Fake bikes advertised on cyclingnews?

[purpletezza]

Is that a real Specialized Venge being advertised for USD680 at the top of the cyclingnews website?

http://www.cyclingyong.com/goods-1731-+Specialized+S-WORKS+TARMAC+SL3+FRAMESET.html?gclid=CJiYltDj9a8CFXBYpgodRCBmFQ

Surely the cycling industry big-boys will have a say in this!

 

[Wiesmier]

Looks like a bike to me. Is it merely a paper-cutout?

 

[Notso Swift]

680 for a red equipped SWorks
Buyer beware I would say...

 

[LugHugger]

680 for a red equipped SWorks
Buyer beware I would say...

It's for the frameset. Cyclingyong are a well known Chinese sales agent for OEM manufacturers. See the RBR forums for massively long threads on direct sourced Chinese frames. I've had a Madone-esque FM015ISP frameset from another supplier, Dengfu Bikes, for just under a year with zero fault or complaints. It's managed 8,000 miles so far. Costs me $530 shipped to door.

 

[Bustedknuckle]

It's for the frameset. Cyclingyong are a well known Chinese sales agent for OEM manufacturers. See the RBR forums for massively long threads on direct sourced Chinese frames. I've had a Madone-esque FM015ISP frameset from another supplier, Dengfu Bikes, for just under a year with zero fault or complaints. It's managed 8,000 miles so far. Costs me $530 shipped to door.

So it's legit or a scam? Is this a Specialized or a China-rello type frame. If the later, I'm surprised CN would take the $ of a shady, Asian reseller...but.....

 

[krebs303]

So it's legit or a scam? Is this a Specialized or a China-rello type frame. If the later, I'm surprised CN would take the $ of a shady, Asian reseller...but.....

CN would steal the pennies off a dead man's eyes

 

[krebs303]

So it's legit or a scam? Is this a Specialized or a China-rello type frame. If the later, I'm surprised CN would take the $ of a shady, Asian reseller...but.....

CN would steal the pennies off a dead man's eyes

 

[al_pacino]

So it's legit or a scam? Is this a Specialized or a China-rello type frame. If the later, I'm surprised CN would take the $ of a shady, Asian reseller...but.....

I get mostly Google ads at the top which I'd guess CN have little to no say over.

 

[Benotti69]

I get mostly Google ads at the top which I'd guess CN have little to no say over.

I get no ads

 

[LugHugger]

So it's legit or a scam? Is this a Specialized or a China-rello type frame. If the later, I'm surprised CN would take the $ of a shady, Asian reseller...but.....

Definitely Chinarello I would say

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

CyclingYong are just sellers of counterfeits. They sell fake Pinarellos, fake Time, fake Cervelo, fake Campagnolo. Total d-bags.

I have adblock so I don't see these ads.

 

[LugHugger]

CyclingYong are just sellers of counterfeits. They sell fake Pinarellos, fake Time, fake Cervelo, fake Campagnolo. Total d-bags.

I have adblock so I don't see these ads.

They do look cheesy, seriously bad attempts at the branded paintjobs

 

[purpletezza]

Hey I know it's fake because the bottom bracket shell has a thread in it. Specialized used oversize bottom bracket shells (no thread).

But I am in South Korea right now (normally Australia) and maybe the IP based location advertising offers these adds for fake bikes in this asian region.

I am just surprised that cyclingnews are advertising fake frames.

 

[BroDeal]

The only difference between the "fakes" and the real specialized is the price. They are all cheap Chinese frames. One has a huge marketing budget behind it to convice people to pay more.

 

[simo1733]

The only difference between the "fakes" and the real specialized is the price. They are all cheap Chinese frames. One has a huge marketing budget behind it to convice people to pay more.

What about the Time RXRS they advertise.Those frames aren't even made in Asia.

 

[BroDeal]

What about the Time RXRS they advertise.Those frames aren't even made in Asia.

Put 'em against the wall for that one, but I cannot find any sympathy for the Specializeds and Pinarellos of the world.

 

[Parera]

Hey I know it's fake because the bottom bracket shell has a thread in it. Specialized used oversize bottom bracket shells (no thread).

Incorrect. You had the option to get BB30 (or OSBB as Special-ed called it) or an english thread. Reference: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?arc=2011&spid=52897

 

[Bustedknuckle]

CN would steal the pennies off a dead man's eyes

Funny, I like it.

 

[simo1733]

"Is it real" Well the DT Swiss Carbon 50s use Sapim Laser spokes acoording to them.I don't think so.

 

[purpletezza]

Incorrect. You had the option to get BB30 (or OSBB as Special-ed called it) or an english thread. Reference: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?arc=2011&spid=52897

Well you learn a new thing every day!