FM 169 (R8) Hongfu - 2016 frame

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SkippiTT
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by SkippiTT

No it isn't. I'm also looking to buy one of the newer frames. The workswell has a completely different seattube (and geo). Still waiting on some real product pictures of the workswell (I mailed them).

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planetrobbi
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by planetrobbi

alpinestar wrote:There are a lot more detailed pictures here:

http://www.goodchinabrand.com/27720500070en.html

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Looks quite nice (apart from the red paint)



That is super close to the Merida Reacto, you can buy a complete Reacto decent specs for ok money, check Merida pricing out.

I built chinese two years ago, now I just went with a production bike.

hgw20
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by hgw20

Geo is exactly the same than AEROAD from Canyon.
I think its a blend of the Aeroad Geo and REACTO style.

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mts595
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by mts595

Would be sweet to see a disc thru axle model like the new model from workswell. Does anyone know what bb options there are? :noidea:

flavianosantiago
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by flavianosantiago

For everyone interested, I was quoted the following price today:
FM169+SP169+FK169:$630
the headset:$15
ship cost:$85(to USA)
4.5% for paypal charge:$32.85
total price:$762.85

I also found mention of a 1160+-40g weight on Alibaba.

Tobic
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by Tobic

Although it is a new frame, are there any ride or build reports out there about the FM169? I'm riding a Dengfu 098 since early 2012, and thinking about a new aero frame.

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by glepore

I would buy one of these in a second if it had a normal rear brake. Don't want to experiment with finding a brake that will clear a Stages.
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zariaman
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by zariaman

Tobic wrote:Although it is a new frame, are there any ride or build reports out there about the FM169? I'm riding a Dengfu 098 since early 2012, and thinking about a new aero frame.


Let me know if you find a light aero frame. I like the 066 but I think if you find a light aero frame you can take advantage of it at higher speeds.

calvin
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by calvin

flavianosantiago wrote:For everyone interested, I was quoted the following price today:
FM169+SP169+FK169:$630
the headset:$15
ship cost:$85(to USA)
4.5% for paypal charge:$32.85
total price:$762.85

I also found mention of a 1160+-40g weight on Alibaba.


Those prices are for unpainted frameset?
I received this price:

R8:$799
headset:$15
ship cost:$110(by DHL)
4.5% for paypal charge:$41.58
the total price:$965.58
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aminier
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by aminier

I just order one as well and am running di2 and will let u know how easy or difficult the build is/was.... Looks pretty cool, but we all know form over function can be a joke show with bikes

aminier
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by aminier

Hey Guys, I just recv'd my frame from Hongfu. Out of the box its actually a great deal nicer than the pics, great finishing which can be lacking of course with china carbon. I'll start the build this week. I put my HED stingers and Ardennes on the front and rear. the frame has great clearance for 25/28c tyres so you know

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Lolek
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by Lolek

I bought a couple of AVENGER R8 frames already.
The quality is awesome and the painting really nice.

Attached a pictures of the 50cm frame in black/black.

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Here the blue frame:

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by glepore

Wow, they've stepped up their game. Shame about the brake placement.
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baldy
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by baldy

Saw earlier that Hongfu said they can't ship to the UK. A bit strange as I was contacted by them having bought a TM6 before, and recently got a FM069. Not sure why the problem as I am in Scotland.

siriz75
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by siriz75

This frame looks sharp! Anyone else have any first hand experience with the build and ride?


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