Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201

[Wouter]

What crank are you using?

The 24mm version

[dTrixz]

TanTan GR201 (size 54) — White “stormtrooper” build

Inspired by the other GR201 builds, I also went with a white gloss paintjob for the stormtrooper look. Cost is ~€3.5k and the bike should land around 8.2 kg with pedals, cages, and sealant (haven’t weighed the complete bike yet — my scale is borrowed).

Rider / fit
178 cm / 70 kg. Size 54 fits me very well with a 100 mm stem and 80 mm handlebar reach; I might try a slightly shorter stem for snappier handling.

Spec highlights (Full build in PDF)
• Frameset: GR201 size 54 — frame 1,272 g; fork 392 g; axles 66 g; headset 128 g.
• Cockpit: Lexon UNOX 400×100 integrated bar/stem — 344 g (needed a few spare spacers to mate nicely with the headset).
• Seatpost: Elita One MT05 — 141 g.
• Crankset Leese C01 160 mm cranks (373 g) + PassQuest 44T (105 g);
• Drivetrain: AXS mix — Apex HRD levers (477 g), Rival HRD calipers (190 g), Red XPLR RD (378 g), Red chain (247 g), XG-1391 cassette (287 g).
• Wheelset: Elitewheels Edge Gravel 2.0 — 1,284 g.
• Tires (tubeless): Conti Race King 2.2 front (606 g), Schwalbe Thunder Burt 2.1 rear (571 g), Orange Seal.
• Pedals: Favero Assioma Pro MX-2 — 384 g.
• Hardware: Most mounting hardware has been replaced with Ti Bolts, Aluminum Adapters and Aluminum Bolts

Ordering & frame details
• Inquiry: Jul 4 → Order: Jul 7 → Photos + tracking: Jul 28 → Delivery (Germany): Aug 7
• Finish: White gloss (YS701). Fork supplied without side 3-bolt mounts (on request).
• Included: headset + both thru-axles.
• Paid via PayPal F&F. Final price from TanTan incl. shipping/taxes: USD 729.
• Notes on quality out of the box: paint is OK but not boutique; some overspray on flat-mounts; mounts a bit flaky. BB shell was clean.

Quick notes after the build
• Coming from a 2020 Diverge X1 (40 mm clearance with 40 mm Thundero tires), this is a big step up for comfort, grip, and tire volume.
• 160 mm cranks are great — I won’t go back to 170+ mm.
• The new SRAM Red 1×13 (10–46) shifts nicely, but I’ll probably revert to a 10–50 Eagle for better climbing range. (I wish there was a 1x13 10-52 option yet)
• There’s ample room for a larger ring — 48T, possibly even 50T, though 44 is good enough for most gravel descents where I live.
• Paint finish is so-so; bolt mounts a bit flaky. Flat-mount faces were oversprayed and not very flat; still working on rotor alignment and may need more careful sanding.
• The Lexon cockpit feels good; took a bit of tinkering and extra  spacer/adapter to get the interface right.

Conclusion
At ~€3.5k this is incredible value: essentially best-in-class drivetrain, ultralight wheels, Favero power meter pedals, and clearance for proper wide tires — all wrapped up in a sub-8.2 kg package. The only real complaints are that the frame itself is on the heavier side compared to the rest of the build, and the integrated storage feels a bit unnecessary to me.

I was wondering, from the website of tantan it states a max chainring for 1x of 38T, yet i see alot of people going way higher. Is the information false on the tan tan website?
Looking to get this frame for my first own build. (complet newbie here)

[Uberflo]

It’s wrong. Max size (for SRAM Wide) is 46T.

[ThePortuguese]

New chameleon green in size 52 incoming!

Whats seems to be the current consensus for an eletronic 1x grouposet?

Been eying the GeX and the Ltwoo, but more keen on the GeX for the 52t compability.

[Andyb]

It’s wrong. Max size (for SRAM Wide) is 46T.

Would that be the same for Shimano Grx you think?

