I Bought Two Cheap Chinese Aero Frames (here's why)

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Building the cheapest race bike money can buy, with a catch. The catch is I took this project to the audience and you voted for the products we would be using to create this cheap Chinese carbon bike build. However, it was a close call between the Elves and Trifox frames. So I though why not buy them both and get them inspected by Gary at Carbon Steed and Jay at Taylor Cycles.
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  • @MerlinMan1579
    @MerlinMan1579 Жыл бұрын

    This content is super relevant given the ridiculous prices of race bikes from the big manufacturers who make owning a quality rig an elitist pursuit....well done Cam, keep them coming.

  • @vyas555

    @vyas555

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said. On top of that the QC from the big brands are crap as exposed by Hambini. These are two triangles put together with good alignment compare that to the cost of motorcycles and cars the prices of bikes are out of hand. Thanks for the content Cam.

  • @richardhutchings1980

    @richardhutchings1980

    Жыл бұрын

    100%. Mid level bikes used to be $3/4k. The same thing is now about $7/8k. Top end used to be about $9k. It's now about $15k. Crazy 🤪

  • @ryans6650

    @ryans6650

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly 20 years ago, an American made, carbon Trek 5200 (exact frame Postal rode), with a Shimano Ultegra groupset and Bontrager wheels (which were made by DT Swiss for Bontrager), retailed for $2,700USD. That's pretty insane...even accounting for inflation, that's $4,500 in today's money. Now you'll pay twice that for a Chinese made Ultegra bike.

  • @marcelinocambeiro4268

    @marcelinocambeiro4268

    Жыл бұрын

    In my cycling circle there is a lot of talk about this... prices, spares availability, being forced to 'upgrade' (change for the sake of it), prices are crazy for what you can get, will be get used to fork out 2k pounds (I am writing from the UK) for a tiagra entry level road bike? when 10 years ago we were getting Ultegra quality at race specs. I think we are witnessing a huge change in the industry, putting apart the fact that manufacturers are pushing the industry to ONLY supply whatever is most incompatible with what we had until recent (rim brakes, mechanical) they are forcing obsolescence at high speed to depart with our wallets, and forced obsolescence is a huge issue they should be accountable for - what are we doing with all the waste? Also in my cycling circle, there is A LOT more appetite to try Chinese groupsets, the big brands Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo... might have shot their own foot with their recent business decisions and they are creating a HUGE market for these Chinese brands, as soon as they go through a second generation of product development I am sure they will be much more common in the West and it's going to hurt the big brands...

  • @jasrod2012

    @jasrod2012

    Жыл бұрын

    A home that cost $60000 in my parents’ day now cost $1.5m. What’s your point?

  • @klein.fayo.brasil
    @klein.fayo.brasil Жыл бұрын

    Haters are always insecure, like Cam said, it saves lots of money for someone who doesn’t have that much budget to built some nice bike. Keep up the content for us viewers who enjoy and learn something new not just for well known brand but also alternative and quality brand bike frame and parts.

  • @kevinhr1987

    @kevinhr1987

    Жыл бұрын

    Just laughing 😂 poor people, like me 🤔

  • @sepg5084

    @sepg5084

    Жыл бұрын

    The world loves making China rich somehow.

  • @Perception_

    @Perception_

    Жыл бұрын

    Confident people know that if you want something you got to save up for it. It's a choice. Insecure people say it's too hard, and I can never afford that... If you say you cannot afford it, wouldn't you say you can say that you *_can_* afford it too? If you got a pulse, it means you got choices and I'm only responsible for myself.

  • @gersonFls7

    @gersonFls7

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Perception_ why? Save up 4k or up just so that BIG manufacturers like SPECIALIZED still commit mistakes. Or trek. Or cervelo

  • @Perception_

    @Perception_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gersonFls7 Most people tell themselves quality does not exist, so they will remain unfullfilled in life. It's selfpity talking and all too common. In the long run it cost less to own something that cost more if you've just cared enough to find your own true needs, and find the quality you feel is needed and that will not interfear with anything more important. It's expensive to buy cheap all the time, because you build a desire to just buy more shit because you think you actually have saved money, and in the longrun you just end up throwing away money on trash items you don't really want in the first place. This is how the rich become richer, and the poor remain poor. So, go the distance and pay for quality is my advice. I'd rather have less but good quality items in my life, because I will care more about them and make them last longer. Pay once, and with money you own.

