Author Topic: New Frame Do it All/Crit Racing bike  (Read 683 times)

kanuto

New Frame Do it All/Crit Racing bike
« on: November 26, 2024, 01:06:38 AM »
I'm shopping for a new frame however, im getting overwhelmed by the # of choices. Can you help me choose..my budget is arou d 1.3k max. Basically its my do it all bike.

I have narrow down my list into
Winspace c5
Winspace SLC2.0
FL1
Winspace 1550
Bigrock Sohtea
not a chiner but a used TCR advanced SL.

or if you have other frames that can recommend. I will take a loook.



raisinberry777

Re: New Frame Do it All/Crit Racing bike
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2024, 03:37:37 AM »
You've listed pretty much every type of bike there - endurance, lightweight, aero.

What are your priorities in a frame? Price? Weight? Manufacturer/retailer support? Handlebar options? Custom paint? Upright geometry? Aero features?

Are there any bikes from big brands that you like the look of? Hate the look of?

What parts would you be intending to build it with?

kanuto

Re: New Frame Do it All/Crit Racing bike
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2024, 07:19:46 AM »
Yes. Im all over the place on the selection.
As for the budget i have a max of 1.3k so not much.
I just like a black bike. My priority for a frame is driven by my budget next would be the effectiveness for hard riding, aero is a +. Not really a weight weenie. I prefer 2 piece bar stem.

My best fitting bike is a tarmac sl6. I raced on this bike crit, road race. I also like the look of TCR , allez sprint. I hate the look of trek bikes.

I have a sram force axs + elite marvel wheels 28/30c tyres.

Mariuszuzd

Re: New Frame Do it All/Crit Racing bike
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2024, 08:10:01 AM »
I have the same concern. I have around 1.3-1.5 USD, I'm looking for a lightweight frameset, I already have an aero bike - Elves Falath Evo. On the table I have: Ican FL1, Winspace SLC3 and Elves Vanyar. At the moment Winspace has 60% of my votes, but I'm still thinking, it's the most expensive. The SLC3 is also the lightest, probably the best build in general, but I'm not sure. FOr the SLC you can have additional 10% from some of reviewers from Youtube. I reject the bigrock, it's not looking very good for me. On same Czech forum, I found Ican, looks really nice, around 6.5 kg in size M.

kanuto

Re: New Frame Do it All/Crit Racing bike
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2024, 08:28:21 AM »
Also SLC2.0 can be short listed. Its on sale right now at 900. :)

BeR

Re: New Frame Do it All/Crit Racing bike
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2024, 08:41:40 AM »
I have the same concern. I have around 1.3-1.5 USD, I'm looking for a lightweight frameset, I already have an aero bike - Elves Falath Evo. On the table I have: Ican FL1, Winspace SLC3 and Elves Vanyar. At the moment Winspace has 60% of my votes, but I'm still thinking, it's the most expensive. The SLC3 is also the lightest, probably the best build in general, but I'm not sure. FOr the SLC you can have additional 10% from some of reviewers from Youtube. I reject the bigrock, it's not looking very good for me. On same Czech forum, I found Ican, looks really nice, around 6.5 kg in size M.

I wonder if the SLC 3.0 can be as fast as an aero bike. They compared it to the SL8 and say that it is almost as stiff as the SL8 but reviews say that It does not transfer power correctly.

Mariuszuzd

Re: New Frame Do it All/Crit Racing bike
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2024, 08:52:34 AM »
Could you provide such a review ? That what I have seen was rather very positive.