Hygge Aero Carbon Frame

[RoadieMKD]

I figured out that I had not torqued the compression plug.. I have the new c ring and metal spacers. Is 4-6 nm enough? I have not used carbon paste on the expander plug, which I probably should do.

I have used carbon paste everywhere, on the inside and outside of the steerer, on the expander plug and on the inside of the stem clamping area. Try 2-3 Nm for compression it should be enough and 7-8 for the expander plug. That is what I did after modifying the previous generation C-ring. Plus, apply thread lock on the nut side of the stem bolts, they tended to rattle themselves loose in my case. That was enough to keep things tight for 5000 km of use so far.

[planet_sammy]

Youtube is where I would go - here is a two-part series specific to the Hygge model by Henry Chung (who also posts on here I believe).
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz9O7tMQVe4
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58-htKDpXQ0

Maybe it's helpful to watch a few general build videos in addition to the above, starting with everyone's favorite Youtuber*, Trace Velo.
£1000 AliExpress Carbon road bike build - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRVsX2WEkqg

Jourdain Coleman has several build series that provide additional details.
See the four 'Bike Build' playlists - https://www.youtube.com/@JourdainColeman/playlists (I'd focus on the 'build process' videos within the respective playlists, the rest aren't that relevant to the assembly of the various bikes)

* Sorry, couldn't find a build video by everyone's other favorite Youtuber, Patrick Lino.

OZ Cycle on Youtube is really helpful!

[canadabike93]

I am looking at picking one of these up for my wife on the 11/11 sale. Is the eps moulded frame worth the extra money? Has someone had both versions ?

[Rioken]

I am looking at picking one of these up for my wife on the 11/11 sale. Is the eps moulded frame worth the extra money? Has someone had both versions ?

As far as I know, the disc brake frame is only available in its EPS variant. The rim brake frame is still the old style.

Rim vs Disc can be debated to eternity.

[canadabike93]

Holy, didn’t even notice that. Makes sane haha. I need another coffee. Thanks for the reply

[Miodu]

I'm considering Elves Falath Evo 2025 frame which looks awesome but cost 1100$. Hygge is a lot cheeper and on 11.11 will be half the price of the Elves. Has anyone been in a similar situation? 2year guarantee on Hygge vs 5 on Elves 

[TidyDinosaur]

I'm considering Elves Falath Evo 2025 frame which looks awesome but cost 1100$. Hygge is a lot cheeper and on 11.11 will be half the price of the Elves. Has anyone been in a similar situation? 2year guarantee on Hygge vs 5 on Elves 

Since Chinese warranty is like a lottery, I would not let that guide my decision...

[Miodu]

Since Chinese warranty is like a lottery, I would not let that guide my decision...

Yup i saw one post with cracked bb on hygge frame and response from producer that they will replace the frame but owner should pay for delivery.
From Elves site i don't saw any of these cases, but they also have higher distribution network (USA,UK, few countries in EU,and Asia) so the delivery will be faster than from Hygge.

To be honest half priced Hygge is super offer. I might be tempted to buy it if I can get the price down a bit on AliX.

[nrav90]

I’ve been building up the Hygge Model S and have been questioning my headset install. There looks to be too much of a gap between headset and frame, especially on top, but bearings are seated nicely.

Thoughts?

[lkbfreak]

I’ve been building up the Hygge Model S and have been questioning my headset install. There looks to be too much of a gap between headset and frame, especially on top, but bearings are seated nicely.

Thoughts?

That seems too much in my opinion. Maybe you installed c ring upsidedown? Mine is nicely flush and has a minimal gap.

[TidyDinosaur]

That seems too much in my opinion. Maybe you installed c ring upsidedown? Mine is nicely flush and has a minimal gap.

Yeah, your bearings will be ruined in no time like that... There must be something installed wrong... Do the pins of the spacer fit nicely in the holes?