Bigrock Sohtea Superlight Carbon Road Bike Frameset

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BIGROCK Sohtea. The "Chinese Aethos"? Half a year later...

The reviewer has extensive experience with the Bigrock Sohtea Superlight Carbon Road Bike Frameset, having built three bikes and ridden thousands of kilometers. He describes it as a traditional climbing bike with excellent stiffness, lightweight construction, and versatile build options. He particularly praises the team edition's 680g weight and overall build quality.

AI Summary

Pros

Very lightweight (team edition: 680g with paint and accessories, regular edition: ~780g)
Excellent stiffness, especially when out of the saddle
Traditional design with round tube profiles and 27.2mm seatpost allows versatile builds
T47 bottom bracket makes home installation easier
Good value for money (regular edition under $1,200, team edition around $1,700)
High build quality with clean threads and proper facing
Good tire clearance (can likely fit 32mm tires despite 30mm rating)
Durable enough for travel (survived international flights in cardboard box)
Two versions available for different budgets and weight preferences
Includes seatpost and accessories in frame weight measurement

Cons

Not aerodynamic (noticeable lack of aero at speeds above 30-40km/h)
Descending performance is average (not the best, not the worst)
Smaller sizes have toe overlap (common with 700c wheels on small frames)
With ultra-light wheels (900g), can feel twitchy/nimble in corners due to low gyroscopic effect
Higher center of gravity compared to heavier bikes (though minimal difference)
Team edition uses high modulus carbon fiber which may sacrifice some strength for stiffness

Key Points

Frame weight: Team edition 680g (XS size), regular edition ~780g (XS)
Price: Regular edition under $1,200, team edition around $1,700
Bottom bracket: T47
Seatpost: 27.2mm diameter
Tire clearance: Officially 30mm, but likely fits 32mm
Carbon fiber: Team edition uses Mitsubishi T1100 equivalent
Includes all accessories and paint in weight measurement
Available in two versions: regular and team edition
Complete bike build shown weighs 5.94kg with pedals and cages

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Bigrock Sohtea Superlight Carbon Road Bike Frameset

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Specifications

Attributes

Frame TypeRoad

Frame MaterialCarbon

Brake MountFlat Mount Disc

Bottom BracketT47

Seatpost—

Front Axle12x100mm Thru-Axle

Rear Axle12x142mm Thru-Axle

Max Tire Width (mm)30

Headset Type1-1/8" to 1-1/2" Tapered

Di2 CompatibleYes

Max Chainring Size—

UDH Compatible—

Included Components

Bigrock Sohtea Superlight Carbon Road Bike Frameset

Frame

730g

Frame

730g

Fork

340g

Seatpost

—

Headset

—

Total Weight1,800g

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