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May I ask which Kocevlo stem and handlebar model you purchased?
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Hi, I'm considering a build based on this frame, how did you manage your complete build with just 1500 euros? I wanna make it supercheap yet reliable, so I'm keen to go for a 105 mechanic sourced on aliexpress for about 300 euros. Weels elite ent or, may be better, Aeroraptor whch are really goodlooking either.I have spent quite some time on AliE searching and waiting for good offers. I bought all my gear on the Black Friday sale. R088 frame, ER7 groupset, elite ENT 2.0 Wheels, Kocevlo stem and handlebar, Riro crank set and the other small stuff. AliE regularly has good offers but you should take your time and wait for the moment.
Any advise on sourcing and cost cutting is well accepted
That' pretty much what's going on. This is why I stopped watching YT bike content on Chinese components. It's either scaremongering or product shilling. Anyways, one year in with my R088. Still riding just fine. No issues to speak of. I really like the 0° offset seat post option. It's really made the bike even more enjoyable for me to ride, especially for climbing with a more forward seat position.
When I was trying to figure out the ER9 battery holder in the seat post I explored the option of not putting on the battery sheath. I discovered there was no need to remove the outer sheath since the battery holder fits snuggly in the seat post. You just need buoyant ribbon string tied to the battery if you ever need to pull it out. Without the sheath, there's a risk of damaging the circuitry.
Also I used the mechanical FD hole to route the ER9 FD cable instead. This was easier for me as opposed to trying to get the cable behind the FD hanger.
My R088 arrived yesterday and it was both beautifully wrapped and finished. I love the clear gloss over raw carbon finish, and I love knowing I saved weight with this
I have a slight concern that my 54cm actually has a 48cm seat tube. Measured BB centre to top. I did study the frame geometry before buying, mainly to make sure the Reach was correct, and it hadn't registered that the seat tube ends up a long way short of what would be thought traditional.
Has anyone had any issues with this? Sizing or flex etc? I measured 3 of my other road bikes and in all other respects the other dimension are coming up just as I'd expect. I thought I'd be sent the wrong size originally but I'm pretty sure I can make this work! I'll just be showing even more seat post than normal, and I normally show a lot! 200mm etc
