Hi All,

Looking for an aero and stiff crit frame, and have come across this on Ali Express.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005881698655.html?src=google&aff_fcid=2cd20f25c0c44c2bb0b2121adeab4041-1711535479840-09454-UneMJZVf&aff_fsk=UneMJZVf&aff_platform=aaf&sk=UneMJZVf&aff_trace_key=2cd20f25c0c44c2bb0b2121adeab4041-1711535479840-09454-UneMJZVf&terminal_id=1aba640e3dc04528a023d4f5b2dc2bdb&afSmartRedirect=y

Compared the geometry charts with a SystemSix and it comes up pretty much exactly the same, in my size however (51cm).

Looks a little heavier at 1250 grams for a 54cm. I’m ok with that though to be honest. Looks like there is plenty of meat around the bottom bracket and head tube area. Plenty stiff enough for my poultry 1100w sprints!

Mikey.

Yep same here, the Bross Zenith I'd top of the list at the moment. Just waiting to see how I can get hold of one here in the UK. Looks like I will be racing crits on my SL7 copy for the first half of the season. Not a terrible thing, however was wanting an all out aero beast!!

Kind Regards,

Mikey

Nice!

Looks very much inspired by the Aeroad. I would be interested to see if it excepts other, similar integrated handlebars. Deffinately on my shortlist for an aero frame.

Mikey.

Hi All,

I currently have an SL7 inspired chinese bike. It’s great. Pretty light and pretty aero. It’s just not the stiffest. I am dabbling in Crit racing and now looking at something unapogetically aero. Im a little over the one bike to rule them all, and some of the compromises that come with that.

If I was buying western brands, would be along the lines of the SystemSix, Aeroad, S5, Venge etc.

Have seen a few of TanTan/Seraphs options, which I’m bearing in mind. For example, the Foil, Venge Vias and Madone enspired frames. Each have their own merits. Also the new VB 268 looks very Venge like, so also in consideration!

Wondering if there was anything that I had missed?

Kind Regards,

Mikey.

Good spot on the similarity with the Venge Vias! I can't believe I didn't pick up on that! Just checked the geometry,  Very similar!

I have emailed Seraph and they have some available currently. Tempting.....

Hi All,

I have been doing some digging and found the below frame set.

https://www.seraphbikes.com/2020-new-flat-mount-disc-carbon-road-frame-bicycle-frameset-t1000-new-eps-technology-disc-carbon-frame-tt-x22-p3435714.html

It seems to tick most of my boxes. Looks quite aero, 28mm clearance, T1000, relatively lightweight, complete integration etc.

I like the look of this frame. Looks similar to the SystemSix frame although geometry is quite different.

I was just wondering if any members had any experiences of this frame. I have seen some posts stating that Seraph’s after service is sometimes not the best. I will keep digging for information on here and other pages.

Kind Regards,

MikeH.

Looking forward to that review Nick!

The X34 is currently on my shortlist. The geometry suits me in a 52cm. Also like the look of some of the Velobuild options so will be interesting to compare your experience with others who have built the VB frames.

Kind Regards,

Mikey.