Very good point with regards to the cable run, I completely neglected that

But what would the backend of the fork look like with the original brakes off. I think it might be worse.

do you have a weight on your bike, race ready? thanks

Does Planet X make the Exocet 2 or do they buy these and rebadge them. If they do not build their own frames, where do they get them.

I have no idea what the frame model # is. I've got nearly 1500 miles on this baby with no real follow-up issues except that I've upgraded a bunch parts since this photo. The seatpost is creaking a little, so I think I just need to apply a new layer of carbon paste. It was pain to set up, but has worked great since (just don't try to adjust brakes for different rim widths). Not bad for the money.

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They are not a manufacturer. I don't know who is making the Exocet 2 ( and I currently own one) but the Pro Stealth is made by XDS Carbon-Tech http://www.xds-carbon.com/...lass&class_id=17# the X-B14 model.

I knew about the Stealth Pro but would like to know if I could pick up a Exocet 2 style frame. I like the design of that one.

Here is my Chinese Dengfu bike. Built up for my own education and fun. I think the bike came out good. Have only ridden a couple of times so far but looking forward to putting some miles on it.

I've followed generic TT frames, but I can't say that I've ever come across a generic Exocet 2 frame. Perhaps Planet X forked over a little more cash to have exclusive rights to the frame for a period of time.

I remember seeing pictures of the Exocet 2 at different angles. While I was initially impressed, (If I recall correctly) it has a very fat (not aero looking) head tube and the leading edge of the down tube is pointy (not an aerofoil shape). Probably not my first choice for a generic frame.

I'm really in love with this frame and color. Where do i get it? :)

Dengfubikes google them. Or you can find the frame from any number of ebay sellers have this its the FM086. Also the velobuild site has a lot of information on the bikes from china as well including this frame if you want to get in on a group by.

Velobuild stopped doing group buys after constant frustration on delivery times etc from the vendors. The store has been closed until a week or so ago. They now offer items but it looks like the buyer goes directly to the manufacturer instead of through Velobuild.

The FM086 isn't offered now (plenty on ebay if you want one) but the "similar" version with a conventional front brake is for $819:

http://velobuildmall.com/...ent=7&vendorid=3

A vendor sells these on ebay also but they are $998.

Interestingly enough I was doing research on that frame and found it for $701.25 shipped

http://www.aliexpress.com/...Bike/1300099195.html

I know Dengfu is real and i'll get my thing at some point. Do you have any experiance with this shop? Seems like a really good price :).

I was just looking at the new Stevens Super Trofeo, isn't this just a rebranded Dengfu bike? A lot of similarities in the frame.
http://www.stevensbikes.de/...ou=DE&lang=nl_NL

Yep, covered earlier in this thread concerning Eurobike.

It is and it's been covered. To me it only lends cred to the frame.

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Here is my Nebulla TT bike airbrushed by my grandson, it is an FM086 Hongfu frame, with Campy Centaur derailleurs and back to centre Campy shifters, Sinz 145mm crankset, Carbonzone 88 mm rrear wheel, Zipp 303 front and Adamo saddle.

Lovely job.
You might want to think about levelling the base bar, if you can do that & still get the extensions how you want them. I'm fairly sure that the main advantages of an airfoil shape on a base bar are lost if it's 15 degs off horizontal.
Hope you enjoy riding it.

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Wow, that is an impressive paint job. Did you do it, or hire someone?

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I have a 54cm for sale in the classifieds if that's the size you need. Otherwise, Deng Fu or several other Alibaba folk have them available. It's a worthy machine.

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I'm about to buy this frame too. What size did you get yours? I'm 174cm tall and inseam of 83cm, what size should i get?
thanks