Hygge Aero Carbon Frame

[ballefrost]

I am assembling mine now. Was finished, thought that there was suppose to be gap because of the cables, however. I have now seen what can not be unseen, and that is that its not flush. I have tried filing it down, but for the love of god i can not get it perfectly flush.

PS! I ripped the wheels from another bike. I will get new ones before spring. Its getting really cold in Norway now.

[lkbfreak]

I checked my stack of spacers and it's also gap on one side. Don't think it's a huge problem but tolerances should be smaller for such things.

[velostar]

This thread has been very helpful in making the decision to order a Model S frame with custom paint job. Thank you!

I've never built a complete bike before though I'm pretty handy and have many bicycle tools at my disposal. Can anyone recommend a resource for walking through a build for these Chinese frames? I'm going to use my current Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset, except for the crankset. Haven't decided on the brand for that, but will definitely go 165mm.

Also, recommendations for a bottom bracket?

[TidyDinosaur]

Also, recommendations for a bottom bracket?

Just get one from Shimano. Sealing is a lot better with Shimano so the bearings will last a lot longer. And they don't cost much.

[mwaan]

Dear friends,

My frame arrived last week after a month of anxious waiting and complications. I built it and rode it this weekend—it’s fun, light, fast, and both stiff and compliant. I’m pleased with it! It weighs about 8 kg with bottle cages, Garmin mount, and Look pedals. Note that my Merlin CDR-2 carbon wheels are not the lightest at 1650 g per pair.

During assembly, I had some trouble routing the cables through the handlebars, but using a shifter cable as a guide made it easier. The other components were straightforward to install and adjust. The frame is pearl white, and its color truly shines in sunlight, with a sparkling effect and "laser" decals that change hues—definitely a head turner! I haven't had issues with the headset loosening, thanks to the new design C rings, and all bolts, including the seatpost one, remained secure.

I'm using a Shimano 105 mechanical groupset, a 3D-printed Ryet saddle (160 g), Supacaz sticky cush bar tape, and Continental GP5000 32 mm tires with RideNow TPU tubes. I installed a chain catcher for frame protection and put Zefal Skin Armor under the downtube and in other key areas. The brakes are Juin F1 hydro-mechs and they fitted by the skin o' my teeth at the rear mount (160 mm rotors). I still need to adjust my hood positions, as they seem angled downwards too much. This frame is size 52 M, and it fits me perfectly (180 cm, 73 kg). I left full stack of alu spacers under the handlebars and will decide if I'll slam it futher down.

Here are some photos I took during the ride but they don't do the justice - it's more beautiful in person! (Sorry for the dirty rims and anti-Velominati postioned tires and valve stems!). Hope Hygge won't steal my photos or will at least credit anyone who posts their photos after they put it on their FB or Insta.

P.S. I don't know if they've changed the handlebars but they have different graphics and 6 Nm torque written. Handlebars are pretty stiff.

Cheers!

I am curious about the tire clearance because they advertise max 30mm tire. What is the width-as-measured of your Conti GP5000 tires? Roughly how much tire clearance in millimeters is there on each side of the tires?
Thanks.

[Chiyou]

Can anyone recommend a resource for walking through a build for these Chinese frames?

Youtube is where I would go - here is a two-part series specific to the Hygge model by Henry Chung (who also posts on here I believe).
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz9O7tMQVe4
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58-htKDpXQ0

Maybe it's helpful to watch a few general build videos in addition to the above, starting with everyone's favorite Youtuber*, Trace Velo.
£1000 AliExpress Carbon road bike build - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRVsX2WEkqg

Jourdain Coleman has several build series that provide additional details.
See the four 'Bike Build' playlists - https://www.youtube.com/@JourdainColeman/playlists (I'd focus on the 'build process' videos within the respective playlists, the rest aren't that relevant to the assembly of the various bikes)

* Sorry, couldn't find a build video by everyone's other favorite Youtuber, Patrick Lino.

[ballefrost]

I figured out that I had not torqued the compression plug.. I have the new c ring and metal spacers. Is 4-6 nm enough? I have not used carbon paste on the expander plug, which I probably should do.

[RoadieMKD]

I figured out that I had not torqued the compression plug.. I have the new c ring and metal spacers. Is 4-6 nm enough? I have not used carbon paste on the expander plug, which I probably should do.

I have used carbon paste everywhere, on the inside and outside of the steerer, on the expander plug and on the inside of the stem clamping area. Try 2-3 Nm for compression it should be enough and 7-8 for the expander plug. That is what I did after modifying the previous generation C-ring. Plus, apply thread lock on the nut side of the stem bolts, they tended to rattle themselves loose in my case. That was enough to keep things tight for 5000 km of use so far.

[planet_sammy]

Youtube is where I would go - here is a two-part series specific to the Hygge model by Henry Chung (who also posts on here I believe).
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz9O7tMQVe4
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58-htKDpXQ0

Maybe it's helpful to watch a few general build videos in addition to the above, starting with everyone's favorite Youtuber*, Trace Velo.
£1000 AliExpress Carbon road bike build - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRVsX2WEkqg

Jourdain Coleman has several build series that provide additional details.
See the four 'Bike Build' playlists - https://www.youtube.com/@JourdainColeman/playlists (I'd focus on the 'build process' videos within the respective playlists, the rest aren't that relevant to the assembly of the various bikes)

* Sorry, couldn't find a build video by everyone's other favorite Youtuber, Patrick Lino.

OZ Cycle on Youtube is really helpful!

[canadabike93]

I am looking at picking one of these up for my wife on the 11/11 sale. Is the eps moulded frame worth the extra money? Has someone had both versions ?

[Rioken]

I am looking at picking one of these up for my wife on the 11/11 sale. Is the eps moulded frame worth the extra money? Has someone had both versions ?

As far as I know, the disc brake frame is only available in its EPS variant. The rim brake frame is still the old style.

Rim vs Disc can be debated to eternity.

[canadabike93]

Holy, didn’t even notice that. Makes sane haha. I need another coffee. Thanks for the reply

[Miodu]

I'm considering Elves Falath Evo 2025 frame which looks awesome but cost 1100$. Hygge is a lot cheeper and on 11.11 will be half the price of the Elves. Has anyone been in a similar situation? 2year guarantee on Hygge vs 5 on Elves 

[TidyDinosaur]

I'm considering Elves Falath Evo 2025 frame which looks awesome but cost 1100$. Hygge is a lot cheeper and on 11.11 will be half the price of the Elves. Has anyone been in a similar situation? 2year guarantee on Hygge vs 5 on Elves 

Since Chinese warranty is like a lottery, I would not let that guide my decision...

[Miodu]

Since Chinese warranty is like a lottery, I would not let that guide my decision...

Yup i saw one post with cracked bb on hygge frame and response from producer that they will replace the frame but owner should pay for delivery.
From Elves site i don't saw any of these cases, but they also have higher distribution network (USA,UK, few countries in EU,and Asia) so the delivery will be faster than from Hygge.

To be honest half priced Hygge is super offer. I might be tempted to buy it if I can get the price down a bit on AliX.