  • @BlackWaterCyclist
    @BlackWaterCyclist Жыл бұрын

    I thoroughly enjoyed the video and your experimentation with the Chinese bikes. I have ordered a few myself over the years and you nailed it when you said they are hit and miss. I have had some great ones and some where the rear triangle was crooked. I am one of those not willing to spend 10k on a bike. Thanks again!

  • @CamNicholls

    @CamNicholls

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing on the thread.

  • @jackwright3098

    @jackwright3098

    Жыл бұрын

    So what did you do with the ones that didn't work out? I'm interested but couldn't you argue that if you had to trash those bikes the price gets pretty comparable to a solid bike like one from Canyon?

  • @BlackWaterCyclist

    @BlackWaterCyclist

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jackwright3098 Great question! I have found that I can buy 4 new frames from China before I hit the price of a brand new frame from the name brands. I have really only had one lemon from China and the other 7 or 8 were perfect. I enjoy buying and building up bikes so that is why I have experienced so many. Now many of the Chinese brands have some sort of warranty but even if they do not, you can buy 4 frames before you get to the cost of 1 name brand frame. Riding a Chinese frame, I do not have the fear of a frame breaking like I would if I was riding a name brand who may try to shaft me with their warranty fine print.

  • @jackwright3098

    @jackwright3098

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BlackWaterCyclist hey thanks for the reply. So you're not worried about the qc when you're going fast downhill? You could definitely have the same issues with a named brand but people have just made me paranoid maybe regarding Chinese manufacturers.

  • @michael1

    @michael1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BlackWaterCyclist The problem is, if you have the money to buy 4, 8 or 10 or whatever Chinese frames in the hope one of them is good then you have the money to buy one frame that you'll know will be good and may as well do that. If the only downside to buying a known good frame is "might have spent a bit too much money" then you've lost nothing and you'd be better spending your time and energy finding ways to make money than buying multiple frames. What typically happens for someone who isn't just playing on their youtube channel is that they don't have the money to buy multiple Chinese frames and they don't have the money to buy the expensive frame, and they're attracted to the idea of getting a bargain from China. If they get a lemon they're left with nothing, out of pocket and living in regret sans a bike (that's without even taking into account the very real possibility that they discover the 'lemon' carbon parts when they break as they are riding along - because they don't have the money to take everything along to some carbon fibre specialist to xray either) So that's the flaw - playing at being poor and buying cheap products isn't the same as being poor. That person who genuinely cannot afford to take the hit if a cheap carbon frame is a lemon really needs to buy a known good quality metal frame or a used bike - because the hunt for non-lemons from China is a game they can't afford to play, in the same way the S-work frame is a game they can't afford.

  • @Mark_Wolton
    @Mark_Wolton Жыл бұрын

    Love your work Cam! This content is extremely relevant to all of us who can't contemplate buying a big brand super-bike.

  • @jaroslavscz1821
    @jaroslavscz1821 Жыл бұрын

    Cam, you are doing every one a huge favor by doing these videos. I always wondered about both of these manufacturers! Great information!

  • @cyanomical
    @cyanomical Жыл бұрын

    Man, that Elves frame looks great! I'm rolling on a Trek Emonda SL7 and I still love the look of it. I reckon the Elves + Sensah set would make an amazingly flash cheaper bike for racing/commuting, something you wouldn't be too concerned about.

  • @stephenstorey6653
    @stephenstorey6653 Жыл бұрын

    Such content is very useful for people who like to explore other options, at the end each can choose and buy what they wish and can! Keep up the good work!

  • @jpjipperwong
    @jpjipperwong Жыл бұрын

    I would argue this content is some of the most valuable cycling content in the space at the moment. KZread's like Tracevelo have brought forward the idea of Cheap Chinese carbon builds to the forefront and Francis doing bits here and there as well but these builds from a technical standpoint offer a ton to the average Joe and are rewriting how we approach cycling marketing and brands now. Love the content!

