I mean this is not a bike for the "budget conscious rider" but for the world tour pros. Can't walk into a Mercedes dealership ask for a Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé and expect an A-Class price tag.

For what it is, it is still priced below what other brands ask. The aforementioned S-Works comes out at 14.500€ whereas this is 9.500€ - that's a whopping 50% added on top. The Trek starts at 13.500€. The only one that is in the same price region is Canyon. And I am not sure you can actually compare the Aeroad to the RCR-F. Even the other two from Trek and Specialized framesets look less "beefy" as in less aero - which is supposed to be the main spiel of this thing.

So, would I buy this? No, most definitely not. But then again I am far from a world tour pro. Do I find this thing interesting and would love to ride it for a test? Well, heck yeah!

But we are digressing: the actual question was, is there anything like it on the Chinese frameset market. I haven't seen anything, and I would be surprised to see something comparable within a year. I like to be surprised though!

#metoo

So glad I purchased during the Anniversary sale after looking again today, they are now $110 USD more than I paid.

#metoo

I also took that opportunity to buy them as training and travel wheels, I went for the DAO50 the wave ones. I am curious to report back here how they are, I paid more or less the same as RazorRamon (316 euro) For this price compared to my elite Drive wheels are they 1/3 of the price, I know it's a user object but I want to keep them nice and shiny and then I can do whatever I want with the Tagoola's. I'm afraid of the car cargo bicycle carrier, that it will scratch the wheels.

Paid 320€ total including shipping during the aliexpress sale, very happy with the price.

Anyone else find that the fork has a gap with the headtube with the lower race installed?
Without the bottom race the fork seems to rotate smoothly. Not sure if long term it would rub off the paint at the interface and becomes rougher, the paint being possibly the only thing making it a smooth turn.
Third photo is without the metal race. The steerer tube is definitely sloped at the fork--perhaps this is meant as an integrated crown race and they just included the separate metal race anyway?

I have confirmed with spcycle that you don't need a crown race on this fork. Mine didn't even come with one. Mentioned it somewhere earlier in the thread.

Hi,
taking advantage of the Aliexpress discounts, last week I ordered a set of OptimaX Light 50mm with updated 23C rims.
I was hesitant to go with a 60mm depth for the rear rim, but in the end I confirmed both 50mm depth.
I can't wait for them to arrive!

EDIT: I was satisfied with their availability and speed in responding to my questions and requests.

My only other issue is that my FD cages are showing heavy brassing. Unlike Shimano, LTwoo doesn't provide skid plates. In comparison my Shimano FD cages look immaculate even after heavy use.

I've had that, too. But other than the surface finish wearing away where the chain rubs, is that really an issue? It's really only cosmetic, I suppose. I didn't have the impression that the chain would wear through the FD cage.