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

And..
http://cyclingiq.com/2012/01/30/full-circle-bicycle-brands-resist-costly-china/

"Chinese manufacturing is apparently becoming too expensive for AIM’s clients"

"AIM produces equipment for famous golf brands such as Callaway, Ping and TaylorMade, whilst also being subcontracted by Merida to produce Bianchi, Look and Cannondale products – as well as being a recent OEM to Trek Bicycle Corporation. [Note: somewhat ironically, it was less than two years ago that AIM expanded its operations in China to cope with increasing client demand, which in turn was fuelled by positive post-GFC sentiment.]"

http://inrng.com/2012/02/who-made-your-bike/

I have yet to try some branded high end carbon but i've put rougly 5000 on my two chinese open mold farmes now without any issues. But i'm a pretty light dude at 147 pounds. That being said I would still feel uncomfortable riding chinese noname wheels or stems/handlebars funny enough

http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2011/08/are-all-carbon-bikes-created-equal/

Good article that, thanks Hippo.

In Chinese carbon related news, I happily bought a pair of "U" profile 50mm clinchers for the steel bike, on disc hubs with CX-rays.

I have no idea when that bike will be finished anymore, but I look forward to riding it one day.

I have no idea when that bike will be finished anymore, but I look forward to riding it one day.

This :( waiting on my bike too

http://www.shop-yishunbike.com/wheels/disc-wheels/new-arrival-full-carbon-tubular-disc-wheel-for-track-triathlon

seems being cool about your open mold outsourcing is the new cool

http://nudbikes.com/manufacturing#

"While there are dozens of carbon fiber bike frame manufacturers, only a handful have the technology, quality control, and capacity to be entrusted with contracts from major bicycle brands."

"while many of the direct-to-consumer manufacturers will indirectly hint that they manufacture for well-known brands, none of them actually do - some have even stooped to outright counterfeiting."

"These frames are built to a price, and are not subject to testing and quality control that is as rigourous as what is demanded by established brands (if they are tested at all)."

Around £580 for a nud scout + shipping. Is that cheap? What's a Ebay Chinese Certain Death carbon frame usually cost?

ebay? Hipply pls it's all about Aliexpress :P

And there's this.
http://www.shop-yishunbike.com/frame-fork/road-frames/on-sale-ysbike-ys-fm007-carbon-road-racing-bike-frame-2

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2013-Pinarello-Dogma-65-1-Think2-Aero-Seat-post-Carbon-Road-Bike-Frame-Fork-Headset-seatpost/637035840.html

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Positive mental attitude.

I think I preferred this thread when it was Dammit buying and weighing various rims.

then being told they were wobbly

Good article that, thanks Hippo.

In Chinese carbon related news, I happily bought a pair of "U" profile 50mm clinchers for the steel bike, on disc hubs with CX-rays.

I have no idea when that bike will be finished anymore, but I look forward to riding it one day.

what happened there? Why no bike still?

I think I preferred this thread when it was Dammit buying and weighing various rims.

ah.. the good old days

then being told they were wobbly

The rims or Dammit?

^ oh no you di'unt

Good article that, thanks Hippo.

In Chinese carbon related news, I happily bought a pair of "U" profile 50mm clinchers for the steel bike, on disc hubs with CX-rays.

I have no idea when that bike will be finished anymore, but I look forward to riding it one day.

Looking at U profile 56mm tubular rims. They're 27mm wide at the widest point, and 25mm wide at the brake track. They also have the improve basalt braking surface. Not as light as I'd hoped for. But my rebuilt wheels will be stiffer, more aero*, and brake better. While coming in at the same weight as my current 48mm deep V profile clinchers.

I should point out that I'm replacing my rim because my carbon clinchers melted riding down a mountain in heavy tourist traffic.

(*in my mind)

Shit, you all in one piece?

well it will work as long as you believe it works, so if the effect is the same - hey!

So true.

The purchase will have neglible effect on my performance, notable effect on my credit card balance, and make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Shit, you all in one piece?

Fine. Cheers

If we'd had time to ride the other climb in the area. Things might have been different.

Did'nt notice untill the next ride. My front brake was juddering like mad. When I looked at the braking surface it was fried. The bead lock has bent out by a few mm in several places.

I'm still riding them, as I never got around to putting a second set together, and I need to train. I just dont use the front brake.

Tubulars for me.

My Chinese carbon with the "basalt" brake surface far out performs my 404 Firecrest when it comes to braking.

My Chinese carbon with the "basalt" brake surface far out performs my 404 Firecrest when it comes to braking.

Well these are basically 404 firecrest copies. So thats great to know. (well 2mm less deep, not as wide, and a little lighter).

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