Quote from: trolling on August 27, 2024, 02:06:38 PM
Hi all,
I am new here but been reading for a while trying to orientate myself. I would like to build a Gravel bike that tries to replicate something close to the Canyon Grizl. From my research it looks like the SPCycles G068 might be close to that from what I see but open to feedback. I have some generic questions and specific... I haven't built a bike for many years so lots of things have changed.
Here goes...

- How do I know if I need cassette or crank spacers?
- Anything I am missing here or putting together that is stupid?
- Any suggestions over and above the G068 in terms of "Grizl like" nature? I looked at plenty but with so many choices its hard to know if I missed something.

Apologies if I should have started a new thread specific to this set of questions. Thanks in advance and below is the pick list I came up with so far (and thanks to those who published their build lists to give me a starting point to narrow things down).


   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Component	Selection	Link
Frame	SPCycles G068	https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007032577233.html
Fork	G068 frameset
Seat post	G068 frameset
Seat post clamp	G068 frameset
Saddle	Elita One Carbon Saddle (3155)	https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005257755453.html
Handlebars	G068 frameset	https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003118296860.html
Grips
Stem	G068 frameset
Headset	G068 frameset
Top cap	G068 frameset
Spacers	G068 frameset
Groupset	LTWOO GRT12-Disc 1x12s	https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256804861982533.html
Front brake lever	GRT12 Groupset
Rear brake lever	GRT12 Groupset
Rear shifter	GRT12 Groupset
Front calliper	GRT12 Groupset
Rear calliper	GRT12 Groupset
Front pads	GRT12 Groupset
Rear pads	GRT12 Groupset
Front rotor	Galfer wave 160	https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08D3Z1BJD
Rear rotor	Galfer wave 160	https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08D3Z1BJD
Front brake cable	GRT12 Groupset
Rear brake cable	GRT12 Groupset
Front brake housing	GRT12 Groupset
Rear brake housing	GRT12 Groupset
Rear derailleur	GRT12 Groupset
Rear derailleur cable	GRT12 Groupset
Crankset	SENICX PR2 Gravel Crankset 42T 170mm	https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005817385849.html
Bottom bracket	T47 Bicycle Bottom Bracket 86.5 - CW Bike	https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005402928942.html
Cassette and freewheel	ZTTO ULT Pro 12 speed - 9-50T	https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006380414988.html
Chain	Shimano XT 12-Speed	https://www.amazon.de/Shimano-Kette-Fahrrad-Unisex-Erwachsene/dp/B07SVMGP4C
Front wheel	Elite Wheels 700c, 38d 25w	https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004574763198.html
Rear wheel	Elite Wheels 700c, 38d 25w
Front tyre	Schwalbe G-One Overland
Rear tyre	Schwalbe G-One Overland
Front axel	G068 frameset
Rear axel	G068 frameset
Pedals	Shimano PD-EH500
Front tube
Rear tube
Tubeless (front)
Tubeless (rear)
Cassette spacers	?
Cable housing	Shift cable housing	https://www.amazon.de/-/en/CTRICALVER-Universal-Bicycle-Replacement-Mountain/dp/B08HGLHHTH

   

I am building the same bike but using the CWinds frame. They will be releasing an updated G30 U with integrated bars in the next month. I was speaking with them. That's a decent list of parts. Pretty much exactly what I'm building.

The 54 was a good fit? If you have your time back would you have sized up or pleased with the 54? I'm 5'10" and wondering what size frame to buy.

Quote from: ChrisB on August 22, 2024, 03:37:29 AM
I have built up to of the older GT20 models.
Ridden over 3'000km so far, without issues.
No experience with the GT30 but it would be my current choice with T47 BB if I had to build a new bike.

BR Chris

Are you able to list your measurements and what size frame you ordered?

I'm debating on ordering the G058 frame which is the same as the G30 CWind I believe. After reading this forum I'm not sure which size to order. This will be my first gravel bike and I have sat on 54cm bikes and they seem to fit. Does this fram run larger? I'm 178cm tall.

Quote from: Phaxe on August 09, 2024, 06:31:51 AM
I just finished the cervelo clone build and I think it would make a great hybrid. It has a an aggressive aero position perfect for the road.

What frame is that? It's a clone of the Cervélo?

Is the G058 frame very similar to the CWinds G30 frame? I'm in the process of ordering a frame and building a gravel bike as well. I'm new to all this, will be my first gravel bike.

Maybe have lost my first post in the wrong forum so I'll post here.

Anyone have experience with this frame? I'm thinking about buying it to build my first gravel bike.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms6sIy8

Has anyone built up this frame? I am thinking about ordering it and building my first gravel bike. What's the scoop on CWind? Any info would be great.


https://a.aliexpress.com/_mM6A0ze

How about the CWind G30 carbon frame? Anyone have experience with it?