$4399 For a Chinese Frame! Incolor SSR Review | NERO Show x JOIN Cycling
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May 06, 2026
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Jesse reviews a Chinese Hyperbike, the new Incolor SSR. We are at the worlds biggest bike show and chat through all the hot tech we have seen.
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Chapters
00:00 intro
00:45 China Hypa-Bike Review
24:16 Tyres and Comfort
32:40 Who Is It for?
39:29 China Bike Show Round Up
57:41 Best Builds
1:05:13 Dog Or Fast Bike
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Parts Mentioned
INCOLOR SSR Road Frameset
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FrameINCOLOR SSR Road Frameset
Created: March 24, 2026The reviewer describes the INCOLOR SSR Road Frameset as a Chinese hyperbike that competes with top Western brands in both performance and price. It features a bayonet-style fork, integrated seatpost, and 3D-printed titanium components. The frame is noted for being very stiff, particularly in the front end, but this comes at the cost of front-end comfort. The bike is light and claimed to be aerodynamic, with the reviewer believing it is as fast as a Cervélo S5. However, the reviewer criticizes the heavy handlebars, lack of seatpost spacers, and leaking water bottles. Overall, the bike is seen as having great potential but with some execution flaws.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Very stiff front end, especially with bayonet fork
- Legitimately light frame weight (e.g., size 51 around 740g)
- Claimed aero performance: 4W faster than Cervélo S5, 8W faster than SL8
- Excellent tire clearance (can fit 38mm measured tires)
- High-quality 3D-printed titanium parts (saddle clamp, head unit mount, disc brake adapters)
- Good rear-end comfort with 30mm tires
- Geometry suitable for taller riders with high stack
- Zero-offset seatpost topper available
Cons
- Front-end comfort is average to harsh due to heavy handlebars and bayonet fork
- Heavy integrated handlebars (over 400g, up to 450-500g for 150mm length)
- No spacers included for seatpost height adjustment; must be made from cut-off
- Included aero water bottles leak and are unusable
- Disjointed ride feel; front end feels separate from the rest of the bike
- Front-end heaviness when out of the saddle
- Some build quality issues (e.g., bottles, spacers) sour the premium experience
MyBikeParts
INCOLOR SSR Road Frameset
