Chinertown

Chinese Carbon MTB => Metal Frames => Topic started by: humpty_dumpty11 on November 07, 2025, 02:15:39 PM

Title: Looking for a Chinese builder for custom steel frames
Post by: humpty_dumpty11 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!

Title: Re: Looking for a Chinese builder for custom steel frames
Post by: runninghack 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.

Title: Re: Looking for a Chinese builder for custom steel frames
Post by: kwantani on December 02, 2025, 03:34:04 PM

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807492359454.html

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832545997822.html

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807497816826.html

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805593806335.html

Title: Re: Looking for a Chinese builder for custom steel frames
Post by: 00Garza 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/

Title: Re: Looking for a Chinese builder for custom steel frames
Post by: jefflinde 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. 

Title: Re: Looking for a Chinese builder for custom steel frames
Post by: s3si1u 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.