Chinese carbon disc brake road bike build, including TOTAL COST AND WEIGHT!
I have been building and riding rim brake road bike setups for over a decade. I love them because of their inherent simplicity, they are very low maintenance, and things very rarely go wrong with rim brake bikes.
However recently there has been a massive shift towards disc brake setups for road bikes, and with this it brought a whole host of cheaper disc brake options to the market on the likes of AliExpress and eBay.
Disc brake road bikes have come down in price recently, but many of the larger brands like Specialised, Cannondale, and Canyon still charge top dollar. So, I decided it was time to do a Chinese carbon disc build on the cheap.
The frame for the build was supplied to me by a company called Trifox and is their X16 Speedster model with thu-axles. Full carbon, nice and lightweight, and comes with a BSA threaded bottom bracket.
My chosen groupset is Shimano 105 R7000, the wheels are tubeless 50mm deep section carbon rims from Elite Wheels on AliExpress, and the handlebars are a fully carbon integrated bar and stem from Toseek.
The brakes however are really interesting. I chose not to use a hydraulic disc groupset, like the 105 R7020, and instead opted to use a set of hybrid mechanical disc brakes callipers from a company called ZRACE on Aliexpress to keep the cost down.
Basically, for the build I tried to go as light and cheap as I could, and I am super pleased with the results. Surprisingly lightweight, great braking performance, and amazing looks IMO.
So in this video, I will outline the full build process, from start to finish, go over the final cost and weight of the bike (with comparisons to some brand name bikes), and get the bike on the road to give my first impressions.
Got any questions or comments, stick them in the comments 👇 and I'll try and get back to as many of you as I can!
Trifox X16 Speedster Frame
*use code TRACEVELO for 6% off all items*
trifoxbike.com/products/x16-s...
Timestamps:
00:00 - Start
01:16 - Intro
03:55 - Parts: Trifox Frame
07:18 - Parts: Groupset & Running Gear
10:23 - Parts: Wheels and Braking
14:35 - Parts: Saddle, Bars, & Pedals
17:04 - Build: Wheel Setup
20:47 - Build: Brakes & BB
25:32 - Build: Headset Bearings
28:20 - Build: Brake Cable Run
32:25 - Build: Handlebar Cabling
39:40 - Build: Cabling
48:03 - Build: Chain Sizing
52:10 - Bike Weight & Cost
55:24 - Ride Quality & Brake Performance
58:56 - Wrap-up
105 Derailleur Fitting Guide:
• Shimano 105 R7000 Braz...
Rim Tape Application Guide:
• The only tubeless tape...
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - www.go2dev.co.uk
Music:
Birocratic (birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
Fresh Healthy Perspectives
Lakey Inspired ( / lakeyinspired )
In My Dreams, The Process
Noir Et Blanc Vie ( / billyocean2185 )
Still Not Rite, MydNyte
About Trace Velo:
I love cycling, and I love getting pro cycling kit for less. If it’s cheap, from China, and made of carbon fibre, I’m interested!
Instagram:
/ tracevelo
Email:
tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
With the exception of the Trifox frame, all products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
5 июл 2024
