Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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
imgur.com/a/TzVho2x
Trifox - Good Experiences
imgur.com/a/RN3AFor
Previous episodes with this TriFox frame:
youtu.be/C87KRXa8cRA
youtu.be/ClL6P-9Oi4k
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:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
Instagram:
instagram.com/tracevelo
Email:
tracevelouk@gmail.com
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!!!
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?
SIROKO CLOTHING – 10% off (automatically applied via link below):
srko.co/tracevelo
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
imgur.com/a/TzVho2x
Trifox - Good Experiences
imgur.com/a/RN3AFor
Previous episodes with this TriFox frame:
youtu.be/C87KRXa8cRA
youtu.be/ClL6P-9Oi4k
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:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
Instagram:
instagram.com/tracevelo
Email:
tracevelouk@gmail.com
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!!!
