Quote from: JohnnyNT on February 21, 2025, 08:26:51 PM
I want to build a gravel bike for my wife using this frame, but I'm a bit worried about the sizing.
She is 158 cm, do you reckon 49cm frame is ok (even with 70 mm stem), or still too big and I should look for something different?

I am 99% sure that the bike is too large for her.
The bike is almost too large for me, even though I've built it as short as possible, and I am almost 10cm taller.
See more info in my build notes.

Alright, here is my completed build. Super happy with it and have now ridden around ~100km on it.
Am very happy with the bike overall. Would have gone down a framesize if they had it available, but it works like this.
Rides like a dream!

My stats
Height: 167cm (65.7 inches)
Inseam: 76cm (29.9 inches)

Frame: Tideace GR201 Noah - Size 49cm, color 42 brown (Bought from Tideace via Whatsapp through "Eddy" - good service)
Seatpost: N/A - with frame
Stem: Kocevlo 70mm - Not a perfect fit, needed to 3D-print a C-shaped compression ring spacer (0,5mm) - all perfect now.
Wheels: XMCarbonSpeed D40CU-33 T800 rims 24/24H UD matt without access holes in rim bed, Carbon Speed in-house hubs 36T rachets enduro steel bearings center lock straight pull, Sapim CX-Ray spokes (great experience dealing with "Peter" from XMCarbonSpeed)
Tubeless Valves: XMCarbonSpeed
Tires: Continental Terra Speed Protection, 45C
Bottle cages: Random Aliexpress carbon
Handlebar: Ritchey Comp Butano 380mm (73mm reach)
Saddle: RYET Carbon 3D Printed Saddle Ultralight 175g
Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB T47 Road Bottom Bracket 85.5mm
Crankset: SRAM Rival Wide 165mm (with Quark power meter)
Casette: SRAM GX Transmission 10-52 (dual color)
Chain: SRAM GX Transmission
Shifters: SRAM Rival AXS
Brake pads: N/A - with shifters
Brakes: SRAM Rival AXS
Rear derailleur: SRAM X01 Transmission
Pedals: Shimano SPD PD-M8100
Top tube bag: WEST BIKING Bike Top Tube Bag Narrow

Net weight: 9.0kg

Quote from: carloescobar on February 05, 2025, 04:10:22 PM
How is that stem for you? Considering going for the same.

Wouldn't recommend it, no. The compression ring is too short meaning that the headset cover couldn't clamp properly and I had headset play.
Ended up designing a C-shaped spacer which I 3d-printed and added between compression ring and headset cover and the headset play is gone.
The looong headset spacer you see on the picture is also 3d-printed by myself but is probably far too tall.
Will probably go down by 2,5cm when I dial in the rest of the bike.

That being said, I could share the 3d-files and you could have them printed locally, in which case the headset works great.

Quote from: macgregr on February 05, 2025, 01:22:21 PM
What about cranks and chainring in the perspective of chainline? SRAM Transmission uses 55mm chainline and SRAM Force uses 45mm [Wide = 47,5mm]. Which cranks have you chosen and what offset of chainring have you used? Do you experience any [negative] effects on shifting/performance of the whole drivetrain?

That combination works perfect. I am running X01 T-type derailleur, GX T-type casette, GX T-type chain, SRAM DUB BB, Sram Wide Road Rival Crankset.
I had the same concerns with chainline, but some of it is fixes itself as a road/gravel rear axle is 142mm while a MTB is 148mm.
So the chainline difference is "just" around 4,5mm in reality and the shifting is absolutely flawless. Can backpedal in all gears.

Have attached a few pictures from different stages of the build process.
Have had it on the road a few times but still haven't decided on stem height

Quote from: Uberflo on December 24, 2024, 06:00:06 AM
You should be fine with the wide crankset. There are numerous of mullet builds with road cranksets.

Even with the 55mm chainline of SRAM Transmission? Do I need to space out the chainring or similar?

Almost have the whole build under control now, am however super confused about which crankset to use.
Will run a SRAM X01 Transmission derailleur which needs a 55mm chainline.
Was initially planning to use a SRAM Apex DUB Wide crankset, but can see that that states a chainline of only 47,5mm.
Can some of you gurus explain to me which crankset I should use? <3

Here is my frame by the way (from Tideace)

Quote from: BiDi_T4 on November 17, 2024, 07:43:49 AM
Just finished my first ever build! I had some issues with a few little things but overall I am really happy with it. The rear brake needs to be adjusted and my handlebars aren't wrapped yet
Edit: I have attached a table with prices and weight if anyone is interested

The price of the frame seems MUCH lower than what I am able to find and your's even has a custom paintjob.
Could you share where/how you bought this?

Quote from: courdacier on November 15, 2024, 01:41:21 PM
I think coming from an MTB it'll actually feel more familiar than a typical compact race bike fit.
you'll need a shorter stem than what one would typically run b/c in those smaller sizes, your reach is like 30-40mm longer than a traditional road bike frame.

Okay, thanks a lot for the fast reply! So, what you are saying is basically that I could (for instance) go with a 60mm stem and then the fit would be okay'ish?
Would you be able to recommend another chinese frame with a better fit for a small guy like me?

Am considering building up one of these but am SO in doubt about sizing as this would be my first gravel bike.
Ride MTB normally.

Height: 167cm
Inseam: 76,5cm

Any insights on whether a size 49 would fit me? As far as I have understood, the toptube would be too far?

Thanks <3
Peter