The BEST Gravel Frameset in 2024? Voicevelo G Major
China Cycling
January 22, 2024
⚠️ The Frame: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/voicevelo-g-major-disc-brake-gravel-frameset/?ref=2
📝 Introduction
The founder of Voicevelo (Ling Ying) is a successful Chinese XC rider, being the first Chinese rider to race the Cape Epic (on his own brand's mountain bike no less) so it's no surprise that their new gravel frame is A) Very racey, and B) More towards the MTB side of the spectrum.
The frame is just 790g in a size medium and can take upto 700x47c tires. There's a UDH mech hanger and a T47 bottom bracket keeping things "modern", while a kevlar reinforced steerer tube shows a dedication to safety.
In this video I go through who the brand are, what this frame is about, as well as going through the bike build I went for. It's a long one, so grab a drink and check it out.
🔗 Links
The Frame: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/voicevelo-g-major-disc-brake-gravel-frameset/?ref=2
The Wheels: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/crw-works-gx36-gravel-wheelset/?ref=2
The Groupset: (Waiting until I have more KMs on it to recommend it.)
The Tires: https://www.maxxis.com/us/tire/rambler/
The Crankset: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/cybrei-carbon-crank-assembly-w-xcadey-powermeter-spider/?ref=2
The Chainrings: https://stonechainrings.com/
The Jersey: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/panda-podium-2023-elite-jersey-pom/?ref=2
Insta360 Ace Pro: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro?utm_term=INRA1YI
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:22 Opening Montage
00:41 Let's Dive In!
00:59 Who are Voicevelo?
01:48 What is the G Major?
05:45 My complete bike build
08:20 Whats with the name 'G Major'?
09:07 How it rides
16:55 After-ride thoughts
28:40 Summary
32:18 Bonus Clip I
33:32 Bonus Clip II
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FrameVoicevelo G Major Disc Brake Gravel Frameset
Created: September 20, 2024The reviewer extensively discusses the Voicevelo G Major Disc Bravel Frameset throughout the video, highlighting its lightweight design, race-focused geometry, and versatile features. They mention it's the first gravel product from Voicevelo, a brand previously focused on mountain bikes. The frameset includes a carbon stem and seatpost, with the lightest size (medium) weighing 790g. The reviewer built it into a 6.9kg gravel bike and praises its performance on various terrains.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Super lightweight (790g for medium size)
- Race-focused geometry from a mountain bike racing background
- Includes carbon stem and seatpost
- Versatile with multiple mounting options
- Kevlar-reinforced seat tube for added strength
- Good tire clearance (47mm max for 700c, 2.1" for 650b)
- Internal cable routing options
- Comes in 4 sizes and 7 paint options
Cons
- Front brake mount design requires special bolts for non-standard brakes
- Bottle cage mounts are positioned too high on seat tube
- No mounting points on front fork
- Higher price point compared to other Chinese frames
- Stack height may be too low for some riders
MyBikeParts
Voicevelo G Major Disc Brake Gravel Frameset
JerseyPanda Podium Elite Jersey - POM
Created: September 20, 2024The Panda Podium Elite Jersey - POM is not mentioned in this video.
AI-Summary
MyBikeParts
Panda Podium Elite Jersey - POM
WheelsCRW Works GX36 Gravel Wheelset
Created: September 20, 2024The reviewer discusses the CRW Works GX36 Gravel Wheelset as part of their bike build, highlighting its lightweight nature and performance. They mention that these wheels are super lightweight at 1,260 grams, which is significantly lighter than competitors like DT Swiss's gravel wheels (1,545 grams) and Roval Terra's (1,400+ grams). The wheels are described as 24mm internal and 30mm external width, hooked tubeless ready, and suitable for both tubeless and clincher setups. The reviewer appreciates their robustness with steel bearings and notes they roll well and absorb bumps effectively. They also mention that CRW is known for both carbon spoke and steel spoked wheels, with these gravel wheels being a standout in the latter category.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Super lightweight at 1,260 grams
- 24mm internal and 30mm external width
- Hooked tubeless ready
- Can run clinchers if desired
- Robust with steel bearings
- Roll great and absorb bumps well
- Good for gravel builds
- Wide enough for 38mm tires
MyBikeParts
CRW Works GX36 Gravel Wheelset
PowermeterCYBREI Carbon Crank Assembly w/ Xcadey Powermeter Spider
Created: September 20, 2024The reviewer mentions the CYBREI Carbon Crank Assembly w/ Xcadey Powermeter Spider as part of their lightweight gravel bike build. They highlight its use in multiple bikes and its compatibility with their build goals. The crank set is paired with a 38-tooth chainring from Stone for better climbing performance.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Super lightweight
- Super stiff
- Used in multiple bikes by the reviewer
- Compatible with the reviewer's lightweight build goals
MyBikeParts
CYBREI Carbon Crank Assembly w/ Xcadey Powermeter Spider