Hi all
I was looking for frames and find out this one:
http://www.adapt-bikes.com/Products-detail?product_id=95
DP-B02
-Headset spec FSA NO.54 system
-Tire max 700*32C,max chainring 55-42T
-Bottom braket pressfit T47
-UDH hanger
-Six sizes available
Anyone here with experience? It seems to be quite fresh from this year.
Regards
Adapt doesn't sell b2c. Speeder is a related company that sells b2c but they dont offer this particular frame so I doubd that anyone maganed to get one
Quote from: Serge_K on July 02, 2025, 03:34:59 AM
Looks a lot like the Speeder 55.
https://www.speedercycling.com/Carbon-Integrated-Road-Disc-Frameset-SC-R55D-_p429.html
The Adapt doesnt have a geometry table, but it looks very similar, with similar specs.
Adapt actually have the same frame as speeder 55, FM55 http://www.adapt-bikes.com/Products-detail?product_id=100 (http://www.adapt-bikes.com/Products-detail?product_id=100) but it says that it has a t47 bb whilst the speeder has bb86 but I think it might just be a mistake on the page
So, I am able to purchase one frame from Adapt. Communication is seamless and quick. Though I was able to buy one frame because my friend wants to sponsor a racing team with these frames and I will be testing the frame. :) I will not delve into how much we've paid because Allyn might got mad at me but the price is quite on the expensive side in terms of Chiner frames.
Thats an old topic but it was the only place that I could find to talk about the DP-B02,
As I was looking for something like a tavelo arow, I stumbled on Adapt, long story short, they don't sell it b2c but Allyn forwarded me to Livia Xu, from Chainbicycle (
[email protected]) and she promptly answered me saying that they have the frameset available, after a few emails, she sent me the geometry chart, pictures of tha actual frame and we proceeded with the purchase.
The frameset costed me including shipping to Germany and handlebars 1064 usd which is not bad at all imho for a udh frameset with this geometry. It got shipped today and I will upload more informations about it when I get the frameset here.
I am extremely satisfied with how easy and smooth the transaction was, and probably I will keep them on my favorites list depending on how the frame is once I get it.
What I wanna know is that if there is anyone riding it atm and what is the feedback on the ride feel and characteristics.
:)
Thats a picture of the frameset pre packing
I have that frame. It looks good in glossy paint.
As for the ride, I believe it's faster than my aero bike. But tbf, my position on aero bike was really stretched because it was really long and it has no 0 offset seatpost hence I currently have this bike now. I paired it with 50/55 DFS wheels and it became a racing machine. It is a good all-around bike and I also use it for racing, bike feels alive and corners pretty well on sharp corners. Control on descent also feels great. Also feels great in climbs as I broke a lot of my PR vs my previous bike. Overall, pretty decent for an all-around bike. Feel free to ask me any questions.
Paint it in glossy and it will be a headturner, even the guys with high end bikes turn their heads when I pass through lol
Quote from: Dark17 on August 21, 2026, 06:40:08 AM
I have that frame. It looks good in glossy paint.
As for the ride, I believe it's faster than my aero bike. But tbf, my position on aero bike was really stretched because it was really long and it has no 0 offset seatpost hence I currently have this bike now. I paired it with 50/55 DFS wheels and it became a racing machine. It is a good all-around bike and I also use it for racing, bike feels alive and corners pretty well on sharp corners. Control on descent also feels great. Also feels great in climbs as I broke a lot of my PR vs my previous bike. Overall, pretty decent for an all-around bike. Feel free to ask me any questions.
Paint it in glossy and it will be a headturner, even the guys with high end bikes turn their heads when I pass through lol
Thats a fantastic feedback!!! Do you have pictures of the build? I am thinking the same also to use some light purple candy color to get a shade of purple on sunlight. And xmcs 65mm wheels as berlin is flat as a frying pan there's no need for me to think about weight.
Here you go. Pretty good looking bike. If you can preserve the raw carbon layout then it will be a head turner.
that looks super good, I will do exactly the same! thanks for sharing!
Thinking of pulling trigger on this frameset. Did they offer glossy version or you had to DIY?
I had them painted to glossy version. Initially, they offer the frameset as raw carbon. You have to pay additional usd for paint.
Quote from: Dark17 on August 21, 2026, 11:39:02 AM
Here you go. Pretty good looking bike. If you can preserve the raw carbon layout then it will be a head turner.
Looks super nice! What is de weight of your build (as is)?
Quote from: Cnasta on August 27, 2026, 05:20:25 AMLooks super nice! What is de weight of your build (as is)?
The weight of that build at that time was around 7.9kg less the head unit and water bottles. I then upgraded my wheelset with DFS wheels which is 100g lighter and carbon crankset so I have no idea what's the actual weight atm. They have 2 version of the frame btw, standard and superlight. What I have is standard. Size 535/L frame weighs in at 1000g with glossy paint. No idea about superlight weight.
