Published On Feb 9, 2024
TriFox produce some incredibly cheap carbon bike frames out of Shenzhen in China, but they have a mixed reputation on YouTube. Has this X18 frame impressed me?
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TriFox sent me their X18 frame to review last year. I built up a road bike using it, so after 6 months, and just over 1000 miles (1600km), whats the verdict?
Essentially there are pro’s and cons. The frame is fantastic to ride, once you get all the issues sorted. I faced problems with the headset, brake mounts, rear dropouts, and the front derailleur hanger. All of these needed fixing before I was happy. This took quite a lot of my time, and a few extra quid to sort out as well.
But you also need to remember, this is pretty much THE cheapest frame of its type you can buy. In my opinion, a few small issues are to be expected, but the number of issues I faced, along with the other problems I had with my X16 frame from TriFox, it does show a pattern.
So in this episode, I’ll show you what I like about this frame, dive into the issues I've faced, and also cover some of the problems you’ve discussed in the comments as well. If you are looking to buy a cheap carbon bike frame from TriFox, hopefully this episode will give you everything you need to know!
Trifox - Bad Experiences
https://imgur.com/a/TzVho2x
Trifox - Good Experiences
https://imgur.com/a/RN3AFor
Previous episodes with this TriFox frame:
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• Giving TRIFOX a Second Chance - X18 b...
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:22 – Intro
00:48 – What I like about the X18
03:21 – Headset issue
04:19 – Front derailleur hanger
05:40 – Rear brake mount
07:04 – Siroko sponsor
08:23 – Rear triangle alignment
09:56 – Conclusion & my opinion
14:27 – Comments about TriFox
Intro roll:
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Please note:
I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!