Hand-Built BXT Gravel Bike | 6 Months / 2,000km Update | Sensah SRX Groupset & Elitewheels ENT.

Roughly six months ago, I shared a video of my hand-built gravel bike (linked here: https://youtu.be/xzF0l-Uvors) using a BXT Carbon Gravel 135 frame and a mix of components from AliExpress and UK suppliers. Since then, I’ve put over 2,000km (1,250 miles) on the bike across gravel, road, single-track and rocky trails.

In this video I give my honest opinions — how the frame, groupset, wheels, brakes and everything else has held up. What I love, and what I might change in the future.

This update covers:
✔️ BXT Carbon Gravel 135 frame (size 52) – comfort, durability, and geometry
✔️ Sensah SRX Pro 12-speed 1x groupset (40T chainring, 11–46T Sunshine cassette, 165mm cranks)
✔️ Elitewheels Gravel ENT 35mm carbon wheels (entry-level, strong performance)
✔️ TRP HY/Rd brakes + ZRACE rotors (including a squeaky front rotor!)
✔️ Schwalbe G-One Bite 45mm tyres (road + gravel performance)
✔️ Ryet Ultimate saddle & ToSeek flared carbon bars
✔️ Weight: 9kg (~20 lbs)
✔️ Total build cost: ~£1,350 ($1,815 / €1,560)

I’ll also answer your most-asked questions:

👉 How is the Sensah SRX Pro groupset holding up?
👉 What’s it like for climbing on gravel and riding on the road?
👉 Can the BXT frame take 160mm rotors?
👉 How are the headset bearings after wet & muddy rides?
👉 Would I recommend BXT frames?
👉 Is there anything I’d change (14-speed electronic groupsets, suspension forks)?

I also answer:

👉 How do I plan my routes? Link to video here: https://youtu.be/AU8S_5Jzp60
👉 What drone do I use? (HoverAir X1 Pro)
👉What handlebar bag do I use? (Routwerkz)
👉 What’s my favourite cycling kit (Siroko, LeCol, Café du Cycliste)?

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@cyclingcamerasandcoffee

Many thanks to @TomRPhotography for his excellent camera skills.

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00:00:00 - Intro.
00:00:39 - Review.
00:04:16 - Bike Q&A.
00:11:02 - Off-topic Q&A.
00:13:23 - Siroko.
00:13:37 - Conclusion and Outro.

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Find me on Strava:

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Photography:

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AFFILIATE LINKS:

Get 10% off Siroko:
https://srko.co/cycaco

AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onQGQ4z - Elitewheels ENT GRAVEL Carbon Wheelset.
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC5XqfF - BXT Gravel 135 Carbon Gravel Frame.
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDjTxp7 - Ryet Ultimate 3D Printed Carton Bike Saddle.
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBJ1oIp - TOSEEK Carbon Gravel Handlebars.
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCkzQfx - TOSEEK Carbon Seatpost.
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBLuPt3 - TOSEEK Carbon Bike Stem.
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDih7Vj - ZRACE Centre Lock Rotors.

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About me:

I am a female photographer and road & gravel cyclist from the Forest of Dean. I also enjoy walking, nature and wildlife watching. Join me as I explore the world of road and gravel cycling, highlighting the benefits of cycling for enjoyment, fitness and well-being.

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