Trifox MFM100 Mountain Bike | Chinese Carbon Fiber Frame Build

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Finally, the Trifox MFM100 carbon mountain bike frame is built
Will this frame handle the trails?
The Pumpkin Bike LIVES!
It took some time but the Trifox MFM100 carbon mountain bike frame has be completed and I have to say it looks amazing! I put a lot of time and effort into this build but it was worth it. Lots of bling to make you smile.
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@craighoyt125 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Gene! Keep em coming. Looking forward to a follow-up

@donnovicki9771 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet. That head tube paint is bad arse.....like the whole build.

@rgmtb 2 жыл бұрын

I've been spending a lot more time on this bike and really enjoying it!

@mikieson 3 жыл бұрын

Nice bike for sure..good build up Gene.

@danyoung8707 3 жыл бұрын

Good looking build.

@Tkolbo_ 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Gene. I appreciate the level of detail I had a Chinese carbon hardtail and it was great! Currently i have a similar carbon saddle on my fixed gear. Over 3k miles and it’s still holding up and as comfortable as ever. I don’t mind these brands for an xc rig but for my big hit bike I’ll go with a reputable company just for peace of mind. That being said I don’t currently have an xc bike so your Trifox has my brain doing some thinking!

@oklahotb3217 3 жыл бұрын

Those Bontrager wheels are very nice. I have a couple of sets and have done the pawl upgrade on them. Great value

@Jamesthebikeguy 3 жыл бұрын

Looks, great!. I love the build, you got a heck of a bike put together!

@rgmtb 3 жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough for the help my friend 👍

@BATAMMTBExplore 3 жыл бұрын

Nice brothers

@TheDiablosix6six 3 жыл бұрын

It looks identical to a Scott Spark!!

@Groosome128 3 жыл бұрын

1:39 wow, 115" travel ;)

@rgmtb 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! Come on dude, it's a trail bike!

@Euge1982 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review, I have same bike, 115 rear, 120 front. I like it.

@cannonjanes994 Жыл бұрын

how did you mount the rear trunnion shock?

@mtbboy1993 3 жыл бұрын

I've read that some people had those axle break. but I've not tried those. but I will stick with regular type of axles.

@himtbexplore2075 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks vidio Good sucses welcome Batam👍👍

@cannonjanes994 Жыл бұрын

Hey Gene! Great videos... About the rear shock - I have scoured over your videos, James' and MCs and I cannot find any detailed information on how the rear shock was mounted; just that it was difficult and you give a shoutout to James. I am going with a Fox Float DPS Factory shock 165x45mm Trunnion mounted shock, but I don't know where to get the mounting hardware. Even the Trifox website isn't clear. I reached out to them but I am still waiting a response. Lastly, I am considering putting 140mm Rockshox Recon on the front. I'm just shy of 6'3". Am I nuts to consider this?

@MTB_Rider_96 2 жыл бұрын

I'm on my 6th Carbon MTB build - all Chinese frames "Direct From Factory", and the most I paid for the frame is for my FS MTB at $750. After 6 years of beating on these bikes (a few crashes here and there) I still have no problems at all. I can not bring myself to buy a name brand frame for $3000 when I can get an excellent frame, likely made in the same place, for $450. And the carbon wheelset I go with is ordered through a company in Colorado with Hope Hubs and Arrow Tech spokes for $1000 for the set.

@rgmtb 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! I have another surprise in the works ;-) I do need to get some wheels so if you wouldn't mind sharing with me who you use that would be great. Post it here or shoot me an email. Thanks!

@brandontscheschlog 2 жыл бұрын

How was the engagement on the hub or cassette modified? I don’t understand what mods could be done that aren’t available as aftermarket parts? Love the build!

@rgmtb 2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to explain! Not every hub can be upgraded so you have to do a little research here. Inside the rear hub of my wheel set there are these things called pawls that engage the hub when you pedal. My hub came with 3 pawls but could be upgraded to 6. These extra pawls just help the hub lock into place a little tighter since there are a few more. Here is a link to the pawls that I used. www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/cycling-components/bike-hubs-hub-parts/bontrager-rapid-drive-108-freehub-pawls/p/21957/ Here is a link to a video that shows the process so that you can get a better idea what I'm talking about. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7ueibR61NCUpYU.html Hope this helps!

@TC-hl1ws Жыл бұрын

The bike is named MFM100 because it is intended to be built with 100mm of travel front and back. Have you experienced any downside to building it with longer travel components? What is your long term opinion of your build? Is there anything you would do differently with the build? Have you considered doing a long term review video?

@rgmtb Жыл бұрын

I think your right, a long term review is in order and I'll get on that. Quick recap, the bike rides just fine and I've been completely happy with it. I'll work on the LTR to give you details.

@TC-hl1ws Жыл бұрын

@@rgmtb Great, looking forward to the long term review.

