The Twitter Gravel V1 carbon frame has severe quality control issues, including ill-fitting headset bearings, an egg-shaped bottom bracket shell, thin seat tube walls, and plugged threaded holes. Despite these defects, the reviewer decided to build it up to test durability, but strongly advises against purchase.
Cons
- Headset bearings do not fit; head tube is too small and bearing seat is not flat, causing misalignment.1
- Bottom bracket shell is egg-shaped and undersized, requiring modification.1
- Crack found at edge of bottom bracket shell.1
- Seat tube wall is thin near seat clamp relief, likely to crack when clamping a seat post.1
- Steerer tube is not round, requiring sanding.1
- Many threaded holes are plugged with filler, carbon, or epoxy.1
- Internal inspection reveals leftover bag and excess epoxy.1
Key Facts
- Frame model: Twitter Gravel V1, carbon fiber, priced at $500.1
- Intended for 700x40C tires and hydraulic disc brakes.1
- Head tube required sanding and JB Weld reinforcement due to bearing fit issues.1
- Bottom bracket shell was bored and faced using a 3D-printed tool.1
- Seat tube was converted to a seat mast using carbon tubes and epoxy.1
- Steerer tube was sanded round with a 3D-printed tool.1
- Threaded holes were cleaned with a 5mm tap.1
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10:45The reviewer discusses the Twitter V1 gravel bike frame, highlighting numerous quality control and finish issues. They detail problems such as ill-fitting headset bearings, an undersized and non-round bottom bracket shell, a thin seat tube prone to cracking, a non-round steerer tube, and plugged threaded holes. The reviewer performs various repairs including sanding, filling with epoxy, and converting the seat tube to a seat mast. Despite the issues, they decide to build the frame into a complete bike to test its durability.
02:44The reviewer strongly advises against purchasing the Twitter Gravel V1 carbon fiber bicycle frame, citing numerous manufacturing defects and poor quality control. He describes the frame as poorly made and likely to end up in the trash for most users.
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