AliExpress Alloy Frame Unboxing — Is the Twitter G2 Build-Worthy?
Johnny Wang Cycles
January 13, 2026
Johnny Wang Cycles isn’t about racing, or watts, or chasing numbers.
It’s about long roads, quiet mornings, and bikes that feel alive under you.”
“Road, gravel, steel, carbon — if it connects you to the world instead of pulling you away from it, it belongs here.
Here is the latest Twitter G2 gravel build/project.
weights below.
Frame - 1584.2gms
fork. - 399.5gms
TA&Udh - 121.3gms
M5 bolts - 20.5gms
total frame weight with uncut steerer 2125.5 grams or 2.13kg
Cost
$429.50 au
Delivery time
from the 15/12/25 to the 09/01/26
under 3 weeks, not bad
Help me out, should I try 2x or just settle for a 1x build?
Parts Mentioned
TWITTER G2 Aluminum Gravel
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FrameTWITTER G2 Aluminum Gravel
Created: January 16, 2026The reviewer unboxes and inspects the Twitter G2 aluminum gravel frame from AliExpress. He notes the frame quality is surprisingly good with nice paint and welds, but the carbon fork has some rough edges and overspray. He weighs the frame at 1555g and fork at 405g. He is unsure about drivetrain choice due to cable routing limitations.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Frame paint and welds look amazing, almost like carbon
- Frame quality is better than expected
- Comes with bearing inserts, no cups needed
- Good clearance for tires (claimed 45mm)
- Price was good at 434 AUD delivered in under 3 weeks
Cons
- Carbon fork is a bit rough with overspray and sticker residue
- Fork dropouts are not perfectly round
- Cable routing may not support 2x drivetrain as expected
- Some dust and paint overspray on frame
- Chainstay clearance for tires may be tight
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