Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201

[markusstaden]

Hey guys,

Getting ready to jump into the gravel world and the Tantan GR201 frame looks like a great option.

I'm 195cm and trying to figure out the right size. Would the 58cm be the way to go for my height? Anyone else around this height on a GR201?

Also wondering about Tantan's own wheels. Thinking of grabbing them too, but I haven't really seen any reviews anywhere. Has anyone here tried them out? Worth it?

Coming from MTB, my first thought was a 1x setup. But for how I plan to use this bike – mostly road with the occasional gravel detour – I'm leaning more towards a 2x now.

The only way I'd probably stick with 1x is if I could run a big ring like 48t for road speed. But reading around here, it sounds like putting a 48t on the front with 1x might be an issue on this frame. Is that right?

[AFE]

Hard to say that it will fit, based on just your height. Have you tried comparing the frame with a bike that fits you well?

https://www.bike-stats.de/geometrie_vergleich

That would be the first thing, I would do.

Without knowing more I would say that 58 with 1,95 should be ok

[markusstaden]

I haven't really tried a whole lot of bikes other than MTBs...
Also don't have any experience on the influence of different specs.
I tried a friends Canyon Grail 1 in size XL, but that looks odd in every geometry comparison, due to the frame-integrated bars.
Also tried a rose backroad in L, that felt a little small, but I have no idea, how much another stem/cockpit can change.
Guess I have to try that, but i think, that could work out.

I find it a bit odd, that the are almost no reviews of the tantan wheels.
Would you think they are worth a shot, or should I stick to a known brand?