Hygge Aero Carbon Frame

[patliean1]

This is probably anecdotal but...

The best quality affordable Chinese frames I've tested (stiffness, fit and finish, tolerances) have come frame companies/factories who do NOT offer up custom paint jobs and decals. Basically the OEM factories.

However, brands/agents who offer up all these crazy paint options and put a priority on aesthetics are probably hiding something in the QC department. Just spend 5 minutes the IG accounts from TanTan, Hygge, and even Elves.

I would rather a factory tell me they don't offer paint jobs because their focus is on the production and QC of their frames and components themselves.

[Ahuevos]

This is probably anecdotal but...

The best quality affordable Chinese frames I've tested (stiffness, fit and finish, tolerances) have come frame companies/factories who do NOT offer up custom paint jobs and decals. Basically the OEM factories.

However, brands/agents who offer up all these crazy paint options and put a priority on aesthetics are probably hiding something in the QC department. Just spend 5 minutes the IG accounts from TanTan, Hygge, and even Elves.

I would rather a factory tell me they don't offer paint jobs because their focus is on the production and QC of their frames and components themselves.

It's not anecdotal at all, you are quite right... I think like you... especially in brands like bxt, og ekvin, Seraph....

[Yunglord]

This is probably anecdotal but...

The best quality affordable Chinese frames I've tested (stiffness, fit and finish, tolerances) have come frame companies/factories who do NOT offer up custom paint jobs and decals. Basically the OEM factories.

However, brands/agents who offer up all these crazy paint options and put a priority on aesthetics are probably hiding something in the QC department. Just spend 5 minutes the IG accounts from TanTan, Hygge, and even Elves.

I would rather a factory tell me they don't offer paint jobs because their focus is on the production and QC of their frames and components themselves.

Naked Carbon weave is the best finish anyways

[PLA]

Naked Carbon weave is the best finish anyways

Totally agree, looks great, but any naked weave you see on Chinese frames is simply a cosmetic single layer and laid over the top of the finished frame, still hiding any imperfections on their frame. They're not manufactured with the same materials or process as Time where you can see the weave.

If you want to see manufacturing imperfections, the closest you'll get is an unpainted ud ready to paint, which will just look like an uglier version of a matte black painted finish.

[Wrighty]

Have you had any further issues with the seat post? I saw you said you went to 10nn, however someone in a comment on the Henry Chung YouTube review commented they did theirs to 6.5nm and it cracked the frame.  He hasn't said how it ended up with Hygge in terms of any replacement.

Sorry for my long absence and lack of reply on this.  The answer is no issues whatsoever so far over 733km ridden, looks like with the thread locker and 10Nm torque on the bolt its held firm and today I am 105.8KG. The only thing I have done is fitted a 1mm spacer to the inside of each of the axles to allow more adjustment for the brake calibers as with the stock geometry I had brake disk rubbing, that's solved that for now but I think I will elongate the brake mounting holes in the future to allow the calibers to move over once I confirm it isn't the Z-Race disks that cause that.

I really am in love with this bike, but again I want to stress that I am completely new to cycling and this is my first road bike ever so that may skew my views.  Today I added a power meter (Magene P505) so I think this bike is complete now and I aim to just get as much training in on it as possible over the next 12 months.

Here's my Strava link, in case anyone wanted to check my journey out. https://www.strava.com/athletes/11137711

[Dmgreen13]

I've finally finished my build but yet to test as I'm still a few weeks away from getting back on the road from my shoulder surgery. Still need to source some wheels so I just used my zipps from my Orbea Orca aero to finish the set up.

In all was a pretty simple build, electric shifting so only disc brake cables to route (we'll see on how long they last). With the zipps, magene powermeter, pedals and everything else weight is 7.7kg.

Hopefully I will have the same feedback as others on here.

[Okay]

My build came out at 6.75 kg without handlebar tape. I've already ordered a seatpost clamp «upgrade» from Elita One , so we'll see what I can do to break the 6.8 kg limit.

[jonathanf2]

My build came out at 6.75 kg without handlebar tape. I've already ordered a seatpost clamp «upgrade» from Elita One , so we'll see what I can do to break the 6.8 kg limit.

I'm curious, are your hydraulic hoses not internally routed into the bars? Also Hygge posted your photo on FB, I commented the same thing on the FB photo! 

[Okay]

I'm curious, are your hydraulic hoses not internally routed into the bars? Also Hygge posted your photo on FB, I commented the same thing on the FB photo! 

This is an "extra" part sticking out. On that day, I went a bikefit procedure, and as a result, the specialist allowed me to remove some spacers from under the handlebar. Now, of course, there's handlebar tape installed, and the excess steerer tube has been cut off.

[Dmgreen13]

First ride today.  First impressions are positive.

The frame is stiff but with 28mm tyres it rides really well, much better than I anticipated coming from an Orbea Orca aero. I haven't had any seat post slippage and no other issues whatsoever but I only did 20km.  My main concern is the crappy head tube spacers and the head tube remaining tight given they are only plastic so we will see how that goes after some decent mileage.

I'm built up with LTwoo electronic 12 speed. Shifting was good and braking performance seems good too.

Looking forward to seeing how it goes on longer rides.

[laktattausch]

Hey folks, ordered my Model S in BOB last week. Want to build up with Ultegra R8100 and Elite Drive wheels. But it’s a long way to Germany for the frame I want to order J&L Thru Axles and need the dimensions and pitch of the thread. The Hygge support chat was not very helpful. Maybe someone of you could give me all data printed on the axles or some detailed photos of these?!

Best wishes from Germany

[Okay]

Why do you need these axles, weight? The standard frame set comes with a lightweight set of both axles, totaling 56 grams.

[laktattausch]

Okay, that's already light. I didn't know that. ZTTO or J&L axles are not significant lighter.
Others chinese frames that I ordered in the past came with very basic and heavy ones.

[Okay]

As a replacement, it's worth looking for:

- New screws and nuts for the stem (stock ones are of a silly color, heavy, and soft).
- Make sure to replace the nut set in the seat post - they are super soft. Preferably, include the screws.

I can't specify the exact dimensions of these parts; I'm waiting for delivery, and if they fit 100%, I'll share the links.

The small hardware is the only thing that didn't satisfy me in the frame set

[TidyDinosaur]

Thanks for your replacement tips 

This is what I ordered so far:

Where did you get the Eggbeaters for 40€?