Originally Posted by
SkepticalOne
One would think that high-end frame geometries are optimized on the basis of the specific strength of materials used. It looks like you are assuming that the structure is equivalent in strength - this might be a hazard, given the degree to which some of these frames are optimized structurally.
I would be very reluctant to pick up too much speed on one of these frames.
Exactly. Several hundred pieces of carbon material which are not the same weave, etc that are laid in a specific way in order to provide strength a certain direction. The counterfeits only duplicate the shape of the frame, handlebars, etc. Problem is a lot of the low price pieces are not spec'd and so you don't know what you can do with it. I would not take a nonspec bike frame, wheels, handlebars, etc down a hill at 45+ mph. For casual riding I'm sure these are fine, but would not trust them for serious road riding.
That said, the OP's bike looks very nice. Be careful with your riding.