The Tern frame is very well made. When I was in Taipei, I had the opportunity to look at a copy by Irland (Camaro). I wouldn't buy this copy simply because of the ugly weld at the seat tube. Another copy by Bandito looked a little better, but the main frame tube was curved too much at the front. Their newer copy, Bandito FS18 made of magnesium-rare earth alloy, is a lot better bike. I plan to get one when I go to Taipei later this year.