at least that's the headset I am using. so, yes, it's the correct one.

Quote from: L4r3nz on October 05, 2025, 02:18:04 PM
I´m not 100% sure which headset (for an external routed solution) is the correct one?

Are the following specs correct?

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0BMVJXZCJ/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=ADR0TYTGDUO2L&psc=1

Looks really nice! that sram e1 stuff just looks clean!

Quote from: SpitFighter on October 03, 2025, 03:16:48 AM
Hey everyone,

I also finished my bike. Got the frame back in july, but had some other things before I could start the building. Also this is a bike that is a first for me in a lot of aspects, first carbon frame, carbon wheels, electrical shifting, 1x, and the first that I've built by myself.

Groupset: SRAM Rival E1 XPLR
Wheels: Elitewheels SLR Gravel 45mm depth
Tyres: Continental Terra Speed 40mm (for now, I had it as a spare. Planning to get a 45mm Pathfinder.)
Casette: SRAM Rival 10-46
Chainring: SRAM Rival E1 42T
Handlebars: Ican Blade-G

The biggest issue I encountered were the UDH hole in the frame was a bit undersized, I had the remove some paint there so the bushing could fit. Otherwise everything fits together nicely and it rides awesome. Had some anxiety on the first ride, eventhough I double checked every screw with 2, newly calibrated torque wrenches.
If anyone thinking about this frame I can easily recommend it! Also the full ordering process was smooth, Peggy answered all my questions quickly and I've received a status update about the frame with pictures during the whole process

Quote from: tgarne on August 25, 2025, 11:37:56 AM
I dont get how you guys can mount chainrings bigger than 40 on this bike.

Just tried to build up my winther bike. The graro frame in size 58.

Just tried to mount a Magene PES 515 cranskset with a 42t (zero offset) chainring, the teeth touches the frame...

The BB is Token T47 for hollowtech II and I have mounted the "internal" spacers



Any suggestions or should i just go for the Sram Rival 42t power meter (left side) crankset?

hi there,

I have just looked, the p515 has a 44.25mm chainlink versus a 49.7mm on GRX, so you're looking at more that 5mm difference, which is very significant.
I'd say this explains your problem with a 42t.
solution would be to find a chaining with positive offset, e.g. a Garbaruk one (https://r2-bike.com/GARBARUK-Kettenblatt-rund-1-fach-narrow-wide-LK-110-mm-Shimano-GRX-asymmetrisch-schwarz); they seem to have pretty significant offset, if you compare to the 49.7mm chainline of the GRX. might be worth a shot.

Quote from: SpitFighter on July 07, 2025, 02:23:45 PM
Hey,

I've just ordered this frame last week and still undecided on the parts I want to build on. I have a Shimano GRX825 list and a SRAM Force/Rival E1 list. Price wise and logically (lot of hills and also fast flat gravels/roads around here) the Shimano would be the right choice for me, but I would also like to try out the SRAM groupset (never used one before). Also still not sure if 2x12 or 1x13 but that is just a different question.
The only issue I encountered with the Shimano build is the bottom bracket. This would be my first bike build and I know that the size would the T47i-24 85,5mm. Maybe I'm just blind but I can't find any option for this BB that doesn't cost hundreds of euros.
Does anyone has a recommendation, or experience with Shimano compatible BBs for this frame?

Thanks!

hi,

cannot help you on the groupset question, but regarding the BB: I'm using this Miche one (https://www.bike24.de/p1896011.html), which is okay price wise and spins extremely well. So I'm very happy with it and doesn't cost a kidney.

Thanks for the answers on here, so here's my final build:
decided on this bike for it has basically the same geo as my winspace slc2.0, just with higher stack, which means I can run it slammed

Groupset: GRX DI2 11spd
Wheels: DT Swiss PR1600 road wheels (had them lying around, will probably be replaced by carbon ones in the future)
Tyres: Schwalbe Thunder Burt 2.1" -> measure 48mm on these 18mm internals rims, 4-5mm clearance all round
Casette: 11-42 XT
Chainring: Alugear 46t – has 1.5mm of clearance to the chain stay on standard GRX chainset, so standard chainline.
Stem: Deda Zero
Handlebars: FSA Energy Super Compact 400mm (380 at the hoods)
headset: used the Ritchey Logic-E internal expander and top cap as ICAN didn't want to send one; the top bearing sits pretty low in the frame, so a standard Aliexpress top cap didn't fit.
bottle cages: to come: TI from Aliexpress

replaced most of the absurdly heavy mounting bolts (40g) with lighter ones (12g)
on a positive note: the brake mounts were faced by ICAN, that was unexpected.
Shipping was very fast, frameset arrived 4.5 weeks after ordering (had to be sent from China and finished first, as was out of stock in EU)

Payed 785€ for the frameset (Debby sent me a 80,- discount), got the GRX DI2 used for 630€, so in total the build was well below 2000€ if I factor in the wheels and small bits and bobs. pretty happy with that.

Quote from: gofasterstripes on May 30, 2025, 05:30:32 AM
Thanks for the replies

I sorted out the 1x chainring issue with a Stone zero offset chainring.I'm really impressed with the quality and finish and it came with what look like chainring bolts specific to the chainring as when I tried to use them on my CX bike with another chainring they were too long. I've still got to shorten the chain a little bit and fine tune the chainset sitting but it handled a hard hilly ride while not optimal with any issues and slipping.

I've also upgraded the wheels and got a set of 29mm internal wheels from Carbonal which has bumped up the 47mm specialized Tracers I use to 51/52mm I do like the monster truck vibes but I may have to look into downsizing to the new 45mm tracers if there's any tyre rub

Could you take a picture of the clearance between chainring and chainstay or measure it? thanks
also currently trying to figure out if I want a 44 or a 46, but since you mounted a 46 at GRX 1x chain line, I'm leaning towards that.