New Avenger R8-RS

[Ludo]

Great looking bike, too much money for me unfortunately

[cateto]

The frame was packaged and protected very well, and the entire bike is equipped with silver titanium bolts.

According to the frame geometry chart, the handlebar rise is between 70.8 and 82.5mm. However, since the head tube drops by about 30mm, you actually need to subtract 30mm from the stack value. The seatpost has a 5mm setback (sadly, there wasn't a 0mm inline option).

Once assembled, the bike looks great.

Amazing build, looks really nice.
With how many spacers was the frame shipped? I am planning to run 1 to 2 cm of spacers, but I don't know if it would look fugly or not...
Btw what saddle height are you running and what's the saddle-to-bar drop?

[crwlv888]

Amazing build, looks really nice.
With how many spacers was the frame shipped? I am planning to run 1 to 2 cm of spacers, but I don't know if it would look fugly or not...
Btw what saddle height are you running and what's the saddle-to-bar drop?

My frame is a size 56, with a saddle height (BB-to-saddle) of 76 cm and a 10 cm saddle-to-hood drop.

The bike shipped with one 0.5 cm spacer, and you could probably ask them for more if needed.

I actually saw a build on their official Facebook page that used two 0.5 cm spacers, and it looked not so bad. However, I prefer a completely slammed, flush look from the top tube to the handlebars, so I didn't use any spacers at all.😆

[glitch]

What was the wieght for a 56 frame with the aero bar cockpit? (if you know)

[crwlv888]

What was the wieght for a 56 frame with the aero bar cockpit? (if you know)

My size 56 weighs 7.4 kg, including the pedals and computer mount.
The aerobars weigh 110g, and the other hardware and pads are around 440g.

[cateto]

@crwlv888 what is the real tire clearance of the frameset? does it clear 35mm WAM tires? Or maybe even 37?

[crwlv888]

@crwlv888 what is the real tire clearance of the frameset? does it clear 35mm WAM tires? Or maybe even 37?

I'm currently using 30c tires (which measure 31mm in actual width).
Unfortunately, I only have this size on hand, so I won't be able to answer your question.

[KRoser]

Does anyone knows what is even claimed max tyre clearance for this frame. I was not able to it find anywhere on their website. This max tyre clearance game for frames is pretty frustrating for me. Please bike brands, it is not that hard to put on frame specs what WAM tyre can frame take with what space availible.

[cateto]

Does anyone knows what is even claimed max tyre clearance for this frame.

They say 34mm

[Mariuszuzd]

If someone is interested, I still have an 50 USD off code - https://avengerbikes.com/discount/Mariusz-U, that is for R8-RS, for the Shuttle SL I have 100 USD. I'm still very happy user of Shuttle SL, that is after more than one year

[arvh]

The frame was packaged and protected very well, and the entire bike is equipped with silver titanium bolts.

According to the frame geometry chart, the handlebar rise is between 70.8 and 82.5mm. However, since the head tube drops by about 30mm, you actually need to subtract 30mm from the stack value. The seatpost has a 5mm setback (sadly, there wasn't a 0mm inline option).

Once assembled, the bike looks great.

Love the look of it!

Which groupset did you build it up with? Do you think it is possible to build it with mechanical shifters?

[Dan S.]

Do you think it is possible to build it with mechanical shifters?

Why would you do that 

[arvh]

Why would you do that 

Cheaper ofc 

[alfiomotrambo]

That’s actually a fair point. I’ve asked myself several times whether it would make sense to take the old groupset off my Giant and install it on a new frame, mainly to save some money.

I recently watched this video: https://youtu.be/vfqbX9iOE6k?is=9QvvIdM_cxzmFtK9, where he praises the older mechanical Ultegra groupset for its durability, fast shifting, and overall value for money.

You can also find it on AliExpress for under $700 https://it.aliexpress.com/item/4001174661859.html. At that price, you’re getting a real workhorse, so I think going with a mechanical groupset still makes a lot of sense.

Just my personal opinion, of course.

[crazyravr]

That’s actually a fair point. I’ve asked myself several times whether it would make sense to take the old groupset off my Giant and install it on a new frame, mainly to save some money.

I recently watched this video: https://youtu.be/vfqbX9iOE6k?is=9QvvIdM_cxzmFtK9, where he praises the older mechanical Ultegra groupset for its durability, fast shifting, and overall value for money.

You can also find it on AliExpress for under $700 https://it.aliexpress.com/item/4001174661859.html. At that price, you’re getting a real workhorse, so I think going with a mechanical groupset still makes a lot of sense.

Just my personal opinion, of course.

There is no way I would pay that much money for a mechanical groupset these days. You can easily find used 105 Di2 for $500 or get a brand new 105 Di2 from Ali for nearly that cost of mechanical Ultegra. And the performance between them is VERY noticable. In addition you have zero shift lines to route and then maintain. Nope. Never again mechanical.