Ova Kill

Hi guys,

I have had this crazy idea for a while of building my own commuter bike using a TT carbon frame and TT handle bars. I plan to get each piece bit by bit and stick it together. Mostly to look bad-ass but also learn more about bikes.I also thought I would create my own little label, Ova Kill (see the link? ), to make it evident how silly the idea really is. I eventually plan to do an Iron man so I figured I can disassemble when the time comes and build it into a proper TT bike.

I was planning to start with the Frameset and have seen a lot online from China and Taiwan. I hear nowadays most major brands get them manufactured but I wasn't so sure on the no name brands. My first worry is security. Will money be sent and no frame is sent in return? Secondly, safety. How do you know just how tough the frames are? Could you be racing down a hill and the thing just disintegrates under you? Warranty, customer service (wishful thinking right), sizing is correct...the list goes on.

What do you guys think? Has anyone had experience buying frames from China/Taiwan? Are there safe and not so safe custom manufactures?

I would appreciate the help.

Cheers,
Luke

Blue Belly

A TT bike isn't exactly the best handling bike. It's meant to go fast in a low traffic, highly tucked situation. I've ridden one on the occasional commute. It's a bike, it gets the job done. Just not very ideal, or high on the safety ranking.

Cyclebum

You don't mention your source for this frame. You say 'see the link.' I don't see any link in your post.

Anyway, if you buy from an eBay store and use PayPal for payment, you're covered financially. No way to speak to the safety question. Might end up with a second that couldn't pass big brand standards.

Consider building out a Nasbar CF road frame with TT bar.