Hi Peter, emailed you on both your addresses and sent a message through your website. Haven’t heard back yet. What’s the best way to get in touch for some questions prior to ordering?

While I’m still waiting on delivery I’m wondering if anyone has a manual for the Winspace 1500D frame with information on ‘torque settings’ for saddle and handlebar for example.

Thanks. Considering SRAM Rival.

As for the frame, i already ordered one and am really looking forward to building the whole thing.
Still curious about your comment on getting a ‘much better frame with a Carbonda’. Can you define better and in which areas would I notice a frame being ‘better’?

For wheels I’m looking at Ican or wheels from a vendor here on the forums who seems to make quality wheels. Any thoughts on Ican? And do you have any suggestion on good (size) tires, preferably with tan colored walls?

Any examples of cheaper non-shitty gravel bikes for me to consider?

Afternoon all,

First of all thanks for all the info on these forums. My knowledge on bikes and parts is limited, the forums help and are fun to read.

I currently own a Winspace T1500D, which I'm quite happy with. I'm thinking about a second bike for frequent commuting. I live in an area with quite some short steep climbs and the roads are subpar in some parts of my route. So I would like to match my second bike with wider tires. On my Winspace I'm using 25c. I

Looking at Chinese vendors for a SL7 inspired carbon disk brake frame. Mainly because of good reviews of the original frame, while realising they are not the same thing. Found VeloBuild's VBR168 and a copy from a Taiwanese vendor on Aliexpress. I've been exchanging messages with the Taiwanese vendor today, quick replies and a lot of pictures for reference on models and colours. His business handle seems to be Carbonbikefactory777, claiming to be based in Taiwan.

• Does anyone here have any experience with frames coming from this specific vendor?
• Can anyone comment on Velobuild vs Aliexpress vendors when it comes to SL7 hommages?
• What would be the max width wheels/tires I can use on the SL7?
• Any other suggestions for a good second bike, over the SL7 hommages?

Attached a pic of my current bike. Thanks in advance for any replies.