Hygge Aero Carbon Frame

[Thomas BT]

It's been a while since I received the frame but was only able to build the bike 3 weeks ago since I was waiting for the Ultegra DI2 upgrade kit to become available as I did not want to buy a complete groupset and end up with a BB and crankset that I will not use (crank length 172.5- I use 170 and PF BB). Wheelset is Elitewheels 65mm.

The build was super easy as am experienced building and servicing bikes and every part fits easily and how it's supposed to be.

To address the main issues discussed in this forum, seat post slipping and headset play, I have to say that I did not experience any seatpost slipping, which is mainly due to upgraded seatpost clamp with horizontal striations that lock the grippy part of the seatpost very well, and the mandatory use of carbon paste. As for the headset play, I did some mods to the C-ring. These consist of applying aluminium tape on top of the C-ring to increase the thickness by 0.3 mm (the same can be done with microspacer but I did not have any, so tape it is) and also 3 layers on the inside where the C-ring interfaces the steerer tube. I think that the C-ring needs to be 8,2mm total thickness (stock is 7,9) to avoid headset cover rubbing on the frame. If I did not add the tape, it would have rubbed after torquing down the top cap to 2.5-3 Nm. Another thig is to use carbon assembly paste on stem/steerer interface. After the initial ride the play returned but I did not torque enough initially (only finger tight to take up the slack, which is not enough obviously). Another thing that I done is also applied thread locker to the nut part of the stem bolts since there was none there and the bolts were rattling themselves loose (torqued to 6Nm only to become finger tight) after only one ride. After the mods of the C ring and top cap tightening and thread locker to the stem nuts there is no more play after 500 km with deliberate riding over cracked roads.

The supplied garmin mount acts as a leaf spring vibrating the hell out of everything attached to it. So far it has costed me a GPS unit (IGP sport, perfectly fine) which vibrated to disintegration, and yesterday my light had shorted out due to the vibrations. Use aluminium mount which may be sturdier than this thing.

The ride feel, as mentioned by other riders is subjective, but compared to my Cube Agree GTC Pro is waaaayyyy better and the bike is stiffer, a lot more responsive, rails corners, fits me a lot better and added 2-3 kmh to my average speeds instantly. Cruising at 45 km/h on the flats seems effortless or at least a lot easier to maintain. Thanks to @TidyDinosaur for advising me on sizing - this thing fits me like a glove (175.5cm 82 cm inseam and went with size S) with full stack of spacers to begin with but as I become more familiar with the bike I will remove 1cm of stack.

Total cost of this project 2500 eur. Can't beat that with what you get for this price compared to western brands.

P.S. for some reason I am unable to post with attached picture. I was only able to add this post as a quick reply. Any ideas of what might be the issue?

What size of handlbar did you get?
I'm the same height as you so since I am ordrering the frame in same size as you I would be happy to know

[RoadieMKD]

I got the 380 x 100 mm. I have the saddle pushed forward where I have around 1,5cm - 2cm (or where the 1 mark on the Ryet saddle is met by the rear of the saddle clamp) left until there is no more rail in the back. Fits me very well. I do not consider myself super flexible, but I am flexible enough to keep an aero hood position for a very long time with no discomfort.

[Allan_Hun]

Does anyone know how to contact hygge-bikes.com ?
I want to purchase model s with integrated 40mm bars, extra hanger and hardware to mount traditional (not integrated) handle bar -so I can try different stem lenghts.
For my location hygge-bikes.com is cheaper than aliexpress but no one seems to monitor their chat function and I can't find any email....

[BeR]

Have you tried WhatsApp : +86 186 7699 3367 ?
If give a number is not allowed, let me know.

[Stephiso]

You can use saw drill bit, it will make easy work of the aluminium. As for the headset cover cutting, you would still need to use microspacers as the SL7 ring is thinner/sits lower than the one that is supplied with the frame and do NOT modify the headset cover. Get 0.3mm microspacers as they are dirt cheap on Alix and use the stock C ring.
Aluminium tape is not a permanent solution but it works for me so far.

