Quote from: ElB on September 19, 2026, 01:29:16 AM
I have built a fm316 and the standard compression ring coming with the deda superbox v2 stem is too high. Do you happen to have the dimensions of your fm336 original compression ring? I attach pictures of the stem installed as well as of the compression ring (fm316).

I realise this is a bit late, so I don't know if this is still relevant to you, but Deda sells compression rings in different thicknesses (bit pricy for what they are) https://dedaelementi.com/alanera-rs-compression-ring

Quote from: dolph on October 03, 2026, 10:26:56 AM
There is road microspline and mtb microspline, freehub is the same in both versions but the endcap isnt, road one is a bit longer to account for narrower hub. I had to use an extra spacer ring on my wheeltop rd because i couldnt find 9mm QR endcap for road microspline.

Huh, I didn't know that. TIL. Could you explain the spacer ring a little more? Where did you put it, and what thickness was it?

I've also finally completed my build. Here are the specs:

• Frame: Size L
• Cranks: SRAM Force with spider PM (160mm), 36T Alugear thread-mount chainring
• Shifters/brakes/RD: Shimano Ultegra Di2, with a Deore Di2 RD-M6250-GS rear derailleur
• Cassette: Shimano XT CS-M8200, 9-45T
• Wheels: Elite Wheels Gravel Aero+
• Tires: Specialized Pathfinder 2.2 (they measure up to 58mm on these rims)
• Stem: Deda Superzero. The included compression ring was a bit too thick and left too much of a gap, but with the optional HDRS-COMPR-ME it fit perfectly.
• Handlebars: Deda Superzero Gravel Alloy
• Rotors: Campagnolo 03 AFS, 160mm

Just did my first test ride. The bike felt very comfortable, and I really liked the new Pathfinders.

One strange thing: I had to set the rear derailleur indexing to -18 (the maximum) for it to shift properly. Not sure what's going on. Could it be an issue with the wheels/freehub and how the cassette sits? Has anyone seen this with these wheels or a similar setup?

Quote from: xcelrec on September 28, 2026, 01:55:34 PM
Depends a little, shouldn't be that much drag tho. My axle also went in noticeably harder than my old bike which also had used dub wide cranks. If you are using SRAMs BB, they have small blue o-rings which usually add a little drag, check if they are still seated and grease them. You could even try installing just the non drive side with axle, but without the o-rings in the shell to see how it turns. If it's still really draggy check the bearings and if they also run smooth it's not unlikely the bb shells / threads aren't aligned.

I think there was something wrong with the BB adapter sleeve on the BB I used. When I measured it with callipers, it was quite a lot less than 28.99 mm, which explains the excessive binding. I tried using the original SRAM bearing and it's much better now. It's not quite perfect, but I think this is alright?

I've never installed a dub crank before, so I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, but it looks like my BB shells aren't square. It's binding like crazy, even though I haven't even adjusted the preload yet.

Quote from: ains on September 23, 2026, 06:37:36 AM
Hi! How the build of the bike is going?)

I don't have all the parts yet, but I'll probably be finished by the end of this weekend.

Quote from: acador on September 14, 2026, 09:14:33 AM
I used headset bearing and cover provided by Mondince with the frame and handlebar. Plastic parts are FSA ACR copy from the looks of it. The top bearing is 8mm tall and the gap is like 0,5mm or smaller.

You got the handlebars from Mondince as well, right? My frame only came with a headset for standard stems, but I want to run an integrated setup for a cleaner look.

Quote from: ains on September 16, 2026, 02:10:35 AM
Did you write Mondince about this bottle cage mounts problem?

No, contacting them wouldn't really help me, it isn't something you could resolve without moving the cover higher up on the downtube. Why they didn't place it there in the first place beats me. 

Crank & Power Meter Clearance Note:
For anyone wondering whether a road crank with a spider power meter (like the Magene PES P515 or GEOID PM500) fits: technically it clears, but the chainstay clearance is virtually zero. It's too tight to run safely, so unfortunately I'll have to swap to a different crankset.

