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2009-01-04 2:27 PM

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Subject: Carbon bike frame
Has anyone ever bought one of these full carbon frames off E-Bay from China? They cost about $700.00
Just thinking about building a Tri bike.

2009-01-04 3:05 PM
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Subject: RE: Carbon bike frame
Which one, i have gotten one off there but there are a couple of different ones. The one i got was very nice and is super stiff, and i have had no problems in the couple hundred miles i have put on it. This one is produced by ADK technologies and is branded under a couple of different names like carbon cavallo, element 9 and some others. Here is a pick of the frame i have on the trainer with the trainer wheels on it.



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2009-01-04 3:05 PM
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Subject: RE: Carbon bike frame

If they are the ones I'm thinking of, they are often badged as a lot of other companies stuff and sold for significantly more.

2009-01-04 3:23 PM
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Subject: RE: Carbon bike frame

Not meaning to derail you post, but - building up a frameset is a great way to go (I did it with my current ride) just keep in mind the separate cost of all the components, added to the frameset, can sometimes bring the price higher than buying a complete bike. It's easy to get caught up if you don't make a budget and stick to it. If you're just looking for a frame to transfer parts from another bike, it is also a great way to go. 

As for the framesets, I'm thinking they're the same as the Blackbird frames, an Aussie bike company; like Rick said, they're often re-badged and sold for much more. I saw one of these and the owner was quite happy with it. 

 

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