Quote from: Serge_K on July 31, 2025, 11:53:43 PM
Definitely sounds a great idea to buy from (1) ebay an (2) unknown brand that isn't a brand or an OEM that isn't an OEM that's (3) differentiating purely on price (4) compared to a brand that already isn't a brand that only exists on aliexpress/ebay.
I mean that's a killer proposition, you should go for it, makes sense from A to Z.

Could you explain why it is so bad to buy from ebay captain Mr.Cynical?

Can you comment weight on the ultegra build?

Anyone has experience with this brand? Saw them popping out on ebay and look pretty similar to BXT with a lower price tag. Thinking about rolling the dice on them

Hey Chris Thanks!

I did see your builds, they look sick! and among other post that's the reason I'm thinking about doing it. I'm just terrified about ordering on Aliexpress.

Did you have to pay customs lately? What about the BXT brand? I found US stock for ''just" 100 bucks extra.

Hi all,

Been thinking forever about buying a carbon frame and make my own build, but always afraid of "china crap'' & ''Carbon catastrophic failures".
From the research I've done I would be better off with a true and tested carbonda, but the shipping cost make it significantly more expensive than either the tantangr04 or bxt grl135. I'd be fine with either geo, just looking to tinker a bit and get out on the gravel.

From the bxt i seem to hear bad and good 50/50 so maybe not going for it? It's the cheapest by far.

The tantan seems like a legit frame (because of the company) but I haven't seen any info of this particular model.

What are your two cents? Any help/suggestions appreciated


PD. I've been lazy and looked up nothing about carbon wheels. Anything cheap and good? please ignore me if this has been covered ad nauseatum.