GCN Tech - Custom Aliexpress Bike For Under £2000

Can you really build a high-performance road bike for under £2,000 using only parts from AliExpress? After two months of waiting, Alex finally assembles his carbon fiber project, complete with electronic shifting and deep-section carbon wheels. Watch as we reveal the final build, weigh it in, and discuss the terrifying issues we discovered during the assembly process.

Chapters
00:00 - The AliExpress Project
00:35 - The Spycle Carbon Frame
01:35 - L-TWOO eR7 Electronic Groupset
04:22 - Budget Cranks & Lightweight Cassette
06:18 - Integrated Handlebars: A Safety Concern?
07:45 - The £14 "3D Printed" Saddle
08:38 - Carbon Wheels & Oil Slick Chain
12:40 - The Assembly
16:53 - The Final Reveal & Weight
19:21 - The Verdict: Flex & Resin Issues

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