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Chinese Carbon Road Bikes => Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components => Topic started by: Lukas_W on April 14, 2026, 02:11:51 AM
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Hi,
I'm currently looking for a road bike frame and have been browsing the offerings of well-known Chinese manufacturers.
I've mainly focused on two models:
Winspace Agile
Hygge Model S - Aura
The Winspace was initially my favorite, as I've read a lot of positive things about the brand. However, the frame si M differs significantly in geometry compared to the other sizes, and Winspace confirmed upon inquiry that only tires up to 28mm wide are permitted.
Does anyone here happen to own this frame in that size and can tell me if wider tires would fit?
During my further search, I came across the Hygge model.
There's already a very detailed discussion about the Hygge Model S here in the forum. Essentially, the model is described as OK for the price. While there are some issues with the seatpost, the headset, and a cheap-looking handlebar, these have apparently been improved over time. Furthermore, one user reported a loose bottom bracket and another reported brake rub.
However, there's hardly any user feedback available for the Hygge Model S - Aura (the frame seems to be quite new).
Has anyone here happened to order one and can share their experience?
The price has increased significantly, and I'm wondering if the quality has improved or if the frame is now overpriced for its quality.
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Winspace Agile
What about the new M6?
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Do you think the M6 is a valid choice?
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Do you think the M6 is a valid choice?
OP wants a racing bike. I wouldn’t go for Winspace, but he seems to like it, so why not.
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Winspace has some cool frames, but they're all over my budget.
I only considered Agile because it's heavily discounted right now.
What's wrong with Winspace?
During my research, I kept coming across statements that the brand is a premium Chinese brand.
I've also looked at frames from Tantan, Seraph, Ican, and Lightcarbon online, but I assumed Winspace offered even better quality
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Winspace is now officially overpriced. You found this forum, so you will find better value options. I would not buy hygge either. Look at the new mondince road frame, I created a thread on it. Should give you a sense of what you can get with less money, without the fake ass branding.
Spend time looking at the forum, plenty of options that may make more sense for you.
That said, your choices aren't bad. It's just that you can do better at a given budget.
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Dann werde ich nochmal meine Suche intensivieren. Hatte beim ican das a9 ins Auge gefasst, allerdings hat auch das nur eine Zulassung für 28mm reifen und kein t47 Innenlager. Beim Lightcarbon gefiel mir zuerst das lcr018-d, das ist allerdings fast genauso teuer wie das reduzierte winspace.
Mondince kannte ich noch nicht, sieht aber auch sehr interessant aus. Leider scheint es bei einigen Modellen eine Mindestbestellmenge zu geben. Ich schaus mir nochmal genauer an und melde mich dann dazu in deinem thread
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Meinst du den thread zum VoiceVelo Rahmen?
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Dann werde ich nochmal meine Suche intensivieren. Hatte beim ican das a9 ins Auge gefasst, allerdings hat auch das nur eine Zulassung für 28mm reifen und kein t47 Innenlager. Beim Lightcarbon gefiel mir zuerst das lcr018-d, das ist allerdings fast genauso teuer wie das reduzierte winspace.
Mondince kannte ich noch nicht, sieht aber auch sehr interessant aus. Leider scheint es bei einigen Modellen eine Mindestbestellmenge zu geben. Ich schaus mir nochmal genauer an und melde mich dann dazu in deinem thread
Learn some English mate. It's not a German forum here, don't be shameless
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Sorry. Since my text was always automatically translated into German, I assumed the forum had an automatic translation function.
A friendly heads-up would have been fine, though, instead of accusing me of being rude.
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Since my previous posts were obviously not automatically translated, I will of course gladly do so:
My firstPost:
Then I'll intensify my search again. I had my eye on the Ican A9, but it's only approved for 28mm tires and doesn't have a T47 bottom bracket. With the Lightcarbon, I initially liked the LCR018-D, but it's almost as expensive as the discounted WinSpace.
I wasn't familiar with Mondince, but it looks very interesting. Unfortunately, it seems some models have a minimum order quantity. I'll take a closer look and then post an update in your thread.
My second post:
Do you speak from the VoiceVelo Thread?
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I can't speak for the Winspace, but I can speak for LightCarbon and the quality is excellent, and the bike rides very well (mine's the lcr-017, not the 018, and if you're looking for more of a race bike than all-road, I'd recommend that one in their line). For around $1000 delivered (or at least it was a couple years ago), I heartily recommend them.
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Since my previous posts were obviously not automatically translated, I will of course gladly do so:
My firstPost:
Then I'll intensify my search again. I had my eye on the Ican A9, but it's only approved for 28mm tires and doesn't have a T47 bottom bracket. With the Lightcarbon, I initially liked the LCR018-D, but it's almost as expensive as the discounted WinSpace.
I wasn't familiar with Mondince, but it looks very interesting. Unfortunately, it seems some models have a minimum order quantity. I'll take a closer look and then post an update in your thread.
My second post:
Do you speak from the VoiceVelo Thread?
Hi, you may want to check out the ICAN FL1 frameset as it seems to fit your requirements of >28mm wide tyres (ICAN stated that it supports up to 32mm wide tyres) and the T47 BB. I recently built one up and I am pleased with it. The frameset is of great built quality and building it was also straightforward. Ordering it from ICAN was smooth and easy too. You can head over to that particular thread for more information. Good luck on your search!
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Thanks for the suggestions.