  • @marcbryant8482
    @marcbryant8482 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely worth doing this content Cam, point 2 for the win! Yes bikes have become ridiculously priced and cannot justify the money with a straight face. But until the market, ie us, show them its not on they will of course continue. We do that with taking our business elsewhere and that's where you come in. Thanks for looking at the options because point 3 is spot on too.

  • @durianriders
    @durianriders Жыл бұрын

    99% of the high price frames and forks are made out of China the last 12 years. They then ship to Taiwan for logistics and less dumping taxes. 100% of dentists dont know this fact. I currently own over 40 high end road bikes and work on bikes daily as a mechanic when in Australia. The Trifox X16 rim brake is an incredible machine. I sold my SL7 S-Works after the first ride. The S-Works SL7 you see being ridden by big name riders is a different frame and fork. This has been confirmed to me by a team mechanic and video proof. It is hilarious how most cyclists are conned by these big brands. Just look at the prices they charge now for frames made in the same industrial estate as these brands Cam features.

  • @roveism

    @roveism

    Жыл бұрын

    You did not mention in your videos how rough the finishing was on trifox bikes, goes to show Cam is a lot more credible than you are!

  • @GHinWI

    @GHinWI

    Жыл бұрын

    Dentists also know that if the fork breaks because of a defect and your teeth are knocked out, you want a name-brand OEM so you can sue them for damages.

  • @LuukeyB
    @LuukeyB Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos, Cam! Keep doing what you're doing and if people don't enjoy the content, they can do one! Have recommended your channel to a lot of people at the club over here in the UK and they've got really good use out of it- especially the Neil bike fitting vids 👍

  • @shepshape2585
    @shepshape2585 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad that the viewers chose that frame because it is WAY sexier than the other frame. Super nice paint job and I love the colors and the color change. Can't wait to see how this build comes along. On a side note, I love these Chinese bike videos. Yes, they make some poor quality stuff, but they also make some really good quality stuff, and it's thanks to people like you that we don't have to spend our hard-earned money to know the difference. In another year or so I plan on buying what will probably be my last bike (I'm not a young man anymore), and I'm going Chinese all the way. I want the most bang for my buck while still having a great looking and great performing bike. So keep it up and don't mind the haters, they can buy the $10,000 bikes and leave the smart choices to the rest of us.

  • @roveism
    @roveism Жыл бұрын

    Seriously good videos, thanks Cam for doing what we've all been wondering.

  • @jhickey9570
    @jhickey9570 Жыл бұрын

    Excited to watch this build as I have been planning on doing an Elves/Sensah build over the winter. Great content, love it.

  • @cwd3bon
    @cwd3bon Жыл бұрын

    Just waiting for my Falath frame to arrive, glad to see it's come out on top! Looking forward to seeing you build it up.

  • @stuartdryer1352
    @stuartdryer1352 Жыл бұрын

    I've only bought one, an ICAN A10. It is really good. Hambini had a good one too. The details are better than my Tarmac. The Elves ones have great paint jobs.

  • @RK01
    @RK01 Жыл бұрын

    I've really enjoyed watching the Chinese bike frame series, very relevant at a time where the big brands have lost the plot with the amount of money they are charging for a push bike (Specialized) outragious for example.

  • @project_flock
    @project_flock Жыл бұрын

    Great video Cam, lovely piece at the end with the mission around the need to help uncover more affordable gear for both retailers and you're everyday enthusiast!

  • @Kingjay814
    @Kingjay814 Жыл бұрын

    Honestly as someone who's looking at building their own bike for the first time this kind of content is super helpful. Just standalone frames from the bigger names start around $2500. To see something like the Elves frame have an amazing paint job and good build quality for less than half the price is a no brainer. Especially for the average rider who's just does local rides and events.

  • @shanefahy3018
    @shanefahy3018 Жыл бұрын

    Well done on the channel Cam, relevant, interesting and insightful content. Keep up the great work.

  • @airsoftcamman
    @airsoftcamman Жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel through this video. Will be watching more. 👍

  • @jordanrundell9962
    @jordanrundell9962 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this video. My road bike I built up myself is a china carbon frame. After putting good quality, albeit used, components (Mostly sram red stuff), It weighs in at 14.6lbs. I.E. Lighter than the brand new Tarmac SL7. I have put a little over 3000 miles on it. It is still solid. Love riding it.

