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Samuel Black Metal Rider on YouTube 3 days ago
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The reviewer discusses a VeloBuild carbon fiber gravel bike frame they purchased. They chose it over other options like the Icon GRO due to its 50mm tire clearance, aero seatpost, UDH compatibility, and low price of around $700 including handlebars and delivery. They praise the build quality, the UD raw carbon glossy paint that fades to black, and the ceramic T47 bottom bracket. The frame is described as not the lightest (around 1200g for size 52) but still light, and it forms the core of a complete bike build that weighs 7.7kg and costs under $3,000.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Price is 'preposterous' and 'unbeatable' at around $700 with handlebars and delivered
- Good quality carbon, 'not cheap carbon'
- 50mm tire clearance
- Has a nice aero seatpost (teardrop shape, zero setback)
- Includes UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
- Paint job (UD raw glossy carbon fading to black) is praised and looks cool
- Comes with a ceramic T47 bottom bracket from Cactus
- Ticked all the right boxes for the reviewer's needs
- Forms the basis of a high-spec, sub-8kg bike for under $3,000
Cons
- Not the lightest frame; the reviewer hoped for something lighter
- Weight was 1200g for size 52, which was 100g more than the reviewer expected (under 1100g)
- The included integrated handlebars (38cm) are not the lightest (~390g) and the reviewer wished they were 36cm
Key Points
- Brand is VeloBuild
- Carbon fiber gravel bike frame
- Price: ~$700 with handlebars and delivered
- Tire clearance: 50mm
- Includes an aero seatpost (teardrop, zero setback)
- Paint: UD raw glossy carbon that fades to black
- Bottom Bracket: Ceramic T47 from Cactus
- Weight: ~1200g for size 52
- Features UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
- Compatible with SRAM XPLR 13-speed groupsets
- The complete built bike weighs 7.7kg
Where to Buy
velobuild.com
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$479.00
Rating there:
5.0 (1 reviews)
Last checked:
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Specifications
Attributes
Frame Type
Gravel
Frame Material
Carbon
Brake Mount
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Bottom Bracket
T47
Seatpost
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Front Axle
empty
Rear Axle
empty
Max Tire Width (mm)
empty
Headset Type
empty
Di2 Compatible
empty
Max Chainring Size
53
UDH Compatible
Yes
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