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Chinese Carbon Road Bikes => Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components => Topic started by: Pistonbroke on May 07, 2026, 05:08:30 AM
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Sorry for the crappy photos, pulled them off an Insta video.
Wondered if anyone knows about Vook frames as this one looks pretty interesting.
Website is... https://vookbikes.com
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They have a pretty light and cheap (if you buy from taobao) frame, VOOK V8.
A lot of sellers on taobao for a long long time, e.g: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=911243962217
The problem is, the upper headset bearing is not a common 52mm one, but 49mm one. So you're stuck with the factory one along with their headset cover.
And no proper DI2 wire exit for FD, has to reuse the mechanical cable exit.
From several unboxing videos, the weight claim seems to be true. And the tried-and-true BSA is always a good thing to see.
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Watched coverage from the shanghai bike show by the nero show & others. Apparently, lots of frames with Colnago / Cervelo bayonet style forks, lots of models that are China only. Much more clearance than before. More and more cockpits with positive stack.
Incolor SSR is another one (expensive AF)
Li-Ning keeps being not released (think i saw it last year already) - very narrow heat tube, technically not a bayonet, but a cool ass cockpit.
Pardus aero something.
Bross Vagabond aero is a more traditional aero frame, but looks nice too.
There's a ton of competition. it's probably worth cold emailing brands, especially for those who just want a black bike (paint shenanigans can be a mess to deal with).
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If you had to choose between "VOOK", "Elves", or "Quick Pro" on the your frame's downtube...which one ya choosing?
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I think they are the bike brand / rebrand of "The One" components.
Their alloy bike is really interesting.
One thing I don't like is that their Taobao price is less than half of their "official" pricing. Just raises a lot of questions. Ryet is similar but those are smaller goods. Most of the branded products are very close in price.
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If you had to choose between "VOOK", "Elves", or "Quick Pro" on the your frame's downtube...which one ya choosing?
I tend to favour bare carbon ;) 8) ;D
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I tend to favour bare carbon ;) 8) ;D
+1
"I raw dog my frame paint, like I raw dog my creatine." Someone, sometime, someplace.
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Sorry for the crappy photos, pulled them off an Insta video.
Wondered if anyone knows about Vook frames as this one looks pretty interesting.
Website is... https://vookbikes.com
Those frames look genuinely amazing. My favourite colourway is the black one, but it's too bad that there's a stupid headset bearing size. Still would probably get one if I could though.
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I'm really looking to get my hands on a V8, especially the build V8 E Pro but have to figure out how to get one shipped to germany, as I asked the store on taobao and they don't offer direct shipping yet.
I think they are the bike brand / rebrand of "The One" components.
Their alloy bike is really interesting.
One thing I don't like is that their Taobao price is less than half of their "official" pricing. Just raises a lot of questions. Ryet is similar but those are smaller goods. Most of the branded products are very close in price.
I think that just shows just how much they "rip off" the western buyers just because they can. Also shows how effed western prices for bikes are in general... Lot's of brands are much cheaper on tao than anywhere else as they're only considering chinese customers on there
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Do Taobao sellers ship goods to USA?
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gotta use superbuy or similar services (have only used them for 3d printer parts though)
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For those who wants to customize the paint, I think one has to find out the OEM other than contacting VOOK.
AFAIK a lot of Chinese brands are just sticking a sticker, and if they really care, do some UCI certification using the branded frame name. AKA, pretty much the same as western brands, but less attention to some details/designs.
(I hate Aethos frames that are priced 5500 AUD here, but really love the clean and clever DI2 wire exit hidden behind the FD hanger, and no Chinese Aethos clone is really copying that.)
Thus those brands will not provide any paint customization.
Some branded frames have some known OEMs that you can contact directly.
Onirii One frame with external or internal cable routing -> 朝昇碳纤维, CRF51 (owned and loved, OEM allows extra frame modification with extra fee)
Bigrock non-team version (owned) -> Failed to locate the exact OEM, but microck is selling the same frame with lower price
Avenger -> Hongfu (Not sure if Hongfu still accepts direct orders, but Avenger pricing is reaching western brands)
Permeants ST-09 -> LTK266-D-SL (owned)
Although no OEM can be found for VOOK, considering the price, I'd say it may be very close to OEM price (all above mentioned OEM prices are already over 3000RMB).
