LTK266-D-SL, race frame, 680g, <800g w/paint & metal parts (M), fits 35mm+ tires

[stepahin]

JH35 is not UDH also? 
I really don't want to buy anything with proprietary hanger anymore, so I find that is worth a lot for me...

Correct, the JH-35 does not have UDH

[oker_s]

as a test i fitted a gravel wheelset with 38mm spezi pathfinder! fits!

[jamez]

as a test i fitted a gravel wheelset with 38mm spezi pathfinder! fits!

how big does these tires measure with a caliper?

[Sakizashi]

So regarding the TPU printed covers for the seatpost clamp. I did not understand how hard the TPU would be. It sort of works. The upper profile is about right, but the part needed to try and keep the insert down were too big so I had to cut them to fit and without it, it does curl up per the second photo.

I am trying again, so we can revisit my second try in about 10 days.

[benquick]

I can already see this is going to be far superior to the original cover.

[jamez]

If the TPU is too hard , maybe it is better to 3D-print an inverse mould of the part and then use some liquid silicone to make the part?

[klrdd]

as a test i fitted a gravel wheelset with 38mm spezi pathfinder! fits!

nice! what's the internal width on the rims, just for reference?

[vietmunki]

as a test i fitted a gravel wheelset with 38mm spezi pathfinder! fits!

Are these the elite gravel aero+ wheels?

[oker_s]

nice! what's the internal width on the rims, just for reference?

how big does these tires measure with a caliper?

internal width of the rim is 25...tire is a 38 which is measuring about 39-40mm on this rim!
I'm not planing to ride these wheelset in this bike it was just a test! I'm going with 30 or 32mm gp5000

Are these the elite gravel aero+ wheels?

yes this is a elite gravel rim! dont know the exact specification! but not the cheap one.

[oker_s]

dumb question. Am I missing a piece or how do i fit the di2 batterie into the seatpost?

[andyitslit]

Hi just wanted to have a quick check in on this frame.
Where are you ordering through and what's final price looking like?

[PagodaPerformance]

Hey everyone!
New here. Huge shoutout to sakizashi for bringing this frame to my attention.
I'm about to order the frame and sourcing the other parts.
I was planning to use the recommended FSA ACR no 55 Headset and use a standard stem/bar combo.
However, I saw that some folks on Merida Bikes (FSA) managed to fit the integrated Kocveleo Barstem. This got me curious.
Question: Any chance the Kocveleo Barstem fits the LTK266-D-SL frame using the FSA 55 headset? Sadly i am kind of a noob and could not figure it out by myself.
Appreciate any insight before I buy! Hope to drop some bike pics soon! Planning to order the frame in translucent purple.
Thanks!

[Sakizashi]

dumb question. Am I missing a piece or how do i fit the di2 batterie into the seatpost?

Pretty sure my bike came with one of those rubber-ribbed things, but someone else should confirm, since I toss all of those into a box and have no idea which one came with which bike.

Hey everyone!
New here. Huge shoutout to sakizashi for bringing this frame to my attention.
I'm about to order the frame and sourcing the other parts.
I was planning to use the recommended FSA ACR no 55 Headset and use a standard stem/bar combo.
However, I saw that some folks on Merida Bikes (FSA) managed to fit the integrated Kocveleo Barstem. This got me curious.
Question: Any chance the Kocveleo Barstem fits the LTK266-D-SL frame using the FSA 55 headset? Sadly i am kind of a noob and could not figure it out by myself.
Appreciate any insight before I buy! Hope to drop some bike pics soon! Planning to order the frame in translucent purple.
Thanks!

I still think this frame is worth the hassle of dealing with the unpolished bits, though the integrated bar from LTK really looks like something you should not be buying. I am not sure the Kocevlo one is better if it is the one in this thread:https://chinertown.com/index.php?topic=5362.0

Regarding the headset, it's not a noob question; it's legit as bad as bottom-bracket standards at this point, if not worse. Some Merida bikes (e.g., the Scultura) use a shallower ream depth than the FSA and Deda standard. IMO, it's best to use a setup with an FSA ACR-specific fitment or is compatible with the spacer stack.

[oker_s]

Pretty sure my bike came with one of those rubber-ribbed things, but someone else should confirm, since I toss all of those into a box and have no idea which one came with which bike.

can someone confirm this? then i'm missing this piece.

[LMU]

I sanded the spacers to try to make them fit better which did work to some extent!

Two larger spacers are usable now, but the smallest is way of in relation to the pins.

I have yet to try to asseble it with  the handlebar,but it looks good.