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Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201 TanTan GR201 (size 54) — White “stormtrooper” build

Inspired by the other GR201 builds, I also went with a white gloss paintjob for the stormtrooper look. Cost is ~€3.5k and the bike should land around 8.2 kg with pedals, cages, and sealant (haven’t weighed the complete bike yet — my scale is borrowed).

Rider / fit
178 cm / 70 kg. Size 54 fits me very well with a 100 mm stem and 80 mm handlebar reach; I might try a slightly shorter stem for snappier handling.

Spec highlights (Full build in PDF)
• Frameset: GR201 size 54 — frame 1,272 g; fork 392 g; axles 66 g; headset 128 g.
• Cockpit: Lexon UNOX 400×100 integrated bar/stem — 344 g (needed a few spare spacers to mate nicely with the headset).
• Seatpost: Elita One MT05 — 141 g.
• Crankset Leese C01 160 mm cranks (373 g) + PassQuest 44T (105 g);
• Drivetrain: AXS mix — Apex HRD levers (477 g), Rival HRD calipers (190 g), Red XPLR RD (378 g), Red chain (247 g), XG-1391 cassette (287 g).
• Wheelset: Elitewheels Edge Gravel 2.0 — 1,284 g.
• Tires (tubeless): Conti Race King 2.2 front (606 g), Schwalbe Thunder Burt 2.1 rear (571 g), Orange Seal.
• Pedals: Favero Assioma Pro MX-2 — 384 g.
• Hardware: Most mounting hardware has been replaced with Ti Bolts, Aluminum Adapters and Aluminum Bolts

Ordering & frame details
• Inquiry: Jul 4 → Order: Jul 7 → Photos + tracking: Jul 28 → Delivery (Germany): Aug 7
• Finish: White gloss (YS701). Fork supplied without side 3-bolt mounts (on request).
• Included: headset + both thru-axles.
• Paid via PayPal F&F. Final price from TanTan incl. shipping/taxes: USD 729.
• Notes on quality out of the box: paint is OK but not boutique; some overspray on flat-mounts; mounts a bit flaky. BB shell was clean.

Quick notes after the build
• Coming from a 2020 Diverge X1 (40 mm clearance with 40 mm Thundero tires), this is a big step up for comfort, grip, and tire volume.
• 160 mm cranks are great — I won’t go back to 170+ mm.
• The new SRAM Red 1×13 (10–46) shifts nicely, but I’ll probably revert to a 10–50 Eagle for better climbing range. (I wish there was a 1x13 10-52 option yet)
• There’s ample room for a larger ring — 48T, possibly even 50T, though 44 is good enough for most gravel descents where I live.
• Paint finish is so-so; bolt mounts a bit flaky. Flat-mount faces were oversprayed and not very flat; still working on rotor alignment and may need more careful sanding.
• The Lexon cockpit feels good; took a bit of tinkering and extra  spacer/adapter to get the interface right.

Conclusion
At ~€3.5k this is incredible value: essentially best-in-class drivetrain, ultralight wheels, Favero power meter pedals, and clearance for proper wide tires — all wrapped up in a sub-8.2 kg package. The only real complaints are that the frame itself is on the heavier side compared to the rest of the build, and the integrated storage feels a bit unnecessary to me.
August 17, 2025, 11:15:32 AM 		1
Re: XMCS: 2026 Aero Gravel bike Please create a cable guide in the fork for a dynamo for lights and a USB hub.
February 12, 2026, 06:02:03 AM 		1
Re: Gravel bike for commuting Here's my custom painted Tideace GR201 (big thread about these here) with 48mm Thundero HDs on 32i/40e wheels and 57mm Portland Design Works mudguards. This picture shows it with 2x 43/30 + 10-36 but I've also had it running 12-speed XPLR in (unofficial) 2x mode with same chainset and 10-44 cassette. Works great with sequential mode synchro shifting. Frame is UDH, has mudguard mounts and a downtube storage compartment.
May 08, 2026, 04:34:59 AM 		1
Re: Gravel bike for commuting I live in Finland and ride through the winter. Yoeleo G21 Altera is great for this. I ride 45mm 60tpi  Gravdals in the winter and 48mm Thundero HD's in the summer. Weighs 8.4kg in summer form. Mudguards fit well. It's not the lightest or the most compliant but it's made to last.
But it works so well everywhere it's almost boring I kind of want an aero gravel frame already.

On pavement it's pretty quick too, my road bike is waiting for some parts
https://www.strava.com/activities/18342813289/overview

I also have the Ortlieb quick rack on their thru axle it's one of the best things I've bought. I use it for everything as I don't have a car. Another great buy was Vaude silk road rack bag. It's easy to put on and off and holds a lot of stuff. It also expands to have pannier bags on the side.
May 08, 2026, 11:14:52 AM 		1