  • @15minutestoread97

    @15minutestoread97

    Жыл бұрын

    what frame did you buy?

  • @Kazyow
    @Kazyow Жыл бұрын

    Kudos to this video! Coming from the Philippines. I can say that these types of videos are fun to watch as it is very informative, timely, valuable, and relevant as we are often offered with these kinds of brands. Without the knowledge of its quality or even its origin. Especially since all sorts of brands are popping up, and prices of decent to well-known brands are skyrocketing.

  • @robbonner
    @robbonner Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for creating this video Cam!!

  • @ReptileAssylum
    @ReptileAssylum Жыл бұрын

    Thanks i appreciate different perspectives and enjoy this content

  • @everythingian7579
    @everythingian7579 Жыл бұрын

    Very happy you're testing these out for the rest of us! Keep it up.

  • @LongStep
    @LongStep Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate this bike build video series. Thank you for making these videos.

  • @FlatSpinMan
    @FlatSpinMan Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting. Your justification about the crazy price of bikes nips really good. Thanks for the helpful info.

  • @diederikbal9695
    @diederikbal9695 Жыл бұрын

    Super cool video and no nonsense review. Thanks for that!

  • @mark_rallye
    @mark_rallye Жыл бұрын

    I love this series already! I bought an Elves Vanyar frame a couple of months ago, for the same reasons you mentioned in the video and it’s great to see that more and more people are discovering this great brand and frames. It’s a lovely ride for a sensible price.

  • @cincydooley

    @cincydooley

    Жыл бұрын

    Where on their site can you find what the tire clearance is for each frame? I can’t figure it out. Lol

  • @mark_rallye

    @mark_rallye

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cincydooley just email them, their customer service is great. My Vanyar has 25mm max width on paper, but I think 28mm will fit as well.

  • @danielspeedminer4282
    @danielspeedminer4282 Жыл бұрын

    Three VERY good reasons!! These types of video reviewing this type of frames r rare. Especially from a perspective of some one like you who also experiences the more higher end main stream brands like Specialized, Cannondale and the likes of it. Hope you continue to review both mainstream and Chinese brands. Not just either one.😊👍🏽

  • @jcsrst
    @jcsrst Жыл бұрын

    That Elves frame is beautiful! Can't wait to see it built!

  • @newson7248
    @newson7248 Жыл бұрын

    I do appreciate the 'Chinese' bike builds, as someone who'd like to build up a bike in the future, i feel that the cheaper parts etc are a good place for me to start that first build.

  • @n22pdf
    @n22pdf Жыл бұрын

    Great vid Cam as always.. as others have said these series of Chinese builds are valid and very interesting especially as big manufacturer costs rise. 😊👍🚴🤩

  • @CamNicholls

    @CamNicholls

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Pete

  • @Dustydayzz
    @Dustydayzz Жыл бұрын

    This is great content...i wish you'd continue. Ive learned alot from them

  • @Phil-qz6oc
    @Phil-qz6oc Жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing on this video… I’ve literally got this frame in my basket. Great content, and super relevant.

  • @adrianengel5351
    @adrianengel5351 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed this video. Always enjoy hearing what experts have to say.

  • @global_nomad.
    @global_nomad. Жыл бұрын

    looking forward to seeing how this rides and the relationship between build quality and layup/ride quality

  • @Thomas-vx8yf
    @Thomas-vx8yf Жыл бұрын

    I just discovered your channel at KZread and I really liked the video of the Chinese bike frames. You are doing very well and keep the videos coming to have a good time in our free time

  • @lemonshire1
    @lemonshire1 Жыл бұрын

    elves seem to know what they're doing. francis cade built one up a few days ago, just over 6kg. there was a cable holder with "cervelo" on it, so they could in theory produce cervelo bikes, but who knows. anyway great to see where your content is going, love the high effort videos relevant to things people care about. keep it coming!

  • @Jardsss

    @Jardsss

    Жыл бұрын

    Because elves are used by the pros here in Philippines and other south east asian countries

  • @lemonshire1

    @lemonshire1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Jardsss yea forgot to mention that

  • @jackwright3098

    @jackwright3098

    Жыл бұрын

    @@The86rick in what ways did he disagree with this video?

