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Re: Are AliEx/open mold carbon bikes common in your area? I'm italian living in the craddle of bespoke and craftman of bikes
Close to Pinarello, Wilier, Basso and many craftman like Bonetti, Barco, Sarto. I live in the same city of Campagnolo.

With my chinese bike, I'm treated by other cyclist as a criminal...
December 11, 2024, 07:14:54 AM 		1
Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201 I finally completed the build of my TanTan GR201
The complete build has been 8,670 kg (pedals included) and this is the whole setup:
- TanTan GR201 frame with seat post kit, integrated handlebar and thru axles. Chameleon white color.
- Easedon wheels 40mm front profile / 45 mm rear profile, 27mm internal width and Pillar Wing 20 spokes.
- Sram Red E1 levers and brakes
- Sram Force cranks with powermeter. Garbaruk 42T chainring
- Sram GX T-Type rear derailleur
- Sram X0 T-Type cassette and chain
- Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M 45mm front tire
- Pirelli Cinturato Gravel RC 45mm rear tire

I am very happy with the final weight, keeping in mind that due to area in which I live (Alpujarra in Andalucía, Spain) the terrain demands wide tyres and high knobs at least in the sides of  the tires.

The mullet development is also something that suits my area a bit, where there are very, very hard and very long climbs. Perhaps for those with more legs or those who live in a less mountainous area, they can opt for the new 13-speed Force XPLR that is supposed to be released in spring.

I can't train because I'm recovering from an operation, but today I went out for a ride with it and the truth is that the sensations are very good. The bike seems agile and is very, very comfortable.
January 21, 2025, 03:15:23 PM 		1
Re: First bike build, Carbonda CFR 505 SL I've been riding this bike for about a year now. It's good enough to place in the top 20 in a gravel world series with the elites, so I guess it gets the job done.  8)
I chose the frame mainly for the specs – it was, and still is, the best performing race gravel bike in China. It's lightweight, made with T1000 carbon, and features modern components like the T47 bottom bracket and UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger). There might be more modern-looking bikes out there, but I doubt they're any faster. I love the lack of unnecessary bolts almost every gravel frames seem to have. Only a minority uses fork bolts and they just make the frame heavy.

As I mentioned earlier, the bike rides like a road bike. The bottom bracket stiffness feels on par with my road bike when I use road wheels and it smoothens the terrain when needed. For comparison, my Tideace winter gravel bike is unforgiving on every bump. With a 73-degree steering angle, the bike is also very agile and great at cornering.

Regarding the cockpit: Last year, I used it with the Ritchey Logic-E 1.5" Integrated IS headset solution to run a regular stem. Due to the high stack of this headset, I needed a -17-degree stem. This winter, I've installed a Roval cockpit and printed a custom spacer to make it compatible with the ACR headset top cap. I haven't had a chance to ride it yet, but I'm excited to see how it performs.

Concerning paintjobs: we all have our own taste, I just wanted to demonstrate carbonda has some paintjob knowledge inhouse and easily accomodates to your desires. They delivered exactely what I wanted.
January 24, 2025, 01:46:21 PM 		1
Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201 First bicycle that I built up myself completely:
Frame in size 52. Colour 61 (chameleon white)
SRAM rival 40t + gx eagle axs (10-52) mullet
Elite wheels + tufo thundero 45mm
The One integrated handlebar (38cm)
Assembly was rather easy. Rear axle was too long though.
January 25, 2025, 01:39:06 PM 		1
Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201 Lookin like a white GR201 is getting popular among us :P
Here are few shots from first sunny day this year here.
January 27, 2025, 01:48:01 PM 		1
Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201 My Noah is also finished, loving the ride!












February 06, 2025, 09:17:13 AM 		1
Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201 Closed to finish
February 11, 2025, 09:54:19 AM 		1
Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201 Here are some more pics. Really happy with the ride. Need to get to used to the new position (much longer than I normally ride) though.

Edit: since I am apparently not able to upload pictures here, you can find them at this link: https://imgur.com/a/gg5WnTE
February 12, 2025, 02:31:50 PM 		1
Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
Quote from: wandulus on February 14, 2025, 05:29:19 AM
What's a good option for an integrated handlebar for this frame? Lenox one?

I am happy with the Lexon.


February 14, 2025, 07:05:11 AM 		1
Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201 Built one up
February 16, 2025, 12:27:06 PM 		1