@antoinebenoist2941 3 жыл бұрын

What are the tips to mount the rear shock ? :p

@robertmilner855 2 жыл бұрын

What size frame would you recommend for a guy that is 6 foot 2. Cheers

@rgmtb 2 жыл бұрын

At least a large for sure. I'm 5'8" and find the med perfect but you've got a good few inches on me. If your just doing more calm trail riding then XL because you want need to toss it around so much. If you plan to do some more advanced technical trails then the L. Either way, the med is way to small for you. If this video and info has helped would you please use my affiliate link when purchasing your frame. It really helps me out 👍

@nissan1580sx 3 жыл бұрын

i'm in the process of ordering the same frame from Trifox. i'm 5'9" tall, looking at their chart i seem to fall on 2 sizes. M & L, was wondering which size frame you got if you don't mind me asking

@rgmtb 3 жыл бұрын

I'm riding the med. At 5'9 your in a tough spot (I'm 5'8) and can go either way for sure. What are you used to riding? With 29" wheels the bike feels roomy and high. Not in a bad way at all. I realize wheels will not change the length of the bike but they do change the hight. Combo that with a larger frame that is also taller and you have a big bike. Not sure if Im helping here or not. Let me know what you're thinking. Also, if you could use my code when you order that would be a huge help to my channel 👍 Thank you

@Iroquis 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, curious how this bike is still holding up. Looking to get one but hear mixed things on the longevity of these frames?

@rgmtb 3 жыл бұрын

Sop far so good! I'll be doing a long term review soon. In the meantime, check out this podcast I recorded on the topic that I think will give you some great info. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edWIhqSdrJ3GdH0.html

@Iroquis 3 жыл бұрын

@@rgmtb thanks, podcast was great, keep up the hard work and I look forward to the future video.

@rootssp 3 жыл бұрын

hi friend, this frame has serial number?

@rgmtb 3 жыл бұрын

Huge thanks to all the companies that helped me make this happen! Want to see all the parts? Here's a link for ya - kit.co/rgmtb/the-great-pumpkin-bike-build

@albertkikstra Жыл бұрын

American Eagle Flow.

@rgmtb Жыл бұрын

Wow, I've never heard of that company. Just looked them up and have to say these frames look a lot a like for sure. Do you own an American Eagle Flow?

@albertkikstra Жыл бұрын

@@rgmtb no I don’t. The company is owned by the first gold medalist mountain biking, Atlanta 1996. Bart Brentjens.

@horicosma 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! what's the total price of the built?

@rgmtb 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! OK, so please remember that a lot of the parts where given to me so I'm guessing. My guess would be just under 3k best case. I also blinged the bike up. Even got custom paint on the bike 👍

@horicosma 2 жыл бұрын

@@rgmtb Thank you! Btw,.. do you still own it, are you happy with the frame?

@rgmtb 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! It's become one of my main bikes I ride 👍

@kevinschofield9612 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the weight on it?

@rgmtb 3 жыл бұрын

29.8 lbs. 👍

@omarmendoza9557 2 жыл бұрын

Cual es la medida del shox trasero?

@rgmtb 2 жыл бұрын

Since I went with the shoulder mount style it gives me 110mm.

@JoseTorres-rs7kj 3 жыл бұрын

How much did it cost you total?

@rgmtb 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of the parts where supplied by my sponsors so my price will be my price. As for what it would cost to build this same exact bike, part for part. I'm guessing at least 3k. Remember, the frame is the only low cost part. I've got some very nice parts on this bike. Also, building a bike from scratch, buying all the parts, is never cheap.

@JoseTorres-rs7kj 3 жыл бұрын

Not I...

@jonienglish3231 3 жыл бұрын

How Tall are you ? for this 19" frame

@rgmtb 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 5'8"

@jonienglish3231 3 жыл бұрын

@@rgmtb RGM so for me 6 ft you Recomend Size Large ? Q2- the Shock Pins are Wrong ? for this Frame ? and to Source another set to Run a Trunnion Shock ?

@rgmtb 3 жыл бұрын

The pins are not wrong, they are just for an eye to eye non trunnion style shock. I wanted the extra travel so I needed to go trunnion. It would have been nice if the hardware for both styles where included so the builder could pick.

@drunken_moose 3 жыл бұрын

115 INCHES of travel.....

@alonzovicente2545 3 жыл бұрын

OMG 😍💋 💝💖❤️

@verox43 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 2 minutes into the video and already hearing so many red flags... 115 inch rear suspension travel? Sounds waayyy too much. That's 300mm, a lot more than downhill bikes and you're fitting 120-140mm suntour fork?

@rgmtb 3 жыл бұрын

I meant to say mm and not inches. 115 inches would be several feet of travel. It's an honest mistake and one that most people picked up on 👍

@chewchew74 3 жыл бұрын

Enduro fram and 2.3 ???? Is it Chinese thing? or they don't have any idea about what the MTB is. Stop advertising for this brand

@TC-hl1ws Жыл бұрын

Actually it is not an enduro frame it it a XC frame. It is designed for a 100mm travel front and back, hence the MFM100 name. 100 stands for 100mm. I doubt the bike handles as well as it should being built up with 115mm rear and 120mm front in this particular build.