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Hi 👋

My name is David 🇦🇺 I'm new to mountain biking and any form of forum as such but I am here to help others not make the same mistake I did when purchasing my first mountain bike back in Jan 2023 - more on that later..

Ok - more on that now.

DO NOT BUY TWITTER CARBON FIBRE MOUTAIN BIKES..

Do not buy.

I purchased direct from China Jan 2023 through A/express which is where it will no doubt be shipped from.

This bike and the components were good. Nice and light and responsive but the durability and customer service afterwards has been horrible.

The bike had NEVER been ridden on mountain trails only ever paved surfaces - on average 30km per week.

The frame as you can see with the cracks did not hold up longer than 12 months.

Twitter asked me to strip the bike and return to them in China. I was under the expectation a full refund or replacement would be offered.

All that was offered was to repair or replace the frame. Shipping it back to Australia would be at my expense on top of, the cost of stripping the bike, shipping back to them and having the bike put back together again.

DO NOT BUY
 
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since 2010 from its base in Longhua, Shenzhen, China. Twitter Bike has carved a niche in the global market, especially gaining popularity and an excellent reputation in Southeast Asia and Latin America, for its focus on Carbon Fiber frame bikes.

Our specialty lies exclusively in Carbon Fiber frame bikes, underscoring our commitment to superior quality and advanced technology. Our range encompasses mountain bikes, road bikes, and gravel bikes, all designed to cater to the discerning cyclist.

At the heart of our design philosophy is ergonomics, ensuring each Twitter Bicycle enhances the riding experience. We are dedicated to producing medium to high-end bicycles that not only lead in fashionable riding but also in performance and comfort. Our frames, crafted from premium Carbon Fiber, utilize Toray® Carbon T800/T900/T1000 with advanced EPS technology, setting new standards in frame design and durability.
 
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127.0.0.1 said:
since 2010 from its base in Longhua, Shenzhen, China. Twitter Bike has carved a niche in the global market, especially gaining popularity and an excellent reputation in Southeast Asia and Latin America, for its focus on Carbon Fiber frame bikes.

Our specialty lies exclusively in Carbon Fiber frame bikes, underscoring our commitment to superior quality and advanced technology. Our range encompasses mountain bikes, road bikes, and gravel bikes, all designed to cater to the discerning cyclist.

At the heart of our design philosophy is ergonomics, ensuring each Twitter Bicycle enhances the riding experience. We are dedicated to producing medium to high-end bicycles that not only lead in fashionable riding but also in performance and comfort. Our frames, crafted from premium Carbon Fiber, utilize Toray® Carbon T800/T900/T1000 with advanced EPS technology, setting new standards in frame design and durability.
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Yes, and?
 
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Buying cheap off-brand bikes from cheap websites and then finding they don't hold up.

Zero surprise here. If I had to pick what was the problem I would not say it is the bike. The bike performed as expected. Instead I would say the problem is the rider because the rider had expectations that were not realistic.

In simple terms, in the bike world, you generally get what you pay for.
 
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Shark said:
Don't buy cheap junk from China...
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I've had pretty good results. I got a Hong Fu F06 full suspension carbon frame, flex stay, back in like 2018 and rode it for two years. Still have it, but it's not built up currently. In fact, I just ordered some small parts for the frame I had lost, for $20 shipped on aliexpress. Not bad for a 6 year old no name frame.
 
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Buy eyes wide open! Do your research. Ask companies prior to purchase what their warranty coverage is like (post paid or pre-paid, how many warranties they've honored in the last six months, etc). Look the model up on the unfortunately named open mold forum . . .

So far:
SP-Cycle M016 - size M - ridden by XC racer for a year, outgrown, retired in excellent shape
SP-Cycle M016 - size L - ridden by XC racer. broke in first 20 miles of use, warrantied with shipping by SP-Cycle. Cost to replace $0 and six weeks. They also claim to have redesigned the junction that cracked, we'll see . . .
BXT M 117 - Size L - ridden by blue/black rider for a year, still in excellent shape
BXT M 117 - Size S - just built up, no data
BXT M 117 - Size L - built by a friend, blue/black rider, lower miles, still in excellent shape

Since I paid 1/6 to 1/3 of a branded carbon frame price for these, it'll take a few failed frames with no warranty before I'm crying too hard.

The frames have all ridden fantastic, performing just like my branded bikes have as far as experience.

Sad to hear that Twitter's warranty was vaporware, but you now have an opportunity to choose a new vendor/brand and move your stuff over!
 
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127.0.0.1 said:
since 2010 from its base in Longhua, Shenzhen, China. Twitter Bike has carved a niche in the global market, especially gaining popularity and an excellent reputation in Southeast Asia and Latin America, for its focus on Carbon Fiber frame bikes.

Our specialty lies exclusively in Carbon Fiber frame bikes, underscoring our commitment to superior quality and advanced technology. Our range encompasses mountain bikes, road bikes, and gravel bikes, all designed to cater to the discerning cyclist.

At the heart of our design philosophy is ergonomics, ensuring each Twitter Bicycle enhances the riding experience. We are dedicated to producing medium to high-end bicycles that not only lead in fashionable riding but also in performance and comfort. Our frames, crafted from premium Carbon Fiber, utilize Toray® Carbon T800/T900/T1000 with advanced EPS technology, setting new standards in frame design and durability.
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austin_bike said:
Buying cheap off-brand bikes from cheap websites and then finding they don't hold up.

Zero surprise here. If I had to pick what was the problem I would not say it is the bike. The bike performed as expected. Instead I would say the problem is the rider because the rider had expectations that were not realistic.

In simple terms, in the bike world, you generally get what you pay for.
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100% correct. Lessons learned..

Now to make sure no one else makes the same mistake 😉
 
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