Frame is - whisper - a chinese job Matt. FM015. :twisted:
Ride quality has been superb... and at that price etc etc. Very quick and responsive.
The wheels were requisitioned from another bike; but will very shortly be Fulcrum racing zeros - continuing the black and red theme.
I'm not a weight weenie, but should make it feel very light taking nearly half a kilo off. The bike is around 7,5kg right now with normal tires (not the gators).
Looks good but IMO the red bits clash with the purple of the plant pot. I'd either change out the red for black or purple, or use a different plant pot.
Looks good but IMO the red bits clash with the purple of the plant pot. I'd either change out the red for black or purple, or use a different plant pot.
Just back from a very wet and cold ride - didn't post with the fulcrums. Suddenly came to me after taking a pic.
Winterized with the Road Racer guards below
Apologies, you see that photography is not a strong point :oops:
Frame is - whisper - a chinese job Matt. FM015. :twisted:
Ride quality has been superb... and at that price etc etc. Very quick and responsive.
The wheels were requisitioned from another bike; but will very shortly be Fulcrum racing zeros - continuing the black and red theme.
I'm not a weight weenie, but should make it feel very light taking nearly half a kilo off. The bike is around 7,5kg right now with normal tires (not the gators).
The 015 has quite aggressive geometry, there is also a FM028 which is more like the trek madone.
If you look around, plenty of information online about sourcing, ordering and putting together these chinese carbon frames. Hong Fu one of the better sources. Delivery straight to the UK.
Things may have moved on since I got mine in Hong Kong a few years ago. I know there are some Pinarello Dogma -similar; if not straight up copies around as well.
In terms of weight, durability and performance, mine has been excellent. I certainly could not merit spending a lot more to have a similar set up. The risks involved in ordering direct must have come down since mine as well.
Have a look around. I am seriously considering doing a titanium, disc brake build with the frame straight from China in the near future.
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Where is the frame from?
Matt
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Winner of the Bike Radar Pro Race Wiggins Hour Prediction Competition
Ride quality has been superb... and at that price etc etc. Very quick and responsive.
The wheels were requisitioned from another bike; but will very shortly be Fulcrum racing zeros - continuing the black and red theme.
I'm not a weight weenie, but should make it feel very light taking nearly half a kilo off. The bike is around 7,5kg right now with normal tires (not the gators).
Winner of the Bike Radar Pro Race Wiggins Hour Prediction Competition
ABCC Cycling Coach
Lmao !!!
Winterized with the Road Racer guards below
Apologies, you see that photography is not a strong point
Have you got a link for the frame :-)
Ribble R872 Ultegra
Skyway BMX
http://hongfu-bikes.en.alibaba.com/product/592516864-210851416/Hongfu_Intergrated_Seatpost_carbon_road_bicycle_frame_FM015_ISP_in_2012.html
Hong Fu 'direct'
http://www.hongfu-bikes.com/html_products/new-Road-Frame+Fork+Seat-post-224.html
The 015 has quite aggressive geometry, there is also a FM028 which is more like the trek madone.
If you look around, plenty of information online about sourcing, ordering and putting together these chinese carbon frames. Hong Fu one of the better sources. Delivery straight to the UK.
Things may have moved on since I got mine in Hong Kong a few years ago. I know there are some Pinarello Dogma -similar; if not straight up copies around as well.
In terms of weight, durability and performance, mine has been excellent. I certainly could not merit spending a lot more to have a similar set up. The risks involved in ordering direct must have come down since mine as well.
Have a look around. I am seriously considering doing a titanium, disc brake build with the frame straight from China in the near future.
Ribble R872 Ultegra
Skyway BMX