Hi All,

After a few too many motorists close passes, I have decided to invest in some cameras.

Has anyone purchased off AliExpress and which ones did ypu go for please? Is the footage usable and clear etc?

Many Thanks,

Mikey.

Quote from: Vaclav on November 21, 2024, 02:46:01 PM
I took a risk and ordered it in UD glossy size L. If the Mikeyblue with size S has 1168gm, I hope that L size should have 1250g max. I also asked Kitty from Winow and she wrote "The weight has been optimized and is lighter than before" but she does not wrote me specific weight.

Looking forward to your views on the frame. I am super impressed so far!

Mikey.

Hi All,

So the frame is built up and really happy with how everything went. It all went smoothly. Di2 battery is stowed nicely in an internal clip in the downtube. I was nervous around seatpost slippage and headset play, but both areas have been spot on so far. A question was asked around could the seatpost be reversed to alter offset. This wouldn't be possible unfortunately. The build so far has been with 12speed Ultegra Di2. Still waiting on the new crankset. For now I have repurposed an R8000 fitted with Pas Quest 54/40 from Ali X.

I have done a couple of short rides so far. One pretty spirited with some sprints thrown in to gauge stiffness. For info, I am around 5ft 7 (on a good day), 72kgs, peak power of 1250w.

I must say, everywhere I want it to be stiff, it is stiff! Front end is spot on with no flex, as you would expect by the beefy forks and headtube. Bottom bracket, I can't detect any deflection under load. The rear triangle feels great also.
All very different to my SL7 clone. That is by no means a noodle, but it does feel like you are fighting with the bike when in a max sprint. The WR054, when sprinting, everything feels solid and planted if that makes sense?

I know this all sounds very positive, but at the minute I'm over the moon with it. It is a heavier bike.but that really isn't an issue for me as I race flat crits. It's currently sat at just over 8kgs. However that is with a heavy 1650g wheelset and a heavy alloy railed saddle. There is room to budge around 3-500 grams there alone if that is a concern. I will certainly be looking at CRW, Farsports, Magene etc. over the off season. Also considering 1x for races.

Will keep you updated over the coming months, on how I am getting on with the bike.

Kind Regards,

Mikey.

Quote from: BeR on October 24, 2024, 01:58:14 AM
Have you finished your build ? 

Sorry not yet. I'm waiting on my Ultegra group set to be delivered early next month. I have gone for 165mm cranks so having to wait a little longer.

Will keep you posted.

I have just taken delivery of this frameset, and must say so far, I am impressed. In the end I ordered UD Glossy. So bare carbon with a coat of glossy lacquer. My frame is in size Small.

Frame, size Small, front and rear derailleur hanger attached - 1168 g
Fork - 527 g
Seatpost - 265 g
Handlebar 380/110mm - 352 g
Thru axels - 93 g

I'm just waiting on a new 12 speed Ultegra group set, and will look to get it built as soon as possible. The build will come in at just under 8kgs with the 1600g wheel set I am currently using. For next seasons races, I am looking at wheels along the lines of CRW, Magene, Farsport, No6 etc. This will take the bike to approx 7.7kg, less if I decide to run 1x, which I would be more than happy with!

Also for anyone wondering about geometry. In size small (not looked at other sizes), it is 'extremely' similar to a Canyon Aeroad XS. Again for me this is great, knowing that geometry fits me well.

Service from Kitty through the process has been great. Especially with me changing my mind halfway through the buying process, and my constant questions!

Will keep you updated once the build is done.

Kind Regards,

Mikey.

I'm waiting on this frame matts, so will update when I know more. I have had a look and think I can get this built up with 11 speed Di2, 55mm wheelset at around 8.2kg. Probably less if I really needed to. It will be for flat crits and some road races in the UK. I'm not too precious about weight but .mindful I still want that snappy kick when I get out of the saddle!