I'd be completely fine with their branding on the frame, as long as the frame is mostly black. (But again, I can never tolerate any frames without dedicated FD Di2 wiring exit, maybe until Shimano goes full wireless next gen)
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For those who wants to customize the paint, I think one has to find out the OEM other than contacting VOOK.
AFAIK a lot of Chinese brands are just sticking a sticker, and if they really care, do some UCI certification using the branded frame name. AKA, pretty much the same as western brands, but less attention to some details/designs.
(I hate Aethos frames that are priced 5500 AUD here, but really love the clean and clever DI2 wire exit hidden behind the FD hanger, and no Chinese Aethos clone is really copying that.)
Thus those brands will not provide any paint customization.
Some branded frames have some known OEMs that you can contact directly.
Onirii One frame with external or internal cable routing -> 朝昇碳纤维, CRF51 (owned and loved, OEM allows extra frame modification with extra fee)
Bigrock non-team version (owned) -> Failed to locate the exact OEM, but microck is selling the same frame with lower price
Avenger -> Hongfu (Not sure if Hongfu still accepts direct orders, but Avenger pricing is reaching western brands)
Permeants ST-09 -> LTK266-D-SL (owned)
Although no OEM can be found for VOOK, considering the price, I'd say it may be very close to OEM price (all above mentioned OEM prices are already over 3000RMB).
I'd be completely fine with their branding on the frame, as long as the frame is mostly black. (But again, I can never tolerate any frames without dedicated FD Di2 wiring exit, maybe until Shimano goes full wireless next gen)
I've contacted the "microck" aliexpress shop since I was also interested in their aethos clone. They sent me videos of their factory where you can see frames with microck and bigrock brand names on them. They claimed to be OEM of Bigrock. Of course the video is not final proof since it could be faked. But the fact that the geometry and looks of the microck and the sohtea is identical leaves me thinking that they share at least the same mold.
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If you had to choose between "VOOK", "Elves", or "Quick Pro" on the your frame's downtube...which one ya choosing?
I have Elves on my downtube :-[ xD
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BTW, I checked some news from VOOK, it looks like they are not stupidly advertising anything crazy, they mentioned the main part of V8 is still T700, only critical sections like BB and head tube is enforced by T800/T1000.
At least that's a very good sign to me.
And some of their products looks very reasonable to me, e.g. external cable routed carbon stem bar:
https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=970880303551
No extra holes drilled, easier to change the cockpit, and still pretty cheap.
They also sell separate aluminum stems and bars, but they looks like rebranded UNO.
Not to mention they also have some cheap and seemingly very good crank choice:
https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=977719769349
The common GP3 spec, DUB axle, Easton interface, at 1K RMB price point.
Have not yet got any product from VOOK, but they looks like to do practical design decisions (no crazy tube shape, no T47, no crazy T1200 claim, no crazy weight), and a very competitive pricing (not like some brands which are priced just like western brands).
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I guess it may be time to figuré out that taobao thing…
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I tried to contact them on Instagram
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Here's the AE version
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256811955055842.html
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Here's the AE version
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256811955055842.html
This doesn't even look like the same frame, the handlebars are completely different... The linked frame has S5 style handlebars, while the Vook has more of a Y1RS handlebar.
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Be aware of that some Chinese frame brands T700 T800 T1000 is not the same thing from Japan cabon fibre, Toray.
Just the name is T700 T800 T1000.
And the boss of VOOK/ THE ONE is the agency of colnago in China.
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I really like the new v9 and think it could be a very interesting frame 👌
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Be aware of that some Chinese frame brands T700 T800 T1000 is not the same thing from Japan cabon fibre, Toray.
Just the name is T700 T800 T1000.
And the boss of VOOK/ THE ONE is the agency of colnago in China.
Wow this is some excellent info if true. I bet my replica frame doesn't have a hint of Torayca in it then. 😅 Is there any downside to the Chinese brands of carbon fiber versus Mitsubishi and Toray?
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Wow this is some excellent info if true. I bet my replica frame doesn't have a hint of Torayca in it then. 😅 Is there any downside to the Chinese brands of carbon fiber versus Mitsubishi and Toray?
I am not professional in carbon fiber industry, but there is a joke said the ZGL and Pardus frames are made by J20 offcut carbon fiber.
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Anyone have any English language reviews of the V8e? There are a ton of BiliBili videos but my Chinese is only good enough to catch about 50% of what they are saying.
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Anyone have any English language reviews of the V8e? There are a ton of BiliBili videos but my Chinese is only good enough to catch about 50% of what they are saying.