  • @lemonshire1

    @lemonshire1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@The86rick lmao, fair enough considering they probably pay the minimum amount for the frame anyway

  • @Numeriwar

    @Numeriwar

    Жыл бұрын

    Hambini did a review of an elves frame. It was bad

  • @patphilloccap
    @patphilloccap Жыл бұрын

    Timely content, informative and practical. Elves has built a solid rereputation in South East Asia. The brand has good customer service and after sales support here. Cheers!

  • @perjensen3738
    @perjensen3738 Жыл бұрын

    Great content. It is interesting to go to Hambini vids afterwards and see his reviews of trifox and elves. Looking forward to the next episode 🤘

  • @ringopunt
    @ringopunt Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great content. I’ve built a TriFox X8 and ridden for past year. Amazing quality and superb service from them. Can’t recommend highly enough.

  • @Relevant_Irrelevance
    @Relevant_Irrelevance Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for the next installment!

  • @TakaCycling
    @TakaCycling Жыл бұрын

    I'm from Brazil and i purchased this Elves Falath 2022 Disc. I built with Elite Wheels and I'm loving it!

  • @ericvutran4140
    @ericvutran4140 Жыл бұрын

    8:30 yes! The help and insight you are providing are helping us new riders who are struggling to figure out who offers the best value and is reputable.

  • @CamNicholls

    @CamNicholls

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate.

  • @skotsephrenia1
    @skotsephrenia1 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one sir ... can't wait for the build

  • @alanleclair1
    @alanleclair1 Жыл бұрын

    Keep the great inexpensive bike content coming! Count me in as one of those looking to get good quality but less expensive alternatives. Piss off to the naysayers. Good on you Cam! 👏🎉

  • @kuzzzzzzzzzzzz7511
    @kuzzzzzzzzzzzz7511 Жыл бұрын

    nice mate thanks for the info ❤️ you and gc p snd hambini is the best content in cycling especially in budget frame and wheels to give more idea to build

  • @sham2613
    @sham2613 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid, keep it going. It's very relevant content. Thank you

  • @mysho6317
    @mysho6317 Жыл бұрын

    Well done as ALWAYS - Keep Doing You🙂

  • @PigeonIV
    @PigeonIV Жыл бұрын

    Well done! Don't stop, this is the right direction. I have been studying the market of Chinese bicycle manufacturers for more than a year. I assembled a bike on the cheapest frameset and wheels from Seraph. He painted himself, corrected the production defect. I am satisfied with the result.Now I'm looking at ELVES and DARE. If I visit Australia, I would be glad to meet you.

  • @uptown710
    @uptown710 Жыл бұрын

    This made me a subscriber. Thanks for your work bro.

  • @edic2619
    @edic2619 Жыл бұрын

    We appreciate these vids. Thanks.

  • @TouringCar.
    @TouringCar. Жыл бұрын

    Great comparisons, love the look of those frames 🔥

  • @Squizzy05
    @Squizzy05 Жыл бұрын

    Keep doing it mate it’s brilliant. It’s real world as you say not everyone can afford the price of new bikes. Quality inspections is a great reference for everyone.

  • @zhixiaoliu3017
    @zhixiaoliu3017 Жыл бұрын

    As a Chinese I must say I've never heard of nor saw Trifox frame until I watch this video😂 Elves is quite popular among the "budget brands" though, lots of college students do custom builds with Elves or Upland frames. Winspace are quite rare, we know they focus on the foreign market(especially SEA). A few years ago Winspace had tried to introduce itself to Chinese domestic market but its frames have some quality issues then and they end up with a bad reputation in China.

  • @jaaxc1036

    @jaaxc1036

    Жыл бұрын

    what is the top chinese brand in China then?

  • @zhixiaoliu3017

    @zhixiaoliu3017

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jaaxc1036 Many people in mainland China regard Giant and Merida as Chinese brands. The market share and number of stores of these two brands are overwhelming in mainland China. If these two Taiwanese brands are not counted, Parous should be the "top brand" in enthusiastic bike market. There are also some small brands that have made good progress in focusing on cost performance. Most of the carbon fiber frames of these products use slightly modified designs of other brands, and are manufactured by factories in Guangdong.

