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2nd bike considerations Afternoon all,

First of all thanks for all the info on these forums. My knowledge on bikes and parts is limited, the forums help and are fun to read.

I currently own a Winspace T1500D, which I'm quite happy with. I'm thinking about a second bike for frequent commuting. I live in an area with quite some short steep climbs and the roads are subpar in some parts of my route. So I would like to match my second bike with wider tires. On my Winspace I'm using 25c. I

Looking at Chinese vendors for a SL7 inspired carbon disk brake frame. Mainly because of good reviews of the original frame, while realising they are not the same thing. Found VeloBuild's VBR168 and a copy from a Taiwanese vendor on Aliexpress. I've been exchanging messages with the Taiwanese vendor today, quick replies and a lot of pictures for reference on models and colours. His business handle seems to be Carbonbikefactory777, claiming to be based in Taiwan.

  • Does anyone here have any experience with frames coming from this specific vendor?
  • Can anyone comment on Velobuild vs Aliexpress vendors when it comes to SL7 hommages?
  • What would be the max width wheels/tires I can use on the SL7?
  • Any other suggestions for a good second bike, over the SL7 hommages?

Attached a pic of my current bike. Thanks in advance for any replies.
December 29, 2022, 11:10:25 AM 		2
Re: 2nd bike considerations Thanks for your thoughts. Accepted your reasoning, did some browsing and put in an order for a Grevil paired with a Talon Ultra. Haven’t decided on wheels and groupset yet.

For the groupset I’m looking at GRX DI2 or SRAM Rival etap axs. I don’t see myself going completely off-road. For daily commutes, I’ll probably stay on-roads that are subpar to say the least. I live in an area with a lot of short steep hills as well. As for wheels and tires, no idea yet.

Any considerations on groupset, wheels and tires?
January 05, 2023, 10:27:47 AM 		1
Re: 2nd bike considerations Here’s the frame I ordered. Delivery delayed to Feb due to CNY.
January 05, 2023, 08:43:30 PM 		1