Use some plugs to summarize bilibili video content for you, or some video has translation button
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Use some plugs to summarize bilibili video content for you, or some video has translation button
Since you're from China and seem to know your stuff, may I ask what you expect from the new Vook v9?
Is the quality impressive?
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Since you're from China and seem to know your stuff, may I ask what you expect from the new Vook v9?
Is the quality impressive?
Man, I am not that professional as you expect. This V9 we dont have much discussion, because its not selling in market yet.
But when you look at the sample bike picture, its all about the same thing to us, this year the Chinese factories all followed TOP brands to use the new same design handlebar, we call it "V lift up bar" V字抬升把 （ONIRII AERO PRO, Hudud, INCOLOR, WINSPACE, GANNA etc.）
Like CAMP is the first one who follows Cervelo S5 and COLNAGO Y1RS, too many same design in China now. Aerodynamic frame with same lift up bar. VOOK V9 retail price is 7k CNY which is 1000USD, its not cheap but for those who want to try this kinda frame and handlebar is a good choice, at least VOOK's cheap bikes are somehow good choice for new riders.
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Man, I am not that professional as you expect. This V9 we dont have much discussion, because its not selling in market yet.
But when you look at the sample bike picture, its all about the same thing to us, this year the Chinese factories all followed TOP brands to use the new same design handlebar, we call it "V lift up bar" V字抬升把 （ONIRII AERO PRO, Hudud, INCOLOR, WINSPACE, GANNA etc.）
Like CAMP is the first one who follows Cervelo S5 and COLNAGO Y1RS, too many same design in China now. Aerodynamic frame with same lift up bar. VOOK V9 retail price is 7k CNY which is 1000USD, its not cheap but for those who want to try this kinda frame and handlebar is a good choice, at least VOOK's cheap bikes are somehow good choice for new riders.
In general, is it a brand with a decent reputation for quality or have there been issues?
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Man, I am not that professional as you expect. This V9 we dont have much discussion, because its not selling in market yet.
But when you look at the sample bike picture, its all about the same thing to us, this year the Chinese factories all followed TOP brands to use the new same design handlebar, we call it "V lift up bar" V字抬升把 （ONIRII AERO PRO, Hudud, INCOLOR, WINSPACE, GANNA etc.）
Like CAMP is the first one who follows Cervelo S5 and COLNAGO Y1RS, too many same design in China now. Aerodynamic frame with same lift up bar. VOOK V9 retail price is 7k CNY which is 1000USD, its not cheap but for those who want to try this kinda frame and handlebar is a good choice, at least VOOK's cheap bikes are somehow good choice for new riders.
Since you brought it up, may I ask what you think of Camp? The prices are actually really nice. 😄
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In general, is it a brand with a decent reputation for quality or have there been issues?
For new riders its a good brand to try, better quality bikes need more time to be proven.
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I'm interested in this frame. The main concern is that the front end is fixed and doesn't allow for adjustments: you often can't even choose the stem length. If you accidentally fall and need to change the handlebars, you'll have to replace the entire assembly, including the fork, which will undoubtedly be a huge expense.
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I'm interested in this frame. The main concern is that the front end is fixed and doesn't allow for adjustments: you often can't even choose the stem length. If you accidentally fall and need to change the handlebars, you'll have to replace the entire assembly, including the fork, which will undoubtedly be a huge expense.
So what? Then you just buy a different bike 🤷🏻♂️
There are plenty of other manufacturers 😉
I like the design and hope the frame will be released soon and is affordable 👍
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Anyone have any English language reviews of the V8e? There are a ton of BiliBili videos but my Chinese is only good enough to catch about 50% of what they are saying.
Vookv8epro车架裂了 有一说一，客服是挺好的，第一辆... http://xhslink.com/o/8oIGtH9sjNk
这篇笔记在【小红书】等你来读~
https://tieba.baidu.com/p/10810244961
Duno if you could see this post on Xiaohongshu, rednote, first Vook v8e broken frame damage for no crashing, only crossed the speed bump.
Xiaohongshu page is already deleted.
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Vookv8epro车架裂了 有一说一，客服是挺好的，第一辆... http://xhslink.com/o/8oIGtH9sjNk
这篇笔记在【小红书】等你来读~
https://tieba.baidu.com/p/10810244961
Duno if you could see this post on Xiaohongshu, rednote, first Vook v8e broken frame damage for no crashing, only crossed the speed bump.
