The build is done and I took it out for its first shakedown ride. Somehow I nailed the fit just by vaguely replicating the dimensions I measured from my G068, so I didn't even have to stop and adjust anything, and 7 Nm on the seatpost clamp is plenty. I don't really have much to say about the build process. Everything was completely fine (except dealing with the hassle of a dropper with internal routing, seriously, don't do it), all the surfaces were faced and all the threads were clean, hoses popped out where they should, it was great.

I do have a few notes about the frame, though:

• The only flaw I could find on the frame, or rather in the frame, is that the ends of the channels that divert cables/hoses around the downtube storage hatch opening have some excess resin from when they were bonded in, and this resin has cured to form mildly sharp bumps. They aren't big, probably only ~1 mm high (I can only feel them, there's no angle to view them), but it's necessary to use foam housing all the way up to the channel entrance to avoid potential hose damage. The channels aren't big enough to accommodate foam housing though (at least not easily) so some careful measuring is necessary to get the foam housing length right.
• Part of my decision to buy this frame was that it listed 160/180 mm rotors - but this is only true for the frame! The fork is 140/160 mm!! I'm not too happy about that, but I can live with it for now. I bought one of the cheap 180 mm adapters off Aliexpress to see how that works, maybe I'll keep it, maybe I'll spring for the Peak Torque BBC ($75 though...). I also emailed them about this and they've corrected the frame specs on the AF website to be more clear, so kudos for a quick response there.
• The internal frame storage is somewhat limited - the included bag is good and is a snug fit, but no object longer than about ~3 inches can be put in the bag lengthwise, because the bag needs to be able to articulate to be crammed up into the downtube. It can't go down towards the bottom bracket because of the below-downtube water bottle cage rivnuts. The bag wasn't large enough to fully contain my (slightly overkill) tool kit, so I split the lesser-used tools into a separate ziploc that I wrapped in two shop towels and wedged beneath the hatch. This worked well and there were no noises even on some very washboarded dirt, and the bags haven't moved a millimeter. Unfortunately I can't put my jacket in the downtube, it won't fit unless I take it out of its protective sack and I don't want it to rip.
• There's no clean way to plug the hole the the bottom bracket for front derailleur cable routing. Ideally a little rubber plug would be included to patch this up, as I'm sure many, if not most, of the buyers of this frame will be running a 1x setup. I used some Sugru to seal the hole but a first-party method would be preferred.

Overall, it seems like I got what I wanted: nearly the exact same geometry and handling of my G068 but with superior manufacturing quality and a few additional features. And the fork doesn't creak!!! I only wish the seattube was a bit longer so I could've kept my OneUp dropper, PNW is not the same quality. Oh well, can't have everything...

Thanks for the detailed frame preview! Between your frame and the other guy's glossy red finish, they really seem to be doing an amazing job with the painting.

From the early videos of the eurobike show, the downtube looked massive and they had a minitool and a small pump latched to the storage door lid and had shoved a bag up the tube. If you say there is not enough place for tools longer than 3 inches then the storage compartment is not really serving its purpose.

If they do not put the channels for brake hoses moulded into the frame, would there be more space for the storage bag?

Also, after you take it out for a ride, please tell us how it feels to ride.

Gravel noob here. How important are accessories like chain keepers and downtube guards for gravel bikes? Should i buy them with the frame too? I have read that a protective layer on the chainstay and bb area is good in case a chain falls.

My frame has arrived and so far I’m really happy with it. Both the frame and fork look premium in person.
The packaging was basic, but that’s not a big deal.

The frame has internal cable guides near the frame-storage area. Entry and exit points of those guides aren’t accessible so I’m not sure how to route the cables through them when i won't have the guide tubes.

The bolts aren’t attracted by a magnet, so they’re probably aluminum or titanium. I’m not sure how to tell.

For some reason the photos don’t show the UD carbon finish properly - it definitely isn’t just plain black gloss like it appears. On the website they managed to capture it better. Through the clear coat you can see the carbon joins, and in my opinion it looks cool. I’m sure it will look even better outdoors.

You say you can see the "carbon joints"; isnt the frame marketed as a "single true moncoque"? It should not have any joints. The joint yyou sspeak of, is it on the seatstays and chainstays? Please clarify because the monocoque construction is one of their USPs.

what exactly is ud carbon paint? Is it just a clear coat on the finished carbon layup or actual paint? And does it make any difference in wear of the surface? As in, a proper painted frame more protective than a layer of just clear coat?

First pictures of my build. Still need to torque everything to spec, remove stickers/foils and clean bike. It's a size 58.

Looks great!
Please give feedback on the ride quality, and if that pivot suspension really does work. How much did they charge you for this paint work?

Do they provide gravel specific handlebars? The ones listed on their website are road handlebars with minimal flare. I think winspace have not really looked at the current trends of gravel cycling. As a previous user mentioned, downtube storage is almost mandatory nowadays, especially because the dowtube is gargantuan in most gravel specific bikes.

Ok, I haven't taken the time yet to take proper pictures, but these are the first ones I took after I unpacked the frame.

Can add better ones later. The inside of the frame (bottom bracket and headset area) looks really clean.

The finish looks pretty good. I wish the downtube was wider though. The hatch and the storage looks cramped as compared to the other modern gravel bikes. Please let us know how it rides after you build it. I really want to know how the pivot design feels.