r/ChineseCarbon

I am looking to build a gravel bike, this is the build I am thinking of:

• Frameset: LightCarbon LCG071S-PRO (52cm, UD Black Matte, T47 BB, incl. 100mm stem, seatpost, fork, and thru-axles)
• Wheelset: LightCarbon 40mm Carbon (26mm inner width, Ceramic bearings, 36T Ratchet, HG Freehub, Centerlock)
• Groupset: Wheeltop GeX (12-speed Wireless)
• Crankset: Senicx GR3
• Bottom Bracket: ZTTO T47-24i
• Cassette: Sunshine 12-Speed (11-50T, HG Spline)
• Chain: Shimano XT CN-M8100 (12-speed, 138-Link, w/ Quick Link)
• Rotors: 2x Shimano RT-CL800 Ice-Tech (160mm, Internal Serration)
• Handlebar: PRO Discover 20 Gravel (44cm, 31.8mm clamp)
• Pedals: Shimano PD-EH500 Explorer (Hybrid: SPD/Flat)
• Tires: 2x Tufo Gravel Thundero HD (700x44c, Skinwall, Tubeless-ready)

Any advice, did I mess anything up while researching the build?

Edit: no idea why I wrote LightCarbon tires, meant Lightcarbon Wheels

I said, until I saw one at a local bike race.

And my immediate reaction was OMG they’re riding a Quick Pro how cool!

Jury’s still out on whether I’ll have the same reaction to seeing a Yoeleo though.

Hi,

I'm planning a bike build for my first carbon road bike. I've been riding around a Felt F70 that's almost as old as I am and I'm guessing is also undersized.

There's no way the math makes sense for mechanical shifting, since I could just get the X-Lab RS7 for the same price. I also plan to race on the bike next season, so looking for a racy (ier?) geometry.

I can't pick between the LCR017-D and the TanTan X68 (in size 54), since I see a lot of people getting the X68 without wheels from TanTan. Any advice on frame choice? If I go with the LCR017-D, I plan to get a AliExpress 105 Di2 and a Geoid PM500 power meter.

What would you suggest with frame choice? And what about wheels? I am trying to keep the build around $2500 including shipping.

Does anyone have experience with Spexcel? Quality wise? I am thinking of buying their Spexcel EON longsleeve aero jersey. In terms of sizing, I usually wear an L from Rapha, Van Rysel, Siroko, are these sizes drastically different?

I’m looking to Reddit for real user reviews and what sort of bike they are fitted on. I have a 2020 giant tcr disc with 28 mm gp5000 on the stock pr2 wheels. Would the wider internal still fit my frame? This was pre-redesign and widening of the fork to fit fatter tires.

Hey,

I need some of knowledge. So I recently bought the Elitewheels Edge 3.0 from Aliexpress and at first sight there was nothing wrong with them. But when I started to mount my tires I found these weird white kind of lines as you can see in the pictures in the comments. The surface is super smooth and it doesn't feel like scratches or scuffs. Also if I take a closer look, I can see that there are some gaps between the white kind of dots. So in my opinion scratches should have a start and an ending. So these gaps between should not exist. It looks more like it's something in one of the lower layers.
Also these lines stops close before the rim flange.

I already contacted the support, they are saying these are scratches from mounting the tyre but there are no structural problems with the wheel.

So, what do you guys think? Is it safe to ride them? Are these really scratches or is it some construction problem of the rim or is it just a cosmetic issue in the production?

I would much appreciate some advice from you guys.
Thanks.

Looking for others opinions…. I currently run a 2022 BMC Roadmachine 01 Three (Ultegra Di2 / DT Swiss Wheels)

Tempted to sell that in favour of a Winspace M6 Ultegra as I want something more aggressive. I’ve been looking into a new non endurance bike for ages. The Winspace M6 value (around USD 4,400) for an Ultegra build is very tempting vs Specialzed / Giant etc etc alternatives at often double the price.

Am I making a mistake? Swiss quality to China lottery?

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to buy my first road bike, a Merida Reacto Aero.
The first thing I want to upgrade is the wheels—I'm looking to switch to higher-profile carbon wheels, both for aesthetics and to make the bike lighter. , and I'm completely lost when it comes to Chinese brands.

I see some for $400 and others for $1,000 that look identical, and I can’t figure it out.
Any recommendations for a 55–60 mm rim with good value for the price?

Is there anywhere I can buy them? On AliExpress, I also see a wide range of prices for the same wheel.