Orient Express - Cheap Chinese Rims / Wheels / Forks / Frames / Cranks / Etc

Personally I have hubs I want to use already, simply upgrading the rims for me

1. giofox 2xAR35 - (optional details: Hook, Disc, 32H, Paintless UD With Access Holes, No decal)
   
2. leggy_blonde - 1x R65 (Hook, Disc, 24H, Matte UD, with holes, nodecal). 2x R55T (Disc, Matte UD 24H, with holes, no decal)
   
3. atz - 2x AR45 disc rim. 1x R55 rear wheel
   
4. motoko - 2xAR35 (Hook, Disc, 28H, Paintless UD With Access Holes, No decal)
   
5. Frank9755 - 2xAR56disc rim(36holes, 23mm internal/30mm external/56mm deep),clincher hook, UD matte, No decal, 3year warranty, 560gram+/-15 per rim
   
6. Andyfallsoff - 2 x AR465 disc, flyweight, 20/24, clincher hook, paintless UD, no access holes, no drain holes, no decal, no valves, lifetime warranty
   
7. damitamit - 2 x XC925 rims (1 flyweight, 1 Standard), 28/28, paintless UD, no drain holes, with access holes
   
8. pjhobs - 2 x WR50 rims, 32/32, paintless UD, no decals, with access holes
   

@giofox - I've got my orders clarified if that helps at all

R55 wheel - matte UD Access Holes Non Disc - Grooved Graphene Surface
HUB-R 24T Non Disc J-bend Black Bitex QR / 130mm Shimano Road 11S 24H RAR9
SPOKE Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420 Black J-bend
NIPPLE Sapim Polyax Secure Lock Brass Black
with matte black valve logo only decal

2x AR45 rims - Hook, Disc, 28H, Paintless UD With Access Holes, matte black valve logo only decal)

I have had wheels built up by them before and they are great.
Only reason for not doing so this time is that they are for a tandem and they don't build them.

Does anyone know if they can build with SON dynamo hubs?

I just asked their live chat and they said they will. As a wheel built with the AR35 rim and SOn hub they quote me 790 USD. I mentioned it maybe being part of a group order or 30+ rims but don't know if they applied discount or not.

Thanks.

That seems steep for a single wheel, so would probably just get the rim and build myself.

Anyone knows a good asian ti frame link?

Waltly are your guys. I have one as does @pjhobs and others on here.

A friend of mine has just ordered here because Waltly wasn't taking orders (I think they are now). http://titancycles.com/ 60 days production time and 30 days for shipping, I believe it should arrive somewhere in november. Production drawings looked confidence inspiring, they were very accommodating, he has a yoke and wishbone. I think total cost including pre-paid taxes was about $1100.

1. giofox 2xAR35 - (optional details: Hook, Disc, 32H, Paintless UD With Access Holes, No decal)
   
2. leggy_blonde - 1x R65 (Hook, Disc, 24H, Matte UD, with holes, nodecal). 2x R55T (Disc, Matte UD 24H, with holes, no decal)
   
3. atz - R55 wheel - matte UD Access Holes Non Disc - Grooved Graphene Surface HUB-R 24T Non Disc J-bend Black Bitex QR / 130mm Shimano Road 11S 24H RAR9, SPOKE Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420 Black J-bend, NIPPLE Sapim Polyax Secure Lock Brass Black with matte black valve logo only decal. 2x AR45 rims - Hook, Disc, 28H, Paintless UD With Access Holes, matte black valve logo only decal)
   
4. motoko - 2xAR35 (Hook, Disc, 28H, Paintless UD With Access Holes, No decal)
   
5. Frank9755 - 2xAR56disc rim(36holes, 23mm internal/30mm external/56mm deep),clincher hook, UD matte, No decal, 3year warranty, 560gram+/-15 per rim
   
6. Andyfallsoff - 2 x AR465 disc, flyweight, 20/24, clincher hook, paintless UD, no access holes, no drain holes, no decal, no valves, lifetime warranty
   
7. damitamit - 2 x XC925 rims (1 flyweight, 1 Standard), 28/28, paintless UD, no drain holes, with access holes
   
8. pjhobs - 2 x WR50 rims, 32/32, paintless UD, no decals, with access holes
   
   

Gentle nudge to this, 17 rims and 1 whole wheel. Come on peeps, jump on the train, the potential 30% off is getting closer and might definitely be appealing to some of you

the potential 30% off is getting closer and might definitely be appealing to some of you

You have my attention if you meet this, rims only? or a could it be applied to a wheelset too?

Can’t seem to find any non disc rims or am I being completely useless? Maybe interested in a pair if they do

Can’t seem to find any non disc rims or am I being completely useless? Maybe interested in a pair if they do

https://www.lightbicycle.com/carbon-road-bike/carbon-road-cyclocross-bike-rim

Assume they do anything, then just define your needs.

I think it could be applied to wheels as well, @atz you asked this question to them already haven't you?

I think it could be applied to wheels as well, @atz you asked this question to them already haven't you?

Great, look forwarding to finding out. Spoken to a few people and might be able add 6 rims to the list or 3 wheelsets, whichever gets a decent discount.

Anyone got a link to somewhere that will do steel mtb hardtail frames?

They indicated yes but that was on live chat so maybe when we ask the question specifically they won't. I'll drop them an email.

They indicated yes but that was on live chat so maybe when we ask the question specifically they won't. I'll drop them an email.

I would imagine they might do 30% on the rims and same price for other parts and labour.. thanks for checking!

https://www.marinobike.com/

I looked at this a year or so ago here are the links that were in my folder
http://www.titancycles.com/#section-pricing

XACD - http://www.xacd.com.cn/product.asp?rootcl=1&cls=1
Alternative website - https://www.ti-bikes.com/titanium-bike-frame/titanium-road-bike-frame/titanium-road-bike-frames-700c.html

Hi-Light http://www.tibicycle.com/ - these guys build for Van Nicholas, on-one, ragley etc but don't deal direct with the public

https://www.oraeng-tw.com/15-ra-301-3al-2-5v-ti-road-bike-frame.html Not only do they do titanium, they also do stainless steel but only in bulk, no one-offs

Gentle nudge to this, 17 rims and 1 whole wheel. Come on peeps, jump on the train, the potential 30% off is getting closer and might definitely be appealing to some of you

There's 4 rims I need. Need to check the hubs to make sure I get the spoke holes correct, and won't be back in the UK until Sunday. Will check then.

i am also going to get 2x rims. undecided on hubs yet but hopefully some rs4s. what are the most common drillings? 28 rear 24 front? or 24 on both

For disc? Straight pull or j-bend spokes?