Quote from: GVG on January 13, 2026, 12:34:47 PM
Thank you! How does it look like in the sunlight? Still can't decide green or silver.

I really like the green, pops beautifully in the sunlight. Once I've built it up, I'll post a video on YouTube in the sunlight. Won't be for another 2 weeks though as I'm waiting on some parts. I've decided to go 1x with some black and silver drivetrain, and a gold chain. Have some panaracers that I think will match the green.

Can't go wrong with silver either though IMHO, but I already have some silver bikes.... it's a hard decision and I promised myself my next build would be white but then I switched to the green right before purchasing

Quote from: clayp on January 13, 2026, 12:56:04 AM
That's very odd that yours doesn't have one, because mine definitely came with a cable stop for the front derailleur.

I knew that I'd seen one on pictures somewhere, so strange that mine didn't come with one.

I feel it could still work as long as I use an R9 or GRX 400 FD as they have cable stops built in but the kink from the cable out will require a fixture so it doesn't end up with tyre rub. I'm really baffled as to why some would have it and some wouldn't. It has annoyed me as this is the first bike I've planned to go 2x with in a while. Have the cranksets for it and everything. Id have ordered a 1x 12 if Id have known....

Thanks for your feedback mate.

Here's a link to the general inspection of the frame. Apologies for the length, I'm pretty new to this and a little slow. Hope this helps some questions. Just a note that there's no cable stops for the front derailleur so only modern 2x with cable stop front mech (FD) will work oit of the box. I'm just over thinking the setup as I have many 2x options if I go down that route.

Quote from: Flashdrive12 on January 11, 2026, 12:04:16 AM

When you ordered this on AliExpress, was it from the twitter factory or the third party company?

I ordered mine from Twitter factory, did not come with Headset/bearings, seat post, or seat post collar.
Did come with Thru-Axels, UDH, Fork Drop Out Mount, Fixing screw, and M5 Bolts for cages.

Arrived in 3 weeks from China to Australia, over the festive period, ordered on 15/12/25 and arrived on 09/01/26.

Waiting for 52mm bearings now as don't want to separate my complete headsets (but can if I am desperate) I did try size 52mm bearings and can confirm they are what's required.

My Green Frameset arrived on friday, can't decide if I should go 1x or 2x will post some pictures once I have decided. Wanted to let everyone know that mine didn't come with headset, seat post collar, or seatpost. It come very well wrapped with thru-axels, UDH, fork dropout mount and fixing screw. May have to face the fork brake mounts, one had a sticker in place and haven't removed it yet.

I have a carbon integrated bar (topseek) and need some 52mm Bearings x 2. I am worried it's going to be tight fixing mechanical 2x through the headset and downtube exit hole, may need to clean it up a little or put a grommet to stop hoses from rubbing. Green paint looks much better in real life, nice sparkle to it. Anyone else struggling with 1x vs 2x would love to hear thoughts on it.