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Re: Looking for a carbon triathlon frame ICAN does have a new TT frame, and it seems the OEM is flybike (the OEM behind carbonda). At least 30mm clearance. The CAD drawing is dated March 2024 so it's very fresh. If you email them you'll get the info.
Speeder also has at least one decent disc model.
What I don't understand is that roadies are all about wider tyres, and TT world isn't, even though they do appear faster. Likewise, 36 or 38cm base bars seem very uncommon although they seem like an obvious way to reduce frontal drag. So I don't understand why it's so hard to find frames that clear wider tyres and why the TT world is still proudly riding 25C tyres.
A concern I have is buying a frame without 32C clearance and it not being future proof. For that, the VB model looks great. 40cm base bar at best though. Also, you can ask Chris for extra spacers and bolts, because by default they won't ship that much stack. I have long legs so I'm likely to need a lot of spacers. The stem has to sit flush with the frame, you can't put spacers underneath like on a road bike.
October 20, 2024, 07:49:32 PM 		1
Re: Looking for a carbon triathlon frame Looking forward to seeing the progress on this build, as I'm currently debating building up a Triathlon/TT frame too!

I see ICAN has released the a new TT017 as Serge_K mentioned. I've reached out to ICAN to see if they have any images of what it looks like as a full build.
I'm guessing as it's a newly released frame it's likely there aren't many in the wild, but if anyone does make a move on one I'd be keen to see/hear thoughts!
January 26, 2025, 02:44:18 AM 		1
Re: Looking for a carbon triathlon frame icanbikes has updated its tt017 page: https://www.icanbikes.com/fr/liste-des-produits/cadre-de-velo-en-carbone-tt/
We see more detailed photos and even a video and frankly the bike looks great. We see that the mono riser system is super simple. And (I hope they will) if they provide pieces with different angles (the classic 10/15/20/25° and flat mounting is simple just do not put a spacer angle) it will be a great system.

For the plate with the pads and pole holders, I think we could cut out the pole holders, which for me are neither aesthetically pleasing nor ergonomic, and use the holes on the plate (originally used to fix the pads) to fix one-piece extenders.

For 950 USD delivered in Europe, this frame is far better value than the velobuild (1250USD) as long as velobuild is not UCI.

Triexpress, it would be great if you could make this because I'm very interested in doing the same thing (we can't see the video or the link you referred to at the beginning of your message).
March 12, 2025, 03:33:15 AM 		1
Re: TT-Bike Budget Build
Quote from: cLs_elite on March 20, 2025, 04:49:02 AM
Hey, thanks for the reply. Great advice! I looked into the crank length topic, and it definitely makes sense now. I’ll try to find a setup with a shorter length (155-165mm) and sell my power meter.

Unfortunately, getting a setup with a spider power meter or power meter pedals will be more expensive... :-\
I guess the cheapest option would be to go with 165mm crank arms. Will I regret not going shorter, like 155mm?

I am probably missing something, but i dont understand why pedal based power meter isn't the go to for most people. You can swap between bikes, you can travel with it, you can put in the home trainer and outside to get consistent readings, you can upgrade your bike and keep the same pedals. I've had the vector 2 from garmin since the great war of 1914. It's done dozens of thousands of kms, and well, it just works. The only thing i dislike is it uses coin batteries, but it's so old, rechargeable PM didnt exist then.

Bike tech does evolve. Quite fast, in fact. Discs, wider rims, shorter cranks, hydro brakes, and so on. Throughout all of this, the one constant has been my vector 2. I've probably used it on 10 bikes. And it wasn't that expensive to begin with (i have the single sided one, because unless you had an accident, you're probably balanced enough, and having one dummy side means there's one electronic thing that can break of malfunction instead of 2).
A friend bought the dual sided speed play power meter, for a literal fortune, and it never seems to work properly.
March 21, 2025, 04:32:32 AM 		1
Re: ICAN TT017 TT Bike Build Stumbled upon this:

https://en.quick-bikes.com.cn/product/31.html

Looks familiar :)
April 11, 2025, 04:39:10 PM 		1
Re: Looking for a carbon triathlon frame
Quote from: Hmpf on March 22, 2025, 05:44:13 AM
The ICAN TT017 frame looks like Shit tt or? https://www.specialized.com/de/de/s-works-shiv-tt-module/p/4221549?color=5441176-4221549

Looks pretty good to me, not shit at all
April 13, 2025, 02:15:28 PM 		1
HongFu FM309 - TT/Tri bike HongFu has a new TT bike on show at the Shangai bike show (saw a picture thanks to a Slowtwitch forum member). It's under their direct to consumer "Avenger" brand

Since there is a bit of interest on the forum in TT bikes (with the ICAN, Velobuild and Winow threads). I reached out to HongFu for some more details.
They responded with some more pictures and the geometry chart. The bike should be for sale in 2025 via their Avenger brand.

What are your experiences with HongFu?

Geometry and pictures:
May 09, 2025, 07:16:02 AM 		1
Re: ICAN TT017 TT Bike Build
Quote from: Triexpress on April 29, 2025, 08:56:36 PM
Ask ICAN for a cost of an additional plate or ask them if they can modify it. The more people that ask they may listen and change the design. I have asked and they said they would not change the design. I also told them after I built the bike as part of some feedback that this is the major drawback for this bike as its very common for people to fit alternative areo bars to TT bikes.

FYI. After a lot of back and forth, they responded that I could buy a extra baseplate for 120 USD.
They also quoted me 950 USD for the frameset, which is actually a really good price in my opinion.
May 19, 2025, 06:37:07 AM 		1