Xmcarbonspeed CS-R01 build

[biceryder]

Oh, I just remembered one other small issue with the frame.  Front bolt for the saddle rail clamp was too short.  When I initially completed my build, I mounted my saddle and tried to level it up.  The bolt was so short that the nose of the saddle was tipping down about 4-5degs.  It was an easy fix by running up to the hardware store and sourcing a longer bolt.

I’m going to replace both bolts with a 30mm (rear) 40mm (front) titanium bolts. I usually run titanium hardware where ever they exposed to lots of my sweat. 

[Icyseanfitz]

How do you find those tyres? I've the same in 30mm back in front of the way, non tubeless version seemed great weight wise.

Must say installing the wheeltop groupset was a joy really with not having gear cables, brakes where still a bit of a pain through the handlebar but doable with a little persuasion. One cable leaked most of the oil at the lever but that was my fault for not tightening enough.

Interesting regarding the saddle bolts, have you any idea what spec they are? Wouldn't mind getting some ti replacements too so if you spot anything on Ali etc I'd appreciate it if you shared the link

What's the saddle your using? I've a short ryet one but not sure on its comfort so might try a few more

[biceryder]

For the bolts, M6.  Front needs to be at least 40mm if you need a level saddle.

Fir the price, I have been very impressed with the Ryet saddles.  I have been playing with a few different sizes and shapes.  Might try the Romin copy later this spring.

Regarding the tires, they are great if you’re running tubes.  Ran two sets tubeless summer 23’.  Had a lot of issues with sidewall weeping over the summer.  Got everything sealed using a few different techniques.  I feel like the sidewalls are too thin to confidently run tubeless on the Pirelli’s,
just my opinion.  Otherwise, if you can get them on sale, they are a great alternative to Conti GP5000s. 

Now that I have wider wheels and bigger tires, I may go back to tubeless for road. For the time being latex is working really well for me.

[Icyseanfitz]

I bought the non tubeless version, don't really see the appeal of tubeless for road bikes, punctures are rare enough and low pressure grip isn't really needed unlike MTBs. I'll put some lightweight TPU tubes into them

[Daviddavieboy]

Front bolt for the saddle rail clamp was too short.  When I initially completed my build, I mounted my saddle and tried to level it up.  The bolt was so short that the nose of the saddle was tipping down about 4-5degs.  It was an easy fix by running up to the hardware store and sourcing a longer bolt.

 Weird. Mine was fine - using it with a Superflow SLR saddle.

[Icyseanfitz]

Weird. Mine was fine - using it with a Superflow SLR saddle.

You've an R01? How you finding it?

[Daviddavieboy]

You've an R01? How you finding it?

 It's being used on the trainer at the moment until I get my fit dialed in - then I can paint it. It's a little low in the front for my taste but with it raised almost as much as biceryder's and a 80mm stem/40mm bar it's ok. I don't even have a working derailleur on it at the moment, I am using Zwift play controllers for shifting and GTBikeV for an app.

[biceryder]

Yeah, I thought I was going crazy.  Finished the bike, 65deg perfect weather, dying to get out, spin through the neighborhood, check bolts, dial in fit, etc.  Could not get the forward rail bolt to catch the threads.  Eventually, I got it mounted and the nose is pointing way down…

Got an M6 2” bolt from a local hardware store.  Still had to grind/file the bolt to exactly 40mm to make it work.  Found some ti bolts on Amazon that will fit the bill.  Spring/Summer/Fall humidity and temps are so high,  I sweat like crazy and even cleaning my bike after every ride sweat just corrodes everything. I have to change my bar tape every 3 months.  Time to stock up
on Aliexpress…