Since Serge_K suggested the Mondince yesterday, I'm currently leaning towards their FM126 road bike frame.
While the brand seems to be relatively unknown, there's a fairly long thread here about one of their gravel frames, where people are generally very satisfied. However, I can't find much information about their road bike frame.
The geometry sounds good, and the price of around $790 USD is also appealing.
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I've seen the FL1 before, but I wasn't entirely sold on the look.
Lightcarbon seems to have a pretty good reputation here too. It would probably be the safer alternative to Mondince.
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Since Serge_K suggested the Mondince yesterday, I'm currently leaning towards their FM126 road bike frame.
While the brand seems to be relatively unknown, there's a fairly long thread here about one of their gravel frames, where people are generally very satisfied. However, I can't find much information about their road bike frame.
That road frame is brand new. The factory / OEM behind them is Long Teng. Long Teng OEMs for various brands including Cube & Argon 18. My daily driver is a Long Teng. There's cross ownership between Long Teng and Mondince. While not exactly the same thing / people, they work from the same building, so i tend to consider them one and the same, for simplicity. Branding is a dark art and i have very little sympathy for it. I care about the engineers and the artisans / workers designing and making the stuff.
Point being, you can check the forum for long teng reviews, and i doubt you'd be disappointed, with the caveat that it's a new frame.
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May I ask how you know that the companies work closely together and presumably deliver the same quality? I can't find anything about it online.
In the meantime, I've contacted both Winspace and Mondiance. Winspace informed me that there are two different frames in size M with different geometries. They attached a geometry chart for the model m with 32 Tore width, and the values seem comparable to the Mondiance: stack 540 and reach 380.
Do you think the quality of both frames is comparable? The Agile is currently heavily discounted and costs between $1200 and $1260 with handlebars.
The Mondiance costs $780 with handlebars and a custom paint job.
Since this is my first custom build, I'm still very unsure about which frame to choose. And does anyone have experience with Mondiance's paint jobs? I've seen several gravel frames here in the forum, but I would prefer a design with flowing color gradients and I'm not sure if they can pull it off in a way that looks good.
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I've got an early FM326 and the paint is fine, but the options at the time were limited to a solid pantone colour. There appears to be much more choice now.
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How satisfied are you with the quality of the frame? Did the assembly go smoothly, and have any problems arisen over time?
I've read about some people who recently ordered a frame, but I haven't been able to find many with long-term experience.
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How satisfied are you with the quality of the frame? Did the assembly go smoothly, and have any problems arisen over time?
I've read about some people who recently ordered a frame, but I haven't been able to find many with long-term experience.
Quality of the frame seems fine and it built up with no additional work. It felt no different to build than my Light Carbon LCR017 or a SPcycle G058 I built for my wife. I built it up in December and have only done 400km so can't really comment long term, but it rides as expected and I'm still working out where it's limits lie. It's much better off road than my old 40mm tyred cross bike, but much better on road then my 130mm forked Ragley hard tail.
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Small update: I'm ordering the Mindiance FM 126 in the super light version today. I have a personalized paint job with subtle color gradients. I hope they can pull it off. If anyone's interested, I'd be happy to share my experience once the frame arrives. Thanks a lot for your tips.
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Small update: I'm ordering the Mindiance FM 126 in the super light version today. I have a personalized paint job with subtle color gradients. I hope they can pull it off. If anyone's interested, I'd be happy to share my experience once the frame arrives. Thanks a lot for your tips.
Sure, feel free to share your build, always nice to see.
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Hi
For those interested: I received a video of the freshly painted frame today.
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Thanks for the suggestions.
Since Serge_K suggested the Mondince yesterday, I'm currently leaning towards their FM126 road bike frame.
While the brand seems to be relatively unknown, there's a fairly long thread here about one of their gravel frames, where people are generally very satisfied. However, I can't find much information about their road bike frame.
The geometry sounds good, and the price of around $790 USD is also appealing.
Hi Lukas,
I am currently looking at the mondice myself. If i got for it i will also document the process in the mondice thread. I am also from germany so i can also tell you about importing the frame etc. It will propably take a bit of time as i am looking into custom paint and logos. They are very responsive via Whatsapp and you can ask the for more or less anything (seatpost setback, which size you need etc.)
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Don't go for the Agile. It is nice looking but not what you want from a Bike that goes faster than 30km/h... (I have one myself and ditched it, built 5 others in all Frame sizes)
If Winspace then go for the SLC5 (although it is heavily overpriced).
Mondicine is on my list of "let's try it" as well :)
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Hi
For those interested: I received a video of the freshly painted frame today.
Very nice. When you get it, please post pics on the mondince thread, of the front of the bike (i'm afraid the head tube is quite wide, unfortunately), and of the downtube to see how shaped it is: from the side it's very hard to tell.
I wonder how comfortable it will be. i dont think they actually ride bikes, and i dont think they ride tested different layups. Then again, it's made by long teng, and they OEM for Cube and various other brands, so they know a thing or 2 about laying up pre-preg. The seat tube looks chonky. The fork is beefy. The frame overall looks mean, which i like, but i do wonder how it will ride.
Let us know and well done on being a trail blazer on this one!
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Hi, the frame arrived today. Attached is a picture of the head tube and the down tube.
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In addition to the frame itself, there was a wealth of accessories—including two seatposts (as shown in the picture), as well as a black derailleur hanger, a black front derailleur mount, and black bolts for the bottle cages.