DIY Carbon -DCB F140 Frame

[Vortac]

Hey all.  Thought I’d post this here since there wasn’t much info on this frame around here.  Just got the frame today.  Took a bit to get the ball started in terms but once it got to paint it took weeks to complete the custom design.  Once paint was done Ty shipped it super fast.  Left HK on the 8th and arrived at my place today, Nov 11th.

I’ve ordered and built numerous bikes, MTB, road and TT bike.  This one by far showed the most competent paint job, finishings and packaging.  They nailed my design and color request, so far so good.

Planning on finishing her up with XT brakes, Fox Float II Factory rear shock, front RS Lyric in red, SRAM Eagle X01 with AXS transmission, and 29iN Carbon wheels from ICAN.

Can’t wait to see how it turns out.  More pics to follow. 

[Ludo]

Looks really good!

[bosbik]

DIY carbon is based in the US right?
So their factory is in hong kong?

[filipes]

It looks to be same frame as Carbonda FM1001 discussed here quite a lot :-)

[zilcho]

It looks to be same frame as Carbonda FM1001 discussed here quite a lot :-)

It is the FM1001, and Vortac acknowledged that in another standalone thread they made about the DIYCarbon version. Still coming from China with a middle man when no one seems to have an issue dealing with Carbonda directly. Curious what DIYCarbon will actually offer that is different. Seems like their US presence doesn't actually mean anything if the frames are painted and shipped from China.

[Specialf.]

wow

[Vortac]

DIY carbon is based in the US right?
So their factory is in hong kong?

Not really based in the US, they just got a warehouse in Georgia and a local phone number to reach out and leave voicemails and such.  According to Ty, this warehouse has some stock of matte and glossy black frames for quick shipping to clients in the US.  My frame had custom paint, so it had to come from Asia, that’s where the bulk of their operation is.

I’ve had fantastic communication with Ty, not sure where he’s at, but I don’t think he’s Asian, he replies to me emails super quick with perfect English, and also during normal US times, which leads me to believe he may be here in US, but not really sure.  I’ve reached out to him a bunch the last few weeks and his communication has been stellar.

[Vortac]

It looks to be same frame as Carbonda FM1001 discussed here quite a lot :-)

It sure is.  I researched the frame really well the last few weeks.  There was a lot info on Carbonda’s version of this frame, but not that much on DIY’s version, so I thought I’d chip in and share my experience in case it helps anybody down the road…

[Vortac]

It is the FM1001, and Vortac acknowledged that in another standalone thread they made about the DIYCarbon version. Still coming from China with a middle man when no one seems to have an issue dealing with Carbonda directly. Curious what DIYCarbon will actually offer that is different. Seems like their US presence doesn't actually mean anything if the frames are painted and shipped from China.

Nailed it.

In my particular case DIY’s frame was cheaper (albeit not by much) but much faster shipping.

[Vortac]

Figured I share some of the progress.  Today was the bulk of building process.  Just waiting on the hardware for my FOX Float Factory rear shock, waiting on a seat clamp, 180mm XT rotor for rear and still need to cut some tubes there, but it sure is taking shape.  So far pretty happy with the results  .