Xiaohongshu page is already deleted.
Like you say, the xiaohongshu post is deleted and the tieba responses are mixed. Many people are calling BS that the frame would crack going over the speed bump.
Here is what AI is telling me about the likelihood of that
"Based on the visual evidence in image_45abe1.jpg and the mechanical properties of carbon fiber, the rider's claim is highly suspicious and likely unreasonable.
The original post in the screenshot translates roughly to the rider claiming they hit a downhill speed bump at under 20 km/h, which supposedly caused the frame to crack in three places. However, looking closely at the damage tells a different story:
Visible Surface Abrasion: Right at the site of the crack on the seat stay, there are distinct white scuff marks and deep scratches in the clear coat and carbon.
Direction of Force: A vertical impact from a speed bump would generate compressive or buckling forces. While a severe enough vertical impact could theoretically crack a frame (usually at high-stress junctions like the head tube or bottom bracket, or cause rim/tire damage first), it would not cause lateral surface abrasion on the side of a seat stay.
Carbon Fiber Properties: High-performance carbon road bikes are engineered to be exceptionally strong and stiff against vertical and longitudinal forces. However, carbon tubes have relatively thin walls that are highly vulnerable to blunt lateral impacts or crushing forces.
The prominent scuffing directly over the fracture strongly suggests that this specific damage was caused by a direct lateral impact—such as a crash, sliding out on the road, dropping the bike against a hard edge, or getting sideswiped—rather than simply rolling over a speed bump."
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Like you say, the xiaohongshu post is deleted and the tieba responses are mixed. Many people are calling BS that the frame would crack going over the speed bump.
Here is what AI is telling me about the likelihood of that
"Based on the visual evidence in image_45abe1.jpg and the mechanical properties of carbon fiber, the rider's claim is highly suspicious and likely unreasonable.
The original post in the screenshot translates roughly to the rider claiming they hit a downhill speed bump at under 20 km/h, which supposedly caused the frame to crack in three places. However, looking closely at the damage tells a different story:
Visible Surface Abrasion: Right at the site of the crack on the seat stay, there are distinct white scuff marks and deep scratches in the clear coat and carbon.
Direction of Force: A vertical impact from a speed bump would generate compressive or buckling forces. While a severe enough vertical impact could theoretically crack a frame (usually at high-stress junctions like the head tube or bottom bracket, or cause rim/tire damage first), it would not cause lateral surface abrasion on the side of a seat stay.
Carbon Fiber Properties: High-performance carbon road bikes are engineered to be exceptionally strong and stiff against vertical and longitudinal forces. However, carbon tubes have relatively thin walls that are highly vulnerable to blunt lateral impacts or crushing forces.
The prominent scuffing directly over the fracture strongly suggests that this specific damage was caused by a direct lateral impact—such as a crash, sliding out on the road, dropping the bike against a hard edge, or getting sideswiped—rather than simply rolling over a speed bump."
Very reasonable, I will follow this case, normally they would find out the truth after all.
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How could one proceed with importing a Vook V8 to Europe? The price is much cheaper than elsewhere.
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How could one proceed with importing a Vook V8 to Europe? The price is much cheaper than elsewhere.
The fellas from revbikecollective are selling it on carousell and they are willing to ship stuff to Europe.
https://www.carousell.sg/p/2025-vook-v8-new-decal-%E2%80%A2rose-carbon-frameset-%E2%80%A2690g-super-light-bicycle-1366655529/ (https://www.carousell.sg/p/2025-vook-v8-new-decal-%E2%80%A2rose-carbon-frameset-%E2%80%A2690g-super-light-bicycle-1366655529/)
You can also contact them directly via IG or Telegram [url]https://t.me/revbikecollective?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnSErI94WodCEhTiY9idD7_iFSnnmpKAmw21Kvv_QctkkcXVzivoHo228WqNc_aem_WjqmMPyXKg3MhWAeEb0gNg#]https://www.instagram.com/revbikecollective/[url] or Telegram [url]https://t.me/revbikecollective?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnSErI94WodCEhTiY9idD7_iFSnnmpKAmw21Kvv_QctkkcXVzivoHo228WqNc_aem_WjqmMPyXKg3MhWAeEb0gNg# (https://www.instagram.com/revbikecollective/[url).
