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Re: Epic Evo Clone
Yes, I had to add a spacer ring of about 2.5 millimeters under the upper bearing cap. A visit to a local bike shop and a buck later, I got exact what I needed, thanks! I was worried I need a more proprietary headset. The build is finally complete   This was my worst performance when it came to barb and olive installation, I screwed up 2 times, equaling about 15mm of lost hose length on an already short hose. but the ICR plastic insert puts enough pressure to allow me to cinch some shift cable into the frame for an equal length to the hose… this is the crap I obsess over. The final ride fits me great. Size L for a 183cm, 170 lbs man. 50mm oneup stem. I used a 150mm OneUp dropper with an OG Wolftooth lever. SLX 7100 brakes modded for bite point adjust XX1 shift set SROAD rainbow 10-50 cassette YBN waxed 12spd chain Generic Eagle crankset XT 8100 pedals 780 OneUp bars with Ergon GA3 grips Fox float DPS 45mm rear shock SID Select+ 120 fork Fake Roval Traverse SL wheelset (LB rims on the new 350s) Aliexpress rainbow centerline rotors SRAM housing for the dropper and shifter. I think that’s it… for any future builders of this frame, feel free to hit me up with any questions, I can answer pretty much anything about this AWST frame. September 02, 2023, 01:21:20 PM |
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Re: Epic Evo Clone
what is the weight? How do you rate the quality of manufacture of frames in general and frame details relative to carbonda? How do you rate the stiffness of the frame relative to carbonda? How do you the ride on this frame compared to carbonda? September 03, 2023, 12:05:55 AM |
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Re: Epic Evo Clone
sell the dropper and get a 100mm transfer sl PE Instead of unnecessary advice, it’s better to tell me what the insertion depth of the seatpost is in size L a dropper smaller than 150mm is not a dropper October 20, 2023, 09:45:10 PM |
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Re: Airwolf YFR068 - 2023 Gravel Frame
Do you know if that works for the top and the bottom? Yes, both bearings are the same. I installed both new, "Black Bearing" brand, would say that quality felt much better than the ones supplied with frame. April 08, 2024, 10:45:49 AM |
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Re: LightCarbon 918?
That's correct. I saved the old webpage which states the standard 165x38 standard mount shock. More options for the rear shock on the new frame with trunion mount.
June 23, 2024, 02:41:35 PM |
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Re: LightCarbon 918?
Hi all, New member here. I ordered a 918 in early April, so hopefully I should have it in my hands soon, and really excited. I only have a few concerns, but I have a technical brain so I should be able to work them out. 1) I run a 40t chainring. On my current Bianchi I have to run spacers to make it work, so it's just a case of how many on the 918. 2) I've also bought a set of the XC14 bars. The concern with these is that I run 720mm bars for XC, so it's a case of whether that will work for the internal routing (I'm guessing not). The big challenge I've got is getting it under 10kg, but where there's money there's a way. I'll be sure to post pictures when it arrives. June 24, 2024, 07:49:23 AM |
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Re: LightCarbon 918?
Did you order the new model with the trunion mount shock? How much was the total? What’s the build plan to get it under 10kg? Yeah, it should be trunnion and if the website is correct, without the knock-block. The total including shipping came to about £755, and apparently that includes import fees, though I'm prepared to find out I'll still have to pay fees. Most of the build will come from my current 9.6kg hardtail, but I can definitely save weight if I swap to a DT Swiss dropper and SID SL fork. June 25, 2024, 02:22:14 AM |
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Re: LightCarbon 918?
Yeah, it should be trunnion and if the website is correct, without the knock-block. Looking forward to your build. I really like my frame although I wonder what benefits the reunion mount provides. Hopefully more room in the frame. Mine fits 2 water bottles but just barely. June 25, 2024, 06:53:45 AM |
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Re: LightCarbon 918?
Looking forward to your build. I really like my frame although I wonder what benefits the reunion mount provides. Hopefully more room in the frame. Mine fits 2 water bottles but just barely. I'm looking forward to it as well  . I wake up every day hoping to have an email waiting for me, and wondering if I should chase or just leave them to it.
June 26, 2024, 02:47:31 AM |
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Re: LightCarbon 918?
Thought I should say something about this frame since I was satisfied with it, including how the build went, its ride characteristics and final weight including mentioning the components. Most of the components mostly came from my previous hardtail which was of modern geometry by a known EU manufacturer. Final weight 10.6kg SID SL ultimate 110mm with remote Shimano XT brakes with kcnc 160mm rotors XX1 cassette, chain and rear derailleur, mechanical Carbon stem and handlebar from Ali and velobuild Bikeyoke divine sl dropper Manitou Mara inline rear shock XO1 crankset with sigeyi AXO pm and XT pedals SRAM dub bb Schwalbe rocket Ron and racing Ralph DT Swiss 350 hubs and carbon rims from a local builder The bike feels responsive and adequately stiff both for technical climbs and tracks. Downcountry and overall Xc performance is superb. Manitou Mara shock plays also a role in that. Geometry is spot on with medium at 172mm height. Bike build was smooth with no issues. Note that a standard sram bb spacer might be needed to avoid chain ring rub in the chainstay. In my case 3mm. In the fotos a random darimo post appears and stylo alloy crankset. June 30, 2024, 09:03:02 AM |
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