Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201

[wolfi]

Yes - I have gone for an icecrack effect AND a fade green to white - The icecrack paint effect adds some time to the painting process which is understandable - So its about 1 month from order to being painted with the effect (in my case anyway)

Time is not a problem, do you have your frame already and can tell something about the painting? Does it look good?

[robinoco]

Time is not a problem, do you have your frame already and can tell something about the painting? Does it look good?

Not yet - apparently it is being glossed at the moment. I am expecting pictures soon and hope it will ship next week?

[bobones]

I've just completed the build of my Tideace Noah. I opted for a custom paint job and it took 26 days from ordering to delivery in the UK, which is pretty rapid. I'm still waiting on Lexon integrated gravel bars from AliX, so I've used a standard stem and bars for now, which look fine with the cables routed through the supplied headset cover. Complete weight with cages, computer/radar mounts, PM pedals and sealant is 8.6kg. The 54 frame with hanger and mounting bolts was 1350g and the fork was 430g.

I'm really impressed with the quality of the frame, parts, paint and finishing. Everything went together smoothly and the build was trouble free.

I've gone for a 2x build to use parts I already had and because range and spacing is still superior to 13-speed XPLR. I was worried about FD and frame clearance, so I bought a Wide AXS crank and FD, which provides 5mm clearance from FD battery with 50 mm WAM tyres. but it looks like I would have gotten away with a standard crank and FD with about 2.5 mm of clearance from the tyre. Frame clearance with standard 46/33 chainset was fine too, so the wide crank is only beneficial for tyres measuring 48 mm or more.

I may splash out on new E1 levers as I'm used to them on other bikes, but for now, I'm running with old Force D1 shifters and calipers, Rival D1 derailleurs, and a Force D2 43/30 wide chainset.

Wheels are the super-wide Elitewheels Aero+ Gravel (40e/32i/45d) shod with 48mm Tufu Thundero HD tyres.

Stem (90mm) and bars (36mm) are Prime carbon.

Saddle is cheap Elita one.

BB is ZTTO T47i.

Rotors are Zrace 160 CL.

Cassette is Goldix Ultralight 10-36 XDR.

Cages are AliX titanium.

Pedals are Garmin Vector 3.

Seat post and headset are stock.

I've only had a brief scoot around my street, so can't give ride impressions yet, but the bike doesn't feel as long as I thought it might and the 54 with 90 mm stem fits me well (178 cm tall 85 cm inseam).

[Strappacatena]

Finally my order arrived in Germany, I think it will arrive in Italy by next week. 🤞

[kenmc]

I can almost smell mine,  its in the sorting office but usually dont get  post on Saturday so expect it on Monday

[Raficheq]

Hi everyone.

I am in the process of purchasing a GR201 frame.

Could anyone advise me on what size to choose?

I am 184 cm tall.

My inside leg measurement is 90 cm.

The saddle height from the bottom bracket is 80 cm.

54 with a 110 mm stem or 56 with a 90 mm stem?

[bobones]

Definitely not 54

[AFE]

Hi everyone.

I am in the process of purchasing a GR201 frame.

Could anyone advise me on what size to choose?

I am 184 cm tall.

My inside leg measurement is 90 cm.

The saddle height from the bottom bracket is 84 cm.

54 with a 110 mm stem or 56 with a 90 mm stem?

Can’t believe that you need 84cm saddle height with 90cm inseam.

My inseam is about the same. I am 189cm. I ride a 58. You seem to be long legged. So I would guess 56 is your size but then (if it’s really 84cm) you have quite a saddle elevation.

[AFE]

I've just completed the build of my Tideace Noah. I opted for a custom paint job and it took 26 days from ordering to delivery in the UK, which is pretty rapid. I'm still waiting on Lexon integrated gravel bars from AliX, so I've used a standard stem and bars for now, which look fine with the cables routed through the supplied headset cover. Complete weight with cages, computer/radar mounts, PM pedals and sealant is 8.6kg. The 54 frame with hanger and mounting bolts was 1350g and the fork was 430g.

I'm really impressed with the quality of the frame, parts, paint and finishing. Everything went together smoothly and the build was trouble free.

I've gone for a 2x build to use parts I already had and because range and spacing is still superior to 13-speed XPLR. I was worried about FD and frame clearance, so I bought a Wide AXS crank and FD, which provides 5mm clearance from FD battery with 50 mm WAM tyres. but it looks like I would have gotten away with a standard crank and FD with about 2.5 mm of clearance from the tyre. Frame clearance with standard 46/33 chainset was fine too, so the wide crank is only beneficial for tyres measuring 48 mm or more.

I may splash out on new E1 levers as I'm used to them on other bikes, but for now, I'm running with old Force D1 shifters and calipers, Rival D1 derailleurs, and a Force D2 43/30 wide chainset.

Wheels are the super-wide Elitewheels Aero+ Gravel (40e/32i/45d) shod with 48mm Tufu Thundero HD tyres.

Stem (90mm) and bars (36mm) are Prime carbon.

Saddle is cheap Elita one.

BB is ZTTO T47i.

Rotors are Zrace 160 CL.

Cassette is Goldix Ultralight 10-36 XDR.

Cages are AliX titanium.

Pedals are Garmin Vector 3.

Seat post and headset are stock.

I've only had a brief scoot around my street, so can't give ride impressions yet, but the bike doesn't feel as long as I thought it might and the 54 with 90 mm stem fits me well (178 cm tall 85 cm inseam).

Love the color scheme. ;-)

[bobones]

Love the color scheme. ;-)

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness. 👌

[robinoco]

Things are starting to get real for me now too - @Eddy-haideli has informed me my frame is being shipped today & has sent me these photos 😍

Can't wait to get building 👨‍🔧

[Raficheq]

Can’t believe that you need 84cm saddle height with 90cm inseam.

My inseam is about the same. I am 189cm. I ride a 58. You seem to be long legged. So I would guess 56 is your size but then (if it’s really 84cm) you have quite a saddle elevation.

You're right. I was mistaken. Thank you for pointing that out
The saddle height is 80 cm.

[AFE]

So same saddle height although you are 4-5cm shorter than me. To me the 58 feels perfect. For you the 56 might be better because you have a shorter upper body (not considering arm length though) but it means that you have a higher saddle elevation which not everybody likes or you have to use more spacers. Anyway, the 54 cannot be the right choice

[Raficheq]

So same saddle height although you are 4-5cm shorter than me. To me the 58 feels perfect. For you the 56 might be better because you have a shorter upper body (not considering arm length though) but it means that you have a higher saddle elevation which not everybody likes or you have to use more spacers. Anyway, the 54 cannot be the right choice

Thank you. This is exactly the answer I was expecting.
Factual and concrete.

[pieterjnz]

Hi everyone,

When I received my groupset the seller shipped me the left GRX lever for a dropper post (I ordered the standard 1x levers) so now im thinking I might as well install a dropper.

1. Are there any recommendations for a dropper from Aliexpress
2. Can someone please confirm what’s the max seatpost insertion depth on the size 52 frame.
3. What are your thoughts on running a dropper?


Hoping to order soon so it arrives same time as my frame

Thanks