Hi there,

I am looking for a cockpit-solution for my Aethos. The obvious choice is the Alpinist (real or fake) but I want an aero-shaped one.

There are some builds with the  Roval Rapid cockpit and some custom spacer vom Magcad. I do like this solution but the the cockpit is way to expensive. I know there are a lot of knock-offs but I am not sure if the spacers from magcad will fit. Anyone know if it is a 1:1 copy?

Other options are appreciated. The cockpits that look good are the one that aren’t bulky around the steerer tube. Maybe a black inc copy? But couldn’t find any.

Magcad-Link: https://www.magcad-designs.com/products/magcad-roval-rapide-specialized-aethos-headset-kit

Cheers

That's very unfortunate to hear, I guess you're very unlucky. Seems like not all owners run into the same issues like you did. As far on my judgement of the frame, no issues so far. Fingers crossed that I won't run into trouble and need to deal with them once after putting some milage on it. I'm building up the frame as we speak.

Hope everything is fine. I had two issues: Headsetplay (top), after complaining they told me I had the wrong centering ring (don´t know if this is the right word for it). They sent me a new one, but it was exactly the same one.
Second issue was the tight clearance between fork und frame. Adapter they sent me didn´t work and I´ve bought a different bearing, which doesn´t fit lengthwise (49 instead of 49,5mm) but builds a little bit higher.

Can anyone sent a photo of the "centering ring"? I bought a cervelo one, but haven´t tried it yet.

Regards,
Jim

You are pretty limited because of the d-shape steering tube. You might be able to use a normal stem with a wedge. Ridley produces them, couldn’t find any on ali.

Im selling my frame now, I can get this thing to work but I am pretty pissed because all of the problems and the bad communication from the seller.

Wouldn’t risk to buy one of there are so many issues with it.

The closest we got was the 49x37x7 bearing. It sits loose but it gives you enough space.

A separate crown race won’t work. I got mine from the seller, it didn’t work. It will either fail completely or it will lift it way to much.

Mine works now with the new bearing, wanted to go for a testride and just realized that the compression ring for the upper headset was also wrong and I have play. So still not driving and still waiting..

This is the spacer they sent me. Unfortunately I have a massive gap now and even then I doesn’t move freely. Don’t know why and I am getting kind frustrated.

Have a 49x37x7 on order since I first build it up but could take some more days/weeks to arrive.

Hi!

What's your height and inseam measurement? And how do you like the fit?

What was terrible regarding Velobuild and Chris?

Thanks

Hi there,

im sorry I just saw you post. Probably too late but still, here is my response:

Im about 188cm and have longe legs and long arms. I am normally between large and xlarge. Because of my bodytype and also because I am quite flexible I ride my bike with a moderate gap of 12cm between saddle and handlebar. For me this is comfy, for others it won’t. Stem length is 120mm.

I would always suggest to go to a bikefitter. I haven’t done it for the first 2/3 years and I could have save a lot of money. My fit was quite good before I went to a fitter but it took a lot time to be there and went through couple of frames, stems and so on.

Btw the 066 or canyon endurace for this matter is still no real endurance bike. For people with a stiff back and/or short arms this frame is not suitable.

About my experience with VB and Chris: Despite my order the handlebar combo wasn’t UD but 3K, the carbon axles broke with 6nm, total garbage and I didn’t receive my bottlecages. After I opened a dispute he told me to send me a new handlebar and the bottlecages. He asked me to close the dispute, unfortunately I did so. Never received the parts (he probably sent an empty box to a address which didn’t exist, because I could track the parcel but at the end they couldn’t deliver it because of a fals address.

Regards,
Jim

My frame arrived and I’ve built it up yesterday.

- Same problem with the frame/fork. Supplier sends me a spacer, probably the same one you guys get
- Seatpost only slips in until seatstays, so need to cut it
- I don’t have paint on the crown of the fork, so see raw carbon when turning the handlebar, would like it to be painted

Hope the spacer arrives soon and it works

Hello,

any more infos / builds / brands on this one?:

https://vi.aliexpress.com/i/1005005179251615.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm

Regards,
Jim