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Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
Okay, so I just received a picture of my bike completed paint job, ready to be packed for shipping.That looks sick - Very nice. What size is that, 52? September 04, 2025, 02:23:01 AM |
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Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
Progress pic of my frame September 08, 2025, 04:30:17 PM |
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Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
I've just completed the build of my Tideace Noah. I opted for a custom paint job and it took 26 days from ordering to delivery in the UK, which is pretty rapid. I'm still waiting on Lexon integrated gravel bars from AliX, so I've used a standard stem and bars for now, which look fine with the cables routed through the supplied headset cover. Complete weight with cages, computer/radar mounts, PM pedals and sealant is 8.6kg. The 54 frame with hanger and mounting bolts was 1350g and the fork was 430g. I'm really impressed with the quality of the frame, parts, paint and finishing. Everything went together smoothly and the build was trouble free. I've gone for a 2x build to use parts I already had and because range and spacing is still superior to 13-speed XPLR. I was worried about FD and frame clearance, so I bought a Wide AXS crank and FD, which provides 5mm clearance from FD battery with 50 mm WAM tyres. but it looks like I would have gotten away with a standard crank and FD with about 2.5 mm of clearance from the tyre. Frame clearance with standard 46/33 chainset was fine too, so the wide crank is only beneficial for tyres measuring 48 mm or more. I may splash out on new E1 levers as I'm used to them on other bikes, but for now, I'm running with old Force D1 shifters and calipers, Rival D1 derailleurs, and a Force D2 43/30 wide chainset. Wheels are the super-wide Elitewheels Aero+ Gravel (40e/32i/45d) shod with 48mm Tufu Thundero HD tyres. Stem (90mm) and bars (36mm) are Prime carbon. Saddle is cheap Elita one. BB is ZTTO T47i. Rotors are Zrace 160 CL. Cassette is Goldix Ultralight 10-36 XDR. Cages are AliX titanium. Pedals are Garmin Vector 3. Seat post and headset are stock. I've only had a brief scoot around my street, so can't give ride impressions yet, but the bike doesn't feel as long as I thought it might and the 54 with 90 mm stem fits me well (178 cm tall 85 cm inseam).  September 12, 2025, 06:50:10 AM |
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Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
Nice. Bearing size is 52x40x7 (top and bottom).
September 18, 2025, 12:26:43 AM |
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Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
Hey guys, my first gravel bike is finally finished. Frame: LongTeng GV201 Crankset: Senicx 2x 30-46 Derailleur/Shifter: Ltwoo R9 with an 11-34 cassette Wheels: CSC UCI carbon Tires: Continental Terra Trail 45-700 tubeless Weight: 9.750g (The frame bag with a pump, multitool, and tire plugs is inside the frame)   
September 21, 2025, 07:32:47 AM |
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Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
A bike with full length fitted mudguards - best thing I ever did for winter riding Now with full length PDW 55s. Winter is coming!   September 24, 2025, 04:34:48 AM |
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Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
The frame has a T47 86mm but the riro cranks exist in both 24mm and 30mm versions afaik. You need to figure out which one you bought and buy a T47 86mm according to the crank spindle size
this is entirely personal and nobody can answer that for you. you either get a bike fit or have an existing bike that is comfortable (and comparable in use, a gravel bike isn't a beach cruiser or a TT bike) and shove it in a geometry calculator to see how much reach you need for the same fit the components you chose are all compatible from what i see, but do bear in mind a road cassette on a 1x gravel bike is going to be quite hard, unless you are very strong or live in a September 25, 2025, 11:02:55 AM |
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Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
Bike Arrived today, Box was a bit mangled but everything looks okay at first glance.Sweet - I saw that on the Seraph insta a couple of days ago - Looks nice! Mine coming from Tideace, after sitting in China for 10days at the courier is now getting close (18 miles away) September 26, 2025, 02:45:03 AM |
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Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
Here’s my new GV201 build from Tideace — put together mostly with Chinese-sourced components, and I’m seriously impressed 👌 Running 35mm road tyres at the moment since most of my riding’s on tarmac. Super comfy, still quick on club runs, and I’m not missing my pure road setup one bit 🚴♂️💨 A few hundred KM in and it hasn’t missed a beat. The only adjustment so far? Tightening the saddle clamp after the first ride. Everything else — flawless ✅ The fit & finish of the frame is brilliant — love the ice crack paint and custom decals. Frame storage is rattle-free, BB shell and brake mounts were perfect, headset went together like a dream. Took exactly one month from order to delivery to the UK 🇨🇳➡️🇬🇧 Drivetrain: 12s 105 Di2, ZTTO Ultimate 11–36 cassette, ZTTO Rainbow chain, RIRO cranks + XCadey PM, Pass Quest 50/34 rings — shifting has been spot on 🔧 Wheels: Serenade wavey rims (25int/34ext — 50mm rear, 40mm front), laced with Hyperlite spokes & Bitex ratchet hubs by my local builder. Came in at just 1270g 😍 Finishing kit: Lexon Unox bars • Elita One Master post • Ryet 3D printed saddle • ZTTO T47 BB (with upgraded stainless bearings) • SLT headset bearings for long life 👏 Still hunting for lighter pedals, but as built it’s 8.6 kg — not bad at all! 💪 #Tideace #GV201 #CustomBuild #ZTTO #Bitex #PropelBikes #RoadBike #BikeBuild #CyclingLife #Di2 #LightweightBuild #ChineseCarbon October 19, 2025, 12:09:35 AM |
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Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
Heres my build, finished on the weekend and rode it today. LTwoo 1x12 groupset with a ZRace (I think) 36t crank. Some old Prime wheels with Tufo Thundero HD in 44c. Rides fine, a few minor adjustments needed but happy so far. October 19, 2025, 03:22:11 PM |
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