  • @sichengduan7512

    @sichengduan7512

    Жыл бұрын

    Trifox is basically repainted TFSA frame😂

  • @fj5563

    @fj5563

    7 ай бұрын

    Pardus ,not Parous@@zhixiaoliu3017

  • @byunbee
    @byunbee Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing this video. I think it's great that you're making a video that's value oriented using Sensah groupset. As a follow up video, maybe you can also fit the Elves Falath frame with Shimano groupset and compare it against your other bikes like Winspace, BMC, Giant, etc. I'm sure many folks here are very interested in how they compare and whether the cost savings is actually worth it.

  • @irfandaanish5922
    @irfandaanish5922 Жыл бұрын

    Good job Cam. Your contents are relevant

  • @raphaelalmeida4596
    @raphaelalmeida4596 Жыл бұрын

    Very appreciated topic and project. Greetings from Brazil!!

  • @yanuk818
    @yanuk818 Жыл бұрын

    Subscribed because of the last 2 minutes! Thank you!

  • @lamejojo
    @lamejojo Жыл бұрын

    I bought an Elves Vanyar (their "lightweight" road bike) a couple of years ago. Not sure if they still do it but at the time custom paint was free. I got my design painted in three colors, one of them a chameleon paint like on your frame. It is beautiful and the best bike I've owned. It's not the cheapest Chinese frame but it's worth it and a way better deal than the mainstream bike brands.

  • @TheImprobableIronman
    @TheImprobableIronman Жыл бұрын

    Great video and fair play for the last couple of minutes. As others are saying - this is totally relevant right now - and you're not the only KZreadr doing this, so that says something in itself. I never get why some people feel the need to complain about KZread content - it's all free, the end result of someone else's hard work and, at the end of the day, if you don't like it. Personally, I really appreciate your videos. Top job. And the Elves frame looks top notch.

  • @DesMonDLee24
    @DesMonDLee24 Жыл бұрын

    Keep this kinda video coming! Definitely gonna help alot ppl like me !

  • @sidneydutton5878
    @sidneydutton5878 Жыл бұрын

    Yes definitely seen some other KZreadrs use this frame very nice!!!

  • @yangyu9990
    @yangyu9990 Жыл бұрын

    Oh I have the same Trifox frame! Though the headset bearings on mine were smooth, and the paint is on par with the opinions in this video. Though still rides great and love it 🙂 Definately gonna get an elves for the next frame, that paint job alone is worth the little more 🤤

  • @crossnut72
    @crossnut72 Жыл бұрын

    Keep up the content on the Chinese made bikes. For the first time in awhile I’m looking at buying another bike and I’m blown away by the prices. Getting a mid level ultegra bike now with a decent wheel set from one of the big brands is close to 7k! I think these are a great option for those who still want a quality bike at a better price! I’m actually looking at the winspace stuff.

  • @dominicward3523
    @dominicward3523 Жыл бұрын

    Looking good Cam. Really interested to see what happens next. From other videos Trifox doesn’t get great reviews on quality. But if price is all then they hit the mark.

  • @jmboto9322
    @jmboto9322 Жыл бұрын

    I really like how you explained the difference of both brands. I think I would buy an elves soon.

  • @scottw6598
    @scottw6598 Жыл бұрын

    Great video keep them coming!

  • @mickporterphotography1544
    @mickporterphotography1544 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. My Cervelo frame was painted by Gary (before I bought it), it's beautiful.

  • @aldrinclementina4297
    @aldrinclementina4297 Жыл бұрын

    I'm looking forward to the builds. So I can definitely pull the trigger on the Elves Falath. I've seen other reviews and people are saying that's fast bike and bang for your buck.

  • @jasonreynolds1715
    @jasonreynolds1715 Жыл бұрын

    The ‘alternative’ bike supplier content is great! I love it - it’s varied. I can go watch GCN if I just want to know about the big brands. Keep it up 👍🏼

  • @Superfly1503

    @Superfly1503

    Жыл бұрын

    Only if you want Orbea, Canyon or Pinarello

  • @michaelstratton5223

    @michaelstratton5223

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Superfly1503 Normally yes, however they've also been showcasing Ribble bikes lately. Also there was one episode where they examined a Lapierre. I think the presenters themselves would love exploring more bikes if it weren't for having to be loyal to their sponsors.

