Quote from: Serge_K on October 16, 2026, 04:04:26 PM
Is the Surge RF10 a Long Teng frame as well?

The RF10 isn't made by Longteng — it's from another high-quality factory. This is already their second-generation road frame; the previous generation sold over a thousand units. I'm testing this one myself, and Patrick Lino is testing it too — he received the seatpost today and should be releasing a related video within a week.

Quote from: gribs on October 16, 2026, 04:20:41 PM
Do you know of any factories planning a modern trail geometry hard tail? I'd really like a lighter version of my Ragley Big Al or a Stif Squatch (my personal perfect geo would be 78 degree seat tube at 420mm, 64 degree head angle with a 130mm or 140mm fork , 500mm reach, 80mm BB drop and as short as practical chainstays allowing for 2.4" tyres)

We happen to have a lightweight mountain bike that's great for fast riding. A rider in the US already built up a complete bike with it — take a look for reference.

LightCycling MTB MF05
Lightweight Carbon 29er Hardtail Frame · 850g · Modern 66° Geometry
Key Features:

850g Lightweight Carbon Frame (Size M, Raw UD) — T800 with T1000/T1100 Reinforcement
Modern 66° XC Geometry · Sizes S / M / L / XL
Full Internal Routing Supported · or External at the Handlebar via Lower Head-Tube Ports
Free Routing Kit: Liners, Foam Sleeves & Grommets
Dropper-Ready 31.6mm Seatpost · 200mm Max Insertion
SRAM UDH Hanger · Boost 12×148mm — Transmission Ready
BSA 73mm Threaded Bottom Bracket
Post Mount Disc Brake · 160mm Rotor
1x Drivetrain Only · Max 42T Chainring · 52mm Chainline
100–120mm Fork · Tapered 1-1/8″–1-1/2″ Steerer · IS52 Headset Included
Max Tire 29 × 2.4″ · 2 Bottle Cage Mounts
Frame Only — Headset, Seatpost Clamp, UDH Hanger, Thru Axle & Routing Kit Included