Quote from: Xtakayamax on August 21, 2026, 06:16:16 AM
Thats an old topic but it was the only place that I could find to talk about the DP-B02,
As I was looking for something like a tavelo arow, I stumbled on Adapt, long story short, they don't sell it b2c but Allyn forwarded me to Livia Xu, from Chainbicycle ( [email protected]) and she promptly answered me saying that they have the frameset available, after a few emails, she sent me the geometry chart, pictures of tha actual frame and we proceeded with the purchase.
The frameset costed me including shipping to Germany and handlebars 1064 usd which is not bad at all imho for a udh frameset with this geometry. It got shipped today and I will upload more informations about it when I get the frameset here.
I am extremely satisfied with how easy and smooth the transaction was, and probably I will keep them on my favorites list depending on how the frame is once I get it.
What I wanna know is that if there is anyone riding it atm and what is the feedback on the ride feel and characteristics.
:)
I have been in discussion to purchase the frame, but the quote I've received does not include the accessories : headset, thru axles, spacers, derailleur hanger, seatpost clamp . Which is not my expectation having purchased Chinese frames before.
Was this the same case with your order?
Quote from: ausmtb8989 on August 29, 2026, 02:20:21 PM
I have been in discussion to purchase the frame, but the quote I've received does not include the accessories : headset, thru axles, spacers, derailleur hanger, seatpost clamp . Which is not my expectation having purchased Chinese frames before.
Was this the same case with your order?
Yes it's the same case for me too and everybody else (for sure). It costed me 1046 usd in total including shipping which is 115 usd (less 70 usd if you will not opt for paint so 825 usd for frame + parts). Speeder also does the same thing, which I believe is connected with Adapt
Anyone have geometry chart they can post. Not having any luck finding it.
TIA
Here's the geometry on bikeinsights
https://bikeinsights.com/bikes/68d38ec6a285c4001abb51ca-adapt-cycle-co-dp-b02
I am not currently on home and I'm typing on my mobile phone so I can't share the actual geometry chart atm. I'll post it once i get home
Quote from: Dark17 on August 29, 2026, 09:06:28 PM
Yes it's the same case for me too and everybody else (for sure). It costed me 1046 usd in total including shipping which is 115 usd (less 70 usd if you will not opt for paint so 825 usd for frame + parts). Speeder also does the same thing, which I believe is connected with Adapt
That's odd. Lightcarbon usually includes all the bits and pieces.
User Xtakayamax had attached a screenshot of accessories in a previous post. Wonder if this Was an additional cost?
I will enquire about the Superlight version.
Thanks
Quote from: ausmtb8989 on August 30, 2026, 02:14:10 AM
That's odd. Lightcarbon usually includes all the bits and pieces.
User Xtakayamax had attached a screenshot of accessories in a previous post. Wonder if this Was an additional cost?
I will enquire about the Superlight version.
Thanks
I received pretty much the same as him. Thing is, if you have other accessories ready then you can opt out of other accessories to cheapen out the costs, but I advise against it since you won't know if it is compatible with the frame.
BTW, this is the geometry chart that they sent as promised.
Quote from: Dark17 on August 30, 2026, 12:25:17 AM
Here's the geometry on bikeinsights
https://bikeinsights.com/bikes/68d38ec6a285c4001abb51ca-adapt-cycle-co-dp-b02
I am not currently on home and I'm typing on my mobile phone so I can't share the actual geometry chart atm. I'll post it once i get home
Thanks for sharing!
Anybody have access to Adapt frames? I'm trying to buy the gravel DP-B04 and just getting the "only b2b". I found it on one euro website but with pretty egregious mark-up.
Try chainbicycle.com. Their contact is
[email protected]If that doesn't work, ask Allyn for a sample frame and tell her you are trying to build a brand with friend
Sorry for the delay, but I finally managed to build the bike and really ride it.
first to your questions:
yes, I had to pay for the hardware, here is the detailed cost list so you can have an idea:
https://imgur.com/a/bE5juYh
And here is the build:
https://imgur.com/a/LsnexES
the bike is absolutely flawless, I can compare to a giant propel, but with a bit more stiffness in the front end.
the handlebars are 110x360 but probably I need something longer, and therefore it will feel a bit more flexy ( hopefully not )
the bike came at 7.4kg on a 61cm frame, with no fancy parts on the build, shifters are rival, crank is a force, wheels are XMCS 65mm with 34mm external, with 32mm pirelli tires measuring 34.7-34.9mm at 57psi ( next time I will go for 30mm )
I think this frame is seriously the best frameset I had the chance of riding, coming out of a SL8, and previouslly a scott addict. this is an absolute weapon on the flats, corners very well, carry speed easily and is extremelly stiff on the bb.
Livia Xu from chainbicycle was extremely helpful and the transaction was super smooth for me, the frame took less than 10 days to arrive to my door in Germany.
she said that she will have a gravel frame available soon, and I will most definitely pull the trigger on that one based on this experience.
