decals, for delivery to UK (have tried to compare apples with apples):

TanTan GR201:
Frame, Fork + Seatpost, also includes seatpost clamp, thru axle, headset, storage bag, paint + delivery inc PP fee = $779
Paint colour from Pantone code. Not able to paint the storage box cover to match
Approx 25 days to build + 18 to ship

LongTeng GV201:
Frame, Fork + Seatpost, also includes seatpost clamp, thru axle, headset, storage bag, paint + delivery inc PP fee =  $742
Paint from a large Pantone list. Happy to paint the storage box cover to match.
Build from stock with delivery in 25 days

Tideace GR201:
Frame, Fork + Seatpost, also includes seatpost clamp, thru axle, headset, storage bag, paint + delivery = $850
Paint from a limited list. Happy to paint the storage box cover to match.
Approx 10 days to build + 20 to ship

Mondince FM296:
Frame, Fork + Seatpost, also includes seatpost clamp, thru axle, headset, storage bag, paint + delivery = $720
From stock, shipping TBC
Paint from a large Pantone list. Happy to paint the storage box cover to match.
Material: 100% Toray T1000 Carbon Fiber
Carbon Weave: UD/3K, UD Will Be Recommend
Frame Weight: 1150+-30g (52cm)
Fork Weight: 458/+-15g
https://mondincecycle.com/product/2025-new-designed-udh-hanger-full-carbon-fiber-gravel-bike-frame-fm296

[Uberflo]

The paint quality.

[Hainesy]

The paint quality.

Who is usually considered best?

[Hainesy]

Have updated original post with pricing & spec details I've had back from the 3 x vendors.

[Uberflo]

Who is usually considered best?

As I own two Tideace frames and regarding the feedback of other users I would suggest Tideace.

[Serge_K]

LT 1st, then tideace. I would avoid TT, for me it doesnt belong in this list.

[WestTown]

LongTeng doesn't include a handlebar right? While it is included at TanTan

[armada]

I have a TanTan in mat black. The color is decent but not perfect. But the comunication and speed of delivery was decent, so 1 vote for TT.

[Hainesy]

I've discounted TanTan as I really want the toolbox cover painted to match so its between TideAce (most expensive) and LT (cheapest).
Tideace describe the frame as constructed "Toray T800+T1000 carbon+Blow molding technology" whilst LT describe theirs as "T800" - not sure if in reality there would be a difference, I guess its just the mold thats open, each factory is able to construct the frame to their own spec.
I got TanTan to price based on no handlebars (it was about $40 cheaper IIRC) so the prices above are apples to apples.

[Hainesy]

Also going to throw Mondince into the mix with their FM296 frame which is also the same: https://mondincecycle.com/product/2025-new-designed-udh-hanger-full-carbon-fiber-gravel-bike-frame-fm296 have enquired to see if they do single frame orders direect to consumer.

[WestTown]

Unfortunately TanTan added now a PayPal payment fee of 41.95 USD....
I'm currently favoring ltbikes (faster delivery and cheaper) but I'm also confuse why they are only using T800 instead of a combination? The weigth seems to be identical

[n3wman]

Just got a LongTeng GV201 and it was 21 days from my initial inquiry to being delivered. Price was the cheapest of all the manufacturers. Dealing with Alisa was great.

I can't really comment on paint quality. I just got clear over raw carbon but it came out looking good and all the brake mounts and bb were faced properly. They did also clear coat the storage box lid to match.

From what I've seen Tideace probably has the best paint quality if you want something fancier.

[Hainesy]

Unfortunately TanTan added now a PayPal payment fee of 41.95 USD....
I'm currently favoring ltbikes (faster delivery and cheaper) but I'm also confuse why they are only using T800 instead of a combination? The weigth seems to be identical

The finalised invoice from LongTeng was the same tbf - $50 PP fee bringing total to $742, have updated original post + added Mondince option.

[Hainesy]

Unfortunately TanTan added now a PayPal payment fee of 41.95 USD....
I'm currently favoring ltbikes (faster delivery and cheaper) but I'm also confuse why they are only using T800 instead of a combination? The weigth seems to be identical

To further stir the pot - Mondince claim their frame is 100% T1000... 

[WestTown]

Mondince is now the cheapest option (570$ incl. painting and paypal excl. shipping)