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The reviewer purchased a BXT gravel bike frame for approximately £300 after searching for the cheapest options. They unbox and examine the frame, noting it arrived in 4-5 weeks. The packaging was basic but protective. The frame is a matte-painted carbon model called the 'Gravel 135' with a UDH rear derailleur hanger, includes a seat post, handlebars, fork, and all necessary accessories like a thru-axle, bearings, and seat clamp. They are generally impressed with the initial quality for the price, noting the carbon weave is visible, the frame feels solid, and it has 50mm tire clearance. However, they note minor issues like paint overspray, a questionable headset bearing measurement printed on the frame, and a potentially loose bearing fit. They plan to build it with parts from their current bike to test ride it.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Very affordable price (around £300)
- Comes with all necessary accessories (handlebars, fork, seat post, thru-axle, bearings, seat clamp)
- Frame feels nice and solid upon inspection
- Visible carbon weave throughout the frame
- Includes a UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
- Good tire clearance (up to 50mm)
- Packaging, while basic, was secure and protective
- Spacers for the handlebar feel solid and click into place securely
- The seat clamp is a standard, trusted design (not the circular type they distrust)
- Brake mounts were not painted over
- Includes a warning sticker about not riding if damaged
Cons
- Basic packaging with no 'fragile' markings and a hole in the box
- Some paint overspray on the bottom bracket area and the thru-axle
- Seat post looks a bit thin and lacks measurement markings
- Headset bearing measurements are printed directly on the frame paint, which the reviewer finds undecorative and odd
- One of the headset bearings did not press in fully, which may be an issue during the build
- The reviewer is not a professional and cannot verify the true quality of the carbon construction
- Acknowledges there will likely be some problems during the build as it's a cheap frame
Key Points
- Brand: BXT
- Model: Gravel 135
- Material: Carbon fiber
- Price: Approximately £300
- Delivery time: 4-5 weeks from order
- Includes: Frame, fork, handlebars, seat post, thru-axle, bearings, seat clamp, spacers
- Tire clearance: 50mm
- Features: UDH hanger, disc brake mounts, thru-axle
- Finish: Matte paint
- Weight: Roughly 1.3kg (measured with luggage scales, not calibrated)