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Just leaving this here for future buyers... So I have been in communication with Airwolf regarding the poor Quality of their bolts that they use. They wanted to get out of sending me new bolts since they see it as Consumables, and the warranty only covers the frame, even though I only received the Frame in November and the bolts are already worn out. So in my opinion they will use anything to try and get out of warranty claim. I love the Stumpjumper frame itself but I do think you will need to think twice before ordering from Airwolf. Perhaps another manufacturer that has better service would be a better option, else I would recommend going for another frame as I doubt if anything should go wrong with this frame that you will get assistance from Airwolf. I needed to threaten them with registering the transaction as fraudulent with my credit card company due to the frame being unusable without the bolts. They have agreed to send new bolts now, for me it was about the principle of the matter of supply poor quality bolts, I will be opting for the Specialized bolts kit and letting something machine the other bolt for me that needs Right hand thread as well.

Quote from: naeTech on December 21, 2021, 08:45:00 PM
If so, then firstly buy full kit, then search someone with lathe and take him bolt with left thread, request such but right tread. Then you can use rubber seal from original bolt!

Thank you, for the advice, I like the frame the should really just improve the bolt quality they use. I even sent this thread to Airwolf to see if they will get representation on the thread but it seems they are not interested in solving the problems that is experienced.

Quote from: naeTech on December 20, 2021, 08:55:53 PM
1) You can use a latheman neighbor to make all new bolts.
2) You can buy original kit and use a latheman neighbor to make only right main pivot bolt.
3) ...more expensive methods...

Thank you very much for those drawings of the Main pivot bolt, I will try and get a hold of someone with a lathe that can cut me the bolt. I will be purchasing the full kit to replace the other bolts as well.

So I took mine out for the second ride, and the Main pivot bolts came completely lose, upon further inspection the threading on the bolts that is suppose to catch is completely gone. Can any recommend where I can buy new bolts? As I cannot use the Specialized kit as I need right thread for the main pivot bolt and the Specialized kit comes with left thread.

Quote from: Icyseanfitz on December 01, 2021, 04:11:51 PM
So overall how are ye finding this frame? What where the major issues?

My first ride with it will be this weekend, will report back then.

For me the build went quite easily. I went with the bushings as suggested in page 11 of the forum for the rearshock, I have the flip chip but opted for the fixed bushing rather. It did seem like the spacing for the flip chip was to narrow on my frame so I would have needed to file of the edges of the flip chip in order for it to fit in, the holes currently doesn't line up properly.

As stated in the previous messages the front bolt of the rear shock that comes with the frame is extremely low quality, the head of my bolt broke of while I was just setting the sag. Routing of the cables went quite easily using the cheap routing kit from AliExpress. It can probably go easier if you remove the rear triangle, I kept it on while routing the cables so that was the hardest corner to make.

I did receive everything that was indicated by Airwolf. Seatpost clamp is very large as other members have stated, I will be replacing this in the future, stock in south africa is just very scarce, would most like need to import it as well.

Quote from: naeTech on November 30, 2021, 09:16:19 PM
There is sj manual...

Thank you, I did go and check on the SJ manual. Just wasn't sure if I could use this same specs for the chinese carbon frame. Airwolf is also absolutely useless in this regard, when I question them on it they say everything should be torqued 5-7nm

Hi Everyone,

To those who have built it up what torque specs did you use for the frame bolts, linkage etc?

Thank is advance

Finally got all my parts together now just going to build it out,

Frame : Medium
Fork : 2019 Fox Rhythm 36 (160mm) got the parts to go to 150mm if needed
Rear Shock : RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT Rear Shock - 210 x 50mm
Wheels : Syncros 2.0
Dropper post : Specialized Command Post Wu 150mm drop
Pedals : Crankbrothers stamp3
Groupset Including brakes and rotors : SHimano SLX M7100 (160mm rotor at back and 180mm rotor in front)
Bar : Rapide Hi Rizer bar (35mm)
Stem : Lyne Amp35 Alloy stem
Grips : Rapide Isolator Lock on grips
Saddle : Rapide TF 147 Saddle

I also bought the bearings, flipchip, downtube protection and Chainstay protector from specialized. Still deciding if I will be using the flip chip or the new bushing I have ordered to fit without using the flip chip.

Will put up some pictures once it has been built.

Thank for all the info in this thread.

Hello everyone

Found this forum when I started looking up building my own my from a Chinese Carbon frame. So far I have found lots of great info on here, decided on my first build is going to be with the Stumpjumper clone

Looking forward to contributing and getting further advise on the forum as well.

Hi Everyone,

Just ordered this frame for my first own bike build,

I can't seem to find it on the specs list on Ali Express nor on the posts in this thread, perhaps I am just missing it, but has someone perhaps have the maximum seat post insertion length measured?

Thanks in advance.

Edit : So Airwolf responded to my message an notified me the maximum insertion length is 17-18cm, but if anyone else has the actual measurement it would be very helpfull.