Quote from: emilioea on October 26, 2026, 06:13:19 PMhttps://www.sp-cycle.com/Spcycle-G029-Carbon-Race-Gravel-Bike-Frame-Max-Tire-700x57C-UDH-Hanger-T47-BB-Carbon-Gravel-Bicycle-Frameset-p7424092.html

I just found out that they have the G029. It's the same as the G028 but without the storage box and without mounting screws.

Gold! Thanks mate. That is the solution. 👌

Quote from: Alpaka on October 26, 2026, 10:22:46 AMSame feeling for frame storage. This frame made it to the top of the short list just because the bottles are not attached directly to the storage lid. But I really dislike the higher placed bottle holder. Would just love this frame without the frame storage! Probably will be waiting for some other frames to come out, hoping the trend for in-frame storage cools down a bit.

I see the frame storage as a gimmick and a source of problems
I am thinking the Meiner or SPCycles G028 for the better water bottle position. Just put some silicon on the storage cover and glue it shut.
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Quote from: Unknownftp on October 22, 2026, 02:27:25 PMI dont remember how long I got off the last charge but at least 20hrs top of my head. When it dies it'll auto go into travel mode. No water issues here and the clutch truly does feel great. The new shifter design is comfortable and still gives you enough meat on the shifter to get a good grip around it.

Would be kinda cool if they did an ospw for it but that isn't important at all, It looks like a T-type one would work but I have no need to buy one to try.

Agreed on the chainslap control and hood comfort.
Best bike purchase I have made in years. Very happy with it.

At least 9hrs here. Garmin still says it has a full battery so who knows.
No water ingress probs but I do mywhoosh if it is raining

Quote from: TommyGun on October 19, 2026, 12:03:35 AMI know ParkTool one costs +500eur. I had to drive to a distant bike shop (+200km one side drive) to get it done on Giant TCR, as no local bike shop had that tool.

Just over $100- Australian for that. Get one if you have disc braked bikes imo.

Quote from: TommyGun on October 18, 2026, 12:52:10 PMLooks like "Frames (brake interface) not being faced" is the biggest problem for this frame.
Actually it is probably the main problem for other low tier (but prooven) Chinese frames.
Unfortunatelly it is not a small problem, as it also causes discs to squel a lot.

There is a thread on here about a facing tool from AliEx.
It works well. I have it.

I replaced 11s 2x GRX on my Revolt with 1x eGR. Best thing I have done to a bike. It will run a 12s 10-51 on the back combined with a 44t narrow/wide chainring. I use a 10-45 on the butumen. It is tight in the 51 but it does it. Set the chain length by going as long as it would go in the 10t.

How much of a pita is the downtube bottle cage being mounted to the access hatch in practice? Does it rattle annoyingly? Is it likely to get worse with age/use? It does seem like a potential problem on a gravel bike exposed to rough terrain.
Still I guess you could just tape or glue the hatch shut if it is a problem. The whole storage box inside a CF frame seems a gimmick anyway.

Quote from: ChinerStevie on July 03, 2026, 12:56:00 AM
Can this be used for carbon fork?

Yes. Just don't turn it too many times. Gently, gently and it takes material off fairly quickly. Works well.

Quote from: extremeare on October 11, 2026, 01:49:26 PM
Just finished my build aswell. Weight of painted frame is 1270g+ fork 520g, size L (183, 87cm)
Ordered additional srews on downtube. Overall happy with quality, few loose fibers visible with an endoscope. Was delivered without rear axle which sucks but Jack offered to send me a new one or to pay for one. Did not really care of weight but overal weight is 9kg.

Those Race Kings in a 29x2.0 are slow unfortunately;
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/cx-gravel-reviews/continental-race-king-performance-shieldwall-50
I made the same mistake for the front of my Revolt.

Bike looks great! 

what brand/model is the handlebar you are using?

Quote from: crazyravr on September 23, 2026, 08:42:30 AM
I have the same issue when on gravel (dust, dirt, water, stones etc) get on the bottles and simply moving them in and out will destroy the surface of the bottle no matter what cage you use. I have a separate set of bottles for that bike. Replace yearly.

Some of my camelbak podiums are over 10 years old. Scratched as hell.

I just want water bottles that hold the bottle tightly. Scratches on a water bottle are not a problem if it stays in the cage.

If you are running a frame bag do you really need the downtube storage compartment? Personally don't care about it. The geometry and tyre clearance onforma my choice. Not an imo gimmicky storage compartment 🤷

Quote from: rukomasa on August 26, 2026, 05:28:48 PM
Yes, 10-51 working. and 10-45 works as well without shotening chain.

Got my AliEx order with m7100 10-51 cassette and put it on. It is tight in the 51 but works. I won't be in the 51 much, so it is fine. Very happy with the gearing 

I use MyWhoosh on an appletv box and Zwift before it.