Author Topic: Long Teng GV205  (Read 2200 times)

Hazardman_69

Long Teng GV205
« on: September 15, 2026, 04:55:56 PM »
Another newly published frame from LT.
This one keeps up with the trend for larger tires, specified at 57c.
The geometry is more aggressive than the other models as well, Personally I quite like this one spec wise but I think that rear end looks a bit naff.

Re: Long Teng GV205
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2026, 09:55:51 AM »
Looking at the geo chart this is the most exciting open mold gravel release in quite some time -- great crossover potential as both an aero-oriented race bike for gravel or road or a winter training setup. Quite likely to bite the bullet on this!

jermu

Re: Long Teng GV205
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2026, 10:36:55 AM »
Geo looks really good but damn that rear end looks hideous

lkip

Re: Long Teng GV205
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2026, 09:38:06 AM »
Geometry is very nice, maybe slighlty slacker HT angle would be better.
Rear chainstays looks very thin, maybe despite the geo is a more comfort oriented frame with a lot of compliance on the rear wheel.

dvisschedyk

Re: Long Teng GV205
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2026, 11:09:39 AM »
Geo looks really good but damn that rear end looks hideous

The Rear end reminds me of the Argon 18 Anti-Matter, which LT apparently makes.

lkip

Re: Long Teng GV205
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2026, 01:52:03 AM »
The Rear end reminds me of the Argon 18 Anti-Matter, which LT apparently makes.
To me it looks a copy of the new berria naii x, but the berria only clears 50mm tyres officially.
Almost the same geometry too.

frewster

Re: Long Teng GV205
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2026, 10:52:16 AM »
I think you're right. I'm noticing that some of the dimensions, such as stack and reach, are consistently offset by the same amount from size to size compared with the Berria which makes me wonder if it's more of a measurement method difference instead of an actual geometry change between the two.

lkip

Re: Long Teng GV205
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2026, 04:13:43 PM »
I saw that difference, my guess is that the measurements are taken with or without headset top cover that may add some stack

Rolle2k

Re: Long Teng GV205
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2026, 08:09:30 AM »
This one together with the GV206 fork would have been almost perfect for me.. only 5mm BB-drop more would then make it kind of my dream geometry.
Well, then we also have the quite ugly chainstays as an downside.
Maybe one should try asking about getting that fork on this frame(?)

Kri

Re: Long Teng GV205
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2026, 03:12:33 AM »
Is the geometry chart correct?

1. I see the Flip chip fork but the fork offset is fixed
2. The Front center value is inconsistent, If calculated with Stack/Reach/BBdrop/HTA/Fork Offset then real value should be 5mm longer vs chart, except M size.

Kri

Re: Long Teng GV205
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2026, 12:49:28 PM »
Okay Ive sent an email to them to confirm the geometry/etc, but it turns out that this frame uses "Aero" seatpost....

So it is just Berria NAII but open mold.

Also their drawing on S size has pivoted seatstay which is same as NAII

bosborus

Re: Long Teng GV205
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2026, 02:16:46 PM »
I received this picture of the frame

Majoeric

Re: Long Teng GV205
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2026, 11:58:11 AM »
Looks nice but why did they add mounting holes on the fork of an aero gravel bike. Anyone know the availability?

:)

bosborus

Re: Long Teng GV205
« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2026, 01:54:58 AM »
Looks nice but why did they add mounting holes on the fork of an aero gravel bike. Anyone know the availability?

:)

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