Looking for recommendations for a supplier of carbon rims, 45-50mm depth, 28-30mm ext., for road use. I'll build them up myself, more for fun than to save pennies but rims here in England are shockingly expensive.

Anyone able to suggest a supplier?

Dragging this to the top again.
Still interested in on of these frames, but which to buy.
The geometry is is very similar, but are there any other significant difference between them?
Seat post offsets?
EPS manufacture on both?
Hidden cables through steerer tube?
Would prefer T47 or BSA bottom bracket, are they available on both?
Thanks. (I did email Peter but no reply)

ok, had a couple of very nice emails from Peter and I've pretty well made my mind up to buy one of either the R01 or R06.

There are a few difference between them - the saddle rail clamp looks different, the R06 is very slightly longer reach, the R01 very slightly slacker seat angle. Looks like the R01 has chunkier tubes.

Both EPS mould tech or only the R06?

How to choose, arghhhh!!

Thanks for the reply, perfect.

Any idea of next way to contact XM? I've emailed a couple of times but have had no response 🤷‍♂️

Anyone able to confirm the seat post design/shape on the R01 and R06 framesets? It looks like the R06 is round and the R01 is 'aero' shape. Is this correct? If so what size is the 06 seatpost?

I'm particularly interested in these frames as they seem to be relatively high stack and short reach which would suit this old and broken body of mine. The sizing seems a little off, anyone with experience able to advise if an M-515 would be suitable for me, 172cm (5' 7.5"), inseam 80.5cm?

I'd probably get it painted by XMCarbon. Is their finish decent?

Many thanks.

Thanks for that. I looked at Carbonda but failed to read it properly. Cheers again.

Anyone know who makes the Vitus Energie Eve CX frame? Might be in need of a seat post clamp/wedge thing.

Anyone fitted a non-trunnion shock to their frame with a conversion kit?

With a standard double eyelet it would offer the advantage of having the lockout lever at the top of the shock. With trunnion shock, unless remote operation, with manual lockout, the lever is down low, and awkward to reach. Anyone?

Thanks, I've ordered a SID Luxe 165x40

First post, and thanks for the huge volume of info. Hours of happy reading!

So, I recently bought a Vitus Rapide FS bare frame from an ex-employee of Chain Reaction who had bought a job lot of frames from the administrators. Frame turned up, brand new, colour Cool Grey (almost white?), 2023 model and looks to be a stock frame held by Wiggle/Chain Reaction for warranty claims/exchange. Came with rear hanger (no UHD, which is 2024 stock), no headset, no seat post collar.

A few questions. I need a shock for it and have been offered a 165 x 42.5 Fox Float Factory which would be my first choice if it fits(?). Is there any danger of any interference with the rocker/seat tube? Has Carbonda changed anything to improve clearance from the early frames? I've read about the newer 120 rear end but I'm assuming I don't have that on my frame? I'm not a heavy or hard rider, more a geriatric bimbler, but would prefer to err on the side of caution, and if any doubt would go 165 x 40 (been offered a Sid Luxe)

Also, regarding spare hangers, can't see anything in the UK. Wing from Carbonda will send out at $5 each plus shipping. I'll order two for myself. Anyone else in the UK want me to order for them whilst I'm at it?

I asked Wing about a new UHD rear triangle, yes it's an option, $250 plus shipping, unpainted.

Will get some frame protection added, and will do this myself, I think. Any recommendations and advice - Invisiframe, Ridewrap, other?

Thanks all. My apologies if the above had been covered already but I'm only up to page 152 and I'm anxious to get building!