Hongfu FM-066/Chinese open mould frame thread

[kidrob]

My finished FM-008: viewtopic.php?p=1357388#p1357388

[waltthizzney]

My finished FM-008: viewtopic.php?p=1357388#p1357388

amazing build. How is the tire clearance? I heard it is a little tight compared to the fm066

[apctjb]

Does anyone have experience with the Workswell WCB-R-093 which is claimed to be a lightweight ~800g frame with relaxed/endurance geometry.

I have emailed Workswell but getting no response. Are they reputable? Is this frame available from another supplier? Are there other "endurance" frames I should consider.

Thanks

[LouisN]

Decided to try a 'budget aero' build. This will not be weight weenie. There, I warned you.

Decided to go for the canyon aeroad look.

Made my order for the FM-R06 of Tan Tan Cycling (479$) with 86mm, 27mm wide, carbon clinchers (399$). Paid 220$ for shipping via XDB (stupidly high import taxes in Belgium) and waited for about 3 weeks for it to arrive! I also ordered the Canyon aerocockpit lookalike from 'Costelo' on ebay (99$). This took 4 weeks to arrive via EMS (free shipping).

I must say I'm very pleased with the communication of Tan Tan, they were very responsive and helpful. Also, I was kinda worried about shipping and damage to the frame or wheels, but oh boy this thing was protected really nicely! Took me 15min to get all the bubblewrap off.

All in all, I'm very pleased with the finish and construction of the components!

I will be building this up with Ultegra groupset, Specialized Toupé saddle and Veloflex Master tires.

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I'm curious about how you liked your bike, can you send us feedback ?

Louis

[Marin]

I'm curious about how you liked your bike, can you send us feedback ?

Louis

You just need to click the link above leading to the build topic...

[kidrob]

My finished FM-008: viewtopic.php?p=1357388#p1357388

amazing build. How is the tire clearance? I heard it is a little tight compared to the fm066

The Flechtwerks have 17 inner, and 24 mm outer width and I run 25 Corsas. It's close but no problem. Dont really think it will do 28 though.

[elzilcho]

A few of the sellers are offering 10% off on their aliexpress pages for 11/11 (think US black friday). Do you all think those are good prices or is it cheaper to deal with them directly?

[Marin]

25 Corsas. It's close but no problem. Dont really think it will do 28 though.

I have 25 and 28mm Corsa G+, they are basically the same width, half a mm difference max.

[kidrob]

25 Corsas. It's close but no problem. Dont really think it will do 28 though.

I have 25 and 28mm Corsa G+, they are basically the same width, half a mm difference max.

Interesting! Can make some pic with scale later this week/weekend

[bremerradkurier]

Planet X is selling their presumably FM-066 rebranded and painted frames for USD 452 right now; perhaps you get a bit more Q/C buying from them and easier warranty/return process for those in the UK or mainland Europe.

[grymg]

A few of the sellers are offering 10% off on their aliexpress pages for 11/11 (think US black friday). Do you all think those are good prices or is it cheaper to deal with them directly?

I saw that as well, it's pretty tempting at $576 shipped. Compared to a $2000 Cervelo R3 frameset.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW-EPS ... eb2498f6a1

[Hexsense]

25 Corsas. It's close but no problem. Dont really think it will do 28 though.

I have 25 and 28mm Corsa G+, they are basically the same width, half a mm difference max.

Interesting! Can make some pic with scale later this week/weekend

yeah, i had both.
28 is really just a tiny bit wider than 25 but it is really noticably taller.
the Vittoria 25 is interesting, really. on narrow rim it is narrower than 4000sII 25c but on wide rim, it become wider than 4000sII 25c.

Also a note about 2 frame's clearance that i have.

Hongfu Avenger R8 (FM169) size 50 -> 410mm chain stay length, BB86
Vittoria Corsa G+ 25c and Continental GP4000sII 25c on 17mm inner width rim fit.
Vittoria Corsa G+ 25c on 21mm inner width rim does not fit. Continental GP4000sII 25c on 21mm inner width rim almost not fit (~1mm clearance left on each side). Limitation is on the chainstay width. Not the headroom for tire's height.

Workswell 081 size 49, direct mount brake version -> 395mm chain stay length, PF30
Vittoria Corsa G+ 28c on 21mm inner width rim fit with 2mm+ room to spare. Take wheels in and out start to become hard because of clearance on under bb brake but still alright.
This thing hit a home run. narrow PF30 bb along with short chainstay of just 395mm yet managed to have load of tire clearance. The concave channel for tire clearance cut exactly right radius for tire about 31mm (actual width).

[3Pio]

A few of the sellers are offering 10% off on their aliexpress pages for 11/11 (think US black friday). Do you all think those are good prices or is it cheaper to deal with them directly?

I saw that as well, it's pretty tempting at $576 shipped. Compared to a $2000 Cervelo R3 frameset.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW-EPS ... eb2498f6a1

Too bad that they not ship to my region

Got very interested about this frame as my second winter bike or something.. I just e-mailed tan tan cycling so will see if that maybe work...

[d36]

I've bought a set wheels and most of my groupset already but i'm still undecided on a frame

I am after an endurance style disc frame (wheels are 12x100, 12*142)
I currently ride a medium bh quartz but its a little bit big for me (I'm inbetween 5"7 and 5"8)
I was thinking about the WCB-R-093 in a size 51
On paper my full build looks like itll come in around 7.2kg on a $2000 spend

Heres a geo comparison (my quartz is older but geo is effectively the same)


Has anyone built one of these up? or have any thoughts on other similar frames?

[prendrefeu]

Well, I ordered one FM066 (or one of its variations) T1000 version off of the AliExpress sale for $289USD shipped.
I figured I could build up a new commuter with some spare parts.