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Budget carbon frames (ebay chinese specials)
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flag andrzejbubez
Posted: Jan 14, 2011 at 13:00 Quote
Hiya all I know you get what you pay for but the following links for "Ebays" finest economy carbon frames do look attractive for the budget conscious rider.
They also are backaward compatable as having both disc and v brake mountings.

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Full-Carbon-3K-Mountain-Bike-MTB-17-Frame-Headset-/280612462075?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4155ce5dfb

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2010-Brand-New-Full-Carbon-Mountain-Bike-Frame-16-/270690561588?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3f066a2e34

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2010-Full-Carbon-Mountain-Bike-Frame-Headset-S-Size-/270690552690?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3f066a0b72

was wondering if any one has bought one or thought of buying one etc, and if you have purchased one what was it like?

cheers
Andy
flag S7EVE
Posted: Jan 14, 2011 at 13:04 Quote
Wow, that is incredibly cheap for a frame, let alone a carbon fibre one. Dunno if i would trust that frame tbh, wouldn't have gone through the same testing as proper mainstream manufacturered bikes. Depends on what sort of riding you are planning to do on it.

The problem is, if something goes wrong with it, you can't exactly return it.
flag road-psyclist
Posted: Jan 14, 2011 at 13:29 Quote
Funnily enough a friend shown me this frame last night, I would trust it for £169.99, yes it's cheap but they would've tested it as they would be liable to get sued if it broke and hurt someone, I think it will be good for XC but I wouldn't trust it for all mountain or anything heavier, in my opinion you're only paying the 1000 mark price for a brand name when you buy a carbon frame.
flag StueyStuey
Posted: Jan 14, 2011 at 13:34 Quote
I'm not sure I'd be prepared to splash £200 to try one though.

Any know how the geo compares to a similar Trek or Spesh carbon HT?
flag road-psyclist
Posted: Jan 14, 2011 at 13:41 Quote
Very similar....

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flag andrzejbubez
Posted: Jan 14, 2011 at 14:16 Quote
to add to this the same company or seller also has full suspension version as well for £399
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Full-Carbon-3K-Weave-Full-Suspension-MTB-Frame-19-/270690564653?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3f066a3a2d
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which looks even more interesting at the price as well
flag wavo
Posted: Jan 14, 2011 at 15:11 Quote
I have heard of people on other forums buy those frames (or simular) and they are actually happy with them for the price.
flag andrzejbubez
Posted: Jan 15, 2011 at 5:53 Quote
need to weigh my current ali mtb frame and see what the weight is and if its worth spending the £170 for the upgrade
flag kabaroo
O+ FL
Posted: Jan 15, 2011 at 17:16 Quote
RUN AWAY !

I have been into car racing for 10 years now. Ebay parts like turbos, wastegates and manifolds started popping up years ago. All they did was break and explode, or worse the part would fail and destroy your motor. When you went to the company for support they were no where to be found. I learned from experience that you get what you pay for.
flag S7EVE
Posted: Jan 15, 2011 at 17:29 Quote
yeah ^^^^ completely agree. would buy some of there carbon fibre bottle cages but nothing structural. Its so easy for ebay shops to just disappear.
flag Nobble
Posted: Jan 15, 2011 at 17:30 Quote
S7EVE wrote:
yeah ^^^^ completely agree. would buy some of there carbon fibre bottle cages but nothing structural. Its so easy for ebay shops to just disappear.
except there's this thing called seller rating and seller history, sooo...
flag pbuser102331
Posted: Jan 15, 2011 at 18:01 Quote
Either the bike companies lie about production costs and over heads or them frames ain't gonna last more than a year.
flag zrodtx
Posted: Jan 15, 2011 at 21:35 Quote
Do a Google search on these Chinese frames. Tons of people have been buying these for years and I have NEVER seen a complaint about them. I met a guy at the last race I went to with a Ebay Chinese special and he had no complaints. If I remember correctly these frames come out of the same factory that 90% of all bikes come out out of today. Bike companies are totally ripping us off.
flag pbuser102331
Posted: Jan 16, 2011 at 1:41 Quote
Ripped of is an under statement,they are coming back for our eye balls.
flag Barnseyhcxc
Posted: Jan 16, 2011 at 10:01 Quote
I'd be carefull with a frame like that, there's a reason that most carbon frames are over 1000 pounds, and it isn't just paying for a brand. Have a look at the On One 456 Carbon or On One Carbon XC Whippet. The 456 is an All Mountain frame designed to take 100-160mm forks and the XC Whippet is a pure-bred race frame designed to take 100mm forks. They always get glowing reviews and are still very well priced at 399 pounds.
Take a look at:
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROOCWH/on-one-carbon-xc-whippet-frame (On One Carbon XC Whippet)
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROOC456P/on-one-carbon-456-frame (On One 456 Carbon)
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/carbon-456-xt-pro-42704 (On One 456 Carbon Review)
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/whippet-custom-build-39914 (On One Carbon XC Whippet Review)
I've just got alu version of the xc whippet and am chuffed to bits with it. Hope this helpsSmile Salute
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