Hello everyone!
I'm new to the forum, and it's a real pleasure to discover all the useful information and valuable experiences shared here!
The only issue is that there is so much information that some of it is getting a little outdated. So I thought I'd start this thread to get some recent advice and recommendations from you guys.
My project is to build my first Chinese road bike, with one simple goal: build an extremely high-performance bike at an attractive price!
Here are the main areas where I'd love to get your advice:
* Saddle: In your opinion, what are the best options in terms of weight, quality and, most importantly, comfort?
* Wheels: What would you recommend for the best balance of weight, quality and performance? I'm hesitating between replicas of well-known models (Roval, Zipp, Black Inc...) and wheels from Chinese brands.
* Frame: I'm considering a few options: a Winspace T1550, something similar to the Factor Ostro VAM 2.0, a replica of the latest Specialized SL8/SL9, or even a genuine second-hand frame. I'm open to recommendations for good frames and reliable suppliers.
* Bottom bracket: I'm not sure which standard to go for or which model to choose.
* Groupset: I'm thinking about buying a high-end second-hand groupset. However, are there any particularly good Chinese cranksets and crank arms worth considering?
* Tools: I already have some tools, but not everything. What are the essential tools needed to properly build a bike from scratch?
* Bar tape: Any recommendations for good quality bar tape?
And most importantly, if I'm forgetting any important components or details when building a bike, please let me know!
I'm not the most experienced mechanic, but luckily my grandpa will be there to act as my personal mechanic! 😄
Anyway, that's quite a lot of questions at once, but I'd really appreciate it if some of you could take the time to share your experience, recommendations and good deals.
Thanks to everyone who took the time to read this!
Ride safe, everyone!
I'm new to the forum, and it's a real pleasure to discover all the useful information and valuable experiences shared here!
The only issue is that there is so much information that some of it is getting a little outdated. So I thought I'd start this thread to get some recent advice and recommendations from you guys.
My project is to build my first Chinese road bike, with one simple goal: build an extremely high-performance bike at an attractive price!
Here are the main areas where I'd love to get your advice:
* Saddle: In your opinion, what are the best options in terms of weight, quality and, most importantly, comfort?
* Wheels: What would you recommend for the best balance of weight, quality and performance? I'm hesitating between replicas of well-known models (Roval, Zipp, Black Inc...) and wheels from Chinese brands.
* Frame: I'm considering a few options: a Winspace T1550, something similar to the Factor Ostro VAM 2.0, a replica of the latest Specialized SL8/SL9, or even a genuine second-hand frame. I'm open to recommendations for good frames and reliable suppliers.
* Bottom bracket: I'm not sure which standard to go for or which model to choose.
* Groupset: I'm thinking about buying a high-end second-hand groupset. However, are there any particularly good Chinese cranksets and crank arms worth considering?
* Tools: I already have some tools, but not everything. What are the essential tools needed to properly build a bike from scratch?
* Bar tape: Any recommendations for good quality bar tape?
And most importantly, if I'm forgetting any important components or details when building a bike, please let me know!
I'm not the most experienced mechanic, but luckily my grandpa will be there to act as my personal mechanic! 😄
Anyway, that's quite a lot of questions at once, but I'd really appreciate it if some of you could take the time to share your experience, recommendations and good deals.
Thanks to everyone who took the time to read this!
Ride safe, everyone!