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Re: Tavelo Aero Frame looks way more interesting that the attack, that felt like the most generic dropped stays frame I've seen in my life and was basically an open mold frame

edit: this is the Adapt  QX-B01 frame http://www.adapt-bikes.com/Products-detail?product_id=95

that being said it's not a bad design, front end is  straight up a stevens arcalis, which tests very fast, rear end is tavelo attack

April 03, 2024, 10:07:14 AM
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Re: Tavelo Aero Frame
I am way beyond the point of gratuitous consumerism and hoarding bikes. But I really want one.

My current Tavelo Attack is fantastic especially with a great set of wheels. It's light and very responsive. The only thing holding it back from being perfect given the price, is I would love a bit more reach. The geometry is more of an all-arounder than aero.

The new Tavelo Arow frame solves both the reach and stack issues for me. And the design means I could probably theoretically dump both my Attack and Propel frames. I think this new frame will be more popular than even the new Winspace Agile.

Being nearly half the price of your propel and giant issues ;), propel might turn into a regret after this.

April 03, 2024, 11:28:29 AM
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Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
Prepared to be disappointed  ;D

I run a 140mm -12 stem on my Allez Sprint, paired with a set of carbon bars from Prime Bike Components (76mm reach).

The problem with running the FSA no69 headset system in this particular build is I can't get my overall stack height low enough, and I don't have a spare 140 stem. Only a 130mm -17. Thankfully I bought a spare set of Prime bars before they stopped shipping to the USA.

Currently my bar selection is an integrated cockpit I had from a pervious TanTan build. 120mm stem, 84mm reach, -10 angle. Brands grossly mis-measure the stem length on their integrated cockpits. From the compression cap bolt to the center point on the top, rather than to the imaginary stem faceplate. Essentially the stem on a 120mm integrated cockpit is more like the equivalent of a 130/135mm length traditional stem.

So with a bar reach of 84mm, an effectively 135mm length stem, and the fact I don't really need spacers going this route, the integrated cockpit will get me much closer to mimicking my Allez Sprint than a separate 140mm stem/bar FSA 69 combo.

I got another 140 -6 Zipp for you, but it isn't the prettiest ;)

I really want to keep the bars/stem there own thing, exactly for the reasons you mentioned! Can we at least get a mock up with that setup!? For some reason this is very important to me lol

April 03, 2024, 01:16:06 PM
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Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
i've built a VB168 with Sensah (4 hoses), the 268 is the same infrastructure, so yes you can run mechanical. It's a major, major pain though, and the FD shifting will probably suck.
I've installed 5 er9 groups, they're wonderful. The app is awesome, adjustments are much easier than mechanical (especially FD, i hate mechanical FD adjustments). Together, we've only put 3-3.5k km on them though, so they might turn to shit, although i dont see why they would.
I really liked the 168, the 268 should only be better. I would do er9 on 268 with nice wheels (not less than 500-650$ range before shipping), gp5000 tyres, and you will have a wonderful bike.
On the lcr0x-d, it's a bit old now; i wouldnt buy a bike that maxes out at 28C, and T700 is on the ghetto side now.

Thanks Serge, you answered everything I had and probably every follow up question i had to boot also :) Will go with the ER9 and the 268.

Build is something like this:

Frame 268 (Racing Green) Order process is really easy and Chis's communication is great so far.
Group ER9
Magene PES cranks/power
Pass Quest rings
Ryet Saddle
Gp5000 (probably 30 but 32 if it fits)

Just wheels to figure out 50 to 60mm with internet 21+ and under 700 dollars and under 1600g would be good suggestions welcome.... must have shiny finish preferably no decals as going no logos with the design.

Order this week but wont be building till first week of June so ill try to share some photos

April 03, 2024, 04:23:35 PM
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
That comes with buying a frame direct from manufacturer. If you get your frame on time, they either have it in stock or you got lucky. If it is delayed when it's being manufactured, that's normal.
Difference is that when somebody gives you an estimated delivery date because they just want to sell you a frame, it's not cool.

April 03, 2024, 09:56:24 PM
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Re: Tavelo Aero Frame
I am pretty sure these values are not correct, given the weight of the current attack bike. Maybe if they would use a lot more t1000 carbon wich would cause a big increase in price.

Man hours are far more expensive than higher modulus carbon.  But they may choose to charge a lot more if it has a competitive and desirable feature (light weight).  I doubt those figures for anything except an XS or S though.

Waiting to see geo.

April 05, 2024, 01:19:39 PM
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Winspace SCL 2 disc  :)
April 07, 2024, 06:03:27 AM
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D) A couple of hiccups but Wendy from LC was able to remedy the issues.
April 07, 2024, 10:44:54 PM
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
Nice build, thanks for posting!
Other than the paint, anything to report on? Holes that aren't round, tolerances that are off, brake mount surfaces that aren't flat, inside of the frame that looks crap, any of that at all?
Very helpful video btw. How boxy is that downtube in real life? depending on the video, it can look like the least aero shape one could come up with, but other times, it's not even noticeable.

The front and rear caliper mounts could've been faced to help with alignment.  The rear cutout for the derailleur hanger was a bit wonky and needed a little persuading to help it align to prevent it from binding up the axle when the set screw was tightened.  I choose black to specifically camouflage the overly boxy down tube.  Other than that the bikes been a dream to ride the first 400 miles thus far.


April 08, 2024, 08:23:39 AM
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D) Finalizing my order as we speak.  Custom painted 58cm ultralight.  Carol and Lightcarbon have been super-responsive and helpful, especially since this is the first time I've done custom graphics for something like a bike frame.  Will definitely be reporting back as the process completes!  Very much looking forward to receiving it and building it up!
April 09, 2024, 09:23:21 AM
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