ICAN Flyee Frameset

[Serge_K]

I like neither.
I find both headtubes to be ugly, especially the flyee.
the flyee seat post is ugly
the forks are too skinny compared to the steerer / spcaers / cockpit area, especially the orca.
the seat stay - seat tube junction looks nicer on the orca, but it's much (MUCH) nicer on a trek emonda or a look.
The top tube look impossibly thin on both (and the seat stays too), which doesnt inspire confidence, nor does it look nice.
I also dont think the wheels are deep enough, but that's just me

The look of the head tube is a deal breaker for me.

[sid astig]

I like neither.
I find both headtubes to be ugly, especially the flyee.
the flyee seat post is ugly
the forks are too skinny compared to the steerer / spcaers / cockpit area, especially the orca.
the seat stay - seat tube junction looks nicer on the orca, but it's much (MUCH) nicer on a trek emonda or a look.
The top tube look impossibly thin on both (and the seat stays too), which doesnt inspire confidence, nor does it look nice.
I also dont think the wheels are deep enough, but that's just me

The look of the head tube is a deal breaker for me.

Serge_K, I'm interested in what you think are the best looking framesets from China.

[Serge_K]

Infinitely subjective, but i like these 2, for example. I think the Emonda is like the old cannondale supersix, there's a timelessness to it i really like.
And i think Factor makes pretty bikes, not just the paint jobs, but their shape is balanced.

i dont think the Aethos looks nice, and i think the SL6-7-8 looks very bland (i think the venge looked nicer). I think they lack character. Maybe people who ride Specialized lack character too? :p

[sid astig]

I agree. The Ostro is well balanced visually. I just wish the seatstay had more angularity to it. It looks a bit soft where it connects to the seat tube.  Great bike.

[Dakapa]

Any feedback on the ride quality with this frame please?
I'm on the fence between this frame and the Elves Eglath. I was considering the Vanyar Pro, but I found many reviews stating it is stiff in the rear-end - exactly what I want to avoid with this new build. Eglath is said to be very comfy, which I would value (secondary bike, left at parents' home near the mountains).

[Mariuszuzd]

HI, I wanted to buy Vanyar, but the frame is rather very heavy...I need 59 size. I was considering FL1 Ican, never have I found the review. The frame looks very nice. I believe that it is also lighter than FLyee

[c.etzo]

HI, I wanted to buy Vanyar, but the frame is rather very heavy...I need 59 size. I was considering FL1 Ican, never have I found the review. The frame looks very nice. I believe that it is also lighter than FLyee

I've Just ordered a fl01, they said Will be shipped this week

[Mariuszuzd]

I planned to buy SLC3, but the Winspace cannot even reply to one of my comment, so thank you Still fighting, on the table I have now: FL1, Vanyar, and new Tantan TTX67, but the last one, I need to wait until February 2025 :/

[TidyDinosaur]

HI, I wanted to buy Vanyar, but the frame is rather very heavy...I need 59 size. I was considering FL1 Ican, never have I found the review. The frame looks very nice. I believe that it is also lighter than FLyee

Check weighweenies forum

[Mariuszuzd]

I have checked, however there is only one completed bike, and that is all. I would like to have at least some kind of very short summary, review with information, nice bike, stiff, just buy it, or not buy it. There is no detailed information. I know at the moment that FL1 is light and not bad looking

[Blueberry]

I wish I had more of a ride quality report for my flyee build but I had surgery on my lung two months ago and have not been able to ride. It'll probably be a couple more months before I can really put it through the paces. The main thing I can say is that, in the few rides I have done, nothing has really bothered me, the ride quality seems fine, I have no complaints but I also have not given it the beans. It fits big tires, I want to say I squeezed 35c tires onto it but its not a squeeze at all, there's still room to go bigger.

Hopefully I'll have a more full report in a few months.

[Nihilo]

I wish I had more of a ride quality report for my flyee build but I had surgery on my lung two months ago and have not been able to ride. It'll probably be a couple more months before I can really put it through the paces. The main thing I can say is that, in the few rides I have done, nothing has really bothered me, the ride quality seems fine, I have no complaints but I also have not given it the beans. It fits big tires, I want to say I squeezed 35c tires onto it but its not a squeeze at all, there's still room to go bigger.

Hopefully I'll have a more full report in a few months.

Painting quality is impressive.
Is there generous space around the rear tire as well?

[Takiyaki]

Infinitely subjective, but i like these 2, for example. I think the Emonda is like the old cannondale supersix, there's a timelessness to it i really like.
And i think Factor makes pretty bikes, not just the paint jobs, but their shape is balanced.

i dont think the Aethos looks nice, and i think the SL6-7-8 looks very bland (i think the venge looked nicer). I think they lack character. Maybe people who ride Specialized lack character too? :p

Im hoping someone gets "inspired" by the new O2 VAM. That is one pretty bike

[Blueberry]

Is there generous space around the rear tire as well?

yes, I'd say there is about the same amount of clearance in the rear.

[Nihilo]

yes, I'd say there is about the same amount of clearance in the rear.

Thanks. I'm going to ask them for custom painting.
Fingers crossed for your fast recovery