Airwolf YFR068 - 2023 Gravel Frame

[frankpaul1]

I bought some Loctite. Will let you know the results. The bonded insert looks interesting as well, but I don't know if the fork is 100% identical.

[BeePiers]

It’s probably not. I’ve learned how to really use my belt sander for honing parts that otherwise didn’t Fit just right

[xzoahx]

I've seen several mentions about tires ~45mm, I'll add some of my own experiments:
 I'm a fan of 2x AXS and I managed to bypass the limitations of the non-wide front derailleur (42c max) and install a Speedero 44 in the rear (45.5mm with 24 hook inn).
 The Airwolf frame itself is indeed similar to Aspero in terms of tire clearance - I got acceptable gaps of 4mm in the chainstays.
 As for the front AXS derailleur - I managed to get a +2mm tire clearance extension in the battery area (3.5mm in total) by making a spacer for the front derailleur mount, and derailleur frame remained within adjustment tolerances for the combination with non-wide Red + 43-30 rings.

[Phaxe]

I've seen several mentions about tires ~45mm, I'll add some of my own experiments:
 I'm a fan of 2x AXS and I managed to bypass the limitations of the non-wide front derailleur (42c max) and install a Speedero 44 in the rear (45.5mm with 24 hook inn).
 The Airwolf frame itself is indeed similar to Aspero in terms of tire clearance - I got acceptable gaps of 4mm in the chainstays.
 As for the front AXS derailleur - I managed to get a +2mm tire clearance extension in the battery area (3.5mm in total) by making a spacer for the front derailleur mount, and derailleur frame remained within adjustment tolerances for the combination with non-wide Red + 43-30 rings.

This is why I love this forum - ingenuity at its best. What material did you use for the 3D print?

[xzoahx]

This is why I love this forum - ingenuity at its best. What material did you use for the 3D print?

I just asked for a black and cheaper one from a guy on a local classifieds board. Probably something like ABS or PLA.

if you are interested, I printed another interesting thing for testing - a copy of the bike computer and accessories holder [@hinloopen.design], but of my own design

[Marone]

I would like to install a mech. GRX 810 rear derailleur. There are two different SL7 derailleur hangers for direct mount: S182600001 and S182600003. Which of them is the one I need for the YFR068?

[iPeliukas]

Did you guys bought it via official site or Aliexpress? What was your expierence?

[this is dog]

Alix, scroll back to read the full story. All details are shared already by different users in this thread.

[jclaytyler]

I finally got everything built up and am mostly very happy with the bike. I opted to get the airwolf 24mm internal wheels with novatec hubs and those have been amazing. The only issue I had with the wheels was actually with the hub, which I wasn't expecting. I got centerline hubs and the interface on the front hub for the brake rotor did not want to accept any brake rotor (I tried a few). I finally was able to use a mallet to get the rotor far enough onto the hub that I then could use the BB tool and sinch it down. We'll see if that causes any issues but I think it'll be fine. As far as the frame, I had no problem routing the brake lines after using a rasp on the entry points in the fork and rear triangle. The only issue I've encountered is headset play. I purchased the SL7 compression ring but just could not get the brake lines to run cleanly through it from the fork. The lines run in front of the fork and then the SL7 compression ring would split them to the side and then I would run into issue with the headset spacers on top because they need the brake lines to be in the front again. So I used to compression ring that came with the bike. I did use the SL7 bearings and have had no issues with the fork rubbing on the top tube. But I just cannot seem to work out all of the play in the headset. I had the problem a user explained above where the expansion plug would work its way out of the top of the fork. I fixed this by adding locktight and also tightening down the bolts on the stem a little so they kind of holding the plug in place while I would tighten the top cap down. That process has worked well but I still seem to have a bit of play after every ride. I am wondering if the headset spacers, which do not seem to be great quality and don't look like they fit together perfectly are the issue-maybe they don't seat correctly and then work loose during a ride. Anyway, here are some pictures and a full parts list. Overall, I am very happy and I would buy this frame again (considering building one for my wife).

As an aside, I am using the ZTTO Ultralight 12sp 34t cassette and it has been... okay. There is a fair amount of noise with in the drivetrain which is annoying to my and sometimes my shifting isn't super clean. I may just bite the bullet and get a force cassette and hope for better luck. I'd appreciate any advice you guys have on this.

Let me know if you have any quesitons about the parts or build process!

Wheels: Airwolf 30mm wheels with 24mm internal; novatec hubs
Tires: Panracer Gravelking SS 38mm
Shifters/FD/RD/Brakes/crankset: Sram Force AXS
Saddle: Ergon SRX-3
Cassette: ZTTO ultralight 34t
chain: KMC X12 (is this my problem?)
Brake rotors: Bucklos centerlock floating rotors