Hello everybody!

Thought I'd share my build process of a Yishunbike G095-D. This is my first go with gravel. I've mostly been riding XC MTB last few years and also been dipping my toes in road biking. The G095 will be used for both gravel and road riding using two different wheel sets.

Here we have a size 56 Yishunbike G095-D with integrated handlebar "HB068" in 400mm width and 110mm stem. Painted glossy black by YishunBike. I bought the frame second hand locally in unused condition. Therefore can't say to much about YishunBikes pre sales support, handling and shipping. However I've been in touch with Kitty from YishunBike for some after sales support like spareparts and another handlebar. Kitty's is great to deal with, excellent communication and fast replying.

Frame quality is great. I have nothing to complain about. Bearing seats in headset are beefy and look good. Bottom brackets seems to have been honed in QC. Mounting points for brakes seem to have been faced. They've also masked off important places before painting. Fork bearing seat and brake hose ports are smooth.

Weights, grams:
Frame: 1369 (including hanger, front deraillieur mount, seat post clamp)
Seat post: 167 (uncut, including hardware)
Handlebar: 393 (400x110mm, including bolts for computer mount)
Fork: 459
Thru axles: 64
Headset: 95 (compressionplug, bearing, spacers, covers)

I'm in the market for a bearing press kit. Mostly for bottom brackets, wheel bearings and full suspension mtb frame bearings.

Has anybody bought any of the kits from AliEx? I've identified below options which seem to be good options. Any recommendations?


ZTTO (Looks to be a great kit. Liking the guidetubes and sleeves)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004565132942.html

RRS (Cheap. No guide tubes or sleeves - necessary/usefull?)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002754593974.html

AXI (In between above.. Has guide tubes but no sleeves.)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006110732169.html

Looking to upgrade one of my older road bikes with a integrated handlebar, mostly for the looks and feel. Bike is only used for light training on flats and indoors traning in the winter. Wanted spec: 380 wide, 90 stem and "modern/compact" with short reach to bends.

Been looking at below items - any recommendations/warnings on theese or others?

TOSEEK TR5500
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExKS4vd

KOCEVLO
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EJDcnKL

"Alanera" (DEDA copy?) (also available from Ullicyc)
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ev1cZRz

The One Pro (pricey in comparison)
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExFQlVD

Ullicyc T-One (copy of The One Pro?
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwVVZnV

Looking at size 59, the geo is the same between all of them. Are these all the same?
How's your experience with Elves/SP-cycle/Miracle/Winow? Quality differences between them?
I've requested quotes to compare prices, will update later on.

https://store.elvesbike.com/products/2022-elves-falath-pro-disc-brake-carbon-road-framesets?VariantsId=10244

https://www.sp-cycle.com/spcycle-aero-carbon-road-bike-frame-disc-brake-full-hidden-internal-cable-t1000-carbon-road-bicycle-frameset-p4693692.html

http://www.mira-factory.com/Product/detail/id/33.html
(https://www.instagram.com/p/CswHXb2SZrx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)

http://www.winowsports.com/product/FM238-aeroDisc-Brake-Full-Hidden-Cable-rounting-aero-frame.html

Haven't seen these mentioned here so thought I'd make an effort to get the discussion going.

The brand is ProX, company name "Xiamen ProX Carbon Technology Co., Ltd" and based in Xiamen City, China
They've been around since 2010 and focused on carbon bike rims since 2012. Since 2019 they also have a partnership with LightCarbon which is well known here.
More info: https://www.proxcarbon.com/about-us_d1

I found out about the company thru a Hambini review video where he was very positive about the wheels build quality also considering the price.


So I reached out to ProX to get a quote on a set of wheels, more specific the "R98" which is their OEM and cheaper rim brake model with in-house hubs. Tubeless, 50mm deep and 25mm wide, see complete spec below. These are available in different depths, widths, cassette body and also possible to upgrade to ceramic bearings. Most interesting is that they have a grooved brake track which isn't common at this price point.



Shortly after I received a e-mail from "Cassie" with a well written and detailed quote with all the necessary information. Very professional and not what I'm used to from dealing with other Chinese manufacturers, impressed!

98-PRV25-50C-1423 https://www.proxcarbon.com/prox-cheap-road-bike-wheels-r98-rim-brake-carbon-wheelset_p32.html
ProX R98 carbon 700C road Clincher wheelset. [rim brake]
Rims: PRV25-50C (50mm height, 25mm wide, tubeless ready). 20H/24H.
UD matte finish.  With high TG 3K grooved brake surface
Hubs: black, ProX R98, straight pull, Road hubs (5x100mm QR/5x130mm QR). For rim brake. Steel bearings
Spokes: Pillar 1423 spokes (black). With nipples (black).
Body: Shimano 11s

Price: USD329/pair
Shipping: USD150 (taxes and duty included)
Seems like a good set of wheels to a fair price and also comes with 2-year warranty.

Does anybody have experience with this brand and their wheels?