TriFox X18, 6 months later - Is this Chinese frame even viable?
Trace Velo
9. Februar 2024
TriFox produce some incredibly cheap carbon bike frames out of Shenzhen in China, but they have a mixed reputation on YouTube. Has this X18 frame impressed me?
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TriFox sent me their X18 frame to review last year. I built up a road bike using it, so after 6 months, and just over 1000 miles (1600km), whats the verdict?
Essentially there are pro’s and cons. The frame is fantastic to ride, once you get all the issues sorted. I faced problems with the headset, brake mounts, rear dropouts, and the front derailleur hanger. All of these needed fixing before I was happy. This took quite a lot of my time, and a few extra quid to sort out as well.
But you also need to remember, this is pretty much THE cheapest frame of its type you can buy. In my opinion, a few small issues are to be expected, but the number of issues I faced, along with the other problems I had with my X16 frame from TriFox, it does show a pattern.
So in this episode, I’ll show you what I like about this frame, dive into the issues I've faced, and also cover some of the problems you’ve discussed in the comments as well. If you are looking to buy a cheap carbon bike frame from TriFox, hopefully this episode will give you everything you need to know!
Trifox - Bad Experiences
https://imgur.com/a/TzVho2x
Trifox - Good Experiences
https://imgur.com/a/RN3AFor
Previous episodes with this TriFox frame:
https://youtu.be/C87KRXa8cRA
https://youtu.be/ClL6P-9Oi4k
https://youtu.be/jJdrd59eFgU
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:22 – Intro
00:48 – What I like about the X18
03:21 – Headset issue
04:19 – Front derailleur hanger
05:40 – Rear brake mount
07:04 – Siroko sponsor
08:23 – Rear triangle alignment
09:56 – Conclusion & my opinion
14:27 – Comments about TriFox
Intro roll:
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Please note:
I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
Keywords: Trifox,Cheap chinese carbon,Cheap carbon road bike frame,TriFox X18,TriFox X16,Long term review,Carbon road bike,Road cycling,TriFox frame review,Chinese carbon road bike,Cheap road bikes
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Trifox X18
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RahmenTrifox X18
Erstellt: 7. April 2026Der Rezensent testete den Trifox X18 Carbon-Endurance-Rahmen 6 Monate und etwa 1.000 Meilen. Während er letztendlich die Fahreigenschaften genießt und ihn robust findet, stieß er auf mehrere Qualitätskontrollprobleme, die Reparaturen und Anpassungen erforderten. Er merkt an, dass die Marke über Preis statt Handwerkskunst konkurriert, und obwohl der Rahmen gutes Potenzial hat, sollten Käufer erwarten, zusätzliche Endbearbeitung selbst durchzuführen.
KI-Zusammenfassung
Pros
- Der Rahmen sieht sauber aus mit ordentlichem Lackjob und gut angebrachten Aufklebern, wirkt auf den ersten Blick nicht wie ein Budget-Carbonrahmen
- Fährt sich gut: leicht, komfortabel, nachgiebig für lange Fahrten, mit genügend Steifigkeit, um sich auf Flachstrecken und Abfahrten schnell anzufühlen
- Übernimmt Designelemente vom Specialized SL7 Tarmac, macht das Fahrrad wendig und schnell
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Cons
- Kopfhörerabstandshalter rieb am Rahmenlack, erfordertes Abschleifen zur Behebung (Zuschauer berichtete gleiches Problem)
- Schaltauge für vorderen Umwerfer löste sich und erforderte vollständiges Neuverkleben und Nieten
- Hintere Bremsaufnahmen waren nicht vollständig flach/eben, verursachten Scheibenbremsenreiben (erforderte Unterlegscheiben zur Behebung)
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