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Re: dcrf26 frame - Scott Foil? Captains Log #8

This will be my final update for a while. Took the bike on a proper ride this morning and I really enjoy it. It certainly "feels" fast and doesn't struggle to maintain speed even with the 10-15mph block headwind on the return home. At 75 PSI out on proper roads the bike maintains its composure. No rattles no creaks and no teeth chattering moments. The stiffness is totally manageable even with my pad-less fully carbon saddle.

I am definitely going 1x drivetrain when the aero chainring arrive. Once I pair that to my set of TPU tubes this should drop the bike down to around 7.3kg. Pretty killer for an all-out aero frame, and even it's current form the bike feels like a go-cart. No flex out of the saddle.

It's still too early tell, but I get the impression this will be the best performing frame I've tested under $900. And this will mostly replace my Allez Sprint as long as no random quirks or catastrophic failures pop up over the summer.

Going back to @St0mpB0x point above about bottom brackets. So this frame has an asymmetrical bottom bracket design similar to the new Cervelo Soloist. The Soloist requires a T47 inboard cup on the non-drive side and an outboard cup on the drive side. The x38 is also asymmetrical but in the opposite inboard/outboard configuration of the Soloist. I was able to use an inboard DUB T47 on both sides, but it requires a specific configuration of crank/spindle spacers on both side. This isn't exactly ideal, as you may get very slight chain rub on the FD when in the two largest cassette cogs out back with out very carefully setting up the FD. Another reason 1x makes more sense for a bike like this anyway.
July 06, 2023, 08:37:57 AM 		1
Re: dcrf26 frame - Scott Foil?
Quote from: Takiyaki on July 21, 2023, 10:57:55 AM
Kind of bummed that it doesn't come into its own until ~23-24 MPH though...

Generally speaking, most road bikes perform the same when you're puttering around slower than 23mph on flat roads.

It's why big brands go to unrealistic lengths to describe how their latest frames "are 45 seconds faster over a distance of 40 km compared to their predecessors" at a speed which recreational riders probably couldn't sustain solo
July 21, 2023, 11:15:34 AM 		1
Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame Wicked @rga19071976 !

Assuming your paint color is silver chameleon, my frameset was shipped out yesterday in the same color. Hoping it delivers by end of March. I'm gonna be blinding mofos when the sun hits  8)
March 13, 2024, 09:57:37 PM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D) Recieved my frame today. Initial inspection tells me all is well.
Frame wise all seems well.
Material tickness around headset area is spot on, bearing seats are, well... REALLY clean.
Derallieur hanger and wheel axel mounts are as expected, ie clean and no paint spill.
Overall paint job is immaculate, did mine in glossy pearl white with LC logos.
If there is interrest, I can post pics after build is finished.

Cheers,
Chris
April 26, 2024, 10:08:12 AM 		1
Re: BXT Pro 145 Anyone? Someone built the BXT 145. Weight and build issues in the YT comments (will need to translate).

https://youtu.be/ZmqFlPDVYlc?feature=shared
June 03, 2024, 12:21:38 PM 		1