Originally Posted by cc700

there could be a catastrophically large difference, in the form of this frame breaking under you. likely, it's not going to be that bad but generally a lightweight+cheap= higher chance of catastrophic part failure. i wouldn't do it. get a visp. the visps are heavy but they're very comfy and durable because of it.

in fact i'd be surprised if this knockoff isn't FAR heavier than a real 735, just because they probably use different top tube, stays, and maybe a different seat tube. the water bottle bosses trouble me.

i'd walk away, but if you like it go for it. dude sounds like a class A sleezeball though for misrepresenting his product. **** him. give us his contact info so we can firebomb his pets.