there's a thread about this sort on mtbr "Thread: Dual Suspension Chinese Carbon 29er" where a guy built one of these up. He seems happy.There appear to be a few problems with the way that frame is designed... I can't quite get my head around how it's the rear triangle is going to actuate without the bridge of the top swing-link impacting on the front triangle...
I suppose I had better send an email to their "Genaral Manger" to get some more information
I reckon the rear triangle is in its "compressed" position i.e. its probably in as far as it will go. A couple of reasons -look at the lower linkage position & -there isn't much space for a fully extended shock in its current positionThere appear to be a few problems with the way that frame is designed... I can't quite get my head around how it's the rear triangle is going to actuate without the bridge of the top swing-link impacting on the front triangle...
Ha, it get's more interesting... The Feat Bikes lists 150mm spacing (compared to the Alibaba 135), gives a bit more info too. The Feat site frames are almost a mirror of XMI Play too, so they're probably different sales depts of the same factory So far no DH frame from XMI, but worth and email I think...those alibaba, etc links are odd. they always list you need to buy 10/100/1000, yet will happily sell a single frame.
this is the brand that makes them
http://www.featbikes.com/products/d...nbikeframe2014firstlookDHcarbonframe30001113/
i've seen one of their road bike frames, the quality was top notch... i'll certainly be looking their way when i need a new frame.
Interested to hear how the 3T bars are going? I'm thinking of buying some similar from aliexpress. Little bit concerned they'll break when it counts- but the appeal is there on price. Also is the printing upside down? Also sweet chinarello! I'm impressed.3t is a reputable brand right?