Airwolf YFR068 - 2023 Gravel Frame

[Avalius]

Play came back in the headset, really noticeable when pushing the brake and wiggling the bike front to back. Anyone has an idea what could cause it? :s

--> Do not overtighten the expander in the fork. It pushes the top part up. (That was the issue)
I always tighten those very hard but here the expander didn't really like it. Fixed.
Quoted myself in case someone runs in this issue.

Besides that this frame rides like a dream.

[dhengen]

I was running a mullet setup initially, 10-50 SRAM Eagle GX AXS in the back + 42t SRAM Force AXS crankset. Changed it to SRAM Force XPLR AXS 10-44 + 44t SRAM Force AXS crankset.

Interesting - what has made you switch away from the mullet setup? That's exactly the route I am thinking to go. And thanks for confirming 44T up front is max.

[this is dog]

Interesting - what has made you switch away from the mullet setup? That's exactly the route I am thinking to go. And thanks for confirming 44T up front is max.

For the region where I live, the range a mullet setup offers is totally overkill (the Netherlands). Even when I ride gravel it's totally flat, maybe a little bump here and there.

[gf]

Someone has this frame but from Spcycle in t47 bb option? Do they really deliver with t47? All other brand have same fasme only with press fit.

[dhengen]

Okay, I need some help. I know the BB on the frame is BBright. If I order DUB compatible BBright bottom bracket, can I run a crankset like this one? Sorry if this seems ameteur, I get overwhelmed by BB/crankset options and different standards. I plan to upgrade the chainring with a 44T one.

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/sram-rival-axs-1x-12-speed-power-meter-crankset

[this is dog]

Okay, I need some help. I know the BB on the frame is BBright. If I order DUB compatible BBright bottom bracket, can I run a crankset like this one? Sorry if this seems ameteur, I get overwhelmed by BB/crankset options and different standards. I plan to upgrade the chainring with a 44T one.

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/sram-rival-axs-1x-12-speed-power-meter-crankset

Just get a BBRight DUB bottom bracket and you should be fine, any DUB specific crankset will fit. BB is provided with spacers and a preloader is installed on the crankset. The latter will help you to remove play and to make it fit properly.

SRAM offers plenty of detailed installation guides online, look it up and you'll find out.

[electrolux]

How long did Airwolf take to ship your orders? Its been a week and they said its instock. Didn't ask for any paint.

[TidyDinosaur]

How long did Airwolf take to ship your orders? Its been a week and they said its instock. Didn't ask for any paint.

"In stock" often means: "We have a bare frame in your size somewhere" I think. 
So chances are they still have to paint it before they can send it.

[electrolux]

"In stock" often means: "We have a bare frame in your size somewhere" I think. 
So chances are they still have to paint it before they can send it.

I asked for a bare frame as I'm painting it myself. I guess I was spoiled by elitewheels delivery in 8 days. The wait continues...

[electrolux]

Not a good start, I requested a raw carbon unpainted frame and they sent me a frame covered in white primer.

The steerer tube is very questionable with some quite deep gouges in the carbon, its probably strong though. Probably... Curios to see what you guys think.

The Ryet Blank Inc. clone is not compatible, there is no way to feed the hoses through, my fault that one. Hopefully no return issues.

[dhengen]

can anyone comment if the frame brake mounts are setup for 140 or 160mm rotors by default? I've ordered 160mm rotors and need to know if I need to get my hands on some adapters.

[this is dog]

can anyone comment if the frame brake mounts are setup for 140 or 160mm rotors by default? I've ordered 160mm rotors and need to know if I need to get my hands on some adapters.

I'm running 160mm rotors with SRAM Force, no adapters needed.

[chineesje]

How did you guys find the balance between over- and under tightening the headset. I seem to have headsetplay but when I tighten it to the point where the play is gone, my steerer isn't moving freely anymore and makes a scratching sound when turning it. I just can't seem to find the sweet spot.

Any tips would be appreciated 

[electrolux]

So after a few days of arguing Airwolf have agreed on a $50 refund and a new fork.

They are asking me to pay an extra 0.1Usd to create a new order.

Any ideas whether I should do this? Reading online it seems fine as I have received the original order.

[mikelmtb]

I'm running 160mm rotors with SRAM Force, no adapters needed.

At least on my frame, it is a 140 rotor if you install a Shimano GRX brake caliper directly without adapter.
I would need to install a adapter to the GRX caliper in order to use 160 rotor.
Don´t know if Force and GRX calipers are different.