I did try an ultegra BB but nevertheless it did seize, even with no preload ring.

Finally got this thing out for a ride!
I had ordered the sand dollar color, but changed my mind last minute to this. I like it a lot.
Tried a few things to minimize the gap under headset spacer. Filed down the C-ring, got a lower stack headset bearing. Still about 1.3mm gap, but I can live with that.

EGR works perfectly, and the Tagoola wheels are nice. Lexon handlebars are a bit flexy, but I'm not a sprinter so I don't care too much.

Also...forgot my pump so I had to run lower pressures than I usually do. Super comfy, but I was much more aware and cautious of pot holes and curbs.

Quote from: 00Garza on August 02, 2025, 01:18:13 PM
The saga continues. Is this how the top bearing is supposed to fit?
I'm guessing the stock bxt handlebar/spacers fit this better? Can anyone using the stock bars confirm?

I built this up for my GF with separate bar and stem and the provided headset cover, bearing and c-ring. No such problem. Fits perfectly with minimal gap.

Quote from: Sebastian on September 20, 2025, 12:59:08 PM
I built this up for my GF with separate bar and stem and the provided headset cover, bearing and c-ring. No such problem. Fits perfectly with minimal gap.

Using a 3rd party integrated handlebar means using a different C-ring. Apparently they're not all the same size nor are all cone spacers. The combination I chose just so happened to cause a significant gap. If I had known that, I would've gone with the stock bars despite their odd sizes.

Do you guys know if the BXT make any promotions/discount on the 11.11 or black friday? Or it's not worth waiting and buy now?

Quote from: majeranek on October 20, 2025, 09:21:54 AM
Do you guys know if the BXT make any promotions/discount on the 11.11 or black friday? Or it's not worth waiting and buy now?

Frames and wheelsets get significantly cheaper during the sales. I would wait.

Has anyone tried and had success using a Magene 515 power meter with this frame as a 1x? Would it hit the chainstays?

Quote from: rekj16 on October 31, 2025, 06:09:18 AM
Has anyone tried and had success using a Magene 515 power meter with this frame as a 1x? Would it hit the chainstays?

My Magene 515 just arrived, so I'll find out in a few days after it's installed. Don't see any reason if won't fit though.