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Chinese Carbon Road Bikes => Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components => Topic started by: a2lacrosse on October 27, 2024, 09:46:12 AM

Title: Sodce Alloy Gravel Frameset
Post by: a2lacrosse on October 27, 2024, 09:46:12 AM: Just saw this very unique looking alloy frameset. Clearance for 700x45mm, integrated headset cabling, UDH rear hanger, drop stays and made of alloy as opposed to the typical carbon chinese fare. Not a fan of proprietary carbon aero seat posts

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806677889627.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.42ecJ239J239Oa&mp=1&_gl=1*12xoa09*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MzAwMzM3ODUuQ2p3S0NBand5ZmU0QmhBV0Vpd0FrSUw4c0Rqck5NU043U0tQMFJuM1BCRFZwRFNTWkx3aGp0ZWE1MXBMa1ljOE1ibVZaLVBTNUNHTXBob0NLdm9RQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_dc*R0NMLjE3MzAwMzM3ODUuQ2p3S0NBand5ZmU0QmhBV0Vpd0FrSUw4c0Rqck5NU043U0tQMFJuM1BCRFZwRFNTWkx3aGp0ZWE1MXBMa1ljOE1ibVZaLVBTNUNHTXBob0NLdm9RQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*ODkyNTU2MzQyLjE3MjU1MzMxMzc.*_ga*NTEyODkxNDgyMDIzMTYyLjE3MTMxODM1OTg4OTI.*_ga_VED1YSGNC7*MTczMDA0MDE1OC40NC4wLjE3MzAwNDAxNTguNjAuMC4w&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Title: Re: Sodce Alloy Gravel Frameset
Post by: jonathanf2 on October 27, 2024, 11:36:54 AM: Quote from: a2lacrosse on October 27, 2024, 09:46:12 AM
Just saw this very unique looking alloy frameset. Clearance for 700x45mm, integrated headset cabling, UDH rear hanger, drop stays and made of alloy as opposed to the typical carbon chinese fare. Not a fan of proprietary carbon aero seat posts

I've seen that frame pop-up, it actually looks pretty good for alloy. I'd make note the geometry is quite aggressive and it's about pound/500g heavier than the average gravel carbon frame. Though I haven't seen too many issues with Chinese alloy frames since the manufacturing process seems quite mature at this point.
Title: Re: Sodce Alloy Gravel Frameset
Post by: patliean1 on October 27, 2024, 06:22:02 PM: Allez Sprint size 56 - 1521g ($1700)
Blackheart Gravel AL size 56 - 1690g ($2000)
Sodce Alloy Gravel size 46 - 1690g ($400)

For the crowd looking specifically for alloy, this is a solid deal it seems. Granted for $200-$300 more, you're looking at carbon from VeloBuild or TanTan. But I think a frame like this I could totally build for my wife to lure her into cycling.

Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Sodce Alloy Gravel Frameset
Post by: 00Garza on October 28, 2024, 10:30:34 AM: The free shipping makes it a pretty good deal indeed. Rare to see alloy frames with free shipping.
Title: Re: Sodce Alloy Gravel Frameset
Post by: jonathanf2 on October 28, 2024, 11:38:50 AM: How the heck do you even pronounce the name? Sod-see? Sod-ss?

I like that it uses UDH. It seems more frames are going that direction. I would have preferred a 27.2mm seat post though.
Title: Re: Sodce Alloy Gravel Frameset
Post by: Noladutch on October 28, 2024, 09:24:01 PM: i like it but an al niner is a couple hundred more. it fits 50s has a round post. hard ot beat that niner value.
Title: Re: Sodce Alloy Gravel Frameset
Post by: demeaux on October 31, 2024, 07:10:47 AM: First comment on that page is "poor quality frame. frame is leaking". Which is unfortunate.
Title: Re: Sodce Alloy Gravel Frameset
Post by: courdacier on October 31, 2024, 12:06:15 PM: Quote from: demeaux on October 31, 2024, 07:10:47 AM
First comment on that page is "poor quality frame. frame is leaking". Which is unfortunate.

they must've removed it, the only remaining review is positive. maybe someone didn't like that partial bottom tube attachment to the BB shell.
I would pay good money to see the FEA stress peak mapping, it's got some cool shaping to max tire clearance. a lot more process steps compared to your average alloy frame.
Title: Re: Sodce Alloy Gravel Frameset
Post by: Crash217 on October 31, 2024, 01:09:27 PM: Didn't see this bike on Bike Insights so I added it to see how it compared to my bike.

Here it is for anyone else to check out the geomtery.

https://bikeinsights.com/bikes/67237a361b2c58001abd6038-sodce-r3?version=2024&build=base
Title: Re: Sodce Alloy Gravel Frameset
Post by: courdacier on October 31, 2024, 01:46:18 PM: Quote from: Crash217 on October 31, 2024, 01:09:27 PM
Didn't see this bike on Bike Insights so I added it to see how it compared to my bike.

Here it is for anyone else to check out the geomtery.

https://bikeinsights.com/bikes/67237a361b2c58001abd6038-sodce-r3?version=2024&build=base

Thanks for adding it! the largest frame getting 400+ reach with minimal TT slope and 570mm eff TT seems unusual.
normally takes about 600mm to get that sort of reach.
Title: Re: Sodce Alloy Gravel Frameset
Post by: Crash217 on October 31, 2024, 07:49:46 PM: I just copied the geometry chart from the ad posted above. It’s anyone’s guess as to its accuracy.
Title: Re: Sodce Alloy Gravel Frameset
Post by: jonathanf2 on November 01, 2024, 12:36:04 AM: Apparently the seat post is alloy. I'm guessing it's quite heavy.
Title: Re: Sodce Alloy Gravel Frameset
Post by: demeaux on November 01, 2024, 06:11:53 AM: Quote from: courdacier on October 31, 2024, 12:06:15 PM
they must've removed it, the only remaining review is positive. maybe someone didn't like that partial bottom tube attachment to the BB shell.
I would pay good money to see the FEA stress peak mapping, it's got some cool shaping to max tire clearance. a lot more process steps compared to your average alloy frame.

Buyer Questions & Answers (3)
Frame very poor quality gravel mine has been cracking in a few months. Leaking poor quality

Hi do you have it in matte black and without logo

Good afternoon. The frame also comes for Horseshoe brake?
Title: Re: Sodce Alloy Gravel Frameset
Post by: jonathanf2 on November 12, 2024, 01:43:57 PM: Right now this frameset in my cart is $249 USD before tax and free shipping. That's including coins, 11.11 coupons and store discounts. I'm very tempted to buy this frame even though I just bought a carbon gravel frameset! Lol