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Does anyone have any experience with their RF03 frame?

Seems like another SL8 inspired frame, but slightly slacker headtube with consequently longer bb to front length which seems like positive for more forward position and for people with big feet like me (toe overlap).

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I am also interested in this, VRT and ER-One.

Has anything about UCI homologation been mentioned from anyones communication with LC? Also any pictures of raiser bar?

I guess 1000g for size 54 indicate something around 1100 or just under for size 6 if it scales similar to LCR018.

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That looks fabulous! Love the pink shade too. Do you know what pantone it is?
No, I just asked SPCycle for the light pink option in https://a.aliexpress.com/_EIsWfRK . It was maybe a touch darker than I initially expected, but I really like the color.

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Build almost finished, although I still need to tweak shifting and brakes a bit.

Coming from mostly riding XC full suspension bike (FM936) I can say that this bike truly feels great and does not sacrifice too much comfort. I have mostly ridden it fast so far so that also helps.

Size L matte pink frame was bought from SPCycle via Aliexpress to take advantage of January sales. Same for Tagoola XPLR wheelset, Elita One Master seatpost, Toseek TKR02 barstem. Drivetrain is a bit mix since I used already owned Shimano 105 di2 and read in https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=175217 that it works with 10-45 cassette. Coupled it with Force E1 crankset, KEOS 46t ring and ZRACE XG4 calipers due to wanting a bit more power and bling.

I am currently running Schwalbe R PRO 50mm which measures around 52.7mm on wide rims and this is really comfy and quite fast setup.

Some comments:
- I requested SPCycle to have fork without rivets, but they did not provide. Had to file exit for rear brake slightly and the painting inside internal storage will have to be adjusted, but otherwise it went smoothly
- Toseek barstem was very easy to route to and feels and looks really good. It's 380/120 but might be on slightly longer side.
- Shifting was ok on the stand initially, I adjusted the limit screws to improve it as the sound was slightly off in some middle gears and this end up making RD to not want to switch to biggest (easiest) cog on the cassette. Will need to work on this further, so far I have ridden it as 11sp 46x10-40
- Rear braking seems to lose pressure during the ride. It might be that I did not screw the calipers access bolt tightly enough and there was a bit leakage. To be confirmed.
- Disregard the position of right shifter, it was not torqued strongly enough and moved out of position during some rough patch


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50 mil tires at 3 bar?
That's sounds like a lot, I run my rx pro under 2 bar (also tubeless) on 28mm inner width wheels
Yeah, I will definitely not be running them like this :D I just had them setup tubeless and then I usually leave overnight at 3bar to see if nothing is leaking or such.

It will be under 2 bar when in use I think as well. Have not played with Silca calculator yet and it's my first gravel so not fully calibrated on this.

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Still waiting for my frameset but received Tagoola XPRL wheelset and pretty much all other parts.

50mm SCHWALBE G-One R Pro Supra V-Guard (black) measure at 52.5-52.8mm 32iw/41ew @ 3 bars (just setup as tubeless)

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« on: February 09, 2026, 07:15:24 AM »
I bit the bullet as well. Ordered XL matte light pink from SPcycle today with Valentine day’s coupons + Tagoola 50mm XRLP wheelset + Elita one no setback seatpost + KEOS 46t aero chainring.

Tires TBD, crankset will be wide version of either Red or Force E1 (depending if I want to play over double for 100g less and more bling), 105 di2 groupsetand Favero MX pedals. Will try zrace xg4 brakes instead of 105s. From weightweenies forum the RD does support 45t cassette so will try to use it with XT 10-45. Will report how it goes, but thats probably few month away.

Note - frame requires minimum 12cm insertion, hence previously considered L was not an option unless with 450mm seatpost.

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Finished my build. Spcycle G026 size XL light purple. Tagoola XPLR wheels, eGR groupset with magura calipers, leese crankset, e*13 9-44 cassette, toseek cockpit, elita one seatpost
the build went smoothly apart from a few small issues:
- BB threads were a bit rough and I've spent probably 20 minutes trying to install the BB because it felt like cross-threading
- the chainstay is really narrow and there were some loose fibers on the inside so I had to use the internal routing tool with a magnet to pull the wire through.

One thing regarding the downtube storage. It's really small maybe a few mm wider that the door. You don't actually get an access to the entire downtube but the storage area has carbon walls that feel paper thin. Will see how it's going to hold up

Hi Pavlo.k, nice looking bike. May I ask of your height, inseam, seat height, stem length and how does your setup feel? Also if you have road bike how differently (if at all) have you set up your touchpoints?

I am 191/93 inseam/83-84 seat height and a bit torn between L/XL sizes. I would like to hear more from others of similar size how their setup looks and the thinking behind it. Thank you!

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« on: September 06, 2025, 01:08:22 PM »
Those who have ridden their bikes for some time. How is the compliance/comfort level of this frame?

I am looking at Aerograv, GR201 and Mondince as potential options and while this seems like a favorite for me, the proprietary seatpost makes me hesitant. I am coming from 100/100 mtb fully (fm936) and would like to have a reasonably comfortable, compliant and fast setup with 2.1 TBs or similar. The frame/seatpost still plays major factor, hence wanting to hear first hand experiences.

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Just about done with my build, only needs bar tape and seatpost. I ordered a seatpost and saddle from Elita One, but still waiting for delivery. In the meantime, using the Elita One post and saddle from my road bike for photos/test fit.

- size 54, custom paint done by myself
- SRAM X01 10-50, XX1 chain, GX AXS derailleur w/ Garbaruk
- TRP Hylex brakes/levers
- Aerozine 17 crankset 160-165mm, CSixx 42t chainring
- Drive 6 gravel wheels I got from Leon last year
- Panaracer X1R 45mm
- Deda Gera alloy bars 44cm
- Enve mtb stem for now, because I had it in the stem box and it's about the correct length. Still searching for a proper stem (any suggestions?)!

Nice build!

How do you find the wheelset? Especially from compliance standpoint? I am interėsted in such wheelset from aesthethical perspective but it’s slightly higher weight than similar value ”regular” wheelset and if it’s also worse experience wise, then would have to move on from considering it.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: New Frame Winow Sports WR054
« on: December 30, 2024, 11:49:41 AM »
XL is still under design and will be available in XL size later.

Hello Kitty,
Do you have a timeline for XL mold of the frame? Is it expected to be available any time soon?

[edit] reached out to Kitty email, as well as wrote to 3 AliEx stores that sell WR054 (Winow Carbon Bike Store, Winow Factory Store and Fintowon Bike Store) regarding potential XL availability. Fintowon replied that it will not be available, the other two responded that they will provide answer later. I also asked seatpost length and minimum insertion length but have not received response either.

Interestingly, the frame measurements are very similar to Cervelo S5 (L vs S5 58).

@Vaclav maybe you could share your seatpost length and any build photos / feedback if available?


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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: October 19, 2024, 02:34:51 PM »
First of all, I am very happy with my FM936 after 2 years of use. No issues whatsoever after 7k kilometers at 87kg bodyweight.

I am now thinking of replacing bearing between linkage/frame as well as screws (I would prefer them as hex instead of torx). Could anyone provide recommendations in Europe maybe there is a kit to order or buy separately from the same place?

I simultaneously emailed Wing but it would be nice to hear of options. Tried searching “bearing fm936” in the forum but did not found what is needed.

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I am using toseek saddle, seatpost and single piece stem/handlebar on my fm936 xc fs. I am 191/87kg and have not had any issues in two years. No big drops though. A lot of roots and some small jumps.

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