Quote from: Xtakayamax on November 05, 2026, 05:39:35 PMSorry for the delay, but I finally managed to build the bike and really ride it.
first to your questions:
yes, I had to pay for the hardware, here is the detailed cost list so you can have an idea:
https://imgur.com/a/bE5juYh
And here is the build:
https://imgur.com/a/LsnexES
the bike is absolutely flawless, I can compare to a giant propel, but with a bit more stiffness in the front end.
the handlebars are 110x360 but probably I need something longer, and therefore it will feel a bit more flexy ( hopefully not )
the bike came at 7.4kg on a 61cm frame, with no fancy parts on the build, shifters are rival, crank is a force, wheels are XMCS 65mm with 34mm external, with 32mm pirelli tires measuring 34.7-34.9mm at 57psi ( next time I will go for 30mm )
I think this frame is seriously the best frameset I had the chance of riding, coming out of a SL8, and previouslly a scott addict. this is an absolute weapon on the flats, corners very well, carry speed easily and is extremelly stiff on the bb.
Livia Xu from chainbicycle was extremely helpful and the transaction was super smooth for me, the frame took less than 10 days to arrive to my door in Germany.
she said that she will have a gravel frame available soon, and I will most definitely pull the trigger on that one based on this experience.
How would you compare this to SL8? My only point of comparison is Yishun's R086D which is quite a harsh ride but stiff. Comparing it to B02 was night and day in terms of comfort and I would trade that if I can get a more sustainable position. I agree with your experience with this bike. I just beat my 8 year record PR on my local climb with this bike and I still weigh a ton compared to when I did that PR so improvements might still come.
I really hope many users will have an experience to ride this beautiful bike.
BTW, nice paint job you have there!
Quote from: Xtakayamax on November 05, 2026, 05:39:35 PMSorry for the delay, but I finally managed to build the bike and really ride it.
first to your questions:
yes, I had to pay for the hardware, here is the detailed cost list so you can have an idea:
https://imgur.com/a/bE5juYh
And here is the build:
https://imgur.com/a/LsnexES
the bike is absolutely flawless, I can compare to a giant propel, but with a bit more stiffness in the front end.
the handlebars are 110x360 but probably I need something longer, and therefore it will feel a bit more flexy ( hopefully not )
the bike came at 7.4kg on a 61cm frame, with no fancy parts on the build, shifters are rival, crank is a force, wheels are XMCS 65mm with 34mm external, with 32mm pirelli tires measuring 34.7-34.9mm at 57psi ( next time I will go for 30mm )
I think this frame is seriously the best frameset I had the chance of riding, coming out of a SL8, and previouslly a scott addict. this is an absolute weapon on the flats, corners very well, carry speed easily and is extremelly stiff on the bb.
Livia Xu from chainbicycle was extremely helpful and the transaction was super smooth for me, the frame took less than 10 days to arrive to my door in Germany.
she said that she will have a gravel frame available soon, and I will most definitely pull the trigger on that one based on this experience.
Thanks for the review! Hoping that the gravel frame is the Adapt that I've been trying to source as I'd most likely purchase it. I've reached out to Livia via email but haven't heard back yet.
Quote from: Dark17 on November 05, 2026, 05:48:35 PMHow would you compare this to SL8? My only point of comparison is Yishun's R086D which is quite a harsh ride but stiff. Comparing it to B02 was night and day in terms of comfort and I would trade that if I can get a more sustainable position. I agree with your experience with this bike. I just beat my 8 year record PR on my local climb with this bike and I still weigh a ton compared to when I did that PR so improvements might still come.
I really hope many users will have an experience to ride this beautiful bike.
BTW, nice paint job you have there!
thank you!
I painted myself on my balcony, I have some experience with custom bike painting and decided to preserve the clear carb on and the silver brush strokes.
the comparison to the SL8 is that the SL8 is an excellent bike but.... thats it. it rides well, its comfortable, climbs well...etc... it is the cliche of, yes its an all rounder that does everything extremely well but lacks some character imo.
but that little gem from adapt just rips.
the geometry on the adapt is not too far from the SL8 in the front end, but the slightly more aggressive angles really changes the way I fit on it ( that very personal ).
food for thought: https://edelstenbikes.com/bikes/rs-rahmenset/
=) maybe I can guarantee you that you just as me, saved 4200 euros =)
Quote from: rekj16 on November 06, 2026, 02:27:09 AMThanks for the review! Hoping that the gravel frame is the Adapt that I've been trying to source as I'd most likely purchase it. I've reached out to Livia via email but haven't heard back yet.
I reaaaally want that frame... I just emailed her, lets see if anyone of us get an answer, communication all of a sudden started to become quite slow with her....
Quote from: Xtakayamax on November 06, 2026, 04:51:30 PMI reaaaally want that frame... I just emailed her, lets see if anyone of us get an answer, communication all of a sudden started to become quite slow with her....
Please post an update if you receive an answer. I am also actively watching out for this frame. Thank you.