New Frame Arrived – Looking for Some Optimizations

Hey everyone,

My new frame arrived yesterday, and after a quick inspection, everything looks good overall. However, there are three things I'd like to improve, and I could use some recommendations:

1️⃣ Seatpost Clamp Upgrade – The stock clamp is quite heavy (70g) and feels a bit cheap. I'm looking for a lighter and better-quality alternative. The seatpost hole diameter is 32.3mm—any suggestions?

2️⃣ Seatpost Cover – There’s no cover where the seatpost enters the frame. Has anyone found a good solution that fits?

3️⃣ Spare Derailleur Hanger – The frame came with only one derailleur hanger, and I’d like to have a spare just in case. Has anyone identified the shape and found a compatible replacement on AliExpress?

Appreciate any insights—thanks in advance!

I agree that $1,350 (excluding shipping but including the handlebar) is somewhat ambiguous. However, instead of just discussing the price, I’d like to contribute some constructive ideas on what features could justify a higher cost.

Here are a few things I’d love to see:

1) Seamless integration of a speed/cadence sensor – Similar to the Trek Madone, where the sensor mounts cleanly to the NDS chainstay without the hassle of rubber bands. This makes setup and maintenance much easier.

2) High-quality thru-axle with an integrated removal tool – A design where the covers sit flush with the frame and fork, adding both functionality and aesthetics. (https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005008359478298.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.13.4f6ehC5lhC5lPJ&algo_pvid=016a5eac-a290-408a-8815-4d7dcff462f7&algo_exp_id=016a5eac-a290-408a-8815-4d7dcff462f7-6&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%228%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%21194.78%2197.39%21%21%211440.68%21720.34%21%40%2112000044713324168%21sea%21DE%216019405720%21X&curPageLogUid=XH8cDlNu4Dxo&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A)

3) Rubber plates at the fork ends – This would allow the fork to rest on the ground when the front wheel is removed, preventing damage.

I’m sure the community here has plenty of additional ideas—features that wouldn’t significantly increase production costs but would add real value to the frame.

Lastly, regarding pricing: As a European customer, I find it frustrating to pay an extra ~10% due to transaction fees (5% for PayPal plus unfavorable exchange rates). Offering direct bank transfers as a payment option would save me money—money I’d happily reinvest into a higher-end frame.

At the end of the day, total cost of ownership is what really matters to me.

Looking forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts!

Hi Peter,

can you please add the min. / max. height of the rails to mount the saddle (measured from the center of the BB) to the geometry chart. I made a bad experiences and selected a frame that was not suitable for my saddle height.

I found this:

http://www.adapt-bikes.com/Products-detail?product_id=103##

I asked Adapt if this is compatible with the canyon drops or if they can provide a quote to me but got no responce.
Another problem (exept from the joints) with the canyon bars is that it looks like if the stem-part is propritary:

https://www.canyon.com/de-de/fahrradzubehoer/fahrradteile/ersatzteile-verschleiss/canyon-ersatzteile/canyon-pace-t-bar/9102266.html

and will only work with special or modified forks.
So far I only found not integrated handlebars (to be used with a normal stem) with ca. 100mm drop

The requirements are contradicting because of the difference between people need’s and what they want.
I’m in need of a frame with endurance or gravel geometry too.
But I want a frame that is not as boring as the typical endurance/gravel frames.
So frames with oversized tubes and other “specialties” are welcome. Therefore a round seat tube is not my favorite.
Regarding the look I doubt that the advice to make something inspired by the Pinarello frames will work. I would prefer some more generic aero-look like the canyon aerorad or the spcycle  R065 and many others.
In addition I like to introduce the idea to make a “retro” design, for example a reincarnation of the Cannondale CAAD 3 from 1997.
And on my wish list is to bundle such a frame with handlebars with low drop (100mm) and large flair. The low drop because I’m missing the flexibility and the large flair because my shoulders are good for a 360/380 handlebar but in crosswind conditions, I like to have the option for a wider grip to have more control of wide rims (large depth)