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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: tisun on May 06, 2026, 03:35:53 PM

Title: Epic 9 knockoff is already out on AE
Post by: tisun on May 06, 2026, 03:35:53 PM

Who wants to test them out?  8)

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mt02S7d

The real Epic 9 is a marvel of cycling engineering.  The S-Works version weighs 1589g including shock.  Just unbelievable.

I’m watching yt videos of Shanghai Bike Expo 2026.  I don’t see any new mtb frame introduced there.  LightCarbon has a 32” frame.  VoiceVelo shows a gravel frame with full suspension.  Their XC frame was last introduced in 2024.  Looks like they all put their focus on road and gravel frames.

Title: Re: Epic 9 knockoff is already out on AE
Post by: SunnyShore on May 07, 2026, 03:38:35 AM

Same seller has also a Colnago Y1RS copy? Not a good look imo :D

Title: Re: Epic 9 knockoff is already out on AE
Post by: hellomrko on May 20, 2026, 11:43:09 PM

Good. I’m glad. At least some OEMs are willing to cater to extra requests like adding side cable ports. The headset cable routing is a showstopper for me. The newer frames from most major brands are all no-go for this reason.