Originally Posted by
zymphad
Resin weighs that much? Oh well. Scott claims it's their use of T1000 that allowed them to build a full frame and fork under 1kg. Similar claim from Pinarello with stronger, lighter carbon from Toray (rooting through the mumbo jumbo, Toray T1000).
And why are you calling them Chinese bikes when even Giant's largest carbon factory is in China. Anyway, most of the bikes I see from Ebay are being advertised as using Toray T800, not Chinese carbon.
Toray T1000 isn't new. It's been around for ages and is, by far, the exception. I also can pretty much guarantee that the entire frame isn't T1000.
And yes, resins weigh that much.
There are Chinese carbon factories making "T700" as well as other filaments/weaves that are sold in a variety of industries. The "T300" that was floating around wasn't from the bike industry but some did find its way there.
So you believe some Chinese eBay seller when they tell you they use T800? You mistrust the brands that have some accountability but accept mystery Chinese carbon on face value?
I guess it really is all about the mn ripping you off!