You can also contact them/Velden directly via Whatsapp, the number is +65 8866 6098
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The fellas from revbikecollective are selling it on carousell and they are willing to ship stuff to Europe.
https://www.carousell.sg/p/2025-vook-v8-new-decal-%E2%80%A2rose-carbon-frameset-%E2%80%A2690g-super-light-bicycle-1366655529/ (https://www.carousell.sg/p/2025-vook-v8-new-decal-%E2%80%A2rose-carbon-frameset-%E2%80%A2690g-super-light-bicycle-1366655529/)
You can also contact them directly via IG https://t.me/revbikecollective?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnSErI94WodCEhTiY9idD7_iFSnnmpKAmw21Kvv_QctkkcXVzivoHo228WqNc_aem_WjqmMPyXKg3MhWAeEb0gNg#]https://www.instagram.com/revbikecollective/[url] or Telegram [url]https://t.me/revbikecollective?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnSErI94WodCEhTiY9idD7_iFSnnmpKAmw21Kvv_QctkkcXVzivoHo228WqNc_aem_WjqmMPyXKg3MhWAeEb0gNg#] or Telegram [url]https://t.me/revbikecollective?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnSErI94WodCEhTiY9idD7_iFSnnmpKAmw21Kvv_QctkkcXVzivoHo228WqNc_aem_WjqmMPyXKg3MhWAeEb0gNg#]https://www.instagram.com/revbikecollective/[url] or Telegram [url]https://t.me/revbikecollective?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnSErI94WodCEhTiY9idD7_iFSnnmpKAmw21Kvv_QctkkcXVzivoHo228WqNc_aem_WjqmMPyXKg3MhWAeEb0gNg# (https://www.instagram.com/revbikecollective/[url=http://or Telegram [url).
You can also contact them/Velden directly via Whatsapp, the number is +65 8866 6098
Price seems pretty steep for a frame that costs ~600€ on Tao, would understand if anyone pays it tho as it's a georgous frame
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Price seems pretty steep for a frame that costs ~600€ on Tao, would understand if anyone pays it tho as it's a georgous frame
The price is in singapor dollars, not usd.
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If you're wondering if Taobao ships to the US, yes and no. For some smaller parts sometimes they do handle it and there's not much more operations needed on your end. For a package as big as a frame Taobao certainly don't offer official overseas shipping. From my personal experience, the best way to buy something from Taobao is use a third party shipper. You will let Taobao merchants ship to their logistic centers(usually somewhere in Guangdong) and then they will get it to your door at a reasonable price.
I'm personally not a big fan of this brand. One or two years ago in their earlier stages, some of their stock wheels would detension themselves not long after assembly out of the box. You could see a number of these cases on Chinese internet. Don't know if their design or quality control have improved since then.
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If you're wondering if Taobao ships to the US, yes and no. For some smaller parts sometimes they do handle it and there's not much more operations needed on your end. For a package as big as a frame Taobao certainly don't offer official overseas shipping. From my personal experience, the best way to buy something from Taobao is use a third party shipper. You will let Taobao merchants ship to their logistic centers(usually somewhere in Guangdong) and then they will get it to your door at a reasonable price.
I'm personally not a big fan of this brand. One or two years ago in their earlier stages, some of their stock wheels would detension themselves not long after assembly out of the box. You could see a number of these cases on Chinese internet. Don't know if their design or quality control have improved since then.
Feel sorry for oversea buyers, I am a export trader here so yes, you could get a agent or forwarder in Guangzhou or Yiwu, they would give you a reasonable price because they have many resources to deliver to your country, but for the bike companies, I think they could handle the shipping as well, they have the experience to deal with oversea shipping, the only matter is the price.
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Feel sorry for oversea buyers, I am a export trader here so yes, you could get a agent or forwarder in Guangzhou or Yiwu, they would give you a reasonable price because they have many resources to deliver to your country, but for the bike companies, I think they could handle the shipping as well, they have the experience to deal with oversea shipping, the only matter is the price.
Do you have the contact of an agent?
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Do you have the contact of an agent?
I do, but he said bike package is very expensive, its better you google those shipping company focusing on China to your country logistic, that they have cheap quote.
You could tell forwarder the package size and weight, they will calculate the volume, not only the weight, so if you are not in hurry you could ask them long shipping but with low cost, or fast shipping with high price, if you could handle custom duty, you could ask them to quote DAP, if not DDP.
Also better make a list of the Chinese products you are buying, let the agent collect for you to send together to save cost.