Airwolf YFR068 - 2023 Gravel Frame

[electrolux]

Logos on the bike are custom painted.

Did airwolf do them? 

[jsiegrist]

Adding on to my questions:

Does anyone know if the trail mixer brake adapter is required to run the front fork in the forward position as it is on the Aspero?

[Avalius]

Did airwolf do them? 

Official answer no, real answer..

You know where it's going, send them a message they are very responsive.

[Avalius]

Headset play fixed btw, thx guys!

[Exar]

Adding on to my questions:

Does anyone know if the trail mixer brake adapter is required to run the front fork in the forward position as it is on the Aspero?

Probably, since the distance from the brake caliper changes when you flip the chips.

[mikelmtb]

Useful information if somebody wants to install a direct mount hanger. Asked Airwolf about, but they only had normal hanger. The hanger looked really similar to Specialized discs model. I bought a specialized direct mount hanger, exactly same dimensions and works perfectly.

[this is dog]

Useful information if somebody wants to install a direct mount hanger. Asked Airwolf about, but they only had normal hanger. The hanger looked really similar to Specialized discs model. I bought a specialized direct mount hanger, exactly same dimensions and works perfectly.

Is this the one? https://a.aliexpress.com/_EvPJ3Q9

[mikelmtb]

Is this the one? https://a.aliexpress.com/_EvPJ3Q9

Yes, was not exactly that one, but must be compatible.
AFAIK Specialized has the same hanger for all the latest disc frames.

[electrolux]

I have ordered a YFR068 today, will make a build thread when everything arrives.

[this is dog]

I have ordered a YFR068 today, will make a build thread when everything arrives.

Awesome, you won’t regret!

[Exar]

Did my first ride on it yesterday (only an hour because I'm recovering from an accident):

-It's stable - not in annoying way, but definiteley not nervous like a Giant TCX or the Factor O2 it replaced
-It clears 45mm tires (when using a GRX Di2 front derailleur) but only just. With a 21mm internal rim these tires (Schwalbe G One RS) are quite voluminous. I'm afraid I'll have to size down or dremel down...
-It's quick enough (or I am), averaged 33 kph
-The slipping seat post as someone mentioned is also a problem for me, I thought i'd have done it up tight already but it still slipped about 1.5cm during the ride.

All in all I really like it, can't wait to go out on an actual gravel ride with it now!

[this is dog]

Did my first ride on it yesterday (only an hour because I'm recovering from an accident):

-It's stable - not in annoying way, but definiteley not nervous like a Giant TCX or the Factor O2 it replaced
-It clears 45mm tires (when using a GRX Di2 front derailleur) but only just. With a 21mm internal rim these tires (Schwalbe G One RS) are quite voluminous. I'm afraid I'll have to size down or dremel down...
-It's quick enough (or I am), averaged 33 kph
-The slipping seat post as someone mentioned is also a problem for me, I thought i'd have done it up tight already but it still slipped about 1.5cm during the ride.

All in all I really like it, can't wait to go out on an actual gravel ride with it now!

Can you share a picture of your ride?

[Avalius]

Play came back in the headset, really noticeable when pushing the brake and wiggling the bike front to back. Anyone has an idea what could cause it? :s

[dhengen]

Someone might have mentioned earlier - apologies if so...

But what is the max chainring that can be run on the front? Thinking to go with GX AXS wide range cassette and run a 44, maybe 46 up front.

[this is dog]

Someone might have mentioned earlier - apologies if so...

But what is the max chainring that can be run on the front? Thinking to go with GX AXS wide range cassette and run a 44, maybe 46 up front.

I was running a mullet setup initially, 10-50 SRAM Eagle GX AXS in the back + 42t SRAM Force AXS crankset. Changed it to SRAM Force XPLR AXS 10-44 + 44t SRAM Force AXS crankset.

44t on a regular Force road crankset works without a problem but is very tight. I did try to fit a 46t, but scratched up the chainstays while trying  so consider that as a no. A DUB road wide crankset might give some more room.