The Winspace G3 is a carbon gravel bike praised for its confident ride and responsive handling, but criticized for proprietary seatpost issues and difficult internal cable routing.
Pros
- Responsive steering and good road bike feel
- Improved headset stability over G2
- Good geometry for racing position
- Frame feels flawless and gives confidence
Cons
- Less comfortable/compliant than G2
- Seat post clamp interface tapered and can slip under load
- Seat post shape proprietary, limiting adjustment options
- Internal cable routing aggravating and time-consuming
Key Facts
- Claimed head tube angle 70.5 degrees
- Traditional steer tube with larger bearings
- Internal cable routing
Reviews & Ratings
The reviewer discusses the Winspace G3 gravel bike, comparing it to the G2 model. They find the G3 to be a nice road bike with responsive steering, despite a slack head tube angle. They note it is less comfortable than the G2 but prefer its handling and appearance. A major improvement is the traditional steer tube and larger bearings, which prevent headset loosening. However, they experienced a seat post issue due to a tapered clamp interface, resolved with carbon paste and proper torque. They recommend a two-bolt rail clamp for better security.
AI Summary
Pros
- Responsive steering, feels twitchy but good for road bike feel
- Traditional steer tube and larger bearings keep headset tight
- Improved headset stability over G2
- Good geometry for racing position
- Looks and handling preferred over G2
Cons
- Less comfortable/compliant than G2
- Seat post clamp interface is tapered and can slip under load
- Seat post shape proprietary, limiting adjustment options
Key Points
- Head tube angle is 70.5 degrees
- Traditional steer tube with larger bearings
- Internal cable routing
- Seat post clamp is a tapered interface
- Recommended torque for seat clamp is 13 Nm with carbon paste
The reviewer builds a Winspace G3 gravel bike frameset, highlighting the internal cable routing and overall build process. They note that the internal routing was initially daunting but turned out easier than expected, though it became aggravating over time. The bike is built with a mix of used parts and new components like Lun Grip wheels and Panaracer GravelKing tires. After two early morning rides, the reviewer is enjoying the bike and plans to provide a full review later.
AI Summary
Pros
- Internal routing was easier than anticipated initially
- Bike looks cool
- Enjoying the bike after initial rides
Cons
- Internal routing eventually became aggravating and time-consuming
- Oversized bars with internal cable routing add bulk, which is a minor nitpick
Key Points
- Frameset: Winspace G3, size medium, pink color
- Wheels: Lun Grip (newly released)
- Tires: Panaracer GravelKing, all tan
- Bars: Ritchey WCS VentureMax (oversized)
- Drivetrain: used parts from Monster Cross (Rival 22)
- Cable housing: Jagwire Link glide (individual links over plastic sheath)
The reviewer discusses building a bike with a Winspace G3 frame. He initially used an L2 electronic groupset but had issues with the power cable routing through the chainstay, leading to frustration and eventual return of the groupset. He replaced it with an L2 mechanical groupset (GRT) and a Jaguire shifting kit, which worked flawlessly. He praises the frame's feel and confidence it provides, comparing it favorably to his old steel bike.
AI Summary
Pros
- Frame feels flawless and gives confidence
- Shifting performance is great with mechanical groupset
- Frame is comparable to steel bike in feel
- Full refund for returned groupset was processed without problems
Cons
- Power cable for electronic groupset did not fit through chainstay, causing two days of frustration
- Manuals for Chinese parts are not great
- Internal cable routing is difficult for tinkerers who want to take things apart
- Uncertainty about reliability of proprietary connectors
Key Points
- Winspace G3 frame is carbon
- Initial groupset was L2 electronic (E2), later replaced with L2 mechanical (GRT)
- Used Jaguire shifting kit for improved shifting with internal routing
- Cable routing issue involved power cable from rear derailleur to battery compartment in seatpost
- Build took longer than expected due to routing problems
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