Quote from: Blablablaomfg on January 10, 2026, 01:23:47 AM
It will be able to run a mechanical groupset through the frame rigt? If i do go ahead with this id be running a 1x.

The mechanical shift and brake cables go through the down tube and exit out right before the BB shell. For the RD cable and rear brake cable, there will be another hole that goes into each chain stay and exits out to the rear triangle.

Gas Cycle is releasing a new variation of their Nitrogen frameset which I've screenshot'ed. This one is aiming right for the upcoming CAAD14 with high seat stays! Also it's been confirmed directly from Gas Cycle that this new variation frame will be UDH. The current 6069 frameset uses an RD hanger that's similar, but not UDH. I really think this company is worth keeping an eye on. They're doing interesting things with alloy and at affordable prices.

On a side note, when I was building my frame I found the head tube and bearing cups to be spot on round. The company posted a video showing that the head tubes are all done robotically! 

Quote from: jonathanf2 on January 14, 2026, 11:31:49 AM
Gas Cycle is releasing a new variation of their Nitrogen frameset which I've screenshot'ed. This one is aiming right for the upcoming CAAD14 with high seat stays! Also it's been confirmed directly from Gas Cycle that this new variation frame will be UDH. The current 6069 frameset uses an RD hanger that's similar, but not UDH. I really think this company is worth keeping an eye on. They're doing interesting things with alloy and at affordable prices.

On a side note, when I was building my frame I found the head tube and bearing cups to be spot on round. The company posted a video showing that the head tubes are all done robotically! 

Did they indicate when it might be released? Thank you.

Quote from: simo8891 on January 14, 2026, 11:57:21 AM
Did they indicate when it might be released? Thank you.

As of 3 days ago they commented it will be available in the next two weeks.

The only seller on AliEx that has their frames is the Quanqin Bike Store:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/912421083

They stopped advertising their items for sale in the US, but available in other countries. I messaged them and they said they could do individual orders to the US as long as you contact them. Though prices are bit high for overseas shipping and I bought my frame during the BF sale at a lower price. I'll keep an eye on upcoming sales though. The frame might be available through other websites like Taobao, but I can't confirm.

My current Nitrogen frame has been a fun bike. One guy sent me photos with his frame cut by the joints and he plans to do an alloy lugged/carbon tube setup!

Quote from: jonathanf2 on January 14, 2026, 01:02:41 PM
As of 3 days ago they commented it will be available in the next two weeks.

The only seller on AliEx that has their frames is the Quanqin Bike Store:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/912421083

They stopped advertising their items for sale in the US, but available in other countries. I messaged them and they said they could do individual orders to the US as long as you contact them. Though prices are bit high for overseas shipping and I bought my frame during the BF sale at a lower price. I'll keep an eye on upcoming sales though. The frame might be available through other websites like Taobao, but I can't confirm.

My current Nitrogen frame has been a fun bike. One guy sent me photos with his frame cut by the joints and he plans to do an alloy lugged/carbon tube setup!

I asked the Quanqin seller and they didn't seem to know anything about it unfortunately and instead just referred me to the gravel frame. I'll just keep an eye on Aliexpress to see if it pops up.

Quote from: simo8891 on January 14, 2026, 11:57:21 AM
Did they indicate when it might be released? Thank you.

Is this the actual frame? It appears to be listed now :

https://a.aliexpress.com/_msMm5mH

Quote from: BeeMC on March 16, 2026, 09:23:35 AM
Is this the actual frame? It appears to be listed now :

https://a.aliexpress.com/_msMm5mH

Looks like it, $461 cad total which is a steal.

The new frame has been listed for awhile for those interested. Also the Quanqin Bike Store will ship to the US if you ask them directly, since they stopped listing the US as a shipping destination.

I asked Gas Cycle directly if they'll still make the old Tarmac-like frameset, they said the new frame with high seat stays is the new design. Though Quangin bike store is still selling the old frame for those who want it.

Overall, mine is running great. For a budget beater road bike with modern touches, I have no complaints. 

Here's a good budget alloy option for those of us in USA: https://www.leaderbikesusa.com/products/801

Double the price of a Gas Cycle frame, but still "budget" when compared to mainstream alloy offerings. It's even UCI approved 

Quote from: s3si1u on March 16, 2026, 02:05:28 PM
Here's a good budget alloy option for those of us in USA: https://www.leaderbikesusa.com/products/801

Double the price of a Gas Cycle frame, but still "budget" when compared to mainstream alloy offerings. It's even UCI approved 

It's okay, but that's already close to Allez Sprint frameset pricing (including CA sales tax) and even UCI approved carbon framesets from the likes of ICAN. Plus there's some touches I like about the Gas Cycle frames that aren't found in other alloy frames on the market.

Quote from: BeeMC on March 16, 2026, 09:23:35 AM
Is this the actual frame? It appears to be listed now :

https://a.aliexpress.com/_msMm5mH

I'm so tempted to get that frame

Good to know these ride nicely; I had a Twitter C6 and it rode like a plank. Ride quality is always the concern for me with alloy frames

Would be great if they build one with a litte more tire clearance to use as a gravel. The raw alloy looks sick

Quote from: Fer9n on March 20, 2026, 08:16:07 AM
Would be great if they build one with a litte more tire clearance to use as a gravel. The raw alloy looks sick

They do make a gravel frame, but it's not raw alloy.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256810407613221.html

First time poster. Found the new version of the frameset on Ali with the high seat stays and UDH. Got really excited and finding this thread gave me the confidence to send it. Ordered yesterday, with coupons about 240 euros. Shipping I'm told will take 20-45 days. Expecting roughly 80 euros tax.

Got the size L bike, geometry is almost exactly the same as my CAAD12 except for a slightly higher front end (566 mm stack vs 552 mm) and .1 or 0.2 degrees on the seat tube and head tube angles. Planning on building it up quite simple with parts I've already got to keep the cost down while testing. 1x11 Sram rival, cable discs, finishing kit I've got lying around. Should still be quite light without really trying. Will probably strip the frame again and paint the bike if I like the ride feel.