Gravel frameset recommendations, anything I've missed?

[Tijoe]

I know of a shop stateside that exclusively works in carbon, but I'm guessing it's going to cost you $$$ to have your bike built.

https://www.montenegromfg.com/

Before going down this path, I can always purchase a Salsa Cutthroat carbon Frame.  The Cutthroat is the baseline for the frame geometry I am looking for, even has a Boost 148 rear frame spacing.   Except...   I am hoping to find a similar gravel frame via Aliexpress.

[coffeebreak]

It is really rediculous, I don't know where the shilling comes from, guys, please check my registered date on this forum, and check the early threads in the vendor discussion & reviews section, and you also can see "More reviews on our products chinertown.com " buttom at the top right of our website, maybe you don't know how this chinertown forum came, you can see earliest posts here, even more posts in "Chinese carbon 29er" and "Chinese Carbon fatty"on MTBR, Peter always just cares about the products quality and service. You guys sent inquiries or asked questions to me, if I didn't reply, I'm so sorry, to you several guys, but no matter PM or email, even just post a question asking me, I replied all of them, right ? Or did I compel you guys to buy stuff from me?  No offence.

I am not saying you are shilling Peter. YOU are being shilled, practically everywhere at the slightest chance. I am not doubting your product. From what I have read, it appears everyone is quite happy with your product/service. In fact I was considering something myself and when the push started. That made me think twice. Almost sounds like an agenda. I will give you some examples.

A: I am looking at XYZ wheels....
B:  Not good, talk to Peter instead, see what he has.

C: Any recommendations for gravel wheels?
D: Peter has the widest wheels!!!

E: Any opinion on these ABC wheels on Aliexpress?
F: Why Aliexpress?! Peter will give better customer service.

Since you replied to this thread, its obvious you read threads other than promotional ones. So I am surprised you haven't noticed this and seem agitated. I started lurking on this forum in 2021 (long after you) and became member in 2022 because I finally made up my mind to buy an open mold frame. Since then I have been a regular here. The point I am making is, no one ever actively pushed their favorite brand/contact person as much as it is being done now. So blatant, so in-your-face.

Any way, this thread has derailed a lot and I have no quarrel with you or anyone else. I am just pointing out things that have changed for worse in recent times.

[jonathanf2]

To get back on topic, I notice the Flyxii FE-03 and Tan Tan GR040 are exactly the same frameset. I know this frame is a bit old, but the geometry specs seem perfect for me. Though I'd be curious if there are any other frames I should consider that might be a bit newer with similar geometry.

I'm also still waffling between the SPCycle G056 and G068, but the geometry is a bit more drastic. I'd have to go to an LBS to test the fit, because on-paper I should be between an XS and S.