Hi All,

After planning and parts collecting for around 6 months, finally its finished! This is going to be my first ever road bike (coming from fixed gear and singlespeed), and budget was also quite limited (under 2000 USD), so it will reflect to the parts selection.

Why disc you ask? Well, I just like the look of disc road bike. It looks futuristic. That's it. Yep its shallow & superficial. Probably I will like the "better modulation, all weather consistency" of the disc system, but for now I'm happy with the look. Oh and also bigger tire clearance means I can have extra comfort on longer rides. Not planning on racing anyway. Also, it seems disc going to be big in the coming year, so disc wheelset price will go down.



Part list (going to put store link if possible as well)
Hongfu FM-088, size 52, BSA bottom bracket, 12x100mm front and 12x142mm rear axle. Carbon seatpost is from Hongfu as well. Since my size was sold out, they had to make it which took 2 weeks (they estimated 4 weeks). Communicating with its sales rep was good, delivery to Indonesia took 5 days. I don't want the hassle to look for other frame related parts, so I asked for the headset, thru axle, extra derailleur hanger to be included. Thru axles... yes, the sizing standard is confusing. I was looking around online and offline for 2 weeks before finally surrendering and just order from them for the correct size.

Shimano 105 hydraulic disc groupset.
Parts bought separately: RS505 hydraulic shifter and caliper from eBay, crankset, chain & RD from local online store, the rest from Aliexpress.

Carbon handlebar, 42 mm wide
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Carbon-Bike-Handlebar-Road-Handlebars-ERGOSUM-Cycling-Road-Bike-Handlebar-Bent-Bar-Drop-Handlebar-400-420/32809975197.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.31492e0eQK7CQ9

Carbon stem, 100mm length, 17 degrees bend
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newest-Road-bike-UD-matt-full-carbon-fibre-road-bicycle-stems-6-angle-17angle-31-8/32799071190.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.31492e0eQK7CQ9

Syncros Alloy Wheelset
Bought used from a guy whose upgraded his Scott Solace. Probably the heaviest parts of the bike (more than 3 kgs!). The rims are AlexRims ATD 550, hubs are Formula disc hubs, Shimano centerlock IceTech rotors, & tires are Schwalbe Durano 28c.

Selle Italia Flite
My trusty ol' saddle.

Time ATAC Pedals
My trusty ol' pedals.

After assembling, I weighed it and it reads 9.1 kg. I'm not surprised since the wheelset is heavy as hell. But since I'm not planning to build weight weenie bike, just having this bike completed makes me super happy! Haven't got time to ride it, going to update it when I got to ride it this Friday. And some proper photos as well.

Hi Masaudie

I am very much looking like the same type of frame as you are.Did you get any further ?
BR
Thomas

Hi Thomas,

Funny enough, I ended up ordering none of any alternatives above, I'm going for Hong Fu FM088 (the disc version of their FM008). Race geometry, 28c tires, aesthetically pleasing. I can't find anyone using it online, but some people here in Jakarta already using it and they seem pleased.

Already paid for it, but since they're out of stock for my size (52) I need to wait 4 weeks. Hope it helps.

Cheers

Hello y'all,

For the past 4-5 months I have been looking to built my first road bike. Currently I'm riding a singlespeed steel bike, and wanted to have proper road bike for weekend ride. I'm going to steer clear from well known brand, since with the concept in mind, the budget wouldn't allow. The idea probably close to Tarmac SL6 disc or Canyon Endurace.

This is whats I would prefer my bike to be:
- Disc brake system. Actually, there is no strong reason why I prefer disc brake over rim brake, just wanted to taste the extra capability like: consistency in all weather, wouldn't eats your rims.
- enough clearance for at least 28c tires
- under 500 USD

I found 3 frames that close to that criteria:

CarbonSpeed CS-092SL
As some of users here had succesfully build this frame with no problems, it would be my main choice. But it seems will only fit 25c tires.

Carbonda CFR 396
http://www.carbonda.com/road-frames/cfr396.html

Never seen anyone build this, highly interested with this one since it will accept 28c tires. Anyone had experience with the frame?

VeloBuild VB-R-057
http://www.velobuildmall.com/2018-new-carbon-fiber-road-frame-disc-brake_p0107.html

Haven't seen anyone building it.

In the aesthetic department, I would prefer the first 2.


Any comments appreciated.

Thanks!