I Built This Carbon Road Bike Using AliExpress Parts - Here's The Breakdown
JunonFit
July 07, 2025
Is it possible to build a full carbon road bike with wireless shifting, an aero frame, and carbon wheels for under 2000 euros / dollars? Most bikes with these specs start at over 3500, but I decided to prove it can be done on a budget.
Here, I'll break down every single component of my custom-built Hygge Model S carbon road bike. I'll show you exactly what I bought, where I got it, and how much each part cost. From an AliExpress carbon frame to a fully wireless groupset, this build is all about getting the best performance without breaking the bank!
Have you tried any of these parts or built your own bike from scratch? Let me know your experience in the comments below!
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🔖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:25 Frame
01:06 Groupset
01:57 Drivetrain
03:38 Wheels
05:28 Bartape & Saddle
06:08 Cost Summary
06:50 Final Thoughts
🔧 COMPONENTS
Hygge Model S EPS: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005005213767330.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.207d4ae4UGsY5F&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis%21EUR%21EUR%20873.02%21EUR%20776.99%21%21%21%21%21%40210385a817410128152175094efe7a%2112000037716798145%21ct%21DE%214158955997%21%211%210&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu
Wheeltop EDS TX: https://wheeltop.com/products/eds-bicycle-derailleur?srsltid=AfmBOoq7iG6YrRHtbmr_KJIADaGddAHdUdjsLi8mI3pee3P5l3jwPXr8
KMC Bike Chain 12S: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007548574128.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.207d38daK3rmEK&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis%21EUR%21EUR%2065.77%21EUR%2025.39%21%21%21%21%21%40210390c917410139505457863e3742%2112000041251290944%21ct%21DE%214158955997%21%211%210
Bucklos Bar Tape: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007791793467.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.207d38daK3rmEK&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis%21EUR%21EUR%208.07%21EUR%206.79%21%21%21%21%21%40210390c917410139505457863e3742%2112000042216437106%21ct%21DE%214158955997%21%211%210
CYCLAMI Mount: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008603815886.html
SENICX Crank: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005817407755.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.207d38daK3rmEK&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis%21EUR%21EUR%20143.54%21EUR%2062.69%21%21%21%21%21%40210390c917410139479757782e3742%2112000034466062491%21ct%21DE%214158955997%21%211%210
Ryet Saddle EVA: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006086433568.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.54901802eMnh4m
BUCKLOS Bottom Bracket: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008196631595.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.5.73bff19cSiglgW
BUCKLOS SPD Pedal: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007310025993.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.137.28671802TkL7hm
Continental GP 5000: https://amzn.eu/d/ah6OB0J
ZTTO 12 Speed Cassette: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005989214910.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.207d38daK3rmEK&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis%21EUR%21EUR%2067.43%21EUR%2030.79%21%21%21%21%21%40210390c917410139479757782e3742%2112000035226673860%21ct%21DE%214158955997%21%211%210
Elitewheels ENT 2.0: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006902683405.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.7c721802dXyWAV
Zrace Rotor: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005006226752552.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.207d4ae4UGsY5F&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis%21EUR%21EUR%2013.55%21EUR%205.74%21%21%21%21%21%40210385a817410128152175094efe7a%2112000036367410006%21ct%21DE%214158955997%21%212%210&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu
RideNow TPU Bike Inner Tube: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006573052438.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.77.28671802TkL7hm
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Parts Mentioned
WHEELTOP EDS TX Road bike Groupset Electronic Wireless Carbon, alloy, 1/2*3-14s Speed
ZRACE Center Lock Brake Disc Rotor Strong Heat Dissipation Floating 140/160/180/203, for MTB / Road
BUCKLOS MTB Self-locking Pedal For SPD System M8100 M9100 Bicycle Pedals Bearing Clipless Pedal with Cleat for Shimano
CYCLAMI 360 Rotating Mount Holder For Go Pro 8-13 Insta360 One X2 X3 X4 DJI Camera Accessories Bike Mount for IGS Garmin XOSS
RideNow TPU Bike Inner Tube 700x18 23 25 28 32 35 37 40 47C
ELITEWHEELS Carbon Wheels ENT 2.0 Disc Brake 700c Carbon Rim Center Lock Road Bike Wheelset UCI Quality Road Racing Wheelset
ZTTO MTB Road Bike 8/9/10/11/12 Speed Cassette 11v 25T/28T//30T/32T/34T/36T Sprocket K7 10v Bicycle Freewheel
SENICX Road Bike 2x10 /11/12 Speed Crank Chainring WHEEL 50-34T 53-39T 36-52T 30-46T Double Chainring Road Bicycle Crankset
HYGGE MODEL S CARBON FRAME
Sunshine Savings/Seasonal Savings
GroupsetWHEELTOP EDS TX Road bike Groupset Electronic Wireless Carbon, alloy, 1/2*3-14s Speed
Created: June 18, 2025The reviewer chose the Wheeltop EDS TX as the groupset for their budget carbon road bike build. They describe it as a fully wireless electronic groupset, which means less cables and easier setup. They purchased it from the official Wheeltop store to ensure authenticity and future warranty support, costing €639. They position it as a key component that allows for a high-performance feature (wireless electronic shifting) at a significantly lower total bike cost compared to typical market prices.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Fully wireless
- Less cables
- Easier setup
- Fits well within a budget for a fully wireless electronic groupset
- Enables building a carbon bike with full wireless electronic shifting without breaking the bank
Cons
- No specific performance or quality cons are mentioned about the groupset itself. The general trade-offs mentioned for budget parts (limited customer support/warranty, unknown longevity) apply to the entire build, but the reviewer mitigated this for the groupset by buying from the official store.
