Thrust Carbon RF035

Reviews & Ratings

A user on r/ChineseCarbon shares their experience building a road bike using a Thrust Full Carbon Road Frame purchased from AliExpress, detailing components, costs, and challenges encountered during assembly.

AI Summary

Pros

Affordable frame and components compared to branded alternatives
Electronic shifting (DI2) described as 'bling' and 'totally worth it'
Aero design with full internal cable routing
Compatible with disc brakes and up to 700x32C tires
User successfully built bike with zero prior experience using AI assistance

Cons

Difficulty verifying reliable sellers on AliExpress
Challenges ensuring component compatibility
Frame is unbranded/no-name, raising potential quality concerns
Electronic shifting described as 'gimmicky' and 'unnecessary' (though still appreciated)
Import taxes significantly increased groupset cost

Key Points

Frame: Thrust Full Carbon Road Frame Disc Brake Max 700*32C AERO Road Bicycle Frameset BSA Full Internal Cable With Handlebar DI2
Total cost: Approximately 1900 euros
Frame + seatpost + handlebar: 550€ (unbranded)
Wheels: 58mm rim from CSC for 440€
Groupset: eR9 electronic shifting for 540€ (including 100€ tax)
Crank: eR7 for 60€
Tires: Continental Ultrasport for ~60€
Cassette: Shimano for 60€

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Purchase

Where to Buy

Schub Vollcarbon-StraÃenrahmen Scheibenbremse Max 700 * 32C AERO Rennrad Rahmenset BSA VollstÃ¤ndiges internes Kabel mit Lenker DI2 - AliExpress 18

aliexpress.com#1005007954068738Affiliate · MyBikeParts

🇫🇷€502.99

4.6 (42)

Checked about 4 hours ago

€502.99· aliexpress.com

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Specifications

Attributes

Frame TypeRoad

Frame MaterialCarbon

Brake MountFlat Mount Disc

Bottom BracketBSA Threaded

Seatpost—

Front Axle12x100mm Thru-Axle

Rear Axle12x142mm Thru-Axle

Max Tire Width (mm)32

Headset Type1.5" Straight

Di2 CompatibleYes

Max Chainring Size—

UDH Compatible—

Included Components

Thrust Carbon RF035

Frame

3,280g

Fork

449g

Seatpost

123g

Headset

—

Integrated handlebar

Handlebar

—

Total Weight3,852g

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