Fnhon gust build
I built up this Fnhon gust over the past couple months. There were a few specific things I was looking for: 16" wheels, bifold, steel frame, front carrier block mount, disc brake compatible, and (ideally) a front derailleur braze on mount. That pretty much narrowed it down to only this frame.
I ordered the frame from aliexpress and waited a month for it to arrive in the US. Then I took some measurements of the spacings and such before ordering parts from litepro. Another month later and I was able to build the bike quite quickly.
The frame is made quite well. The welds look good and the powder coat doesn't chip easily. I had to chase the bottom bracket threads and I suspect the headtube should have been faced before I installed the headset.
I've only been riding the bike for a month but I like it. The steering and short wheelbase make it feel very nimble, while the low center of mass settles down the twitchiness a bit. I've only put 15 lb on the front bag for now, and it handles well with a front load. It folds quickly and compactly enough. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to pack it for travel
My main complaints so far are about the size. I am 5'9 with slightly short arms and legs. I can't get the saddle high enough or far enough back for my preference. The 600mm seatpost is extended as far as possible and the saddle is as far back as possible. There are not a lot of seatpost options at 33.9mm diameter, but maybe choosing a different saddle could be enough to fix the fit. The fit is close enough for relaxed riding around town. Additionally, the large bent chainstay inhibits reaching the smaller gears when in the small chainring. I have to make sure to shift up on the front derailleur before shifting out of the smallest 3 gears.
Ended up at 25 lb and ~$700 for this build. Reading this this guy's blog and posts from the slightly antisocial folks on the bike forums helped in choosing parts and building this bike.