Possibly the best value road bike ever built - Full parts and cost breakdown
Trace Velo
28. November 2024
Mainly using parts sourced from AliExpress, I have put together what I think is one of the best value carbon road bikes ever built!
SIROKO CLOTHING – 10% off (automatically applied via link below):
https://srko.co/tracevelo
AliExpress bike part links (see "shop" tab):
https://linktr.ee/tracevelo
Over the years I have built ALOT of cheap bikes, mainly using parts from AliExpress and other some direct to consumer chinese brands. However the value on this bike is honestly ridiculous, and is easily one of the best ones I have ever built.
It has a full carbon frame, deep section carbon wheels, and a 2x11 speed groupset with hydraulic disc brakes. I have ridden it 1000’s miles at this point, and managed to put it together for less than £1,300.
So in this episode I will discuss the bike in detail, cover each part that I used (while also providing some alternative options), cover the total cost, the total weight, and finally compare it to some other bikes on the market that you can currently buy.
Related videos:
L-TWOO R9 Disc: https://youtu.be/NJ7X0DduA74
ONIRII Pedals: https://youtu.be/AXPLOUQ-LBo
ZTTO Cassette: https://youtu.be/II4VF920Yaw
Elitewheels ENT Disc: https://youtu.be/NRwxVGzhHBo
RIRO Carbon Crankset: https://youtu.be/uCukP5__qpw
Costelo Pedals: https://youtu.be/Po2-dJdIPFk
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:15 – Carbon frame
01:49 – Carbon wheelset
03:10 – Disc rotors
04:12 – Tyres
05:03 – 2x11 groupset
05:59 – Siroko sponsor
07:05 – Crankset
08:54 – Cassette
09:38 – Chain
10:28 – Bottom bracket
11:49 – Saddle
12:31 – Pedals
13:16 – Bar & stem
14:06 – Bar tape
14:41 – Other bits
15:00 – Cost and weight
16:30 – Comparison to other bikes
18:30 – Bonus clip
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - http://www.go2dev.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracevelo/
Email: tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
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