Thanks RoadieMKD.

0.3mm spacer makes sense on top of the C-ring makes sense to adjust the thickness, however you also mentioned that you added 3 layers where it interfaces with the steerer tube. What will be your permanent solution for that one if you have one already?

Thanks

[RoadieMKD]

Thanks RoadieMKD.

0.3mm spacer makes sense on top of the C-ring makes sense to adjust the thickness, however you also mentioned that you added 3 layers where it interfaces with the steerer tube. What will be your permanent solution for that one if you have one already?

Thanks

For the interface I would use 0.1mm shim steel and wrap it around the steerer similarly as the SL7 style ring (to leave a small gap at the back) and this will also protect the steerer from the C ring (the ring has lips on top and bottom from the inside, and these need to be sanded down lightly). For now, as everything works with my mods on the ring, I do not plan to do anything, but if, knock on wood, the play returns these will be my go-to solutions.

[Allan_Hun]

So I want to build a bike with hygge model s (disc) frame, 45x30mm carbon rims and shimano 105 di2.
But I know very little about cranks and bottom brackets. So I'm hoping someone could tell me what I need to purchase to fit 105 di2 on the frame?

[RoadieMKD]

So I want to build a bike with hygge model s (disc) frame, 45x30mm carbon rims and shimano 105 di2.
But I know very little about cranks and bottom brackets. So I'm hoping someone could tell me what I need to purchase to fit 105 di2 on the frame?

You would need BSA (threaded) bottom bracket to fit the cranks. If you are purchasing complete groupset, search for the BSA bottom bracket version.

[Stephiso]

So I want to build a bike with hygge model s (disc) frame, 45x30mm carbon rims and shimano 105 di2.
But I know very little about cranks and bottom brackets. So I'm hoping someone could tell me what I need to purchase to fit 105 di2 on the frame?

You can get the Shimano Ultegra Bottom Bracket for like 20$ USD on aliexpress if you want to stick with shimano everything. You will also need the tool to be able to install it to the frame. You can buy an off brand tool as it doesn't matter too much, unless you're planning to building multiple bikes, no need to splurge on an expensive one

[Allan_Hun]

You would need BSA (threaded) bottom bracket to fit the cranks. If you are purchasing complete groupset, search for the BSA bottom bracket version.

Does shimano offer 105 di2 with bsa bb?

[Allan_Hun]

You can get the Shimano Ultegra Bottom Bracket for like 20$ USD on aliexpress if you want to stick with shimano everything. You will also need the tool to be able to install it to the frame. You can buy an off brand tool as it doesn't matter too much, unless you're planning to building multiple bikes, no need to splurge on an expensive one

Thank you.
Would shimano SM-BBR60 fit frame and groupset?

[BeR]

Thank you.
Would shimano SM-BBR60 fit frame and groupset?

Yes.

[BeR]

Does shimano offer 105 di2 with bsa bb?

Yes, this one : SMBBR60.

[Allan_Hun]

I would like to run 28mm gp 5000 clincher tires. My rims are 21mm internal so I guess the actual measured tire width should be about 30-31mm. Would 30-31mm tire fit a hygge disc frame in size L ?

The complete 105 di2 groupset I want includes 160mm rotors (front&rear) + 1pcs 140/160mm flat mount adapter.
Have anyone successfully mounted 160 rotors on this frame?

[BeR]

I would like to run 28mm gp 5000 clincher tires. My rims are 21mm internal so I guess the actual measured tire width should be about 30-31mm. Would 30-31mm tire fit a hygge disc frame in size L ?

The complete 105 di2 groupset I want includes 160mm rotors (front&rear) + 1pcs 140/160mm flat mount adapter.
Have anyone successfully mounted 160 rotors on this frame?

I ran 28 mm GP 4 seasons but my external rim was 28 mm (or 29 mm).

Yes for 160 for the front. I didn't try for the rear.