Frame for mix road/gravel use possible - SPcycle g056 build

[Ludo]

Well CSC wheels fail. One of the wheel wasn't holding air well, couldn't get the tire seated properly (clincher); after much faffing around, at attempt number 6 or 7, I inflated the wheel and started to hear some strange sounds, then the outter skin started bulging. Air got on the spoke hole side and delaminated the carbon I think, one wheel is good for the bin...

[kubackje]

Well CSC wheels fail. One of the wheel wasn't holding air well, couldn't get the tire seated properly (clincher); after much faffing around, at attempt number 6 or 7, I inflated the wheel and stated to here some strange sounds, then the pitted skin started bulging. Air got on the spoke hole side and delaminated the carbon I think, one wheel is good for the bin...

CSC wheels are crap. I've wrote about it some time ago, and even was attacked by a Shiller here who had like 5 posts and all about how good those wheels are lol. This was a great confirmation.

[ChinerStevie]

Well CSC wheels fail. One of the wheel wasn't holding air well, couldn't get the tire seated properly (clincher); after much faffing around, at attempt number 6 or 7, I inflated the wheel and started to hear some strange sounds, then the outter skin started bulging. Air got on the spoke hole side and delaminated the carbon I think, one wheel is good for the bin...

That sucks. How did you end up with the seller?
Asking cause I ordered similar one which is soon to get here...

[Ludo]

List of back and forth for the moment by no resolution...

[Ludo]

Finally some progress, blank fitting of the syncros creston handlebar; it could be better with some more faffing around but it may just be at that good enough stage. Cut the steerer for max spacer stack height as a starting point.

[Dunder]

Ludo did you do anything to the open gap at the front (the lowest spacer is bent upwards facing forward)?

[Ludo]

No I haven't, it's barely noticeable, maybe 0.5mm if that. I am waiting to compress the headset to see how things look but I believe it would be possible to sand down the bottom spacer to make it almost flat and have everything level. I would then have to sand down further the C ring.
I am quite pleased with the results as is as I was t even sure I could make it work good enough when I bought these handlebars

[Ludo]

He is the picture, the last spacer make everything level, doesn't have the same shape as the others:

[Ludo]

Still missing a few parts but first time in the natural light

[jonathanf2]

Still missing a few parts but first time in the natural light

Looking good! What size frame did you get?

[Ludo]

Went for the M

[Requiem84]

He is the picture, the last spacer make everything level, doesn't have the same shape as the others:

I really like this handlebar! I see multiple versions of this one on Ali with wildly varying prices. Which one did you get and are you happy with it?

[Ludo]

I bought that one, but it was sub 100$ at the time, after coupon and taxes I paid $91
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mteHnna

I took the rod version because I am not a fan of big flares. As far as quality, I think it ok but the openings for cable routing are tight on the bar, ok on the stem, and they need to be cleaned up.
The other issue is the bottom spacer is super shallow on the down side so the C ring adapter for the steerer need to be very slim, ended up hand filing about 2mm of it, keeps you busy for a while!

[Ludo]

Almost done, just missing bar tape, clear film for frame protection and bottle cages
Went for a check up ride, everything feels good, shifting is good, I need to get use to riding "road" bike as it's really different from mtb, it will take time to build confidence I think.

[Ludo]

Final weight with pedals (no bottle cage) is 8.17kg, could probably drop below 8kg with better/lighter tires alone I think.