DIY Carbon Bike Build from CHINA.... Banger or Bust?

[@xojstn]

so sick. The frames quality is probably a lot closer too Santa Cruz then all of us would like to to admit!

[@MTBTrailHunt]

Thanks, so far so good! 🤙

[@pgn666]

nice build!

[@MTBTrailHunt]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@MTBTrailHunt]

Thanks!! Cheers! 😊

[@droppindown]

Very interesting. Ive have seen so many i like.

[@MTBTrailHunt]

So far the only problem I have had is the shipping takes a while. 🤙

[@JoshTaylor]

I was looking at the Blur TR before I bought my Transition Spur frame. If I found this I might have gone for it. I had the DIY Carbon hardtail version of the SC Highball and while the cable routing wasnt ideal, it rode well and was solid on XC trails before I swapped all the parts over to a Stumpjumper carbon frame.

[@MTBTrailHunt]

I agree, the cable routing is not ideal, but also not horrible. I may add some foam casings around the internal cable routing this winter.

[@phenofinder9145]

These days you're actually likely to get a quality frame from China.

[@MTBTrailHunt]

I think the value you get from a name brand is a little lighter frame. I think the frames are lighter because they lay the carbon better and keep the frames thinner.

[@MTBTrailHunt]

That being said I don't think it's worth the price hike. 😅

[@coltonowens2742]

I bought a Schwinn Ascension from target for $200 bucks that got a shoe string budget parts bin upgrade. Its way cooler than it has any right to be. Even cheaper bike parts have gotten so good these days.

[@MTBTrailHunt]

I once took a full suspension mongoose from Walmart and upgraded it. Fox suspension, hydraulic brakes, sram 1x11, dropper post, and new bearings throughout. It turned out to be a pretty cool bike. Lol

[@snowfan.]

from where are you buying the parts (frame and wheels) on both the blur and the kid bike

[@MTBTrailHunt]

I bought the frames from a website called DIY Mountain Bike. The wheels are from Thehouse.com before they stopped selling them, and the spokes I got from Ali Express. The hubs I bought direct from ethirteen.

[@snowfan.]

@@MTBTrailHunt I don't see the house making any wheels would you buy carbon frames and wheels from the diy mtb and did you ever brake any of their stuff?

[@MTBTrailHunt]

​@@snowfan.The house made wheels for a while before they sold to a different company. I bought a few sets of rims during there close out sale for a sweet price. I would probably buy wheels and a frame from DIY if didn't want to build them myself.

[@snowfan.]

@@MTBTrailHunt thanks for the info

[@MTBCRINGE]

sick build man lets see a trail ride on it

[@MTBTrailHunt]

I didn't record any rides yet, but I rode it most of the summer, and it worked great. I didn't take it easy either!

[@TheRickysee]

I would say report back after a full season of riding. 3 or 4 days a week. That’s when the negatives show up. Or the positives. That binding of the rear swing arm would drive me nuts. However if as you say you only ride infrequently and actually enjoy the wrenching more than the riding, it makes a lot of sense to spend as little as possible on a frame.

[@MTBTrailHunt]

I rode it all season and raced a couple XC races as well. I honestly haven't had any major negatives. The binding was something I was worried about, and I took off the shock and measured the stroke, and it dosnt bind until after it would bottom out. I rode about 2 times a week this summer. 🤙

[@emilyosvold7837]

How thick is the carbon? Safe?

[@MTBTrailHunt]

The carbon looks thicker and more sturdy, actually. It ways more because of that, though.

[@richardkaz2336]

Here where I am 'Bangers' refers to to a clapped out piece of ...

[@MTBTrailHunt]

Haha, a banger was always a good song or something cool in my day. 😎

[@cm_405]

can i get a link for your bikes frame?

[@MTBTrailHunt]

www.diycarbonbikes.com/collections/fullsuspensionframes/products/29er-dcb-fxe100-santa-cruz-blur-style-frame Although you may be able to find the same frame from Aliexpress with a little searching for a much better price. But then there is no warranty. 🤙

[@obxarms7685]

Seen too many fail. The weight savings isn't worth it.

[@MTBTrailHunt]

I am 215 on an xl frame, and I rode it hard all summer. Also, the carbon may not be as nicely laid, but it actually looks thicker.

[@obxarms7685]

@@MTBTrailHunt Ok, well that's good news. I'm glad it worked out. It definitely looks sick. That's for sure.