  • @shanewiseman5729
    @shanewiseman5729 Жыл бұрын

    Its great you are showing us in depth what is good coming out of China, as i think we will be seeing more and more Chinese bikes on the roads.

  • @Hambini
    @Hambini Жыл бұрын

    bit of a weird one, the elves frame that was bought anonymously for my channel was pretty crap. the trifox frame in contrast was immaculate.

  • @BikePappy

    @BikePappy

    Жыл бұрын

    Things tend to be reversed in the Southern Hemisphere so it makes perfect sense.

  • @gregkane8635

    @gregkane8635

    Жыл бұрын

    I’d say all of the frames are hit or miss really I think that’s the main difference with say giant whose we means each frameset will be a similar quality

  • @Curbietann

    @Curbietann

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Hambini, small time fan here. I did recall you mentioned the trifox frame was sent to you by them to get roasted. Maybe a point to factor in?

  • @tornagawn

    @tornagawn

    Жыл бұрын

    “Trifox sent to me by Lily from the Company” said Hambini……. Yeah, probably just a random bike from production 🧐

  • @saveriodipoce2201

    @saveriodipoce2201

    Жыл бұрын

    Let me get this right.The Trifox was the best.Correct? Ciao from Italy.

  • @paulmorrison30
    @paulmorrison30 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff man ✊🏾👊🏾

  • @davidm5867
    @davidm5867 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Cam, this was a great look into Chinese products, I’m noticing a huge uptake in these products here in Oz given the current state of the industry, peoples mindsets are certainly changing, and giving the big three a run for there money

  • @CTINF
    @CTINF Жыл бұрын

    Hi, new subscriber here in USA. Liked the channel because you cover training, nutrition and also the technical aspects of cycling related products. Keep up the outstanding work.

  • @CamNicholls

    @CamNicholls

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the support

  • @AdamEwart
    @AdamEwart Жыл бұрын

    Spot on Cam. I cannot even imagine new bike day being a reality these days. I bought my Addict in 2015, full dura ace and all the bits for a price well below the ticket price of $8K (helps to have friends that own bike shops), but I "window shop" now for similarly specced machines, and there's nothing south of $15K. It's not even a joke anymore, and I fear that cycling is becoming such an exclusive domain, it won't be long before families can't afford to buy a Kmart cheapie for the kids. Your content is always relevant, and always interesting, and no doubt for every person knocking what you do, you'd have a dozen with both thumbs up. Looking forward to the Sensah reveal! 👍👍

  • @kalenderquantentunnel9411
    @kalenderquantentunnel9411 Жыл бұрын

    Anyone presenting affordable bikes and tech in todays market of inflating prices and sensibly comparing them with respect to their ups and downs has my support. Keep up the good work! 👍 I did my own build two years ago and just went with a little older tech. I ended up with a well working bike many would have lusted after three years before but at a fraction of the cost. Beeing a few years older puts such things into perspective too, just dont go oberboard and fall for nostalgia instead.

  • @adhiperwira3523
    @adhiperwira3523 Жыл бұрын

    Great purpose, mate. Wish you all the best

  • @jacklalalaful
    @jacklalalaful Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing these vids, i have a similar build velobuild with sensah and taylor is also my LBS, I was contemplating taking the bike to him but currently doing all my own work, curious to see how he gets on with the sensah 😆

  • @jascollinscork
    @jascollinscork Жыл бұрын

    Hey Cam….. once again a cracking video!! TBH Was getting bored on the windspace bikes so these are something different and interesting to hear on Chinese bike frames!!! BUT I would never complain to you about it….. at the end of the day your doing us all a favour researching these for us because money is getting tight for the big €€€s for the mainstream brands!!! So 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 to you!! 😍 from 🇮🇪

  • @choosyooozy139
    @choosyooozy139 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, awsome content.

  • @badcredentials4230
    @badcredentials4230 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff mate, I’m more likely to pick up something like an Elves to race (and crash) on than any of the big brands these days.

  • @Ob1sdarkside
    @Ob1sdarkside Жыл бұрын

    Videos like these are a godsend for people on a budget, which is me. The Elves frame is a real looker.

