I guess it may be time to figuré out that taobao thing...

I tried to contact them on Instagram

Here's the AE  version

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256811955055842.html

Quote from: kwantani on May 11, 2026, 06:52:38 PM
Here's the AE  version

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256811955055842.html

This doesn't even look like the same frame, the handlebars are completely different... The linked frame has S5 style handlebars, while the Vook has more of a Y1RS handlebar.

Be aware of that some Chinese frame brands T700 T800 T1000 is not the same thing from Japan cabon fibre, Toray.
Just the name is T700 T800 T1000.
And the boss of VOOK/ THE ONE is the agency of colnago in China.

I really like the new v9 and think it could be a very interesting frame 👌

Quote from: Chineseweaklegrider on June 15, 2026, 01:25:42 AM
Be aware of that some Chinese frame brands T700 T800 T1000 is not the same thing from Japan cabon fibre, Toray.
Just the name is T700 T800 T1000.
And the boss of VOOK/ THE ONE is the agency of colnago in China.

Wow this is some excellent info if true. I bet my replica frame doesn't have a hint of Torayca in it then. 😅 Is there any downside to the Chinese brands of carbon fiber versus Mitsubishi and Toray?

Quote from: brembilla on June 15, 2026, 05:40:00 AM
Wow this is some excellent info if true. I bet my replica frame doesn't have a hint of Torayca in it then. 😅 Is there any downside to the Chinese brands of carbon fiber versus Mitsubishi and Toray?

I am not professional in carbon fiber industry, but there is a joke said the ZGL and Pardus frames are made by J20 offcut carbon fiber.

Anyone have any English language reviews of the V8e? There are a ton of BiliBili videos but my Chinese is only good enough to catch about 50% of what they are saying.

Quote from: pecampbe on June 15, 2026, 10:02:33 PM
Anyone have any English language reviews of the V8e? There are a ton of BiliBili videos but my Chinese is only good enough to catch about 50% of what they are saying.

Use some plugs to summarize bilibili video content for you, or some video has translation button

Quote from: Chineseweaklegrider on June 15, 2026, 10:42:04 PM
Use some plugs to summarize bilibili video content for you, or some video has translation button

Since you're from China and seem to know your stuff, may I ask what you expect from the new Vook v9?
Is the quality impressive?

Quote from: Bike.Man on June 17, 2026, 09:49:32 AM
Since you're from China and seem to know your stuff, may I ask what you expect from the new Vook v9?
Is the quality impressive?

Man, I am not that professional as you expect. This V9 we dont have much discussion, because its not selling in market yet.
But when you look at the sample bike picture, its all about the same thing to us, this year the Chinese factories all followed TOP brands to use the new same design handlebar, we call it "V lift up bar" V字抬升把 （ONIRII AERO PRO, Hudud, INCOLOR, WINSPACE, GANNA etc.）
Like CAMP is the first one who follows Cervelo S5 and COLNAGO Y1RS, too many same design in China now. Aerodynamic frame with same lift up bar. VOOK V9 retail price is 7k CNY which is 1000USD, its not cheap but for those who want to try this kinda frame and handlebar is a good choice, at least VOOK's cheap bikes are somehow good choice for new riders.

Quote from: Chineseweaklegrider on June 17, 2026, 09:14:03 PM
Man, I am not that professional as you expect. This V9 we dont have much discussion, because its not selling in market yet.
But when you look at the sample bike picture, its all about the same thing to us, this year the Chinese factories all followed TOP brands to use the new same design handlebar, we call it "V lift up bar" V字抬升把 （ONIRII AERO PRO, Hudud, INCOLOR, WINSPACE, GANNA etc.）
Like CAMP is the first one who follows Cervelo S5 and COLNAGO Y1RS, too many same design in China now. Aerodynamic frame with same lift up bar. VOOK V9 retail price is 7k CNY which is 1000USD, its not cheap but for those who want to try this kinda frame and handlebar is a good choice, at least VOOK's cheap bikes are somehow good choice for new riders.

In general,  is it a brand with a decent reputation for quality or have there been issues?

Quote from: Chineseweaklegrider on June 17, 2026, 09:14:03 PM
Man, I am not that professional as you expect. This V9 we dont have much discussion, because its not selling in market yet.
But when you look at the sample bike picture, its all about the same thing to us, this year the Chinese factories all followed TOP brands to use the new same design handlebar, we call it "V lift up bar" V字抬升把 （ONIRII AERO PRO, Hudud, INCOLOR, WINSPACE, GANNA etc.）
Like CAMP is the first one who follows Cervelo S5 and COLNAGO Y1RS, too many same design in China now. Aerodynamic frame with same lift up bar. VOOK V9 retail price is 7k CNY which is 1000USD, its not cheap but for those who want to try this kinda frame and handlebar is a good choice, at least VOOK's cheap bikes are somehow good choice for new riders.

Since you brought it up, may I ask what you think of Camp? The prices are actually really nice. 😄

Quote from: pecampbe on June 17, 2026, 09:47:46 PM
In general,  is it a brand with a decent reputation for quality or have there been issues?

For new riders its a good brand to try, better quality bikes need more time to be proven.