Author Topic: ICAN GRA04 Gravel Frame  (Read 1252 times)

ArchM87

ICAN GRA04 Gravel Frame
« on: April 11, 2025, 03:51:22 AM »
Hi guys,

I need some help. ICAN is not able to send my GRA04 Frame. I ordered it 3 month ago, and now I dont have any patience or trust, that ICAN will send me the frame. It was ordered with a simple 2 colored paintjob. I definetly

Now I need a similar Frame. I ordered it in size "M" - 53. Is there something like the GRA04 out there?

- lightweight
- storage space
- integrated cockpit
- UDH
- Tire size up to 50 mm
- similar geometry

best regards
« Last Edit: May 13, 2025, 08:03:40 AM by ArchM87 »



FullCarbonAlchemist

Re: Alternativ frame like ICAN GRA04
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2025, 04:01:52 AM »
The Carbonda CFR707 doesn’t have a down tube storage compartment but fits your requirements otherwise. I’ve been happy with mine.

Personally I haven’t felt the need for more than a top tube bag and jersey pockets will carry but I don’t do long rides on my gravel bike very often; it’s just for quick casual rides out the door on days when I’m not riding MTB/DH.

SillyMochi

Re: Alternativ frame like ICAN GRA04
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2025, 04:30:14 AM »
Oh boy, another "ICANT"-story. Hope you at least get your money back in full?!

Might wanna look into the GV201/GR201 from Tideace, Tantan, or Longteng (all the same frame just different shops/manufacturers). There is a lot of info into this frame on the forum already if you wanna deep dive: https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4724.0.html

It's not the exact matching geometry but fulfills all your other needs. Depending on your size (and where that M from ICAN sits for you), you wanna go for a 54 or 56:
https://www.bike-stats.de/en/geometrie_vergleich?Bike1=ICAN_GRA04_2024_M&Bike2=Tideace_FM-GV201%20NOAH_2024_54

Tideace: https://tideacebike.com/products/fm-gv201-noah-carbon-gravel-bike-frame?variant=42818324562103
Tantan: http://tantancycling.com/index.php?_m=mod_product&_a=view&p_id=1139
Longteng: https://www.ltbikes.com/index/products/view/id/411.html
Slow on the climb. And everywhere else.

apphex

Re: Alternativ frame like ICAN GRA04
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2025, 04:42:13 AM »
Aside from the storage, the Carbonda CFR707 is practically identical to the GRA04 frame.

ArchM87

Re: Alternativ frame like ICAN GRA04
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2025, 02:55:05 AM »
Hi,

thank you for the recommendations. I think getting a little mad, also via facebook/instagram, helped. The frame is now finished with painting, and ready to be send out.

ArchM87

Re: Alternativ frame like ICAN GRA04
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2025, 08:02:56 AM »
hi guys,

just some quick shots, from my first ride with the GRA04. I will share my experience later.
But as a short feddback:
The build went smooth, without any problems, and I´m pretty happy with the bike.

 

SillyMochi

Re: ICAN GRA04 Gravel Frame
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2025, 04:16:56 PM »
Looks clean. Glad you finally got to build and ride it!

BTW how do you like that bottle? Was just wondering whether they are any good and I should get two on order :D
Slow on the climb. And everywhere else.

ArchM87

Re: ICAN GRA04 Gravel Frame
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2025, 05:40:47 AM »
Not that happy with the bottle. There are a lot of scratches on it, just from pull it and put it back from the cage 3-4 times.
Drinking from the bottle is ok. Nothing special or bad about drinking. They are cheap (3 for 8,-€), but I wouldnt buy them
again...