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Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
Quote from: estingo on August 08, 2024, 03:35:59 AM
I've purchased it on Aliexpress (store: taiwan factory bike parts Store - model New Model Fasterway Ostro) and I could choose between any factor color scheme (painted or the stickers are under the paint), I doubted the one without any paint or just the clear paint that you could see the carbon layers. I know a lot of people here don't like replicas or placing a brand name on a copied frame, but in the end, I still did it, because I liked it (sorry).

I doubted also the long ten that Serge-K has, but I believe the rear is still a bit different, I think the rear tubes are a bit smaller in diameter than the long ten, but that opinion is just based on pictures that I saw so I don't know for sure + there is not a big price difference between those frames. I considered basically a lot of frames, like everyone does. I checked all bike sizes and geometries and my personal preference in looks and this was, what came out.

Difficult to say, it's my first build and I watched a lot of comments and threads here and YouTube clips from various builders/YouTubers. For my liking is the paint job very well done, I was expecting worse, to be honest. The placement of the calipers is fine for what I have and fits perfectly so that should be fine too. And I don't have a small camera to look into the bike so I have no idea what it in looks like inside other than the BB part.

For me the BB threads look good too, if I compare them to some clips that I saw from Hambini's YouTube channel, so overall I'm quite pleased. The handlebar is a copy of black inc. and I need to sand it a bit, the inside of the stem where the wires enter that it's not too sharp but I have the feeling everyone is doing this.

In the end, I think it was carbon T1000 UD instead of T1100 but okay good enough for me, I'm just an amateur, no pro by any means, so I also think I won't break the d-shaped tube from the front fork. I won't generate that much force I'm afraid, so I do not foresee any problems but I will let you know, once it's finished and I actually drove a decent amount of km or miles.

I also came across a Ostro VAM replica frame without logo in size 52 for around $500 USD. I don't have any proof but I personally don't believe they really give you T1000 / T1100 for a cheap frame like this, even if they have it is probably just a single layer of T1000, which is pretty much useless (the western brands do it like this too when they claim they used T1000 btw).

Full build is 8kg including pedals, it feels a bit less stiff than my Giant TCR Advanced 2 but my TCR creaks like hell in the BB area when riding uphill, yet this supposed to be cheap quality aliexpress frame has no creaking issues.

Bad thing about this replica is that the little parts are not high quality, which means you would need to get yourself some titanium bolts, there is also no manual whatsoever so you would need to figure out those little issues yourself such as finding the right size and length for the bolts, could be pain in the ass if you are not a DIY person.

The paint is really great for this price, it is not perfect but you can hardly notice those minor issues without knowing where to look.
August 20, 2024, 12:26:02 AM 		1
Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
Quote from: gloscherrybomb on October 18, 2024, 04:02:46 PM
Spot the NOAH https://youtu.be/DW0eONO_blw?si=zNw6iIaAwg4-NKjG

Did you also notice that he put tape around the storage box? That is not a good sign, right? Or it is just out of precaution...
October 24, 2024, 03:34:33 AM 		1
Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
Quote from: Rolandos on October 24, 2024, 08:37:48 AM
What do you have inside of it? Got some pictures?

The frame does come with a "stuff bag", i.e. the Tideace Schlong.  Two pics of the sealed bag and with stuff.  It all barely fits and keeps everything snug once the cover is on. Stuff I carry in there:

Tube
CO2 and mini inflator
Multitool (say it like Leeloo)
Zip ties
plug tool
boot material (dog food packaging)
Levers
alcohol wipe
a couple compressed wipes
quicklinks
a bit of TP ('cause you never know!)
extra valve and valve tool
October 26, 2024, 11:56:48 AM 		1
Re: Spcycle New Aero integrated handlebar with rest bar Do a 340 and 120/130 stem length.
January 12, 2025, 06:35:03 AM 		1
Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM Just thought I’d add my 2 cents to this group, as I finally received my frameset at the weekend. I ordered from Polar bicycle store on AliExpress a few months ago. However the frameset took a little longer than others,as I ordered the raw finish with the hologram logo which seems to be more difficult to manufacture and this seller was the first to have it on the market. Honestly I was a PITA customer asking loads of questions and being really picky about every detail, he answered all my questions thoroughly and promptly and never complained.

For a size medium/54cm frame weight was 898g, front fork uncut was 410g, 0mm offset seatpost was 125g and a Darimo nexum drag replica in 380x100mm was 284g.

The quality was outstanding and just as good as any western brand, perhaps even better. The facing on the BB shell meant there was no paint and the threads were super smooth. The handlebar and seatpost were a super tight fit with no play and the mounts for the calipers were also really well faced and the calipers were perfectly parallel with the rotors when I built it up.

Anyway here’s some pictures of the final build, came in at 6.7kg without bar tape.



August 20, 2025, 04:10:04 AM 		1