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Chinese Carbon Road Bikes => Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components => Topic started by: WhityWhite on October 02, 2023, 04:47:26 AM
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Hello dear Chinertown community!
I became aware of this forum in June because I wanted a new road bike but was not prepared to pay the high prices of the mainstream.
I've learned a lot, discussed a lot and even shared a tip or two.
Now I would like to present you my first build, which I finalised the day before yesterday.
The first real ride will take place tomorrow. So far, it's only been a short adjustment ride of 15 km. Everything feels good and round.
In this thread (http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4254.msg46760.html#msg46760) I was looking for tips for my first build.
After a long search through the forum and various manufacturers, I came across the ICAN A40 (identical in construction to the Cinelli Pressure), which I finally ordered.
Here I was looking for the right wheels (http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4325.msg49032.html#msg49032 . A separate thread about the wheels can now be found here: http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4444.msg50685.html#msg50685 )
...and this is what has now emerged:
Specifications (all prices rounded up):
Frame incl. stem steering unit, headset, seatpost etc... (800 euros incl. tax and shipping).
+ custom paint (200 euros)
shifting group incl. crank... etc... (Ultegra DI2 2x11 - 8050/8070 version - except chain and cassette and junction box, bought separately on ebay classifieds (used) - total approx. 700 Euro - parts look like new)
Chain, cassette (11-30) and junction box (for in the handlebar plugs) NEW - 150 Euro
Wheels: Elite Edge Disc 65 mm (500 Euro incl. tax and shipping)
GP5000 tyres, 28 mm (I still had used ones at home)
Carbon saddle (26 Euro / AliExpress / https://de.aliexpress.com/item/32961988965.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.121.7a255c5fpus40b&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu)
Carbon bottle cage (14 Euro / AliExpress / https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005005266348973.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.151.7a255c5fpus40b&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu )
Miscellaneous (hydraulic brake line, handlebar tape, internal line damping, cable ties, rim tape, Wahoo holder... etc. - all AliExpress) (approx. 50 Euro)
Currently still equipped with normal "heavy butyl hoses".
7.67 kg. Weight (without pedals, bottle cage and bike computer).
But will be changed to TPU tubes as soon as they arrive from the Far East.
Then we will be under 7.5 kg
Total price, even if I've forgotten something, under 2,500 euros (2,440 euros).
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Nice build!
The A40 is the best looking frame ICAN offers. It was on my list for a while until I read the frame uses the FSA/ACR cable routing system.
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Where did you buy the A40 frame? I dont see it on the ICAN website.
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Very nice looking bike and a great branding! One does wonder why most bike branding and colouring made by professionals is utter sh...t.
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Your build doesn't get enough love! Looks great? Actually one of the best roadbike builds I've seen recently.
What is the inspiration of this frame (what brand frame does it come close to?)?
Patty doesn't like the ACR routing, whats wrong with that?
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Your build doesn't get enough love! Looks great? Actually one of the best roadbike builds I've seen recently.
What is the inspiration of this frame (what brand frame does it come close to?)?
Patty doesn't like the ACR routing, whats wrong with that?
Cinelli Pressure ;-)
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Cinelli Pressure ;-)
Yes it's the same.
The geometry is practically identical
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Cinelli Pressure ;-)
Haha, nice! And that one is only € 6.400,00 with Ultegra Di2 and carbon hoops :D
Really diggin your build. Might need this!
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Hahahha my bike is in the gcn in german show
Minute 12 ;D
https://youtu.be/BhJdOG5DtXs?si=PG9GFLV5v_YRnYv- (https://youtu.be/BhJdOG5DtXs?si=PG9GFLV5v_YRnYv-)
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Wow, great looking Bike, how tall are you if i may ask and which size did you order?
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Where did you buy the A40 frame? I dont see it on the ICAN website.
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I am not able to find it neither
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::) I Google that for you
https://icancarbon.com/product/carbon-road-disc-brake-racing-bike-a40/
I am 1,83 cm and I choose size 55.
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How did you do the custom branding? what sort of file did you send? how was it formatted? Was this all done through ICAN or a 3rd party?
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I am a trained media designer and have looked for images from different perspectives of a white Cinelli Pressure frame. This I have completely white retouched and designed on it in Photoshop.
I sent this to ICAN and received proofs from them.
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::) I Google that for you
https://icancarbon.com/product/carbon-road-disc-brake-racing-bike-a40/
I am 1,83 cm and I choose size 55.
I'm considering this bike since i scored a cheap di2 discbrake groupset (11sp). I'm 178cm tall and usually ride a size 54 frame. What do you recon. I think 55 would be too big and should opt for a 52 and longer stem/combo.
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Here is my recent A40 build. Size 49.
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Great color! Nice looking bike
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What color is that? Looks awesome!
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That's their YS955 Red color. High gloss, looks great in person.
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This post convinced me to get one in the near future. ❤️❤️❤️
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Here is my recent A40 build. Size 49.
Looks really nice. Did you email ICAN to order? They have a website to order but this frame isn't listed.
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Looks really nice. Did you email ICAN to order? They have a website to order but this frame isn't listed.
You can see it here: https://icancarbon.com/product/carbon-road-disc-brake-racing-bike-a40/ (https://icancarbon.com/product/carbon-road-disc-brake-racing-bike-a40/)
You will need to contact them to order, at least I could not find another way to order it. Not all handlebar sizes were available when I ordered so it took some back and forth to get everything ironed out.
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Here is my recent A40 build. Size 49.
What tires will this frame clear? Ican says 28c but the Cinelli Pressure says 30c.
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What tires will this frame clear? Ican says 28c but the Cinelli Pressure says 30c.
My tires measure 29+ and there's lots of room. Maybe even for 32.