I have ordered white as per the pictures shown on here. I have hears that white paint is heavier than most. I am considering changing the order to bare carbon, with a layer of clearcoat. Reckon that would save 200grams or so maybe and keep it below 8kgs. I'm probably thinking too much about it though!!

Mikey.

I have ordered this frame in a Size small. I will post frame, fork, seatpost weights when I get it. Will also post pics of the build.

This will be my crit bike so not too fussed about weight. I actually like a bit more material around BB, headtube, seatstays for stiffness.

I have an 11 speed Di2 groupset to go on. 54/40 chain rings. Really looking forward to seeing how this build goes.

Kind Regards,

Mikey.

Quote from: loketoken on May 18, 2024, 04:14:50 AM
Ordered a frameset with handlebar, size M in a darkblue metallic paint which I'm eagerly awaiting delivery on.

Will build it up with Elite Wheels Drive 50mm, Dura Ace 12sp and Favero Assiomas Duo. Fingers crossed it will come in around 7.6-7.8 kg with pedals, bottle cages and garmin mount.

Was contemplating going deeper on the wheels just for the aeeeeeeero look but settled on the 50mm as I have on most of my bikes. Live in a windy area with rolling terrain but no major climbs in terms of length.

I'm sooo close to pulling the trigger and getting this ordered. Any idea on the wait time with the custom paint option??

Mikey.

Hi All,

Looking for an aero and stiff crit frame, and have come across this on Ali Express.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005881698655.html?src=google&aff_fcid=2cd20f25c0c44c2bb0b2121adeab4041-1711535479840-09454-UneMJZVf&aff_fsk=UneMJZVf&aff_platform=aaf&sk=UneMJZVf&aff_trace_key=2cd20f25c0c44c2bb0b2121adeab4041-1711535479840-09454-UneMJZVf&terminal_id=1aba640e3dc04528a023d4f5b2dc2bdb&afSmartRedirect=y

Compared the geometry charts with a SystemSix and it comes up pretty much exactly the same, in my size however (51cm).

Looks a little heavier at 1250 grams for a 54cm. I'm ok with that though to be honest. Looks like there is plenty of meat around the bottom bracket and head tube area. Plenty stiff enough for my poultry 1100w sprints!

Mikey.

As mentioned by BalticSea, Pirelli Cintirato are great for puncture resistance. A much better option imo. Better puncture resistance and much faster rolling tyres than Gatorskins. I have also heard from club members, that Gatorskins are terrible in the wet.

Yep same here, the Bross Zenith I'd top of the list at the moment. Just waiting to see how I can get hold of one here in the UK. Looks like I will be racing crits on my SL7 copy for the first half of the season. Not a terrible thing, however was wanting an all out aero beast!!

Kind Regards,

Mikey

Hi Eddy,

Currently at £486 on AliExpress. I agree about the handlebar / stem combo. I Currently use 38 / 110mm but considering 36 / 110mm. My current cockpit is a Og Evkin HB1300. Big fam of this and would be great if it was compatible with the Spcycle frame.

Mikey.

Nice!

Looks very much inspired by the Aeroad. I would be interested to see if it excepts other, similar integrated handlebars. Deffinately on my shortlist for an aero frame.

Mikey.

Ooh thanks for that, much appreciated. Very similar geometry to my current bike which fits like a glove!

Mikey.

Hi All,

I currently have an SL7 inspired chinese bike. It's great. Pretty light and pretty aero. It's just not the stiffest. I am dabbling in Crit racing and now looking at something unapogetically aero. Im a little over the one bike to rule them all, and some of the compromises that come with that.

If I was buying western brands, would be along the lines of the SystemSix, Aeroad, S5, Venge etc.

Have seen a few of TanTan/Seraphs options, which I'm bearing in mind. For example, the Foil, Venge Vias and Madone enspired frames. Each have their own merits. Also the new VB 268 looks very Venge like, so also in consideration!

Wondering if there was anything that I had missed?

Kind Regards,

Mikey.