Quote from: Luismi-Epic on October 30, 2026, 02:58:20 PMMy Velobuild aero Gravel:

damn that's way more beautiful than mine

i used this, as it is aluminium and can be tilted (otherwise it sits way too high).

Works flawlessly

https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005007425454545.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.4.348879d2XIGmFF&gatewayAdapt=glo2nld

Recieved mine two weeks after ordering in Belgium.

Zero issues. Sanded down the brake points with 60 grit but don't know if it was necessary.

I wish I had read the instructional videos for SRAM Rival direct mount though. Don't just use common knowledge from normal derailleurs, you will fail

Still waiting for my custom decals to arrive, but I already feel sorry I chose icecrack white because it's more silvergrey than white. The paintjob is more than good enough though.

I fitted one microshim underneath the stem but I don't think i had to, there was no rub. Shortened the steerer tube for the testride, but will shorten a bit more later.

8.1kg without pedals, size L.
Rival 1x13
Kocvelo carbon saddle (prologo 143 design)
Integrated cockpit velobuild 400/90
Fake supacaz handlebar tape
Ali plastic bottle cages
Assioma Uno pedals
elitewheels Aero + 45/31 wheels with 50mm terra hardpacks. Measure 53mm and I have 4mm all around, so ample clearance.

In my search of a TT dic wheel i came across the EZ gains wheel cover which recieves goed reviews.

But, it's still €200+ duties

Than i stumbled across the Magicbros wheel cover on aliexpress. Wouldn't that hold up?

It's aero gains i'm looking for, to put on a 50mm carbon wheel in the rear

Ik heb dit zojuist gevonden op AliExpress: €49.15 | MAGICBROS 700C Single Speed Fixie Fietswieldop Unisex Racefiets 40MM 50MM 60MM 90MM Fixed Gear Bike Gesloten Wieldop
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwDNBli

how does it ride?

I'm 185cm, so about 6ft1...

Winow advises a 58, but i'm afraid it will be too big