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Re: Airwolf YFR068 - 2023 Gravel Frame
I completed my build Thursday (the same day my frameset arrived).
I had all of my build components on hand and was ready.  No issues at all, I purchased this frame from another vendor on Ali, but its identical to the Airwolf YFR068/Cervelo Aspero 5.  Ordered mid-June, shipped on 7/15, rec'd 7/18.

A few notes, just like everyone else -
The headset bearings and compression ring are different than Cervelo, but I found the quality of my bearings to be good.  I chose to go with the SL7 split ring.
The through axle thread on frame is different than Cervelo, since the thread is an insert on the frame vs an independent nut.
The Rear derailleur hanger is different.
This frame lacks bottle cage threads on the downside of downtube.
This frame lacks frame protection on the downtube, though I had OE Cervelo pieces ready and they are self-adhesive.
The remainder of the frame is a 1:1 clone with Cervelo Aspero 5, all the way down to the paint.

I used full Sram Red AXS 1x XPLR and Zipp 303 firecrest wheels, so I can't comment on the FD.  I removed the FD Hanger and replaced it with the Cervelo blanking plate.  The routing of the two brake hoses was remarkably easy.  I thought the idea of wide BB might be an issue for me, since Red does not come aftermarket with the wide spindle.  I live in flat, flat Florida, so the idea of a larger chainring was kind of appealing...but I am a spinner, not a grinder.  I went with a 42T ring on the standard width spindle.  There ARE some OE SRAM Red Wide offerings but they are very rare and hard to come by, I even confirmed this with SRAM Support.  My setup is NOT wide, and I have zero issues.  I am running a 42T 1X ring and the 3.5mm spacer on the drive side of the BB.  I'd be reluctant to go larger and for me, personally, its not needed.

So far, two rides logged (30 and 25 miles) - nothing significant to report, other than the standard re-tightening of things after the first ride.

Nice write up, and a crazy nice build!

July 22, 2024, 10:23:52 AM
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Re: Airwolf YFR068 - 2023 Gravel Frame I echo what everyone has said. The paint job is great, installed the SL7 compression ring and headset bearings and it's nice and flush.

Waiting for more parts to arrive before I can properly begin the build, but I'm excited!

July 24, 2024, 07:37:17 PM
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Re: Airwolf YFR068 - 2023 Gravel Frame Finished for now. Everything seems pretty rock solid! Went with the eGR as I wanted to keep it budget. All in, this bike has cost me AUD$1750, and it’s quite the bike for that cost!
August 03, 2024, 04:09:28 AM
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Re: Airwolf YFR068 - 2023 Gravel Frame
It seems to keep slipping up after a few rough rides even with carbon paste. Not a concerning amont of play, but I'd like the plug to stay in place ;). What are my options? Is there a longer plug available? Is there some paste I could use. Any other tips?

Could the issue be that the edge of the expander plug is just too small to grip the fork and it just keeps slipping?

That doesn’t look right at all. Mine sits completely flush with the top of the fork.


August 08, 2024, 05:18:38 PM
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