Building the ULTIMATE CRIT RACING BIKE | Winspace T1550 Gen 2
The Watt Life
August 24, 2025
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I wanted to build up a dedicated crit bike, one that was firm, fast and could be adapted when needed. So I have a Winspace T1550 Gen 2 frame that I custom spray painted and then built up.
The plan was to not go cheap and to make sure I built up a high quality bike that wasn’t going to cost £10-11k that a western super bike might.
So here’s what I did-
Frame T1550 Gen 2
Bottom bracket Bikone T47 ceramic
Carbon cranks Magene TEO 170mm
Chainrings Sprill Pass Quest
Cassette Neutron
Groupset WheelTop EDX
Saddle Prologo Nago 3D
Chain Absolute Black Flattop
Pedals Look KEO Max
I will do a follow up video of how much all this cost soon. One of my main goals was to create something that’s recognisable and looks good.
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Parts Mentioned
Winspace T1550 Gen 2
Summer ready / Winter ready sale
FrameWinspace T1550 Gen 2
Created: May 06, 2026The reviewer builds a crit racing bike using a Winspace T1550 Gen 2 frame, which he custom spray-painted for a unique look. He describes the frame as firm, low, slightly longer, with a good stack height for an aggressive position. The frame is part of a mostly Chinese-component build aimed at balancing quality and cost.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Firm and fast frame
- Good stack height for low position
- Custom spray-painted for unique look
- Modular design allows easy part swaps
Cons
- Seat post clamp system may slip on rough UK roads (based on past experience with similar designs)
- Spray painting a frame is difficult for first-timers
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