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29er / Re: 1of1 bikes
« on: September 09, 2026, 10:50:39 AM »
well they dont build the frames themselve but i did not find the OEM
Judging by the paintjob of THEIR OWN product images, i guess they suck.
Just look at the MTB frame and the paint around the linkage bolts.

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Metal Frames / Re: STEEL Full Suspension
« on: July 29, 2026, 12:11:27 PM »
not sure what to make of the 117.5cm insertion depth :D

If you disassembled the frame, what do you think of the hardware? bolts bearings etc. all good?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Think twice before buying AliExpress SRAM Batteries (fire hazard)
« on: July 24, 2026, 04:12:02 PM »
just a short reminder.
if you somehow get your battery to burn especially lithium based then drop them into water literally submerge them and dont take them out the water. use a bucket or something, bring it outside and let it burn out.
you can not stop lithium from burning it will reignite as soon as you take it out the water.

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29er / Re: I just saw this frame on Alibaba
« on: July 20, 2026, 10:35:45 AM »
probably a pivot firebird clone. real one cost about 4999€ while this is 1500€
its either a clone or a scam. stick with real manufacturers..

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Metal Frames / Re: STEEL Full Suspension
« on: June 08, 2026, 12:51:41 PM »

They are currently working on a gearbox version of the high pivot frame. Chinese Gearbox would be pretty sick?

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Metal Frames / Re: Alloy all-mountain frame
« on: April 21, 2026, 01:06:38 PM »
Fastwork has some Alu frames but both more on the longer travel side.
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005011651981032.html?gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&_t=gps-id%3ApcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller%2Cscm-url%3A1007.40050.354490.0%2Cpvid%3A46423739-8729-493c-b827-4437f4db139e%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238108%231977&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%223%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%2230050%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22recommend%22%7D
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005010306565306.html?gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&_t=gps-id%3ApcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller%2Cscm-url%3A1007.40050.354490.0%2Cpvid%3A353bc962-8ad6-4981-b8a3-6b67eb13588b%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238108%231977&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2211%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%2230050%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22recommend%22%7D

Also Timetry/Yueh has 2 interesting frames
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005010095838705.html?gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&_t=gps-id%3ApcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller%2Cscm-url%3A1007.40050.354490.0%2Cpvid%3Ac45447f6-4da5-4a0d-88ca-e3304d24b033%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238108%231977&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%225%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%2230050%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22recommend%22%7D
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005011659239539.html?gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&_t=gps-id%3ApcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller%2Cscm-url%3A1007.40050.354490.0%2Cpvid%3Ac45447f6-4da5-4a0d-88ca-e3304d24b033%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238108%231977&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2212%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%2230050%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22recommend%22%7D

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Metal Frames / Re: Fastwork DH frame
« on: March 28, 2026, 02:36:39 PM »


GMBN have some videos on this frame

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Metal Frames / Re: Fastwork DH frame
« on: March 27, 2026, 06:58:49 AM »
It's almost identical to the YT Tues except for the Headset Size.
If you buy this frame, it's using an ZS44/ZS55 Headset which is rather uncommon.

I'm tempted to get one of these frames for a singlespeed bikepark build using a SuperZ @190mm
But i'm unsure about it as there is almost no info to this frame. And a bike like this should be build well otherwise it's going to snap.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: IIIPRO E4 4-Piston Hydraulic MTB Brakes - Are they to be trusted?
« on: March 07, 2026, 01:40:35 AM »
i really like the way those brakes look but i just cannot recommend them to anyone.
Not the E4 and i suspect the R2X4 to somehow break once the bikepark season begins. I'll update you on how that goes.
At least in germany you can get deals on Shimano MT200 sets for 25-40€ and MT500 for 80
sure they look like shit but they work and getting replacement olives and pins will cost you almost nothing. even you lokal bikeshop will have those.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: IIIPRO E4 4-Piston Hydraulic MTB Brakes - Are they to be trusted?
« on: February 28, 2026, 10:52:13 AM »
short update on the speedone soldier which is basically an E4 with ceramic piston. I had the bike stored for the winter and the brakes lost all the pressure without leaking? dont know how that works but they dont bite anymore and since bleeding them absolutely sucks i swapped them for some cheap shimano 4-pistons which where also stored in the same room for over a year and they still work.
The R2X4 still work very well tough the brake pads you get with them suck.
I would not recommend these brakes and im not gonna use them anymore since they seem to be unrealiable.
Ill keep using the R2X4 until they brake aswell which they will problably do at some point.

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Metal Frames / Re: STEEL Full Suspension
« on: February 23, 2026, 11:20:56 AM »
would be cool to find out about max dropper insertion and how the cable routing is supposed to work. looks like its external but there are these rubber things for internal routing.
also where do the cables for the rear go? So from downtube to chainstay looks like you gotta be a little creative there?

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Metal Frames / Re: STEEL Full Suspension
« on: February 12, 2026, 01:52:59 PM »
I just found this one which is also "Yueh" oder "Timetry" branded.
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005011659239539.html?gps-id=pcJustForYou&_t=gps-id:pcJustForYou,scm-url:1007.13562.416251.0,pvid:d69561be-6058-4461-95c8-2f018fe2f99c,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238108%231977&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%221%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%223562%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22recommend%22%7D#nav-specification

Not steel anymore but for me this looks a bit more interesting.
44/55 Headset
210x55 Shock 20x8 and 32x8
31.6 Seattube and this one seems to be straight so insertion depth might be alot better

i might just buy this one as all my parts would fit.. gotta build my gravelbikes first tough

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29er / Re: Hardcore hardtail frame
« on: January 28, 2026, 12:04:13 PM »
currently riding a dartmoor hornet pro, in germany you can get the frame for 350-450€

also found this one on aliexpress wich looks interesting
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005010093035380.html?gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.354490.0,pvid:484fa847-7f37-4cae-b7f0-7b0d1d84a8f6,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238108%231977&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%222%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%2230050%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22recommend%22%7D#nav-specification

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Metal Frames / Re: STEEL Full Suspension
« on: January 24, 2026, 02:20:51 AM »
wow thanks for the additional info. Kinda sad about the red color but i'm more interested in that green one anyways.
Dropper insertion lenght seems to be kinda bad. just for reference, OneUp 180mm is around 260-270mm maximum insertion. So you will not be able to fully insert the seatpost.
I have never seen a flexstay on a bike thats advertised as 150mm travel and i would go for the traditional design tough steel is basically made for this type of application.

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Metal Frames / Re: STEEL Full Suspension
« on: January 09, 2026, 04:03:59 AM »
Yo,
did anyone buy this frame? Do you think it's a real product?
I'm kinda interested in buying this frame as all my current components fit and i like the external cable routing.

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