They are SO good at counterfeiting, there are cases of counterfeits accidentally ending up in legit distribution channels and on LBS shelves. They are actually marketed as the real thing-be is a 3T Aeronova handlebar or a Specialized or Pinarello frameset. These are actually made and finished to look on the outside 100% like the real thing. Trek, meanwhile, outsources and offshores all their manufacture of frames except their top tier frameset AFAIK.ī) There's also a bit of a distinction to be made in Chinese mystery goods.Ĭounterfeits. They build lots of frames, both for themselves (to be sold under their branding) and for other major brands (to be sold under other branding). But the main reason, is that I really don't know how a random Chicarbon frame is going to ride/handle, which is (for me) the very most important aspect of the bike.Ī) Giant is actually a frame manufacturer. But I take all that with a grain of salt, because they are anecdotal accounts.Īt this point, I personally feel it is safer to buy a used 5-year-old carbon frameset made by Giant, Specialized, or Trek, over a new Chicarbon frame of the same price. If something fails and you break your neck, there's no recourse.įor those of you giving me personal examples of how well your frameset has held up, thank you for taking the time.
There is no consistent structural testing done of these frames.
However, compared to established known bicycle manufacturers, it's still a crapshoot. So, they probably have a reputation to uphold, so they're probably going to have better quality than some random ebay seller. So, after reading all these comments, here's my takeaway.Ĭurrently, there are now distributors that carry their own line of Chinese carbon frames. I'm not in the market myself, but I always try to get the lay of the land a few early on so that when I need to buy a frame/bike, I can just pull the trigger. Thank you for your thoughtful replies everyone. Russian roulette.īut now it seems like there are distributors with their own line of Chinese carbon framesets, like these guys: Īre there any distributors or lines of reputable Chinese carbon frames that you would consider reputable and safe? Until recently, I was aware of only three types of Chinese carbon frames:įrames made for major manufacturers like Trek and Giant. Or just plain r/bicycling, which also has links to more subs. R/JustRidingAlong "Pictures and stories of some of the most egregious user-error and bad luck damage on bicycles." R/BikeMechanics Discussions among bike mechanics, professionals and advanced amateurs. Outlets for posts that don't belong here: R/Vintage_bicycles/ for pre-1986 bicycles. R/Bikebuilding for discussing and showing off bikes built up from a frame. R/wheelbuild and r/Framebuilding for construction of those components. R/bicycleengineering: bicycle technology from an engineering perspective. A comment with an overview and links to more information. Park Tools' Repair Help including illustrated text and video guides to service procedures.Ĭold Setting Steel Frames: adjusting the dropout spacing on a old frame to fit a more modern drivetrain. A comprehensive resource with answers to common and obscure questions, data tables, etc., including a glossary which also serves as an index. Stay on topic / No jokes, especially not false answers as jokes. Tag helpful commenters if you want them to receive a notification. Please use the weekly thread for post follow ups and acknowledgments. They should have the equipment and expertise to inspect it properly. If it's carbon, a specialist repair shop may be required. Take it to your Local Bike Shop and ask them. We probably can't tell from a picture just what condition your bike is in.
#Trifox mtb frame cracked
"Is this cracked / safe to ride?" - If you have to ask, don't ride it. If you just want to post a picture, this isn't the place for it. You can also consult our FAQ or the list of people willing to help locally. It really, really helps if you can provide pictures and/or video. Post your problems, and we will try to get your bike rolling again. A community of cyclists - some with questions, some answers Post questions to get help.
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