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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Looking for Endurance Frame w UDH and 40mm Tire Clearance
« on: January 03, 2025, 11:37:35 AM »
The CS-GR01 ticks a lot of boxes in terms of what I have been looking for. I bought a set of wheels from Peter and he was great to communicate with.

The only thing I am wondering about is sizing as I am between the L and M - 180cm with 84cm inseam, proportional arms and longer torso. Pinarello recommended the 530 vs 550 for the grevil. I am going to get a bike fit in the next few months and if it recommends the 550 I will likely go with the CS-GR01 since on the L the head angle is 71.75.

Thanks for your reply

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Looking for Endurance Frame w UDH and 40mm Tire Clearance
« on: January 02, 2025, 07:58:57 PM »
Quote from: Takiyaki on January 02, 2025, 04:50:55 PM
Why not get a gravel bike?

Honestly I would if it had a ~72 degree head angle like the Crux or Aspero. Any recommendations?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Looking for Endurance Frame w UDH and 40mm Tire Clearance
« on: January 02, 2025, 03:58:57 PM »
I am surprised you didn't mention bus like aerodynamics hahaha

but in all seriousness I looked into FM301 but
1) The chainstay is 410mm which means it can't run a xplr group set - nvm it can with a 45mm chain line
2) The tire clearance is 38 and I would like to be able to run a set of Caracal Race 40 or P Zero 40
3) The stack is still low for me with a ratio of ~1.43 and ideally the wheel base would be >1000 at a size 54

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Looking for Endurance Frame w UDH and 40mm Tire Clearance
« on: January 02, 2025, 11:06:46 AM »
Hello everyone,

I have been searching for an endurance frame with a higher stack and shorter reach, about ~1.5 stack to reach ratio, head tube angle of 72 - 73 degrees, and tire clearance for 40 - 42mm tires. Ideally it would be UDH compatible as I would like to run an xplr setup on it.

The closest thing I have found is the CFR 505-SL but the seat clamp is a little off putting and the the frame looks dated. I heard it does ride well though.

Are there any other frames out there or upcoming frames that would fit these specifications. I am essentially looking for something like the Enve Fray, BMC Roadmachine, or Ridley Grifn RS.

Thanks for your help.


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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Frame req? (Aero, dropped SS, high stack, short reach)
« on: January 02, 2025, 09:41:58 AM »
Quote from: PeterXu on January 02, 2025, 08:03:48 AM
Sorry, it would still be aero road frameset just taking a bit wider tires.

I am not sure you need tires >32mm on an aero road bike as 30-32mm would be your best bet on road. The GP 5000 S TR only go up to 32.

I think a lot of other people were saying they would want a bike with endurance geometry (high stack / short reach) but "aero looking" such as horizontal top tube, deep head tube as there is a big gap in the market at the moment.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Frame req? (Aero, dropped SS, high stack, short reach)
« on: January 02, 2025, 07:21:51 AM »
in terms of geometry if you are going to have a higher stack, shorter reach, and a chainstay > 420 would you please consider having room for 40mm tires? It would be all road / endurance geometry at this point and I think all endurance bikes in 2025 will start having room for 40mm tires.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Frame req? (Aero, dropped SS, high stack, short reach)
« on: December 28, 2024, 02:27:17 PM »
Quote from: PeterXu on December 26, 2024, 05:09:09 AM
What do you think about this 56cm size design? T47 85.5mm bottom bracket, max tire size 700*32C, UDH

I think the design looks good, I like that it is UDH, but as others have said the tire clearance is the biggest drawback.

The market is lacking a bike similar to the Dogma X that can run 40mm tires. I think there need to be a bike in line with the Enve Fray, Ridley Grifn RS, or BMC Roadmachine which all have a head tube angle of ~72, similar endurance geometry and the ability to run 40mm tires.

Even the Dogma X can technically run 40mm tires as seen in the 2024 gravel championships:

https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/2024-gravel-world-championship-tech-trends

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: New frame: Longteng RD301-D
« on: December 15, 2024, 08:38:33 AM »
I am wondering if anyone who has the bike has tried 40mm tires or would think that 40mm tires would fit

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