Mine sticks in there too, but I can get it out from the inside (wheel hub side) as the hole for the thru axle in the frame is slightly larger than the washer internal diameter.

A small flat screw driver or nail punch resting on the tiny exposed lip of the washer and then a gentle hit with a hammer pushes it out.

Can someone with an Xcadey PM and Shimano Chainrings confirm the correct Xcadey spider is the SRAM 3-BOLT 110BCD-4 version?

Quote from: wolffcon on December 02, 2023, 08:42:27 PM
- it seems like the spacing is off on the rear. There is 3-4mm more clearance on the drive side than non driveside. When L45er measured the tire clearance earlier that seemed to be the case on their bike too. Ive tried a few different wheels and they all line up the same.

I was looking at my bike yesterday and yes there is more clearance on the driveside.

From what I can see, the chainstay is a different shape on driveside vs non-driveside. Hard to explain in words, but the driveside is a thinner profile from above and scalloped out on the rim facing side which seems to be what increases the dimension on that side vs the non-driveside which is just a standard roundish tube profile. Doesn't seem to affect the bike in any way.

There must be a few more completed builds getting around now? Look forward to seeing how they look!

Quote from: mtm on August 30, 2023, 10:05:27 AM
I'm also looking into this frame (looking for gravel bike that's a bit towards aero/road bike, with clearance for at last 40mm tyres and a reach of ~360-370mm). Can anyone post a picture or two where it's possible to see the shape of the downtube? It's super hard to make the shape out on the all the pictures I have found.

It is hard to get a good photo of downtube shape.
I will try and explain the shape in words. It's relatively flat on 3 sides (top where bottles mount and sides) and underneath is rounded. The corner transitions are rounded. So kind of like a square with rounded corners on three sides and then a round face underneath.

Mine is a bit tight between fork and bottom of head tube but I can still steer and turn handlebars with the top cap tightened and no play in the headset. It seems in my case to be paint rub on the top part of the fork.
I lightly greased the top fork painted surface where it interfaces with the head tube and that loosened it up a bit. On mine it is slightly stiff but not impacting on my ability to ride or steer the bike.

In terms of riding and how the bike performs, I haven't had a chance to ride mine a lot but it seems to ride well. Seatpost was slipping on initial ride as it's a glossy black finish so added some carbon paste to fix that. It's a bit more relaxed than a road bike but still rides well on the road with the tyres I have on it.

Quote from: Brady on July 26, 2023, 09:40:29 AM
What size of rear brake rotor are you on this bike? I ordered 160mm to go with Shimano grx brakes, but it doesn't fit. I'm wondering if I need an adapter for the calliper or if I need to go down to a 140mm?

If an adapter is needed any suggestions where to find it?

Thanks

I used 140mm rear rotor. Fitted without an adapter. I have 160mm front, 140mm rear.

I'm guessing you would need Shimano SM-MA-R160-DD 160mm Flat Mount Rear Disc Brake Adaptor.

Quote from: viktorN on July 23, 2023, 09:28:25 AM
Would be great if you could post some shots of the internals as well to get a picture of the level of wrinkling inside. BB and down tube as well as head tube would be nice to see 

Sorry but as the bike is fully built I won't be able to help with that.

I did post a photo down the seat tube on this post http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4109.msg45930.html#msg45930. It was very clean.

Other than that, I can only comment that I didn't notice any anomalies when building the bike up. The BB went together fine, same with fork and headtube.

Someone else may be able to provide photos when they receive a frame.

Just to add to this, I have bought the following Shimano items from AliEx

- Shimano 105 Di2 Front Derailleur FD-R7150
- Shimano 105 Di2 Rear Derailleur RD-R7150
- Shimano 105 11-36t 12sp Cassette CS-R7100

All items were purchased from "Yiwu Donglue Bicycle Parts Factory" store and all are genuine items, just in OEM packaging.
https://anrancee.aliexpress.com/store/1735445

Quote from: Zdrenka89 on July 05, 2023, 05:26:56 AM
Thanks for all the pictures l45er! A great looking bike. Lovely result.

Do you have any tire clearance pictures of the front fork?

Approx. 56mm between front fork where 700c tyre passes through. So should easily fit a 45mm tyre. See photo attached.

Quote from: matvansteen on July 08, 2023, 12:05:33 PM
Hi, everyone. I am planning on buying the same frameset but I was wondering what would be the best, or safest way to go about it, as I am not familiar with PayPal and uncertain using it.
I"ve been in contact with Werner Wei at [email protected], e-mailing about size and colour. I've seen that you can also order the frame on Airwolf's website and on Aliexpress, though unfortunately not in the color I want and at a 100 euro price difference.
Have any of you had any contact with Werner and ordered through him? Or have any you ordered using the Airwolf website? In order words, are they legit? Or should I just order through Aliexpress, choose a different color and stomach the price difference?

Personally I would be reluctant to deal directly with a random contact(?) due to the possibility of not getting what I paid for (or anything at all). At least via AliExpress there is some buyer protection if things go wrong. But ultimately up to you as to how much risk you're willing to accept vs price.

Quote from: gofasterstripes on June 27, 2023, 04:43:40 AM
the bike looks very cool, thanks for posting so much detail. I'm looking forward to hearing your riding feedback

Is the compression plug just a modified standard plug cut to fit the fork steerer. It looks a bit rough with some very sharp edges which would concern me .

https://shop.cervelo.com/collections/parts/products/c-steerer-fork-insert-kit-hs-preload-compression-plug.

It kind of looks like a modified standard plug on the top that has been cut to fit a D fork tube but the bottom part doesn't look so bad. It torqued up fine and seems to fit well. See photos attached for more detail at various angles.

I did look a buying the Cervelo one when I was having an issue per my earlier post (which I resolved) but couldn't find one online in Australia and to import one from the US was going to be like $150AUD.

Quote from: MGee on June 29, 2023, 01:06:49 AM
An idea on reach and drop would be great, but even just the width - how true 42cm is and how much the bar flares?

42cm bars are 42cm centre to centre.
Drops are also 42cm centre to centre so no flare on the bars I received.

Quote from: MGee on June 26, 2023, 12:00:27 PM
Looks great!
How do the handlebars measure up at the hoods and the drops for the 42cm one you've got?

Just to confirm - are you after the handlebar drop and a reach measurement including the R8170 levers?

Build complete! 8.59kg as pictured.

In regards to saddle, a SMP Dynamic was the only spare saddle I have at the moment and I have the carbon railed version on another bike. Angle looks a bit off in photos so need to adjust it, but they work well for me.

Changes still to be made
- PD-M520 SPD pedals (currently have PD-EH500 installed)
- 11-36t 12 speed rear cassette (currently have 11-30t installed)

Very close to complete now

Weighs in at 7.79kg without chain, pedals and bottle cages so will be in low-mid 8kg range with these.

No issues to report other than what I have already posted.

50/34 crankset fits and would be the maximum size based on clearances.

A couple of build tips
- remember to use foam brake cable housing so brake lines don't make noise in the frame
- use carbon assembly paste as seatpost will likely slip otherwise
- torque wrench essential
- download the Aspero 5 assembly manual and follow torque amounts and details in there 
- Out front garmin mount - Style 1 > https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002820591761.html

If anyone has any questions, happy to answer them.