Author Topic: Recommendations for bike build  (Read 1064 times)

Leon0008

Recommendations for bike build
« on: May 25, 2025, 12:04:35 AM »
Hey everyone,

Last week I was tidying up my shed and realized I’ve accumulated enough spare components to basically build up two road bikes.

I’ve had some experience ordering from China (mainly wheelsets) so I figured...why not put together a budget build?

Here’s what I’m looking for:

- My max budget for the frame is around 500 euros

- Tyre clearance is not a big issue, as long as 28mm fit

- Disc brake compatible

- BSA bottom bracket

- Integrated cockpit would be nice, but is not required

- More relaxed geometry, not looking for anything too aggressive

If anyone has recommendations for a nice frame with reliable sellers, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!



hsaus

Re: Recommendations for bike build
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2025, 02:04:00 AM »
VeloBuild 066 fit most of those criteria, except it has a threaded T47 bottom bracket shell rather than BSA. I have this frame, and I can happily recommend it.

Serge_K

Re: Recommendations for bike build
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2025, 03:34:07 AM »
Long teng 268. That's my daily driver. It's wonderful.
Relaxed geometry is relative. For a race bike, it's relaxed. But it's not an endurance bike.
Advice: avoid old frames that max out at 28C, even if you think you dont need more, for various reasons.
Fast on the flat. And nowhere else.

Leon0008

Re: Recommendations for bike build
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2025, 11:19:34 AM »
Thanks a lot, I will look into these bike frames. More suggestions are always welcome.

Leon0008

Re: Recommendations for bike build
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2025, 10:06:04 AM »
So I was doing some online searching. Is it correct that Seraph, Tantan and Spcycle the same company?

BeR

Re: Recommendations for bike build
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2025, 12:06:23 PM »
So I was doing some online searching. Is it correct that Seraph, Tantan and Spcycle the same company?

Yes for Seraph with Tantan but not SPcycle.