Does anyone have any information about the new Rufon frameset? It's just a rendering so far, but it looks awesome.
some information:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DcYwnkEiDrg/?stkn=MTNnMnAwczI3ZGpmMw==
Looks like a Factor One copy.
No UDH according to the rendering
Quote from: Dark17 on September 10, 2026, 08:43:51 AM
Looks like a Factor One copy.
If only, it might actually have an interesting geometry then. Also the "rendering" and "real life" photos are AI garbage
More in the Instagram Link...
With UDH. But relative slack seattube
I would definately buy it if it had 10 mm more reach and wheelbase at the bigger sizes and 74 or 75 degree SA on the L or XL. Optionally 75 mm BB drop or even 77
Quote from: Finiesta on September 11, 2026, 02:33:09 AM
I would definately buy it if it had 10 mm more reach at the bigger sizes and 74 or 75 degree SA on the L or XL. Optionally 75 mm BB drop or even 77
For S5/Scott Foil type of frames, the STA is actually steeper than what the geometry chart shows. Refer to the comment here. https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,7516.msg117651.html#msg117651
Those "renders" are hilariously bad - the model and the instagram post don't even appear to match. The model has an integrated riser bar, while the bike from the post has a regular one piece cockpit. The model looks cool, but the fact that they willingly post AI slop without even bothering to check for 2 seconds whether that picture even appears to be the same bike, does not inspire a lot of confidence.
I do like the look of it in the model, but I would be wary of it.
Hey guys. We have been told bike drops in November. It is indeed udh and has a t47 bb.
Happy riding everyone.
Quote from: Underdogscycling on September 11, 2026, 04:57:21 PM
Hey guys. We have been told bike drops in November. It is indeed udh and has a t47 bb.
Happy riding everyone.
Hi Is there any real image of the frame even if it is a prototype?
Here you go
Looks different from the renders. Is that really the actual bike?
Yeah can you show us some that aren't AI pls
Here you go. From the owner
This is absolutely NOT a REAL photo. Some more AI rendering for you
The picture this paints is that the actual product doesn't yet exist and all they have are the cad models and lazy AI renditions based on it. Couldn't even be bothered to make a real 3D render with the model they already have. If it's indeed supposed to go on sale in november, that's a very short time frame to produce prototypes, test them and refine the layup and solve any potential issues, let alone do any real world durability and ride quality testing.
This is getting less and less interesting because of those AI photos lol. That is not a real frame.
Some users here are correct. If this is indeed getting released in November and there's still no actual frames then this is not inspiring at all even if the design and geometry is interesting.
Quote from: Underdogscycling on September 15, 2026, 03:24:26 PM
Here you go. From the owner
I hope we can leave out the dildo on the cockpit. 😂
There was a 3D Print Prototyp back in August, so far nothing else.
http://xhslink.com/o/4tqFabzz96t
I really like the look of the frame but probably the lack of bar/ stem combinations will put me off. Like having only 5 sizes and the
infeasibility of installing normal stem / handlebar makes it probably not the optimal bike for almost everyone because you are locked with one width and lenght.
Here is a pic on one that has been ridden I do believe.
That's a different frame.
Quote from: frewster on September 16, 2026, 04:54:11 PM
That's a different frame.
That is different but this seems like the one being discussed here.
Quote from: Underdogscycling on September 15, 2026, 03:24:26 PM
Here you go. From the owner
Lmao, what's with the handlebar penis.
Quote from: Dan S. on September 17, 2026, 03:26:41 AM
Lmao, what's with the handlebar penis.
AI got sloppy. My interest in this frameset is waning with each "render" they put out.