Originally Posted by Garfield Cat
Is it really a mediocre frame? Does mediocre mean that the designers didn't do a good job and left a lot of things out of the frame design? Or does it mean that the material used was not up to par with say, Giant and its frame assembly is of poor craftsmanship?
Mediocre means they might try to sell an entry level frame with an Ultegra component group. Giant or Specialized might sell a similar frame with a cheaper Sora or Tiagra component group. Since the frame is the most expensive part of your bicycle, you should pay attention to what you are getting.