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Chinese Carbon Road Bikes => Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components => Topic started by: kanuto on November 26, 2024, 01:06:38 AM
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I'm shopping for a new frame however, im getting overwhelmed by the # of choices. Can you help me choose..my budget is arou d 1.3k max. Basically its my do it all bike.
I have narrow down my list into
Winspace c5
Winspace SLC2.0
FL1
Winspace 1550
Bigrock Sohtea
not a chiner but a used TCR advanced SL.
or if you have other frames that can recommend. I will take a loook.
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You've listed pretty much every type of bike there - endurance, lightweight, aero.
What are your priorities in a frame? Price? Weight? Manufacturer/retailer support? Handlebar options? Custom paint? Upright geometry? Aero features?
Are there any bikes from big brands that you like the look of? Hate the look of?
What parts would you be intending to build it with?
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Yes. Im all over the place on the selection.
As for the budget i have a max of 1.3k so not much.
I just like a black bike. My priority for a frame is driven by my budget next would be the effectiveness for hard riding, aero is a +. Not really a weight weenie. I prefer 2 piece bar stem.
My best fitting bike is a tarmac sl6. I raced on this bike crit, road race. I also like the look of TCR , allez sprint. I hate the look of trek bikes.
I have a sram force axs + elite marvel wheels 28/30c tyres.
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I have the same concern. I have around 1.3-1.5 USD, I'm looking for a lightweight frameset, I already have an aero bike - Elves Falath Evo. On the table I have: Ican FL1, Winspace SLC3 and Elves Vanyar. At the moment Winspace has 60% of my votes, but I'm still thinking, it's the most expensive. The SLC3 is also the lightest, probably the best build in general, but I'm not sure. FOr the SLC you can have additional 10% from some of reviewers from Youtube. I reject the bigrock, it's not looking very good for me. On same Czech forum, I found Ican, looks really nice, around 6.5 kg in size M.
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Also SLC2.0 can be short listed. Its on sale right now at 900. :)
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I have the same concern. I have around 1.3-1.5 USD, I'm looking for a lightweight frameset, I already have an aero bike - Elves Falath Evo. On the table I have: Ican FL1, Winspace SLC3 and Elves Vanyar. At the moment Winspace has 60% of my votes, but I'm still thinking, it's the most expensive. The SLC3 is also the lightest, probably the best build in general, but I'm not sure. FOr the SLC you can have additional 10% from some of reviewers from Youtube. I reject the bigrock, it's not looking very good for me. On same Czech forum, I found Ican, looks really nice, around 6.5 kg in size M.
I wonder if the SLC 3.0 can be as fast as an aero bike. They compared it to the SL8 and say that it is almost as stiff as the SL8 but reviews say that It does not transfer power correctly.
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Could you provide such a review ? That what I have seen was rather very positive.
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I wonder if the SLC 3.0 can be as fast as an aero bike. They compared it to the SL8 and say that it is almost as stiff as the SL8 but reviews say that It does not transfer power correctly.
I would also like to read/see the review that you mentioned, could you please post the link?
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I wonder if the SLC 3.0 can be as fast as an aero bike. They compared it to the SL8 and say that it is almost as stiff as the SL8 but reviews say that It does not transfer power correctly.
The sl8 is not exactly like the slc. The sl8 has a narrower bottom bracket at 68mm while the slc bottom bracket is 86mm. So pedal efficiency should be higher, although I doubt that the sl8 is a noodle.
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The sl8 is not exactly like the slc. The sl8 has a narrower bottom bracket at 68mm while the slc bottom bracket is 86mm. So pedal efficiency should be higher, although I doubt that the sl8 is a noodle.
I agree
I would like to find some SLC3 owners who will honestly express their impressions of this frame, perhaps comparing it with others they have ridden.
I would love to hear comments on ride quality and comfort.
In your opinion, if you have to buy all the components, is it worth it to assemble a bike with a ‘premium’ Chinese frame (Winspace, Workswell, Yoeleo, Hong Fu, etc.), or is it better to buy a complete bike from the usual market leaders (Giant, Merida, Orbea, etc.), relying also on the added value of direct support from your local dealer?