Xmcarbonspeed CS-R01 build

[biceryder]

Oh, I just remembered one other small issue with the frame.  Front bolt for the saddle rail clamp was too short.  When I initially completed my build, I mounted my saddle and tried to level it up.  The bolt was so short that the nose of the saddle was tipping down about 4-5degs.  It was an easy fix by running up to the hardware store and sourcing a longer bolt.

I’m going to replace both bolts with a 30mm (rear) 40mm (front) titanium bolts. I usually run titanium hardware where ever they exposed to lots of my sweat. 

[Icyseanfitz]

How do you find those tyres? I've the same in 30mm back in front of the way, non tubeless version seemed great weight wise.

Must say installing the wheeltop groupset was a joy really with not having gear cables, brakes where still a bit of a pain through the handlebar but doable with a little persuasion. One cable leaked most of the oil at the lever but that was my fault for not tightening enough.

Interesting regarding the saddle bolts, have you any idea what spec they are? Wouldn't mind getting some ti replacements too so if you spot anything on Ali etc I'd appreciate it if you shared the link

What's the saddle your using? I've a short ryet one but not sure on its comfort so might try a few more

[biceryder]

For the bolts, M6.  Front needs to be at least 40mm if you need a level saddle.

Fir the price, I have been very impressed with the Ryet saddles.  I have been playing with a few different sizes and shapes.  Might try the Romin copy later this spring.

Regarding the tires, they are great if you’re running tubes.  Ran two sets tubeless summer 23’.  Had a lot of issues with sidewall weeping over the summer.  Got everything sealed using a few different techniques.  I feel like the sidewalls are too thin to confidently run tubeless on the Pirelli’s,
just my opinion.  Otherwise, if you can get them on sale, they are a great alternative to Conti GP5000s. 

Now that I have wider wheels and bigger tires, I may go back to tubeless for road. For the time being latex is working really well for me.

[Icyseanfitz]

I bought the non tubeless version, don't really see the appeal of tubeless for road bikes, punctures are rare enough and low pressure grip isn't really needed unlike MTBs. I'll put some lightweight TPU tubes into them

[Daviddavieboy]

Front bolt for the saddle rail clamp was too short.  When I initially completed my build, I mounted my saddle and tried to level it up.  The bolt was so short that the nose of the saddle was tipping down about 4-5degs.  It was an easy fix by running up to the hardware store and sourcing a longer bolt.

 Weird. Mine was fine - using it with a Superflow SLR saddle.

[Icyseanfitz]

Weird. Mine was fine - using it with a Superflow SLR saddle.

You've an R01? How you finding it?

[Daviddavieboy]

You've an R01? How you finding it?

 It's being used on the trainer at the moment until I get my fit dialed in - then I can paint it. It's a little low in the front for my taste but with it raised almost as much as biceryder's and a 80mm stem/40mm bar it's ok. I don't even have a working derailleur on it at the moment, I am using Zwift play controllers for shifting and GTBikeV for an app.

[biceryder]

Yeah, I thought I was going crazy.  Finished the bike, 65deg perfect weather, dying to get out, spin through the neighborhood, check bolts, dial in fit, etc.  Could not get the forward rail bolt to catch the threads.  Eventually, I got it mounted and the nose is pointing way down…

Got an M6 2” bolt from a local hardware store.  Still had to grind/file the bolt to exactly 40mm to make it work.  Found some ti bolts on Amazon that will fit the bill.  Spring/Summer/Fall humidity and temps are so high,  I sweat like crazy and even cleaning my bike after every ride sweat just corrodes everything. I have to change my bar tape every 3 months.  Time to stock up
on Aliexpress…

[Icyseanfitz]

Tyres arrived, only thing left to do now is bartape and it's finished. Added up the individual weights (uncut steerer, unshortened chain no pedals or bottle mounts) and it's adding up to 6.992kg, my cheapo luggage scale is given me around that too but it's not the most consistent/accurate. Overall very happy with how bike looks and weighs. I'll add pictures once bartape is done.

[Icyseanfitz]

Bike is now fully built, very happy with how it turned out, must weigh it properly but as is without pedals id say around 7.1. Just waiting for the irish weather to give me a day and i will get it out for its first spin.

[pandinoyoung]

Bike is now fully built, very happy with how it turned out, must weigh it properly but as is without pedals id say around 7.1. Just waiting for the irish weather to give me a day and i will get it out for its first spin.

nice. how high is the saddle? bb at the end of the saddle? thx
frame size?

[Daviddavieboy]

Bike is now fully built, very happy with how it turned out, must weigh it properly but as is without pedals id say around 7.1. Just waiting for the irish weather to give me a day and i will get it out for its first spin.

 Holy sky high seat post Batman ! U must be a tall boi ! What frame size it that ?

 These days I can only handle 5-8 cm of bar drop, it sucks to get old LOL

 Bike is looking great by the way! I am still getting my fit worked out on mine. It looks like I'll be using a 90mm stem with my large frame and about 40mm of stem spacers. I am 6' or ~183cm tall

[Icyseanfitz]

I'm 6 foot on the size 54, I haven't dialed the fit in yet, I'll probably drop it a few cm and might push the saddle back a bit more, haven't had a chance to ride it yet so I've no idea of the fit adjustments needed just yet.

Next thing is to try and find a more comfortable saddle

[Daviddavieboy]

I'm 6 foot on the size 54, I haven't dialed the fit in yet, I'll probably drop it a few cm and might push the saddle back a bit more, haven't had a chance to ride it yet so I've no idea of the fit adjustments needed just yet.

Next thing is to try and find a more comfortable saddle

 Mine is a "54" as well which is not quite accurate as the only measurement that is near 54cm is the seat tube. Just about every other bike frame uses the top tube for sizing (actual or effective). I should have gotten a size smaller I think as I do not have the flexibility I once had.

 I think you said before you bought a Ryet saddle. I tried a couple different versions and none were very good for me. Right now I am back on my old Prologo scratch that came on my 2014 SuperSix LOL. Thy Ryet is too wide especially on the nose - I need a traditional saddle. I just recieved a knock off https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006282996753.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.3bab1802jMHy2r that is only 140mm wide and traditional shape but not mounted yet.

[Icyseanfitz]

Mine is a "54" as well which is not quite accurate as the only measurement that is near 54cm is the seat tube. Just about every other bike frame uses the top tube for sizing (actual or effective). I should have gotten a size smaller I think as I do not have the flexibility I once had.

 I think you said before you bought a Ryet saddle. I tried a couple different versions and none were very good for me. Right now I am back on my old Prologo scratch that came on my 2014 SuperSix LOL. Thy Ryet is too wide especially on the nose - I need a traditional saddle. I just recieved a knock off https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006282996753.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.3bab1802jMHy2r that is only 140mm wide and traditional shape but not mounted yet.

Funnily enough that's the exact saddle I've used and have currently on the bike, I find the shape fits well but there's very little cushion on it which can impact comfort.

Yeah I had a short nose 135mm wide ryet, just wasn't working for me, sit ones getting uncomfortable on it, if I could find a ryet in a similar shape to my previous saddle I'd try it.