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Re: [Help Wanted] High-End SL8-Like OEM Frame – T1100/EPS/UD Raw Some really good discussion in this thread. I'm enjoying it.

I'm 50, and a retired graphic designer. I've lost years of my life stressing and fighting over taking down other designers who ripped off my work, so that being my journey to where I am today it's understandable why I'm very much against counterfeit goods.

That said some people on Weight Weenies caught me out by spotting a "no logo" Gelu saddle on one of my builds. Sure, some people were real nasty about it (fair enough), but one guy was constructive (like many of you in here are) and well, what he wrote got to me (something along the lines of "that's just how the world is today, like it or not"), and whilst I'm still against counterfeit goods sold as the real thing (imitation logos, packaging etc.) I'm now OK (I think...) with products that take inspiration (all that said I ended up buying a genuine Gelu saddle and man it cost a LOT).

I've spent my whole life buying Giant bicycles. I worked in a bike shop that sold Giant bikes when I was younger so got staff discount. I bought a lot of them because they were such good value for money, but I always dreamed of owning more boutique bicycles.

Fast forward to today; I finally paid off my 17 year mortgage and you know what? Fuck it. I recently sold my house, bought a small apartment and now for the first time in my life I have money so I'm going to spend it on bikes and there's no fucking way I'm ever going to buy another Giant ever again, ever!

I do not at all feel precious about my S-Works Tarmac SL8. It's just a bicycle and I ride it in all conditions and it's awesome. I have a tonne of Chinese branded products on it, they're great!

My father was Chinese so I'm itching to get busy on an all out build using only Chinese branded products. The wait has been worth it as I see Joe at PP is selling performance tyres now (that really was the last missing piece) and the Magene groupset should be out soon.

The TanTan SL8 copy intrigues me, and I think it would be a fun project but ultimately I already know what the end result will amount to. IE: It's good, but not as good as the real thing, and God forbid I share my thoughts on it in comparison to the real thing if both builds did not have identical parts...

This forum is awesome. Some real knowledge in here, some bullshit, strong opinions, and people of all different values and mindsets. Happy to be here.

August 11, 2025, 10:44:22 PM
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe Personally, I don't think we have enough disgruntled Frenchmen in here...
December 17, 2025, 05:37:01 PM
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Re: (Europe)Quick pro ar:one for sale
That the one I ordered and after checking everything with quick pro headquarter and sending them qr code they told me it’s not for oversea and the warranty is missing.

Did the website scam you then? There's something wrong. You bought from a EU website which should imply you have 2y warranty, by default. 5y from the manufacturer is above and beyond that, but if that was spelled out on the website when you bought it, in theory you should benefit from it. In which case, you should get the website to confirm THEY will honour that warranty. However, there's the question of whether this warranty transfers to the next owner, that idk. Either way, i dont see why anyone would buy from you at this price.

April 22, 2026, 12:55:35 AM
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Re: Long Teng / Mondince aero frame FM126
Hello everyone. I just received my FM126 frame from LT/Mondince yesterday. This was my first time ordering something like this. I was dealing with Jack over Whatsapp. He was very good at answering questions, always got back to me no later than next day due to time difference.

The pacakge came via UPS to Canada. No damage to the box, all the parts inside was well wrapped styrophome/bubble wrap individually. No concern about shipping damage at all. 10/10 for this. 

I have a small mini-cam scope. Purchased it to inspect a clogged pipe few years ago. Might have a peak on the inside with it.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Hi All - Sorry was bit busy last two days. Here is some more info for you.

- Size 56, painted with pearl gloss finish
- Frame weight is 1055 grams w/ both hangers and the cage bolts. This is the 'Superlight' version. I was told the 'Ultralight' version was 100g lighter, but it was going to cost extra $100USD so passed on that option.
- Fork weight is 498g uncut
- Handlebar is 377g
- Seatpost is 227g
- Haven't measured weight of all the bits

Measured tire/wheel clearances... I put in my GP5000 28mm (seem to measure 29mm wide, I dont have a capiler tool), there was a good 10mm on each side, and 16mm to the top. I tried to put in my gravel wheelset which has Hutchison Caracal Rate 40mm (measure more like 45mm wide). They did not fit, but it it was not so much the width, this just didn't fit, it was to the top part of the underside of the fork that didn't have space so I couldn't get the wheel in enough to put the through axel. I think the frame might fit up to 38mm width tires.   

Bottom bracket area seems good so far. I was able to put the bottom braket in by hand easily so no threads were all good. Facing seems good all over.

In addition to the Frame, Fork, and Seatpost, the hardware included was headset bearings, race, headset spacers system, UDH rear hanger, standard front hanger, seatpost 45degree angle lock, di2 internal holder thing, seatpost-frame rubber thing, seatpost clamps for round or oval style rails, and through axels. The only had gold colored front hanger and bottle cage bolts when mine shipped.

Haven't had a chance to scope the inside, but from what I can see inside, the carbon is all very smooth

I will get around to posting pictures asap. The headtube front profile is not as 'hourglassy' as XMCS new aero frame AERYS, and seems a bit less sharp in some of the lines and angles, but the AERYS is ~$1900USD according to Patrick Lino's recent review, so the LT/Mondince is 1/3 the price. 

April 30, 2026, 11:56:15 AM
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Re: Lightcarbon LCR020 35c clearance aero frame The Mondince is cheaper and lighter but I like the design of the lightcarbon better. I also prefer their riser style handlebar.
May 06, 2026, 02:19:45 AM
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Re: Long Teng / Mondince aero frame FM126 FYI, I should receive my frame next Tuesday (Size 54, white glossy) and be able to build it on Wednesday. I will make a long review about the quality (inside / outside) then the first ride.

If you want some specific pictures or if you have any questions, let me know.

May 16, 2026, 01:52:21 PM
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Re: Long Teng / Mondince aero frame FM126
Could you send a picture of the cone and the gap that forms? And regarding the seatpost i was told they could also provide a 400mm seatpost. Maybe that is something you could get from them. Or maybe someone who orders the frame in a similar region to you could get two seatposts so that you dont have the shipping from china. Where are you from? I will probably be ordering one for me in germany.

Sure.

Indeed, He said that the seatpost is 400 mm (will check this after receiving the frame). I asked for one setback and no offset searposts.

From France.

May 19, 2026, 03:11:02 AM
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Re: Long Teng / Mondince aero frame FM126 I am from germany too, close to Frankfurt. Maybe you can ask how much an additional seatpost is.  ;)
May 19, 2026, 04:09:38 AM
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Re: Long Teng / Mondince aero frame FM126


Hey, so did you ended up building your bike ? :)

@shayzzz and @Leon1234

Not yet, I'm waiting for some internal cable foam housing dampener - should be here this week.

Popped on the fork, handlebar, crank and rear deraulier temporarily just to get a sense and it will look excellent!

May 19, 2026, 03:30:06 PM
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Re: Long Teng / Mondince aero frame FM126
Just checked...  its not resting on the bottom of the fork, there is prob 1mm between crownrace flange and flat part of fork. Maybe I didn't hit the PVC pipe hard enough, but I thought I was giving it a decent enough wack.  I did do some googling, and it said that for the crownrace that has the little opening (can't remember what that type is called atm), that they do not have to 'go all the way down' as thats part of the design feature, whereas, the other style that doesn't have the little opening, they do need to go all the way down.

Ok so I re=googled, I was wrong, it is saying a slotted crownrace should sit flush on the fork crown. 

May 20, 2026, 10:36:26 AM
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