Where to Buy
WHEELTOP EDS TX Road bike Groupset Electronic Wireless Carbon, alloy, 1/2*3-14s Speed
Disc-RotorsZRACE Center Lock Brake Disc Rotor Strong Heat Dissipation Floating 140/160/180/203, for MTB / Road
Created: July 10, 2025The reviewer mentions the ZRACE Center Lock Brake Disc Rotor briefly when discussing the braking system of the bike. They state that the bike uses ZRACE rotors with 160 mm on the front and 140 mm on the rear. The rotors are part of the budget build and cost €5 each, totaling €10 for both.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Budget-friendly (€5 each)
- Part of a reliable braking system
Creator Links
ZRACE Center Lock Bremsscheibe, starke Wärmeableitung, schwimmend, 140 mm, 160 mm, 180 mm, für MTB/StraÃe - AliExpress 18
PedalsBUCKLOS MTB Self-locking Pedal For SPD System M8100 M9100 Bicycle Pedals Bearing Clipless Pedal with Cleat for Shimano
Created: July 10, 2025The reviewer mentions the BUCKLOS pedals briefly as part of their budget bike build. They state the pedals are SPD-compatible and were chosen because the reviewer already uses the same setup on their gravel bike, avoiding the need to invest in road pedals or shoes. The pedals cost €9.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Budget-friendly at €9
- SPD-compatible for cross-compatibility with the reviewer's gravel bike setup
MyBikeParts
BUCKLOS MTB Selbstsicherndes Pedal für SPD-System M8100 M9100 Fahrradpedale Lager Klickpedal mit Klampe für Shimano - AliExpress 18
MountsCYCLAMI 360 Rotating Mount Holder For Go Pro 8-13 Insta360 One X2 X3 X4 DJI Camera Accessories Bike Mount for IGS Garmin XOSS
Created: July 10, 2025The CYCLAMI 360 Rotating Mount Holder For Go Pro 8-13 Insta360 One X2 X3 X4 DJI Camera Accessories Bike Mount for IGS Garmin XOSS is not mentioned in this video.
AI-Summary
MyBikeParts
CYCLAMI 360 drehbare Halterung für Go Pro 8â13 Insta360 One X2 X3 X4 DJI Kamerazubehör Fahrradhalterung für IGS Garmin XOSS - AliExpress 18
TubesRideNow TPU Bike Inner Tube 700x18 23 25 28 32 35 37 40 47C
Created: August 30, 2024The reviewer mentions the RideNow TPU inner tubes briefly when discussing the wheel and tire setup. They state that these TPU inner tubes are used inside the Continental GP 5000 tires and express personal approval of them, noting their lightweight nature and ease of portability.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Very light
- Easy to carry around
MyBikeParts
RideNow TPU Inner Tube Road Bike 700x18C 25C 28C 32C 38C French Valve Gravel MTB Bike 29x1.5 1.75 Ultralight Bicycle inner tube
WheelsELITEWHEELS Carbon Wheels ENT 2.0 Disc Brake 700c Carbon Rim Center Lock Road Bike Wheelset UCI Quality Road Racing Wheelset
Created: December 01, 2024The reviewer discusses the ELITEWHEELS Carbon Wheels ENT 2.0 Disc Brake 700c Carbon Rim Center Lock Road Bike Wheelset as part of their budget-friendly bike build. They highlight the wheel set's 50 mm depth and 28 mm width, which they feel offers a good balance between performance and comfort. The reviewer also mentions the sound of the freehub and notes that they purchased the wheel set for an 'amazing price' of €362.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Good balance between performance and comfort
- Amazing price of €362
- 50 mm depth and 28 mm width
MyBikeParts
ELITEWHEELS Carbon Wheels ENT 2.0 Disc Brake 700c Carbon Rim Center Lock Road Bike Wheelset UCI Quality Road Racing Wheelset
CassetteZTTO MTB Road Bike 8/9/10/11/12 Speed Cassette 11v 25T/28T//30T/32T/34T/36T Sprocket K7 10v Bicycle Freewheel
Created: June 21, 2025The reviewer mentions the ZTTO cassette as part of their budget bike build. They describe it as a 12-speed cassette with 11 teeth on the smallest cog and 34 teeth on the largest cog. The cassette is paired with the Elite Wheels ent. Carbon wheel set and is part of the overall wheel set and tires package that cost €499. The reviewer does not provide extensive details about the cassette's performance but includes it as part of their cost-effective build.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Budget-friendly option for a 12-speed cassette
- Part of a cost-effective wheel set and tires package
