New Gravel Frame Ican Graro

[KingLex]

Received my frame
I have sram wide crankset, 44t chainring doesn't fit. For the moment I have the 40t chainring on but will order a 42t.
Picture is with the 40t chainring

[gofasterstripes]

Received my frame
I have sram wide crankset, 44t chainring doesn't fit. For the moment I have the 40t chainring on but will order a 42t.
Picture is with the 40t chainring

Have you tried to use spacers with the 44 tooth chainring, that may solve the issue?

what size tyres have you fitted they look quite chunky?

[LittleBobcat]

Received my frame
I have sram wide crankset, 44t chainring doesn't fit. For the moment I have the 40t chainring on but will order a 42t.
Picture is with the 40t chainring

you may read about the sram crank installation manual. iirc you have to use a 2.5mm spacer on left & a 5.5mm on right for wide/t47-85.5 combination which will bring out the CL to 47.5mm. it would be unlikely for a 44t wide ring to interfere with the chainstay.

[KingLex]

I only used the spacers that were provided, 2.5mm non drive, 5.5mm drive side.
Tyres are 44mm Tufo Thundero, they measure 45mm and I have about 6mm space left between tyre and chainstay

[TidyDinosaur]

Received my frame
I have sram wide crankset, 44t chainring doesn't fit. For the moment I have the 40t chainring on but will order a 42t.
Picture is with the 40t chainring

Do you really need a 44T? I have a 36T chainring on my gravel bike.

[gofasterstripes]

I only used the spacers that were provided, 2.5mm non drive, 5.5mm drive side.
Tyres are 44mm Tufo Thundero, they measure 45mm and I have about 6mm space left between tyre and chainstay

thanks, I quickly fitted my gravel wheels with 42mm pathfinders and there is loads of room

It might be worth playing around with the spacers and adding another 2-3mm to the drive side and seeing if it works ok. I've . It seems pretty common for the pro riders to fit 46t chainrings or 52-36 road cranks on bikes that were designed around grx chainsets. I looked at the giant revolts after seeing their riders do this but couldn't get confirmation from Giant how they spaced them to achieve this.

I'll have a play about with my frame and crankset and let you know how I get on

[KingLex]

Do you really need a 44T? I have a 36T chainring on my gravel bike.

The "Graro" will replace my old road and gravelbike
On the road bike I had 50/34 with 11-28 cassette, On the gravelbike a 38t with 11-36 cassette.
I now have a wheelset with 10-36 for road and 11-44 for gravel (gravel wheelset had shimano body)
When looking at gearcharts the 44t seemed to give me the same gears I had on my previous bikes.
Will try the 42t first, don't really want to be messing around with spacers.

[gofasterstripes]

The "Graro" will replace my old road and gravelbike
On the road bike I had 50/34 with 11-28 cassette, On the gravelbike a 38t with 11-36 cassette.
I now have a wheelset with 10-36 for road and 11-44 for gravel (gravel wheelset had shimano body)
When looking at gearcharts the 44t seemed to give me the same gears I had on my previous bikes.
Will try the 42t first, don't really want to be messing around with spacers.

were you not tempted to set up your bike 2x .

I know a lot depends on local terrain and the type of riding you do but I've really enjoyed using my cross bike with a 46-36 chainset rather than the 38 tooth 1x st up I have for cx races which surprised me to be honest.

[KingLex]

were you not tempted to set up your bike 2x .

Not really, my mind was set on 1x for this build.
I'm stuck for now, waiting on chainring so I can finish the bike. Only need to install chainring, chain and bar tape.

[gofasterstripes]

Not really, my mind was set on 1x for this build.
I'm stuck for now, waiting on chainring so I can finish the bike. Only need to install chainring, chain and bar tape.

Nice build ....is that a custom colour?

chainrings aside did you have any major issues when putting it together?

where did you get the cover plate for the front derailleur cable hole or is that just an optical illusion

Apart from a headset I've just ordered all the parts I need to make a start putting mine together

[KingLex]

It's the "celeste" colorway.
No issue's, one of the easiest builds I have ever done. Only had to route brake cables as I'm running sram axs.
One thing I also need to do is tighten the bottom bracket a little more. Didn't have the right tool for this.
Cover plate is from aliexpress, but isn't the right size. I had to cut it to fit, it will do for now. I also put a plug in the rear derailleur hole.

[gofasterstripes]

It's the "celeste" colorway.
No issue's, one of the easiest builds I have ever done. Only had to route brake cables as I'm running sram axs.
One thing I also need to do is tighten the bottom bracket a little more. Didn't have the right tool for this.
Cover plate is from aliexpress, but isn't the right size. I had to cut it to fit, it will do for now. I also put a plug in the rear derailleur hole.

Ah, on the drop down mention on Ican's website white.

I wonder if this kit from Scott will work
https://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/addict_gravel_cable_guide_kit_(2022)-9164.

I just need to get my head around all the different types of internal headsets and got one ordered. I like the look of the token S-box, I just need to check with Orro that it will work ok.

I'll be popping over to the bike shop to get the BB and chainset torqued