Originally Posted by curveship
Nice find! I had been looking at biketaiwan.com, which didn't list the newer ADK frames. Thanks for the link!
The RS is definitely the SL version of the AKFM03, so I'd guess the new ZX3 will be too, since they say the weight is the same. But I don't have any more info than you do. Pedalforce was pretty mum about the details with the RS groupbuy -- they wouldn't even confirm that the frame was from ADK, even after a BFer got his frames with an ADK sticker attached ...
I asked PF about the weave on the bike... its 3K. So I'm also hoping its the SL given the stance they are taking on having better carbon specs than their competitors. I'm a clyde, so I want the best frame I can buy at a price that won't have wifey screaming. Plus, she's always telling me to buy quality stuff and not worry so much about the price. Its her justification for the $$$$ purses and clothes that keep mysteriously showing up.
I won't be deterred by the FUD in the
other group buy thread, as its just WRONG. While I applaud the prices, being suspect about specs and your competition just doesn't cut it for me. I want more information, not less, when making a significant purchase.