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Re: Flyxii FE-02 Build Frame arrived today! Box was a little banged up but frame is in perfect condition. Frame, fork, axles, headset, spare hanger, seatpost clamp were all well packaged.

Toseek stem and seatpost came in a few days ago as well. Slight dimple on the stem faceplate. I’ll keep an eye on it after the build, but I don’t think it’s a big deal.
February 10, 2023, 02:00:34 PM 		1
Re: disc brake recommendations If you're using 105, why not use shimano hydro calipers?  Maybe a used set or a local new-take-off set?

Cable disc calipers are OK, but if you have the option, go hydro.  Ltwoo also just released a hydro groupset, so you may be able to get the calipers by themselves.  Initial reviews appear to be pretty good and take shimano pads.
June 14, 2023, 08:30:53 PM 		1
Re: disc brake recommendations
Quote from: flyedf on June 14, 2023, 12:36:32 PM
Juin tech, zoom, Shimano Tourney TX BR-TX805?  I don't have much experience with disc brakes.  building a small gravel bike, shimano 105, 32-35c tire size
Assume you are looking at cable actuated disc brakes using existing 105 shifters. (if you don't have the shifters now, get shifters with hydraulic disc brakes 105, Ltwoo)

Money no object: Juin Tech

Budget but still want to stop: Zoom HB 108 cable actuated hydraulic disc brake (reports close to the Juin Tech add the right brakes pads and good braking, not quite the level of hydraulic disc brakes)

Death wish: regular cable actuated disc brake
June 14, 2023, 09:26:25 PM 		1
Re: All-road / Aero-Gravel frame / Size 49-51 Hi,

Have a look at the airwolf yfr066 (same as the Rinasclta Granite where you can find a thread on this forum/youtube reviews).
https://airwolfcarbonbike.com/product/yfr066-airwolf-carbon-bike-frame-700c-disc-brake-road-carbon-bicycle-frame-roadbike-frame-carbon-road-disc/
It states 38C tires, but according to real life experiences from others 40c is possible without any issues.

August 30, 2023, 07:49:42 AM 		1
Re: All-road / Aero-Gravel frame / Size 49-51 Technically this airwolf frame should meet your requirements:
https://airwolfcarbonbike.com/product/yfr068-2023-new-arrival-airwolf-a5-gravel-carbon-frame-with-handlebar-70040c-and-27-5er2-1inch-gravel-bike-frameset-thru-axle-14212mm-internal-cable-road-bicycle-frames-49-52-54-56-58cm/

However it’s a copy of the Cervelo Aspero 5, which tops out a 51mm with 4mm clearance. IMO you really want 6mm for offroad with a 54mm tire to really fit a 2.1" tire, and I doubt the Airwolf version is any different as they seem to have tried to copy everything including the flip chip and the C shaped steerer. Given current prices, I would consider getting the genuine non-integrated one from Cervelo as a starting point as the round steerer will give you some more cockpit options.

As far as big brand bikes go, i think the specialized crux will be close to what you want as well.

If you were to relax your requirements, particularly around chainstay length you would get more options.

The other thing to do would be to go custom and do a geometry like this. You would probably want to run 165mm cranks, but could get what you want and have enough clearance to run a 2x drivetrain. With a short head tube area, doubt you would be loosing much if any aero compared to an open mold frame.

(Edited for clarity)
September 04, 2023, 02:14:06 PM 		1