Part 1: Cheap Carbon Frames Worth it? - TRIFOX MFM100 FS MTB Quick Check

Cheap #carbon #MTB frames under microscope. Part 1: the frame. Looking like an old Scott Spark, this is the Trifox MFM100 XC or Downcountry frame, with 120mm or 115mm rear suspension. Close look at the frame build, details and options.

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⭐Part 2: Chinese Cheap Carbon Dream Build (TRIFOX) -
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Shimano OEM parts from Canada:
Shimano Deore M6120 4-piston and M6100 2-piston - https://bit.ly/331iMO8
SHIMANO SLX SM-RT66 6-BOLT Rotors - https://bit.ly/321U0Op
Shimano XT MT800 Center Lock Rotor - https://bit.ly/2Z9wrBy
Shimano SM-MA Disc Brake MOUNT ADAPTERS - https://bit.ly/331pinP
SHIMANO SM-BH90 OLIVE & BARB/ insert - https://bit.ly/3jTgirX
Shimano Premium Grease (Y04110000) - https://bit.ly/2SSpp4m
Shimano TL-FC41 DM Chainring Tool 12 speed (Y13098720) - https://bit.ly/3gY5XuP
EVERCLEAR Frame Protection Roll Glossy or Matte - https://bit.ly/3gI3CUC
WET SEAL Stanchion Lube for Fork, Shock, or Dropper - https://bit.ly/35wwx90

And in the USA, hit Worldwide Cyclery for some awesome gear! BTW did you know that the Worldwide Cyclery crew provides a discount for signing up to their newsletter?

Jagwire Housing Damping Foam For Internally Routed Frames - https://bit.ly/3i8f1xm
RideWrap Covered Dual Suspension MTB Frame Protection Kit - Matte - https://bit.ly/35wv3LY
RideWrap Covered MTB Fork Protection Kit - Gloss - https://bit.ly/3gt1QrI

Forks
Rockshox forks - https://bit.ly/2NNzxbe
FOX Forks - https://bit.ly/2XgrLJ3

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS42/28.6 IS52/40 Short Cover Headset - https://bit.ly/3vynP4A
RockShox Carbon Headset Spacer Set - https://bit.ly/2xFXWoh
Park Tool SG-6 Fork Steerer Saw Guide - https://bit.ly/2LNUqk2

Bottom Bracket
Park BBT-9 BB TOOL Shimano Hollowtech II - https://bit.ly/2uNKcqv
Shimano XT BB-MT800 English Bottom Bracket - https://bit.ly/2qAi2Mx
Truvativ/SRAM Team GXP English Threaded BB for 68/73mm - https://bit.ly/2ZmPwBt
SRAM DUB Bottom Bracket English Threaded 68-73mm - https://bit.ly/2TVmcga

Cranks, Chainrings
Cranksets - https://bit.ly/2CYgC97
absoluteBLACK Oval 104 BCD Chainring - 32t - https://bit.ly/2DIkc7j

Shimano 12-speed
Shimano XT CS-M8100 Cassette 10-51t 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2M1yD8s
Shimano SLX CS-M7100 Cassette 10-51t 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2O7403W

Shimano SLX RD-M7100-SGS Derailleur-12-Speed, Long Cage - https://bit.ly/2jZ0QRC
Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS Derailleur - 12-Speed, Long Cage - https://bit.ly/2k4EBKc

Shimano 12s Chains
Shimano XTR CN-M9100 Chain - 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/32daIds
Shimano XT CN-M8100 Chain - 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2lUhK4r

Shimano brakes, discs and pads - https://bit.ly/3hQR6RR

Droppers, remotes
OneUp Components V2 Dropper - https://bit.ly/2r5Gytv
OneUp Dropper Remote - https://bit.ly/2OTLGdf
Wolf Tooth ReMote Dropper Lever - https://bit.ly/2uLLpS6
PNW Loam Lever dropper post 1X lever kit - https://bit.ly/2uItmMO

Tubeless Wheel needs
Stan's NoTubes Sealant - https://bit.ly/2HPt2xO
Stan's NoTubes Valves - https://bit.ly/2HglgQy
Stan's NoTubes Rim Tape 27mm - https://bit.ly/2vAq0Lu

Mighty bits, greases and tools
Shimano MTB Optislick Derailleur Cable Set - https://bit.ly/37G5pXo
Shimano SP41 Shift Cable Grease - https://bit.ly/2LKLk6A
WolfTooth Adaptor, Sram Shifter on Shimano I-Spec EV Brakes - https://bit.ly/3aHvztU

Park BBT-9 BB Tool Shimano Hollowtech II - https://bit.ly/2uNKcqv
Park Tool CWP-7C Universal Crank Puller - https://bit.ly/2MJe956
Park Tool CT-3.3 5-12 Speed Chain Tool - https://bit.ly/2oZWSuz
Park Tool SR-12.2 Chain Whip/Cassette Remover 5-12 speed - https://bit.ly/2DqWNXN

Topeak Nano Torqbar X Mini TORQUE Wrench - https://bit.ly/3nZ0sxN
Shimano Grease for Shadow RD+ Rear Derailleur - https://bit.ly/2u4n2yL
Park Tool Polylube 1000 Grease -https://bit.ly/2qy34qo

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⌚ Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:28 Unboxing the Trifox MFM100
1:07 Rear Shock Compatibility, Shock Hardware
1:50 Pivots, Swingarm, Flex Stays
2:49 Boost Rear Triangle, cable routing, tire clearance
3:46 Cable routing, Bottom Bracket
4:13 Seat Tube details, Clearance for Dropper Posts
4:57 Front triangle, Shimano Di2 compatibility
5:37 Cable Routing Details
6:28 Frame protection, Paint quality
6:52 Cable routing options, Headset
7:34 Max Chainring Clearance
8:19 Trifox MFM100 Medium Frame weight
8:51 Geometry
9:56 Conclusions of Part 1

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