(yet another) Gravel Bike Build

[babychaos]

Seemingly like everyone else, I'm planning to build a gravel bike in the next couple of months. Currently in the process of rebuilding a commuter with some L-Twoo eR9 and parts, and then will get going.

My plan is to build something similar in capability to a Canyon Grizl...50mm+ tyre clearance (ideally MTB wheels), and (assuming I get on with the eR9) I'll probably plump for the eGR 1x12 (which I believe limits me to a 46-tooth rear). A screw-in BB (BSA or T47) is a must, due to previous experences with pressfit BB's. THis would be my first prmiarily chinese build...I've used wheels and occasional components before, but never a full build.

The LightCarbon LCG071S-D looks promising
https://www.lightcarbon.com/new-carbon-gravel-frameset-with-integrated-stem-system_p171.html

...however I'm only used to ordering off AliExpress, and I cannot find a LightCarbon presence on there, so struggling to get an idea of cost. Do you have to contact the company directly?

I've also found this
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005678330464.html

Which looks good, but for this struggling to find any reviews or opinions.

Finally, I see a lot of notes on vouchers and discount codes...is there anywhere to find these?

[vknez]

That i Tan Tan framset I build recently. Just do not buy Kactus BB cause they do not fit Shimano properly.
Also ask for fork with hole for full internal build. I did not know they have one and got without it.

[rasch]

Seemingly like everyone else, I'm planning to build a gravel bike in the next couple of months. Currently in the process of rebuilding a commuter with some L-Twoo eR9 and parts, and then will get going.

My plan is to build something similar in capability to a Canyon Grizl...50mm+ tyre clearance (ideally MTB wheels), and (assuming I get on with the eR9) I'll probably plump for the eGR 1x12 (which I believe limits me to a 46-tooth rear). A screw-in BB (BSA or T47) is a must, due to previous experences with pressfit BB's. THis would be my first prmiarily chinese build...I've used wheels and occasional components before, but never a full build.

The LightCarbon LCG071S-D looks promising
https://www.lightcarbon.com/new-carbon-gravel-frameset-with-integrated-stem-system_p171.html

...however I'm only used to ordering off AliExpress, and I cannot find a LightCarbon presence on there, so struggling to get an idea of cost. Do you have to contact the company directly?

I've also found this
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005678330464.html

Which looks good, but for this struggling to find any reviews or opinions.

Finally, I see a lot of notes on vouchers and discount codes...is there anywhere to find these?

Lightcarbon is pretty well known and that model even has a topic on this forum. I'm ordering a road frame from them and considering adding one of those gravel frames too for a future build. The only think keeping me from ordering it already is that I don't like it much.. There are other better looking frames for my taste

[ChrisB]

I build both TanTan GR29 and a Wind GT20 in the past with no issues, both bikes still working fine.
Built process was painless.

Here the GR29 thread:
https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3118.msg25125.html#msg25125

And here the GT20:
https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4030.msg42760.html#msg42760

The Second bike you linked, the CWind GT30 is interesting especially since it is using T47 BB which is a good choice and leaves all crank options open. There might be different manufacturers / Distributors selling this frame under a different name. CWind is nice since they include all parts such as Headset and through axles, while at TanTan/Seraph make sure to order them matching to your frame separately.

BR Chris