[robinoco]

Here’s my new GV201 build from Tideace — put together mostly with Chinese-sourced components, and I’m seriously impressed 👌

Running 35mm road tyres at the moment since most of my riding’s on tarmac. Super comfy, still quick on club runs, and I’m not missing my pure road setup one bit 🚴‍♂️💨

A few hundred KM in and it hasn’t missed a beat. The only adjustment so far? Tightening the saddle clamp after the first ride. Everything else — flawless ✅

The fit & finish of the frame is brilliant — love the ice crack paint and custom decals. Frame storage is rattle-free, BB shell and brake mounts were perfect, headset went together like a dream. Took exactly one month from order to delivery to the UK 🇨🇳➡️🇬🇧

Drivetrain: 12s 105 Di2, ZTTO Ultimate 11–36 cassette, ZTTO Rainbow chain, RIRO cranks + XCadey PM, Pass Quest 50/34 rings — shifting has been spot on 🔧

Wheels: Serenade wavey rims (25int/34ext — 50mm rear, 40mm front), laced with Hyperlite spokes & Bitex ratchet hubs by my local builder. Came in at just 1270g 😍

Finishing kit:
Lexon Unox bars • Elita One Master post • Ryet 3D printed saddle • ZTTO T47 BB (with upgraded stainless bearings) • SLT headset bearings for long life 👏

Still hunting for lighter pedals, but as built it’s 8.6 kg — not bad at all! 💪

#Tideace #GV201 #CustomBuild #ZTTO #Bitex #PropelBikes #RoadBike #BikeBuild #CyclingLife #Di2 #LightweightBuild #ChineseCarbon

[Mega_01]

Would that be the same for Shimano Grx you think?

I am running a 1x11 GRX with a 46t chainring on a Magene PES515 powermeter. It works fine, about 6k km in so far.

[impmonkey]

Here’s my new GV201 build from Tideace — put together mostly with Chinese-sourced components, and I’m seriously impressed 👌

In love with this paint scheme. Nice work

[jughead]

Heres my build, finished on the weekend and rode it today.
LTwoo 1x12 groupset with a ZRace (I think) 36t crank.
Some old Prime wheels with Tufo Thundero HD in 44c. Rides fine, a few minor adjustments needed but happy so far.

[4surf]

Właśnie udało mi się znaleźć to na AliExpress:
30,61zł | ZTTO MTB Road Bike Single Speed Chain Guide Gravel Bike Cross-country Direct Mount Chain Drop Catcher 1xSystem Przednia przerzutka
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQOu0AI

Yes, that is the one I got

which model of chainguide is suitable? CG21 or CG22?

[Wouter]

My GR201 finished
1x 13 SRAM XPLR force
Zencarbon wheels and other carbon components
Lexon Unox handlebars
Alugear chainring

[matvils]

All black - can not go wrong..
58 size frame,
elitewheels,
46T with Magene PES cranks,
LTWOO - GR12,
ZTTO cassete,
Lexon Gravel Aero 540mm wide

only thing that ordered in EU was tires, chain and spare shimano pedals that was waiting in box.

[ediryppah]

All black - can not go wrong..
58 size frame,
elitewheels,
46T with Magene PES cranks,
LTWOO - GR12,
ZTTO cassete,
Lexon Gravel Aero 540mm wide

only thing that ordered in EU was tires, chain and spare shimano pedals that was waiting in box.

What chainring did you use?

Any special adaptations done (like spindle spacers)?

[matvils]

Goldix 110BCD chainring - with some handmade spacers on spindle, as mentioned before in this topic.

[Andyb]

Hey folks, looking for some help as I’m about to loose my marbles.

Centering the front Shimano brake was a piece of cake.

For the rear, I have a 160mm Shimano rotor so I had to buy a Shimano SM-MA-R160D/D adapter.

For the life of me I cannot get the damn thing to center. Soon as I tighten the bolts the caliper moves just a fraction and the wheel is barely spinning.

I’ve tried everything I can think of but I just can’t get it to stay put when I tighten it. Added a pic just in case I’m doing something wrong.