My Size L frame arrived today. Overall, the finish and build quality look very clean out of the box.

Actual Weights (without thru-axles)

• Frame (Size L): 1,400g
• Fork: 506g
• Seatpost: 250g (definitely on the heavier side)

Initial Observations

• Bottle clearance: Can confirm the bottle clearance issue is still present in Size L. If you mount a bottle cage directly to the downtube storage compartment door, you will need an extender/drop bracket to fit a second bottle comfortably.
• Fork slots: I ordered the fork without utility slots, but the outlines/ghosting of the slots are still visible under the finish. It does not bother me much, but worth noting for anyone expecting a completely smooth profile.
• I dry-fit a Ritchey Switch headset I had lying around, but ended up with an awkward gap at the head tube.

For those who have already built up this frame: which headset model/stem setup did you use, and did you manage to get a flush fit without a visible gap?

Will post detailed photos once the full build is underway.

Quote from: xcelrec on September 06, 2026, 11:19:49 AM
Just did a ~4km test ride to bed in brakes etc. Rides great from first impression. Still have a bit of a chimney above the stem, due to playing around with the stack. Will probably leave the spacers how they are right now (20mm including headset topcap) and shorten the steerer. Running 2.4" Pirelli Scorpion XC RH atm. but I think I'll go down to 2.25" thunder burts for my normal riding.

Looks great! I was thinking of getting the 2.4" Scorpions once my frame arrives, too. What made you decide to go down to 2.25" Thunder Bursts instead?

Quote from: Aerosoul on August 23, 2026, 02:33:11 AM
You can get cage extenders to move the bottle up. I also wonder if this is specific to certain sizes. Mine is a L and when it arrives, I will let everyone know whether I can fit a bottle on the hatch + seat tube

Yes, that's what I was getting at. But if the cage blocked the handle, that would be bad too. I also ordered a size L. Hopefully this won't be an issue at that size.

Quote from: acador on August 22, 2026, 01:49:45 PM
I managed to build it up today,
still not even ride ready, but at least it looks finished. Don´t mind the tyres, i am waiting for a bit bigger thunderos, but for now it´s what I have on hand.

The build went pretty okay, I managed to build it without cable routing tool. It was a bit pain around few places, mainly handlebars, but i managed.
BB is not alu shell, both sides are bonded independently. The water bottle on screws on the storage cover are unusable for bottle holder if you also have a holder on seat tube. The storage space is extremely small and with the cables in foam running on bottom, there´s really not a lot of room. I will have to source bag from thinner fabric so hopefully, I will fit there at least multitool, plug kit, pump and tyre levers.

The wuzei chainring is 44t with 4.2 offset screwed on road dub cranks. Sadly my 40t rival chainring does not fit - too big offset on road cranks, so i will need to find something different because the wuzei one is extremely noisy. The chainring has around 2mm space around chainstay.

Not being able to use both bottle holders is concerning. Would it be possible to mount the one on the cover further up if it had slots instead of holes, or would that interfere with the cover's handle?

Quote from: xcelrec on August 21, 2026, 06:29:47 AM
I'll snap some better photos once the sun is out.

What is the fit like for the painted downtube storage cover? Jack emailed me to say that they had some fitting issues with the painted covers, so he's also sending me an unpainted one.

Quote from: bana on August 06, 2026, 10:26:09 AM
What kind of paint job did you choose and do you know how much it costs?

I went with Pantone 4515C + pearl glossy finished. Painting was 90€ for one custom color and 30€ for any additional color.

Quote from: Aerosoul on August 06, 2026, 06:45:08 AM
Is the shipping with tax included?

Probably? I honestly forgot to ask, but it's 130€ for shipping so I'd assume so.

Jack told me that they now have size L in stock. I have just placed my order. I will report back once the frame arrives. I paid €767 including shipping for the frame, custom paint job, fork without strap holes, zero offset seat post, axles, headset and bag.