Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201

[Hans66]

First Ride today.

Today it was shitty weather, rain, stormy wind but i want to ride my new GR201 and yeah despite of the weather it was Great !!! I did 54k on it.
My impressions:
- Bike fits me realy well, I have size 54 and 110/38 handlebar and i'm 1.83m. I was doubting about the size 54 or 56 but i'm gladd to make the choice for the 54. It feels like my road bike S-works SL8 size 56 so thats fine.
- Bike feels solid and not a single rattle or creak was heard. Frame feels stiff
- I haven't weighed the frame yet, but it feels oke, I expected it to be much worse. I don't have a measuring device to weigh it so ...
- The handlebar from Tantan HB047 size 380x110 feels good, nice flat section for the hoods where you rest the palm of your hands. Also stiff no much flex.
I do not understand why they have a insert to clamp it.... It fits but was a bit of a hassle to get it right. Also sharp edges on the inside for the cable routing when you pull the cable through, but certenly for the price a good bar. I have no play in the headset but did not checked it after my ride. I did changed the top bearing for a 7mm , I found the space between the top cab and frame too large
- I ordered the frame from Tantan because it compared to the other providers but for me the best deal and they had a raw carbone in stock which was important for me to have it as quickly as possible, the order was problem free at Tantan. Lisa was easily accessible. emails were answered quickly due to the time difference.
Delivery was complete, spacers, bearings and tool bag

Overall I am very satisfied with the bike and built. It is my 3rd open mold frame and I can say that the quality of this frame is the best so far. The build was relatively problem-free, except for a few minor issues.  I compared many frames with each other, but I always ended up with the GR201 because it is the most complete frame for now (In the open mold frames)The post from Gloscherrybomb was also an eye opener for me and a reason for me to order the frame and i don't regret it so far

[patliean1]

- Bike fits me realy well, I have size 54 and 110/38 handlebar and i'm 1.83m. I was doubting about the size 54 or 56 but i'm gladd to make the choice for the 54. It feels like my road bike S-works SL8 size 56 so thats fine.

Nice. I'm 183cm tall as well, and ordered a size 54 with 110 stem handlebars. This makes me feel good about sizing LoL

[Rolandos]

Holy crap. You have me hyped for my build.
Details on those wheels and tires please.


Thank you and hell yeah finish your bike, you won't regret it 

The wheels are from lightbicycle https://www.lightbicycle.com/700C-road-bicycle-rims-28mm-wide-55mm-deep-symmetric-clincher-road-disc-brake-available.html
With Hope hubs.
Very nice wheels to ride

Tires are Panaracer Gravelkings SK+R45 mm.  https://www.panaracer.eu/products/gravelking-sk-r-line-tlr-gravel-tyre

I have the same wheels, hand built but theyre solid. Work great on my noah. Just wish they were wider.

[fhill]

- Bike fits me realy well, I have size 54 and 110/38 handlebar and i'm 1.83m. I was doubting about the size 54 or 56 but i'm gladd to make the choice for the 54. It feels like my road bike S-works SL8 size 56 so thats fine.

Funny, I'm exactly thinking about the same issue, 52/54 or 56, I have compared to the SL8 geometry. And I'm still unsure about wheter the GR201 is to aggressive in 54 or smaller, 56 maybe is to slack in seat tube

[Jouke Bosma]

Frame is almost arriving so I can build it the next weeks.

Normally i use 160 Sram brake rotors. Do i  need a adapter with this frame?

[Uberflo]

Yes, the one that come with the brakes

[Jouke Bosma]

Yes, the one that come with the brakes

This one right?

https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/remdeel-sram-achter-adapter-flat-mount-160mm-20f-zwart/9200000074988493/

[Uberflo]

You can look it up in here
https://www.sram.com/globalassets/document-hierarchy/frame-fit-specifications/aftermarket/disc-brake-caliper-mounting-specifications-for-road-and-mtb.pdf

[s3si1u]

Received my frame from Longteng in early November. Size 54 completely raw frame, everything looks quite nice. Only small issue was I paid for a headset expecting to receive some kind of full headset with top cover and compression ring, but all they sent was bearings and an unneeded crown race. I purchased this very nice Neco headset from AliExpress and it's a perfect fit. It creates a very good seal and should stop dirt and water from ingress while still using a conventional stem and bar.

Still undecided on this one, I may not build it after all. I'm growing very attached to my steel gravel rig, tire clearance issues and all. <3
I'm thinking of painting this frame and then selling it on to someone else, we'll see. Playing with some paint schemes and I'm liking this grainy, granite kinda texture for a gravel bike..what do y'all think?

[phatass]

Almost have the whole build under control now, am however super confused about which crankset to use.
Will run a SRAM X01 Transmission derailleur which needs a 55mm chainline.
Was initially planning to use a SRAM Apex DUB Wide crankset, but can see that that states a chainline of only 47,5mm.
Can some of you gurus explain to me which crankset I should use? <3

Here is my frame by the way (from Tideace)

[Uberflo]

You should be fine with the wide crankset. There are numerous of mullet builds with road cranksets.

[phatass]

You should be fine with the wide crankset. There are numerous of mullet builds with road cranksets.

Even with the 55mm chainline of SRAM Transmission? Do I need to space out the chainring or similar?

[Uberflo]

Sure. You can try a different chainring to optimize the chainline with a different offset.

[tgarne]

Realized I forgot to post my build for the winter months here in denmark.
 I bought the TanTan version and the quality seems very good.

Build it up from parts from a crashed bike and what good offers I could find.

And yes you can fit a 48t chainring with sram DUB Wide. At least on a size 58.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/9EwZJ5n7STsFzVYeA

[Shmee]

Finally finished my Tantan build