TopCarbon TCGF066 gravel frame

[Zdrenka89]

This frame looks like its being sold by Lexon now.

Very funny photoshop picture with Sram and Shimano mix btw  I think they literally photoshoped the real handlebar from the Scott Addict Gravel bike onto it. 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003540978175.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.1438620cqB1hQk&algo_pvid=2b088d22-7670-4b33-ba05-923bc8a27c67&algo_exp_id=2b088d22-7670-4b33-ba05-923bc8a27c67-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000026224445234%22%7D

[Zdrenka89]

Im not making this shit up 

[pearl]

I'm holding off for now, Gavin from the Alibaba store said the standover is close to 795mm, that doesn't seem right. Shouldn't be more than 750mm, I think. At 4'11 it's super important and thats a big difference!

[pearl]

Lets see if Lexon can figure out the standover via message... and get in matte black of course

[noodleshop]

It's interesting that Lexon claims the use of Swedish Textreme https://www.textreme.com/ to reinforce the frame. If that's truly the case, it might be worth the small premium over other builders like Velobuild. I'd be quite keen on this frame if that were truly so!

However their blatant rip-off of Scott's marketing, down to 'Lexon's patented aero tubing' even with a big square downtube, leaves a really bad taste.

[abedfo]

I think I'll get the lexon frame after Xmas. Really like the shape of the frame and lexons paintjob looks decent. Not sure about the Ryet carbon aero bar...wonder if it would work with a standard handlebar setup

[Cth]

I would buy one too but the size L does not appear to be available
You can use a standard stem and handlebar with the right kind of headset and dust cap. I can’t tell what kind of headset the Lexon frame comes with if you do not buy the integral stem/bars. Maybe one of the AliExpress shops can send you a photo? You want a dust cap with a flat top that has a cut out or individual cable ports, but without the special shape and pins to fit a proprietary stem, like this company sells:
https://www.firstcomponents.com/internal-cable-routing/
An example:

[abedfo]

ah interesting information thank you.

My dream build is going to be with sensah SRX 1x setup, Zrace crank & BB and some lovely elite gravel wheels i have seen on Ali express.

I'am actually going to buy the above regardless to upgrade my aluminium boardman CX bike in the short term, then come spring time go all in on the lexon/topcarbon frameset and transfer everything across.

I just weighed my boardman CX and its pretty much 11kg with pedals and saddle bag attached, i would like to get a build closer to 9kg in a 56 frame size

[RDY]

It's interesting that Lexon claims the use of Swedish Textreme https://www.textreme.com/ to reinforce the frame. If that's truly the case, it might be worth the small premium over other builders like Velobuild. I'd be quite keen on this frame if that were truly so!

However their blatant rip-off of Scott's marketing, down to 'Lexon's patented aero tubing' even with a big square downtube, leaves a really bad taste.

I'd be quite surprised if it did use Textreme.  Ask Gavin.  If he says yes, fair enough.  If he doesn't answer or diverts, then it's as suspected.

[pearl]

Alright, pulled the trigger on the XS! I guess I'll keep updating this thread to keep track of the journey. Not my first China build, so it should be smooth sailing... hopefully! I also got the integrated handlebar, but chose a non-flared option instead.

 Will be converting my wifes canti cx bike build to this, so besides a bottom bracket and calipers, I should have everything I need!

[acedeuce802]

I'm excited to hear your thoughts when it arrives.  This seems like a nice frame, lightweight, balanced geometry (modern but not real long like the CFR707), integrated handlebar, etc.  Currently a top contender for me.

[pearl]

For us it seemed to be the only really XS frame we could find, I just hope the geo chart translates into a good fit! Hoping the handlebar works, if not I’ll need to figure out how to use the standard stuff…

[abedfo]

Awesome news, I'm glad to hear they give you a choice of bars as I hate the look of flared ones. Will look forward to a build update 

[acedeuce802]

Does the front brake hose route internally too? I'm assuming so, just not seeing a hole on the fork for the cable exit, and wouldn't it have to go through the top of the stem? Would be nice if they had real build pictures instead of the Lexon frame photoshopped on the Scott pictures lol

Edit: I do now see the hole exit on the inside of the fork leg

[pearl]

Well I got a tracking number, on its way: