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I like the rim depth, 40mm is uncommon, I imagine it's a bit better in crosswinds than 45mm which can be a little much sometimes in strong wind. The weight is also pretty amazing for that depth. 
I'm ambivalent to the inner width, I'm on 21mm internal right now for 40mm gravel tires, I think they are fine.

I don't like the large decals or the brand name to be honest. Chinese brand names always sound strange to Westerners in my opinion, like some random word is just picked out of a hat. 

I kind of want some Chinese brand with Chinese characters on it instead of Greek alphabet, I think that'd be a pretty interesting look.

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Why would anyone with that much disposable income spend $4k on a rebranded OEM instead of $5k on an S-Works or LAB71?

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Yeah, that one is topping my list at the moment for a new road bike build.


Bigrock looks meh...like a OEM from 2014. 
These companies should do some consulting for naming their brand if they are interested in US/Western sales, they are usually really sort of awful. "Elves," "Bigrock"....

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Man, these companies have truly lost the plot. Just quoted $4000 for this frameset shipped. Completely bonkers.  :o 
$3500 paint job  ::)

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I have been reading so much on the forum that it is now so confusing to choose a "good frame"

I was originally going for LC017 but the down tube being as straight as a wall which is a no go, now I think that I will go with the Hygge model S but I can't find any picture with a clear view of the down tube shape.

Has anyone had experience with a bending head tube when you push on it (it is a common issue I've read about LC017)  with this frame ?

PS: If anyone wants to suggest me a frame I would be glad, I'm looking for a light climbing bike but not at the cost of aero like LC017 down tube.

You can't know much about aerodynamic efficiency by just looking at something. You need to test the stuff. Look at the nose of an F1 car, it's a very boxy shape.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seka Spear
« on: June 16, 2024, 09:11:56 AM »
I'd add Elilee Blize in there too which is around $1700 USD (judging off Australian prices) and 780g. They claim that it has been aero tested. There's also the XXE version at 680g and $2500 USD

This is a really nice looking bike. The weight weenie thread on it is interesting...seems like quality is all over the place and the company is run by douchebags, but if you get a good frame, it's fantastic.
Way too expensive though...you can get a non S-works Specialized Aethos for $3000 which will be lighter than the Elilee super lightweight at $2500.
 :-\

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Crazy! I kinda like it!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seka Spear
« on: June 14, 2024, 02:09:27 PM »
Man, what happened to super light Chinese frames? I had a Dengfu way back in like 2014 that was 700g.  Now it seems like the 'super light weight' frames list fake weights.
I wonder if this latex mandrel method of making frames is making them heavier somehow.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tavelo Aero Frame
« on: June 14, 2024, 09:32:08 AM »
Is the Speeder SC-R55D the same as that Hygge Aero frame posted in another thread?

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Do you think the brake performance is being hindered by the internal cable routing?
I'm thinking about building up a road bike and using an old 6800 Ultegra group I have but I'm a bit nervous about how mechanical will perform with internal routing...the turn at the handlebar into the stem then into the fork must be brutal on the brake cables.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seka Spear
« on: June 14, 2024, 08:53:19 AM »
That is quite a lot more than advertised! What size frame is that?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seka Spear
« on: June 13, 2024, 08:10:47 PM »
Can we make a list of these 700-800g +/- aero high dollar Chinese brand frames?

So far I see:

Winspace Agile (probably) 950g M $1980
Seka Spear RDC (probably) 850g M $2700
Seka Spear regular weight ?? $2158
Incolor Intropy Speedster regular (probably) 950g $1764 dunno availability in the West
Incolor Intropy Speedster Plus (probably) 870g $2592
Tavelo Arow Superlight (probably) 850g $2380

I write "probably" because all these weights listed are unpainted, figuring paint adds another 100-150g so I added 120g for the paint to the listed weight.

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800 bucks for a group this iffy when Rival AXS can be had for 200 bucks more greymarket doesn't make sense to me.

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I've bought grey market groups on Ebay for both Shimano and Sram, last one was 105 Di2 with good luck. 
Massive discount with the caveat that there is most likely no warranty.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tavelo Aero Frame
« on: June 12, 2024, 01:37:18 PM »
Does anyone know what major brand Tavelo is 'tied' to? 
On the Chris Miller show, they said that Tavelo is the house brand of a well known factory that produces a well known brand/brands.   

Too bad about they paint jobs they offer on the Arow...pretty hideous. Terrible color combinations and some weird squiggly doodles on the front?? :o

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