This will be my first road bike. Alway on MTB but wanted to try something new for my N+1 itch
I’m trying to keep the cost below $2000 (it will be very close, though) so I’m trying to source all parts and components from Aliexpress.
For groupset, I went with Sensah 12 spd and Senicx cranks ( I actually have an extra new set, if anyone is interested). Too bad Sensah does not offer a hydraulic set. I really wanted a Shimano groupset but I could not find a used set at a good price, so this is the first thing I will upgrade later on.
For BB, frame uses BB86 and crankset is DUB. Not a lot of options for this combination; Only 2 I could find, SRAM or Ztto. I chose SRAM. There are a few way more expensive options but were out of my budget… I read BB86/DUB is not the best but I had already purchase the crankset, so… I hope it does not give me trouble in the future.
For tires, I found Conti GP5000 S Tubeless 30mm at a decent price but they are out of stock; Hopefully they will come soon. (Does anyone else have luck finding tires at a good price or at least in stock?)
Still waiting on the wheels and I don’t think they will be here anytime soon. It has been 5 weeks since order was placed and there are no updates on shipping.
Apart from tires and wheels, I almost have everything ready to start, but I might have to delay the build until I get the wheels…