Cheap Carbon Frames http://cheapcarbonframes.com Low Priced Carbon Fiber Bike Frames Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:19:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 FM066 Geometry http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2012/03/fm066-geometry/ http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2012/03/fm066-geometry/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:19:29 +0000 Nick http://cheapcarbonframes.com/?p=126 Continue reading →]]> Frame Geometry for the FM066 carbon frame

size A B C D E F G
480 480 515 74.5 71.5 110 405 961
500 500 525 74.5 72 115 405 967
520 520 535 74 72.5 120 405 974.6
540 540 545 73.5 73 140 405 975
560 560 559.6 73.5 73 155 405 990
580 580 575 73 73.5 175 405 996
600 600 590 72.5 73.5 195 405 1008
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]]> http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2012/03/fm066-in-a-test-harness-video/feed/ 0 Back! http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2012/03/back/ http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2012/03/back/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 08:13:18 +0000 Nick http://cheapcarbonframes.com/?p=122 After some technical problems over the last year I’m no back & posting!

]]> http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2012/03/back/feed/ 1 40% of Ultegra at Wiggle http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/10/40-of-ultegra-at-wiggle/ http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/10/40-of-ultegra-at-wiggle/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:58:08 +0000 Nick http://cheapcarbonframes.com/?p=120 Continue reading →]]> Wiggle has 40% off 2010 Ultegra 6750 groupsets (ie, $750, which is $500 off). That’s a pretty good deal – compare it with Sram Apex for $710 (from CRC), which is nice if you want the extra range of Apex, but I think most people would take Ultegra for only $40 more.

]]> http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/10/40-of-ultegra-at-wiggle/feed/ 0 $67 Carbon Aero bar http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/09/67-carbon-aero-bar/ http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/09/67-carbon-aero-bar/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:20:10 +0000 Nick http://cheapcarbonframes.com/?p=110 For you triathlon and time-trial people, Chain Reaction Cycles currently has Vision Carbon Fiber aerobars for $67.64 (in limited sizes and numbers). They are usually $228 so this is a pretty good deal – pretty close to 80% off!

Vision Carbon Fiber Aerobar

]]> http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/09/67-carbon-aero-bar/feed/ 0 Forum now open http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/08/forum-now-open/ http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/08/forum-now-open/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:12:15 +0000 Nick http://cheapcarbonframes.com/?p=109 Continue reading →]]> After running this site for nearly a month it has become clear from the volume of email I’m receiving that people have a lot of questions about these bike frames, and would like a place dedicated to discussing them.

With this in mind, I’ve setup a forum. Based on the correspondence I’ve had, I’ve setup the following sub forums:

Vendor Reviews

Show us your bike!

If you are fast and lucky, you might still be able to be the first poster!

]]> http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/08/forum-now-open/feed/ 3 Carbon Crankset on Sale at CRC http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/08/carbon-crankset-on-sale-at-crc/ http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/08/carbon-crankset-on-sale-at-crc/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:40:32 +0000 Nick http://cheapcarbonframes.com/?p=105 Continue reading →]]> If you are looking for a good looking carbon fiber chainset to go with your new carbon fiber bike frame, then this might interest you. Chain Reaction Cycles currently has the FSA SLK Carbon Chainset MegaExo on sale for $134, which is better than I’ve seen on EBay, and cheaper than many alloy cranksets.

FSA SLK Carbon Chainset MegaExo

]]> http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/08/carbon-crankset-on-sale-at-crc/feed/ 1 Time Trial Bike: FM-012 http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/08/time-trial-bike-fm-012/ http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/08/time-trial-bike-fm-012/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:04:01 +0000 Nick http://cheapcarbonframes.com/?p=103 A reader sent me frame geometry for the FM-012 time trial frame. I’m not sure how TT frames are measured, but the seat tube is 49cm on this size.

FM012 time trial bike geometry

]]> http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/08/time-trial-bike-fm-012/feed/ 3 mcrdave Nostrum bike: FM015, custom paint & graphics http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/08/mcrdave-nostrum-bike-fm015-custom-paint-graphics/ http://cheapcarbonframes.com/2010/08/mcrdave-nostrum-bike-fm015-custom-paint-graphics/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:33:21 +0000 Nick http://cheapcarbonframes.com/?p=100 Continue reading →]]> Forum user mcrdave posted a great teaser pic of his new FM015. I messaged him for some details and he was kind enough to share some details:

Yeah I’m a graphic designer so I knew kind of what I wanted. Bespoke, subtle but meaningful graphics. First came the name Nostrum – a secret ingredient, a favourite remedy, a cure for all ills. Sums up why I ride!

Then I designed a bespoke logo, a brand name if you like.

Then put out an email on a forum for any good vinyl cutters. Got a quick response and used a firm here in the uk who were great. I got them cut in white and clear 7 series vinyl (high quality, very thin, will last longer than most).

A week later I applied them. Am building the bike up tomorrow, am pretty excited as I can’t wait to get out there and ride it!

Please do use the pics on your site. I think it’s a great resource and I used it for my initial layouts. If you hear of anyone who wants a bespoke graphic please feel free to send them my details and I’ll see what I can do.

cheers, Dave

Nostrum bike graphics

I love the look of this – I’m hoping to see some complete bike pics!

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FM-021 Time Trial Bike Frame

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