I bought a size L frame last year, while being 1,83 tall. That almost feels too small to me so that I wouldn't take the shot on XL with your height.

Quote from: oxidizer on October 03, 2024, 11:48:18 AM
400eur in eu atm

And that's the price at which I would absolutely agree with Serge. Rather get a used Kickr or that Zwift thing then.

Unfortunately not available at this price in Germany, otherwise I would have given it a try.

Only measured fork and seat stays so far. Chain stays will follow. Measured with my wheels inside. Those are 75 mm high from inside of the rim to the top of the tire. So it's 75 in between the measurements.

I use carbon bottle cages..I am not sure if they are real Bontrager or not, but the packaging was indeed perfect like it's a real Bontrager. They hold my bottles well, are a bit more expensive but the weight is awesome.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLEVc1E

Any thoughts or questions I could try to answer, yet?

One thing I didn't like mich, was the design of the spacers for the headset. The way they are designed, you always have to fully disassemble brake hoses completely. I had to add one spacer and simply cut a tiny bit out in the middle, so that I could add and remove those a bit more easily.

Maybe the handlebar is also interesting to someone. I plan to add a hideout for my Airtag somewhere down there as well.

I finally finished my built and I'm quite pleased.
Bought the frame via AliExpress, as a promotion made it a bit cheaper than buying on SP-Cycles website. Turned out to be 650 USD or 590 EUR including handlebar, chameleon paint job and shipping without additional fees. Shipping only took 15 days to Germany. I ordered too early and was on vacation, so that I asked SP Cycle to delay the shipping as long as possible.

Unfortunately, a couple of spacers and one screw to fix the derailleur hanger were missing. Those were send immediately, after a short notice via AliExpress messages. I also had a couple of questions about the built, which where always answered within one day. So I'd really recommend buying via AliExpress. Communication has been flawless

The paint job looks awesome and is close to perfect. I only had one imperfection near the seatpost, but you have to know where to look and use a magnifier to find it. The clear coating seems to be sufficient, too. The blue and purple chameleon paint seems to be forgiving some minor scratches as well, so absolutely recommend it. I was also thinking about getting a silver chameleon, like many of you got on your Velobuilds, which I was offered on demand. Additional cost and pictures of the blue and purple changed my mind, though.

My build features a SRAM Force D2 groupset, which I bought incrementally via eBay, on sale and of private offers. That way, I ended up with 2600 EUR for the complete bike (excluding Favero Assioma). It's 8,0 kg overall including pedals, bottle cages and wahoo mount as well. Pretty satisfied with the weight at size L of the frame. In terms of the mount for Wahoo or Garmin, there only seems to be one option for the handlebar. I tried something else but failed. If anyone is interested, SP Cycle will point out the right part as well.

My fork weighs 430g, handlebar 410g. Unfortunately, I didn't weigh the frame itself, since I was a bit impatient. It's 1685g including seatpost & thru axles.

The inside of the frame didn't look bad at all and I didn't have any sharp edges near the bottom bracket, seatpost hole or headtube. T47 thread.was perfect for me as a novice to building a bike. Used a Ztto bottom bracket as there isn't much of a choice with DUBs 29mm at 86mm.

There are holes for Di2 cables at front and read derailleur, which are useless for me. Whole frame looks well planned. Of course I bought the frame, because it looks a lot like Canyon Aeroad, which I really like. I have no idea, what the two hole near the bottom bracket are used for, though.

No problems with the seatpost. No slipping, no sounds of the frame. Only problem I experienced on the built was the use of a Deda headset expander. I couldn't fit the Deda into the forks tube since it's just one milimeter too narrow, so that I had to stick with the expander, which was delivered with the frame. Used the ahead cap of the Deda at least.

As far as I can tell it's only thumbs up from my perspective. Have to add that it's my first carbon frame, so I am not rating stiffness, since I don't have much of a comparison. Really like the feel overall, though.

I am still building mine. I'll try to share some pictures of the bike within the next few days.

Quote from: Hessu on July 15, 2024, 03:28:44 PM
I'm searching new brake pads for sram force axs. I like the sram quiet/organic pads, so looking for something similar. Any recommendations? Thanks!

I would like to know, of there's a good alternative as well. Somebody with experience on these?

I did, yes. I delayed delivery a little bit, though, since I will be back home in early August and can't start the build earlier anyway.

That's not really what I was hoping for but at least, it's a point to start from. Doesn't look like that piece is made for Wahoo, but there doesn't seem to be anything similar on AE. I will order one of those mounts and try to adapt it to my needs. Seems to be quite heavy. Starting in August I will try to 3D-pribt a mount, maybe without those screws beneath. Anything but aero  . I'll share it, when done.

PS: A mount for Specialized Venges SL7 handlebar shouldn't fit? That would give us plenty of options. But both handlebars should have a thread up front.

After buying the frame and delaying delivery I'm currently try to find a mount for my Wahoo ELMNT Bolt and a bottom bracket, which fits the frame.

In case you're interested: SP Cycle was communicating a time of 10 days from payment till shipping and another 20 days for the shipment itself. No idea if that's reasonable or realistic, but I had to delay it for a least two weeks, since I'm off on vacation on the estimated date of delivery.

Besides that: anyone with a suggestion for a bottom bracket, which isn't crazy expensive? Found those of Zitto and Kactus so far but not really convinced, yet. Can't even figure out, which Zitto it would need for DUB (SRAM's 29mm) and 86.5 width of the frame. Would be happy if you can make the decision a bit easier.

Same for the mount for Garmin/Wahoo. SP-Cycle states that HB053 is ready for those mounts, but to me it's not clear with the provided pictures, where it's supposed to be fixed. Anyone with building experience on that particular handlebar?

I finally ordered my R065 frame yesterday. Came down to $620 due to a $80 discount code. I'm curious, how the blue-purplish chameleon color (chameleon 1) will turn out on this frame, especially at the big tubes. Decided to go with a chameleon color die to the reports on this forum that clear coating might be better on those in comparison to any other paint-jobs. Let's see.
Price includes handlebar and shipping (seller's shipping method) so that it should arrive without any further costs, hopefully.
I will share my build starting in August with an SRAM Force D2 and Yuanan wheels. If a hole for Di2 cables is really missing on that frame it shouldn't bother me, at least.

Sorry to hear that. Makes me rethink my wish to purchase this bike frame.

Could you share pictures of the color and those imperfections or the dust underneath the clear coat? I am considering dark blue, purple metallic or the blue, purplish chameleon color but can't find a decision.

There's more than one offer of that frame on AE.
I was given the answer...

Quote(...) When you place an order, you can note the handlebar size in the order message.
thank you
David

Did you try this offer?