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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: ICAN triaero A9
« on: December 02, 2020, 04:29:23 AM »
Thank you!

The bike has been brilliant so far. Absolute speed machine and only weighs 7.9kg. pretty light for an aero disc brake bike. Could easily be brought down to 7.5kg with a few cheap component changes and 7kg if I was to throw some money at it. What stands out on the frame for me is the quality of the finishing, all holes drilled in the handlebars and frame are extremely tidy. Maybe I just got a very good example of a frame but it feels like someone took some real care and attention with it.

The frame size is a 56 with a 400x110mm handlebar. I am 186cm tall. I probably could have a more relaxed fit 58cm frame but I am glad I went with the 56cm for racing.

The wheels are from an AliExpress seller called "Elite Wheels". They only cost me £290 and I am very happy with them for the price. You can spec whatever hub you want but I went with their own brand 6 pawl hub which is super loud but I feel like it won't last to long in UK weather. Next time I will try their own brand ratchet hub which is similar to DTswiss.

If you do decide to buy off ICAN contact Perry@icancycling.com tell him Matthew from London sent you because I'm trying to buy more stuff from him at a discount haha.

I'm from the UK too...York, so worse weather than "balmy" London :D
How much tax did you end up paying from the frame and wheels just out of interest?
Probably won't look at getting a frame until spring next year but I'm just putting in the research now.
I like the look of the ICAN wheels too - UCI certified for not much money and they seem to get good reviews from what I've read.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: ICAN triaero A9
« on: December 02, 2020, 03:10:44 AM »
Thank you for your kind words. I'm in love with the bike. It was so nice to be able to choose exactly what I wanted and no have to settle for anything less. I was considering buying a low spec reacto for about £2k and then doing that up but would have been selling bits of the bike in order to buy the parts I want. Building my own bike from scratch was definitely the best decision I could have made.

Full price I paid to ICAN was $886 via paypal.

Hi matt, that's a stunning bike! I'm looking at getting one of these at some point.
May I ask - how tall are you and what size is that bike?
Also, what are those wheels?
thanks

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