Author Topic: Chasing Wind CW-G-001 Gravel  (Read 1829 times)

mtbluvr68

Chasing Wind CW-G-001 Gravel
« on: June 05, 2023, 11:40:32 PM »
Finally built this up and took for test ride.  Few things to figure out but its done and nice and super light (disregard the eufy vac in the background)

Size XL - 58
Blue and Silver
Spank Oozy Vibrocore 440 Bar
Fizik Blue Terra Bondcush 3mm tacky tape
Fizik Terra Argo X5 Saddle 150 mm,  this is the bomb
FSA Gossamer crankset , 175 mm, 42T chainring
Shimano 105 5800 Shifters for mechanical brakes
Shimano GRX RD812 Rear Derailleur
Sunshine 11-42 Cassette
Chiner Oil slick 11 speed Chain
Chiner Oil Slick 160 mm rotors
TRP HY/RD Flat Mount cable actuated Hydraulic brakes
Chiner KO Shimano XT SPD Pedals
 Toseek Carbon Bike Stem +/- 10 degrees 100mm
Elitewheels ENT 29 mm wide 40mm depth 700C 6 bolt Carbon 12K Carbon Wheels 12X142 12X100
Vittoria Adventure Trail Tires 700X38C tubeless
West Biking Black Plastic Cages
Onlynana Bike Computer mount with light undermount
Rockbros Bike light d3-1000 lumens
120 lumen WT06 Smart Rear Light
RockBros Rainproof c35 Bag




2021 Tan Tan Seraph FM027  w/Light Bicycle wheels(XC)
2022 Marin Rift Zone 3 w/ elite wheels (trail)
2021 Tideace FMR185 w/Light Bicycle Wheels (road)
2023  Chasing Wind w/ elite wheels (Gravel)

wandulus

Re: Chasing Wind CW-G-001 Gravel
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2023, 01:29:03 AM »
Nice build. Keep updated, quite interesed in that frameset.

mtbluvr68

Re: Chasing Wind CW-G-001 Gravel
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2023, 10:42:58 AM »
Its very comfortable geo, though these shorter chainstays for big guys are weird.  I notice my feet just missing the chainstay while pedaling. 
2021 Tan Tan Seraph FM027  w/Light Bicycle wheels(XC)
2022 Marin Rift Zone 3 w/ elite wheels (trail)
2021 Tideace FMR185 w/Light Bicycle Wheels (road)
2023  Chasing Wind w/ elite wheels (Gravel)

Serge_K

Re: Chasing Wind CW-G-001 Gravel
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2023, 08:23:49 AM »
Very nice. Looks indistinguishable from a VB GF002, doesnt it? How much did you pay for the frame w shipping?
Fast on the flat. And nowhere else.

mtbluvr68

Re: Chasing Wind CW-G-001 Gravel
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2023, 11:41:22 PM »
With internal Headset cover it Was 653.05 to Texas, USA. 
2021 Tan Tan Seraph FM027  w/Light Bicycle wheels(XC)
2022 Marin Rift Zone 3 w/ elite wheels (trail)
2021 Tideace FMR185 w/Light Bicycle Wheels (road)
2023  Chasing Wind w/ elite wheels (Gravel)

mtbluvr68

Re: Chasing Wind CW-G-001 Gravel
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2024, 03:01:06 PM »
upgrading this bad boy to l-twoo eGR with 11-46 12 speed cassette
2021 Tan Tan Seraph FM027  w/Light Bicycle wheels(XC)
2022 Marin Rift Zone 3 w/ elite wheels (trail)
2021 Tideace FMR185 w/Light Bicycle Wheels (road)
2023  Chasing Wind w/ elite wheels (Gravel)