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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: Chris948 on August 18, 2026, 02:56:03 PM

Title: Budget FS Small Frame Recommendations?
Post by: Chris948 on August 18, 2026, 02:56:03 PM

Obviously sorry if this isn't allowed, I know most threads are just about a single frame

I used to do really well building alix hardtail frames for my kids prior to political craziness. The good old days are obviously gone, and my 5 foot tall son really wants a full suspension.

It's hard to browse through here and get an idea of prices, with a lot of them being email for a quote. Are there any known quantity decent builds that I should prioritize? Kid loves jumps, but is really skinny and lightweight so easy to build a bike for. Mom isn't thrilled with a $2k bike idea.

I assume ali and the current coupons are the way to go?

Title: Re: Budget FS Small Frame Recommendations?
Post by: japjoe7 on August 20, 2026, 10:09:13 AM

I got these frames. They are great. Not light but very well built. Cheap too. Both size Small.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256811465666280.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.158.69121802cw93e8&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256811465666280.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.158.69121802cw93e8&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa)

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256810120250554.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.179.69121802cw93e8&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256810120250554.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.179.69121802cw93e8&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa)