Quote from: Ada on October 14, 2026, 01:11:58 AMAs many of you know, we've been making carbon wheels for quite a while. Thank you for the support. It's what let us keep going in an industry we love.

We ride every week, and over the years we've ridden a lot of frames. At some point we got curious: could we build one ourselves?

So we're making a road frame, and we'll share how it goes along the way. The first prototype is being prepared. When we have something real to show, we'll update this thread.

We'd love to hear from you.

• Which sizes would you want first?
• What matters most to you in a frame?
• What tire width do you usually run on the road?
• What would you most like to see in the next update: photos, weight, or test results?

Any updete on the frameset?

Quote from: Ada on October 14, 2026, 01:11:58 AM
As many of you know, we've been making carbon wheels for quite a while. Thank you for the support. It's what let us keep going in an industry we love.

We ride every week, and over the years we've ridden a lot of frames. At some point we got curious: could we build one ourselves?

So we're making a road frame, and we'll share how it goes along the way. The first prototype is being prepared. When we have something real to show, we'll update this thread.

We'd love to hear from you.

• Which sizes would you want first?
• What matters most to you in a frame?
• What tire width do you usually run on the road?
• What would you most like to see in the next update: photos, weight, or test results?

Which sizes would you want first?
54 and 56

What matters most to you in a frame?[
Lighteeight, Progresive geometry, steep seat tube angle, some aero, stiff frame where necessary, and comfortable where needed.

What tire width do you usually run on the road?
I run 32mm tyres but for my next frame I want 35-38 wam for future proofnes

What would you most like to see in the next update
Photos, specifications, geometry chart, weights... Everything 

Quote from: Pistonbroke on October 07, 2026, 09:40:39 AM
Thanks, appreciate it!

Ok, we're ready for a spin tomorrow.
Build has been very straightforward. Thumbs up to the factory!
Excuse the cockpit, I need to work out reach then I'll get some integrated bars.
Rear tyre is 35mm gp5k. Reiterating 3mm clearance either side at the chainstays. Will keep an eye for witness marks.

Did you weigh it by any chance?

Quote from: BeR on October 07, 2026, 02:51:26 PM
Tagoola is developing a new frame.

The size 54 mold has been made, and the first prototype is currently being prepared.

@Matter, please give us more information.

I am sure the frame will be as good as their wheels.

I've been told that size 54 should weight arount 790g including accessories

Quote from: siwyyo on October 03, 2026, 03:46:21 AM
Is there an option to order a paintless frame?

Yes

Quote from: brettmrob on September 11, 2026, 11:29:47 AM
Just wanted to share a few photos of my new LightCycling Surge RF03.

I haven't actually ridden it yet, so this isn't a ride review. It was only finished on Tuesday, but the photos came out too good not to share.

I'm a race promoter in Seattle and wanted to build something custom using our race branding. Daniel Zang from LightCycling introduced himself early in the process and was fantastic to work with. Super communicative, worked closely with his designer to get the custom paint exactly where I wanted it, and then turned everything around and shipped the frame incredibly quickly.

The frame itself was also awesome to build. The carbon finish is immaculate, inside and out, everything lined up perfectly, and every component fit the first time with no issues.

Really happy with how it turned out. Now I just need to actually ride the thing.

It was finished Tuesday and I'm planning to put plenty of miles on it this weekend. Can't wait.

How does the bike rides... Any feedback?

Quote from: kubackje on September 24, 2026, 06:52:54 AM
Price is ridiculous. If I wanted semi aero bike with room for 35c tires I would just go for light carbon LCR d020

There is weight differences between Arden and lcr020...if you want light bike you go with Arden... If you dont care about weight you go with Lcr020

Quote from: Pistonbroke on September 23, 2026, 03:59:58 AM
I've asked Rose, will let you know 

And my frame is on the way


You can also have what Gemini surmised about the weight gain...





The updated X68 revision incorporates design cues reflecting the Tarmac SL9 frame styling. Visually, this means broader aero profiles around the head tube junction, deeper fork legs, and slightly filled-in fairings around the seat tube/bottom bracket area to improve wind-tunnel efficiency.


1. Fork & Front-End Structural Reinforcement
On early iterations of the SL8-style X68, users and testers noted that the forks were pushed to dangerous sub-340g limits with very thin carbon layups. Following safety feedback, manufacturers increased the wall thickness of the steerer tube and fork blades—bumping uncut fork weights from ~340g to ~415g+ alone. Added carbon around the deeper head tube junction contributes a significant chunk of that extra weight.

2. UDH Dropouts & Metal Hardware Inserts
Transitioning the rear triangle to accommodate a true SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) spec requires a much beefier, denser carbon structure around the drive-side dropout, along with heavier aluminum insert hardware to support high-torque derailleur mounting.

3. Increased Surface Area (Deeper Aero Profiles)
To mimic the SL9's refined aerodynamics, tube profiles around the top of the down tube, bottom bracket junction, and seat post collar were widened. More surface area naturally requires more carbon cloth and resin to wrap the mold.

4. Manufacturing Safety Margins (Wall Thickness)
Mass-producing ultra-light ~800g frames with cheaper T700/T800 carbon grades leaves zero room for error. Open-mold factories frequently add extra resin and structural layers after initial production runs to lower warranty claim rates, prevent frame cracking around the bottom bracket, and ensure pass marks on ISO impact tests.

The specs say it uses full T1000 carbon 🤣 but yeah... If that were really the case, the bike wouldn't weigh as much as an elephant.

Quote from: BeR on September 23, 2026, 03:38:28 AM
It is a SL9 looks like frame. Pictures attached.

This is Rf 10 from Light Cycling...or very similar 

https://rozybike.com/xgt-one/#

Quote from: bahnhofer on September 20, 2026, 11:55:29 AM
I just had a crash with the old X68 and the top tube was damaged.
So I'm looking for the new X68.
TT approved the seat post will stay the same.

What I'm wondering is the weight increase of the frame.
My old one in 54 was about 770g.
I found pictures on the TT side of 837g and 984g on the Seraph side (all without paintwork).

Makes me a bit nervous.
Does someone received his frame and can state the real weight?

Thank you

The new X68 has gained quite a bit of weight 🐷 .
From what I've dug up, for a size 56, it has gained approximately:
frame: ~100g
fork: ~40g+
seatpost: ~40g... so that's not insignificant (at least in my book 🤷‍♂️).
Size 56 (frame, fork, seatpost, handlebar) with a glossy UD finish ends up weighing around 2000g 🤯 ...they definitely shouldn't be calling it "lightweight" anymore.

It was at the top of my list for a new bike, but unfortunately, it's dropping lower in the rankings by the day.

Quote from: pecampbe on September 18, 2026, 11:34:26 AM
$400 USD for a twitterbike handlebar is obscene.

In Europe they cost 248 €

New from Twitter

https://twitterbikeusa.com/products/twitter-riser-integrated-carbon-handlebar-stem-high-modulus-t1000-t1100-carbon-400-90mm-full-internal-routing

New from Twitter

https://twitterbikeusa.com/products/twitter-riser-integrated-carbon-handlebar-stem-high-modulus-t1000-t1100-carbon-400-90mm-full-internal-routing

Quote from: akr on September 16, 2026, 06:55:05 AM
I did order this, it should arrive on couple days from now.

Can you please give us photos and updetes 😉