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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: February 13, 2025, 11:00:06 AM »
Does anyone know if the V2 frame uses T47A or T47BB?  The real V2 is T47A but all the Aliexpress sites selling V2 all state T47. 

I am trying to figure out if I should return my T47A BB I purchased for my V1 frame before my return period expires.  The next one I order will probably be V2. 

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: February 12, 2025, 11:29:36 PM »
Thanks for sharing the pictures of the v2 frame. The BB definitely looks like the V1 I ordered. One small difference I see from the picture is the Black handlebar bolts. I believe the V1 handlebar has one black and one titanium bolts. The picture you share has two titanium bolts. Maybe the real V2 uses 2 titanium bolts.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: February 12, 2025, 08:43:58 PM »
I don’t know what local shipping company AliExpress uses. USPS has no record of the tracking number.  And yes I’m in the US.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: February 12, 2025, 03:46:49 PM »
Quote from: rasch on February 12, 2025, 12:44:49 PM
It was Chinese new year.
Shipping method varies and depends on the delivery company, not on thr seller most of the times.
Tarifs are impacting customs transit. Especially in the US.
It's part of a China project. Get used to it eheh

Yes, I understand there was a Chinese New Year holiday. However, according to the Aliexpress tracking information, it arrived in the U.S., cleared U.S. customs, and was handed over to a local delivery company on Jan. 23, which was almost a week before the Chinese New Year. The lack of movement for nearly a month now is unacceptable for a shipping charge of $132. 

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: February 12, 2025, 10:35:44 AM »
After about a month, my V1 frame still shows "Arrived in linehaul office." F-C is not providing any additional information. One day, I was told it was on a ship, and the next day, I was informed it was in a US warehouse and would be shipped to me as soon as possible. I keep receiving basically the same message without any real update. 

I filed a return/refund request with Aliexpress, but it was denied because F-C states it is still in transit. I finally called my credit card company and received a refund. I don't mind them charging me again if I finally get my frame. But for now, I am protected. 

F-C is responsive to my communications, but the shipping method is unsatisfactory considering they charge us $130. I’m glad some of you received your frames. However, I won't recommend F-C unless you can find a way to use a reputable shipping company like FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Lastly, F-C is no longer listed on Aliexpress. They have been on vacation since the end of January. I don't feel confident buying another frame from them, even if they come back online. 

As a comparison, I ordered my wheelset from Peter@Xiamen Carbon.  They charged me about $100 for shipping and I received the package in less than 5 days. 

I will wait another month or two to see if anyone has more information about the V2 frame. Who knows, maybe one day the V1 frame I ordered will show up. 

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: February 07, 2025, 06:38:38 PM »
I agree. I just don’t understand how they have no information about the shipment for so long. I hope A.V.G will get his frame soon. Hope I don’t have to wait for 80+ days to get my frame.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: February 07, 2025, 05:56:08 PM »
I am in a similar situation as A.V.G. My v1 frame shipped on Jan 12 and it has been at "arrived at linehaul office" since Jan 20. I have not received any update since. FC just told me it is on a ship. I am not sure he is just saying it because I keep asking him. I started a refund process but it was rejected. I may call my credit card company if I don't have any update by Feb 12. 

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