Xmcarbonspeed CS-R01 build

[Daviddavieboy]

First ride today, 66km,

. . . Overall, love the bike

 The color looks great in the sunlight ! I am about to order a set of wheels from him. They have the "wavy" profile rims with a 24 internal width and 24 spoke front/rear on their site. They will be the last parts I need except for tires.

[Icyseanfitz]

have to say to date my experience with peter and the product i received has been nothing but superb, ill buy more from him for sure

[jordanc1010]

I am curious how much you guys paid for this frame?

[Icyseanfitz]

Think with the paint it was circa 700usd at the time

[Davide Panzeri]

hi
i really like your bike
question a bit off topic

how do you get on with the Wheeltop group?

[Icyseanfitz]

Not off topic at all, have done 200km on it so far, really like it, need to fine tune a few gears but it shifts nicely and is comfortable

[Davide Panzeri]

hi
I'm finalizing with "Peter" the final details for the purchase of this frame
I have some trivial questions to ask you
- I'm curious to know your updates and opinions on this frame and its quality of construction.
- how does it behave on "uphill" roads?
- problems with assembly?
- I would like to buy stem and handlebar for integrated cables but two separate pieces; do you have any suggestions for finding them and that they are suitable for this frame?
thanks

[Davide Panzeri]

thanks
when you have the chance to hear from your friend, could you ask
his body height
saddle height in the photo from bottom bracket
thanks

[Icyseanfitz]

hi
I'm finalizing with "Peter" the final details for the purchase of this frame
I have some trivial questions to ask you
- I'm curious to know your updates and opinions on this frame and its quality of construction.
- how does it behave on "uphill" roads?
- problems with assembly?
- I would like to buy stem and handlebar for integrated cables but two separate pieces; do you have any suggestions for finding them and that they are suitable for this frame?
thanks

Hello,

I have about 800km done on the frame, honestly I love it, bike feels solid over Irish roads (which are terrible) and I couldn't be happier with the quality.. bike accelerates really well, is comfortable (at least up to 100km spins), and I'm getting prs on everything from flats to mountains. Saying all of that my fitness has also improved but I think the bike deserves some credit. I've done 68kph downhill on this frame and it has felt 100% solid.

I had no issues with build, handlebar routing was difficult but that seems to be the norm, speaking of which I'm really happy with the quality of the bar that came with the frame, really stiff and confidence inspiring.

[biceryder]

I’ve finally accumulated enough miles on mine.  Easy to build, already documented in this thread.  Great frame for the price.  It’s my only road bike now.  Went from 4 down to this one.  Just finished installing 105 Di2 and zeno couplers so I can pack it in a Post Carry case for airline travel.

Ride wise.  It rides like any other carbon frame I’ve had.  It’s stiff, fast, climbs well.  For me this purchase was all about the geometry. I needed something with a short reach and higher stack to alleviate pressure on a herniated disc.  Now I can stay in the drops for an hour or two.  Great frame, would definitely purchase from Peter again.  Actually looking forward to his next road frame.

[Icyseanfitz]

I’ve finally accumulated enough miles on mine.  Easy to build, already documented in this thread.  Great frame for the price.  It’s my only road bike now.  Went from 4 down to this one.  Just finished installing 105 Di2 and zeno couplers so I can pack it in a Post Carry case for airline travel.

Ride wise.  It rides like any other carbon frame I’ve had.  It’s stiff, fast, climbs well.  For me this purchase was all about the geometry. I needed something with a short reach and higher stack to alleviate pressure on a herniated disc.  Now I can stay in the drops for an hour or two.  Great frame, would definitely purchase from Peter again.  Actually looking forward to his next road frame.

must sayim finding myself the most comfortable in the drops at this stage than ive ever been on this bike.

[biceryder]

Yeah, I did a lot of riding on long and low bikes for the last 4 years.  I’m plenty flexible, but a series of (non-biking related) injuries caused me to seek out a frame with geo like the CS-R01.  Definitely sitting in the drops much longer with no discomfort or soreness, post ride. 

[Davide Panzeri]

hi
thanks
now i have to choose which group to buy...
i'm tempted by ltwoo... or stay on shimano
i'm following the discussion on ltwoo carefully hoping to make the right decision.
thanks

[Icyseanfitz]

I like the wheel top I have on it but I had one experience (my own fault for accidentally engaging trim mode without knowing how to exit) that has made me worried about being stranded with it. Outside of that I love it

[maza]

What did you guys pay for this frame?