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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: First gravel build project
« on: May 08, 2024, 04:23:01 PM »
So I ordered a GR048 from Tantan, let's hope my paint scheme doesn't turn out to be complete crap ;D

I'm currently in the process of sourcing all the others parts for the build.

For the BB I went with this one, I hope it's compatible and of good quality... https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005005859085280.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.41.21ef5e5bAddqXH&gatewayAdapt=glo2fra

For the crankset, I'd like to buy a 2nd hand GRX but it seems hard to find. Do you have any recommendation for some chinese crankset of decent quality ? Looking for gravel 1x 40T. Thanks

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: First gravel build project
« on: April 25, 2024, 12:02:50 PM »
Thanks everybody for your answers, I think I'll go for a 2nd hand GRX, I've looked on the french 2nd hand app and I think I can put one together for 250€ (only the right shifter seems difficult to find) so that will save me a lot of trouble (coming from Ultegra Di2 I suck at indexing  ::)). I have to decide between 1x11 or 2x11 now...  ;D

As for the frame choice, I've seen on other posts pics of GR048 builds which seems more upright and would probably fit more my "MTB-lite" vision. Geometry here https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=644f94235e3f37001b6d6b2c,653c32bf2f8b78001ad09921,

@Serge_K : a bit too "wavy" for me, but thanks for sharing  :)

Any inputs regarding the frameset ? That's the first thing I need to order. I see it's made by Tantan, Seraph, SP cycle, any recommendations for the manufacturer ?

Thanks
Alex

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / First gravel build project
« on: April 24, 2024, 04:26:23 PM »
Hello all,

I'd like to build a gravel bike ; I'm coming from road cycling so I'd like your inputs to hopefully make some good choices.

Some info : my height is 177cm and inseam 81cm. Given I already have a road bike (Rose X-Lite 6 2020 size 55cm) I'd like a gravel bike more oriented towards XC, singletrack, not afraid to tackle some steep downhills...
Typical envisioned sortie would be 20% paved road/ 80% dirt (or rather mud, I live in Brittany France...) paths.

- The Frameset :
I've looked at some threads and reviews and some brands seem to be trustworthy and with decent pricing (I don't want to spend too much on this build, aiming for 1300/1400€ max w/o wheels if that's reasonable) : lightcarbon, carbonda, sp cycle... A lot of options.

The Lightcarbon LCG071D seems to have good reviews (Hambini video, this forum...), good tire clearance, with paintjob options (some manufacturers only sell in black I believe ; my road bike is already all black I want some color :D) so I think this might be a good option.

Here it is compared with my road bike frame : https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=644f94235e3f37001b6d6b2c,643afde9b86a18001a9a03ee,

As you can see the geometry is fairly similar ; +8mm in stack and -8mm in reach, I'm wondering if it's even too similar. I don't want a replica of my road bike with fat tires, but something closer to a XC bike with dropbars if that makes sense ? I don't have gravel experience so I don't know if this is an actual concern. I'm open to other frames suggestions.

- The groupset :

The L-TWOO GRT 1x12 speed set seems a good option to keep the price down. I'm currently using Shimano so I wonder how the shifting works with the thumb lever ;  can you comfortably reach the lever frow the drops ? And from the hoods ? Would I be better off going for a Shimano GRX set from an ease of set-up/maintainance perspective ?

Thanks in advance for your insights.

Alex

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