MyBikeParts
ChainringSENICX Road Bike 2x10 /11/12 Speed Crank Chainring WHEEL 50-34T 53-39T 36-52T 30-46T Double Chainring Road Bicycle Crankset
Created: July 06, 2025The reviewer discusses a crank set from a brand called Synix (likely a mispronunciation/misspelling of SENICX), model PR3. They mention it is made of aluminum with 165 mm crank arms and 34 to 50 teeth chain rings. The reviewer opted for 165 mm length instead of the usual 170 mm to experiment with ride feel, referencing Tad Pogacha's use of similar crank arms. The crank set cost €47.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Budget-friendly at €47
- Aluminum construction
- Available in shorter 165 mm crank arm length for experimentation
- Compatible with various chain ring configurations (34-50T mentioned)
Where to Buy
FrameHYGGE MODEL S CARBON FRAME
Created: August 30, 2024The reviewer discusses the HYGGE Aerodynamic carbon frame MODEL S CARBON FRAME as part of their budget bike build. They highlight that it is a full carbon frame, lightweight, and aerodynamic, made with EPS molding for a smooth finish and strong strength-to-weight ratio. The frame comes with an integrated handlebar, fork, and seat post, all purchased from AliExpress for a total cost of €668. The reviewer mentions the frame size is small, paired with a 90 mm stem and 400 mm wide integrated handlebar.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Full carbon construction
- Lightweight
- Aerodynamic design
- EPS molding for smooth finish
- Strong strength-to-weight ratio
- Includes integrated handlebar, fork, and seat post
- Budget-friendly at €668 for the set
Cons
- No specific negative points mentioned about the frame itself
- Potential concerns about limited customer support or warranty due to being purchased from AliExpress (mentioned generally for budget parts)
Where to Buy
UPGRADED EPS-Formversion! HYGGE Aerodynamischer Carbonrahmen MODELL S CARBON-RAHMEN, StraÃenrahmen, Scheibenbremsen-FAHRRAD - AliExpress 18
UPGRADED EPS molding version! HYGGE Aerodynamic carbon frame MODEL S CARBON FRAME, ROAD FRAME, DISC BRAKE BIKE - AliExpress
Bottom-BracketBUCKLOS Bicycle Bottom Bracket Sealed Bearing 24mm Bike BB BSA Threaded BB68/73 MTB Bottom Bracket Road Mountain Bike Parts
Created: July 10, 2025The reviewer briefly mentions the BUCKLOS Bicycle Bottom Bracket Sealed Bearing 24mm Bike BB BSA Threaded BB68/73 MTB Bottom Bracket Road Mountain Bike Parts but does not provide detailed analysis.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Budget-friendly at €7
MyBikeParts
BUCKLOS Bicycle Bottom Bracket Sealed Bearing 24mm Bike BB BSA Threaded BB68/73 MTB Bottom Bracket Road Mountain Bike Parts
KMC MTB Chain 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Speed Bicycle Chain Single Speed City Bike Chains X8 X9 X10 X11 X12 Cycing Parts for Shimano
Created: February 02, 2025The reviewer briefly mentions the KMC Bike Chain X8 X9 X10 X11 X12 MTB Bicycle Chains 8 9 10 11 12 Speed Road Bike Current Mountain Bike for Shimano Bikes Part but does not provide detailed analysis.
AI-Summary
Pros
- The chain is 12-speed, which is compatible with the reviewer's setup.
Creator Links
SaddleRYET AIRCODE
Created: July 10, 2025The reviewer briefly mentions the RYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle Ultralight 120g Carbon Saddle 250x140mm Bike Seating for MTB Gravel Road Bike Seat Cycling parts but does not provide detailed analysis.
AI-Summary
Pros
- lightweight
Creator Links
RYET 3D-gedruckter Fahrradsattel Ultraleichter 120 g Carbon-Sattel 250 x 140 mm Fahrradsitzgel für MTB Gravel Rennradsitz Fahrradteile - AliExpress 18
Bar-TapeBUCKLOS Bicycle Handlebar Tapes Shock-Absorption Comfortable Cycling Handlebar Tape Road Bike Drop Bar Tape Road Bicycle Parts
Created: July 10, 2025The reviewer briefly mentions the BUCKLOS Bicycle Handlebar Tapes Shock-Absorption Comfortable Cycling Handlebar Tape Road Bike Drop Bar Tape Road Bicycle Parts but does not provide detailed analysis.
AI-Summary
Pros
- comfortable
- budget friendly
Creator Links
BUCKLOS Fahrradlenkerbänder StoÃdämpfung Bequemes Fahrradlenkerband Rennrad Drop Bar Tape Rennrad Fahrradteile - AliExpress 18