  • @paulwinkfield6560
    @paulwinkfield6560 Жыл бұрын

    Great job and very relevant! 🥂

  • @daviddjerassi
    @daviddjerassi Жыл бұрын

    A important video thank you very much Cam.

  • @stevegriffiths605
    @stevegriffiths605 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Cam once again. I bought an iCan gravel/ roadie around March this year. Chose raw black no logos. Put the awesome Campag Ekar GS on it. I can ride on the chain gang with the GC (Gold Coast) not the other GC (as in Gramd Tour Contemders!) at 45kms to 63 km sprints without a drama. I run Spesh Roval 38’s wheels with 30mm tubelss Roubaix tyres. I’ve also on these tyres thrashes it along the coastal grass an gravel around Ballina to Lennox. If I’m going serious all day gravel I swap out for some 3840 Spesh Pathfinders tubeless. This bike is brilliant. It weights about 1kg heavier than my 2021 Emonda SLR with AXS Red and top end RSL 37s. I love riding both but the “own label” STEVENS BEAST as I’ve badged it is a brilliant all rounder. I even put a small BMC decal on the seat post as I remind everyone who comments that in my instance BMC stands for Bicycle Made in China….! Frame, forks and carbon bars all up was $1200 delivered to Gold Coast. Qld Aus. So far so good folks.

  • @MardenBandeira
    @MardenBandeira Жыл бұрын

    You make really good content. Forget about people who does not aprecciate it. Weel done. Keep going

  • @80erinm
    @80erinm Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the content Cam. Dont listen to the negative Nancy's out there, keep doing what you enjoy. I was very close to building myself a chinese carbon frame bike with all the bits but changed paths and will be taking delivery of a new Ribble CGR tomorrow. End price for the complete bike delivered is about $5k AUD with 105Di2. I still love to watch your content and a few others who review cheap frames and components even though getting another new bike is out of the question for me, I am interested in a hopefully upcoming cheap carbon wheels review! Take it easy!

  • @TonyOldskool
    @TonyOldskool Жыл бұрын

    Great VT, so thinking about going for the Elves Frame, have seen a few vids giving it good reviews..

  • @nerigarcia7116
    @nerigarcia7116 Жыл бұрын

    Never heard of the Elves frame but it looks nice. To know its build quality is better is good to know. Their logo looks legit too, not something just thrown together with basic computer fonts.

  • @johnnyboy4711
    @johnnyboy4711 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Cam,fair play greetings from Ireland!

  • @beardymcwhisky
    @beardymcwhisky Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this. I know Gary and Jay - both good eggs. I bought a TIdeace gravel frame (exploro copy) about 4 years ago now, and its been the best bike Ive owned. Im 100kg+ and have taken it to gap creek, daisy on single trail, taken it bikecamping, riverloops... its just been a lucky purchase I think. And it was about AUD$700 by memory, so an even bigger score.

  • @songlinzhang5989
    @songlinzhang5989 Жыл бұрын

    I am very glad to see the evaluation of Chinese frame on youtube. I am a Chinese, but in China, the domestic frame is not very popular, and the evaluation of this aspect is very rare. It is also through this video that I learned that our country also has a good choice of frame, thank you very much

  • @jwong8248
    @jwong8248 Жыл бұрын

    price and availability of the big names are the reasons of your project, it makes a lot of sense. Keep it up. Time will tell what you are experimenting now will be the industry direction in the future.

  • @Froxdj
    @Froxdj Жыл бұрын

    I got the Trifox x12 and love it, got a full review on my channel. Mine had a few Sharpe edge's around the inside too but nothing a file and a bit if TLC can't sort out. Thanks for a great video cam. Also got the sensah empire Pro 12 speed and will be doing a review soon too. Looking forward to seeing how you got on l. Had a few issues on my set up but I figured it out at the end and will explain it in my video soon.

  • @oliversalvanera6959
    @oliversalvanera6959 Жыл бұрын

    Super relatable content. Not everyone can afford the 10,000 dollar bike that the big bike brands offer. This gives us a good perspective on what is good and bad when it comes to affordable (relatively) bike parts

  • @simontibbo
    @simontibboАй бұрын

    Jeez, what possesses people to waste their own time, and yours, with negativity when this is wholesome and informative content. First time stumbling across your vids, but a straight up sub. Gonna enjoy poking around the uploads list.

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