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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion
« on: November 14, 2024, 03:26:02 PM »
Received wheel set from Peter earlier this week. As expected, Peter has been super helpful and responsive.
Details:
Front D50CU-28 T800 rim 21H Rear D55CU-28 T800 rim 21H UD matt
Carbon Speed Custom hubs for carbon spokes 36T rachets steel bearings center lock straight pull for 100*12/142*12 with Shimano HG driver
5.2mm carbon spokes
Roughly 1340 grams before I mounted tires, discs, cassette.
They look great...hopefully I'll be able take them out for a spin sometime soon.
Details:
Front D50CU-28 T800 rim 21H Rear D55CU-28 T800 rim 21H UD matt
Carbon Speed Custom hubs for carbon spokes 36T rachets steel bearings center lock straight pull for 100*12/142*12 with Shimano HG driver
5.2mm carbon spokes
Roughly 1340 grams before I mounted tires, discs, cassette.
They look great...hopefully I'll be able take them out for a spin sometime soon.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Affordable lightweight frameset (not Winspace SLC 3)
« on: October 22, 2024, 02:17:18 PM »ican fl1 or flyee?
I went with FL1 based on price and aesthetics (round tubes, classic seat post collar). I have not built it up yet so I cannot report on ride quality.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Affordable lightweight frameset (not Winspace SLC 3)
« on: October 21, 2024, 10:40:32 AM »What is the T47 spacing on the Fl1? Is it 86mm?
Yes - 86
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Affordable lightweight frameset (not Winspace SLC 3)
« on: October 18, 2024, 12:25:42 PM »
Here are some pics of the ICAN FL1 fork and headset bearings.
I have a few questions for the forum:
1. The stated max front rotor size is 140mm. This should be fine for me as I'm around 65kgs, but I'm curious why this frameset could not take a 160mm rotor. Any ideas?
2. Would you have any reservations about using the supplied headset bearings? Would it be worthwhile using something like an FSA before I put this bike together?
3. I take it that this fork doesn't require a metal crown race?
I have a few questions for the forum:
1. The stated max front rotor size is 140mm. This should be fine for me as I'm around 65kgs, but I'm curious why this frameset could not take a 160mm rotor. Any ideas?
2. Would you have any reservations about using the supplied headset bearings? Would it be worthwhile using something like an FSA before I put this bike together?
3. I take it that this fork doesn't require a metal crown race?
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Affordable lightweight frameset (not Winspace SLC 3)
« on: October 17, 2024, 05:13:40 PM »
With the disclaimer that this is my first bike build and that I know little about carbon frames in comparison to many others on this forum, I'm impressed with my initial inspection of the FL1 frame.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Affordable lightweight frameset (not Winspace SLC 3)
« on: October 16, 2024, 08:13:49 PM »
Received ICAN FL1 today. Took approximately 3 weeks from order to receiving (British Columbia, Canada), including the weeklong Chinese national holiday.
Deets:
Size 52 in chameleon 19818C paint. $979USD including shipping ($135), extra hangar ($8) and two bottle cages ($11.50 each)
Weights:
Frame including various clamps, bolts, hangers - 875g
Uncut fork - 362g
Seatpost - 188g
Headset and compression plug - 120g
XMcarbonspeed wheels on order. Need to purchase groupset, handlebar, etc.
Deets:
Size 52 in chameleon 19818C paint. $979USD including shipping ($135), extra hangar ($8) and two bottle cages ($11.50 each)
Weights:
Frame including various clamps, bolts, hangers - 875g
Uncut fork - 362g
Seatpost - 188g
Headset and compression plug - 120g
XMcarbonspeed wheels on order. Need to purchase groupset, handlebar, etc.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TAVELO AVRO Gen-1 Integrated Handlebar VS Avian Falcon II
« on: October 14, 2024, 06:25:13 PM »
Would anyone have a recommendation for an OEM integrated stem/handlebar?
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Affordable lightweight frameset (not Winspace SLC 3)
« on: October 02, 2024, 11:45:52 AM »
The Big Rock Sohtea just has the ugliest branding, so my vote would go to an ICAN FL1 even if it weighs a bit more. It's cheaper and has all the modern amenities.
I pulled the trigger on the FL1 a few days ago for basically this reason. I'm not planning to build it super light -- I'm drawn to this frame as much for the Aethos-esque aesthetics as for the low-ish weight -- but hope to achieve 15-ish lbs with 2x12 and 50mm deep rims.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Affordable lightweight frameset (not Winspace SLC 3)
« on: September 30, 2024, 06:44:11 PM »
I’d like to piggyback off of the OP and probe the experienced folks thinking and experience further. I’m also really keen to build a lightweight climbing bike (currently strongly considering the ICAN FL1).
I’ve only ever owned western brands (your specialized, cannondales, giants) and never built a bike before but am really drawn by the idea of spending 1/3 on this frameset in comparison to a giant tcr. I’m also somewhat interested in building a bike for first time (what else am I going to do during the cold Canadian winter?) I could afford the tcr but would gladly put the money elsewhere.
So my question here: is the tcr and all that entails (warranty, buy locally, etc) a better value than something like the ICAN or some other direct-from-China climbing frame?
I’ve only ever owned western brands (your specialized, cannondales, giants) and never built a bike before but am really drawn by the idea of spending 1/3 on this frameset in comparison to a giant tcr. I’m also somewhat interested in building a bike for first time (what else am I going to do during the cold Canadian winter?) I could afford the tcr but would gladly put the money elsewhere.
So my question here: is the tcr and all that entails (warranty, buy locally, etc) a better value than something like the ICAN or some other direct-from-China climbing frame?
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