Yoeleo R12 Ride Review (two different points of view)
Cam Nicholls
March 20, 2024
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Timestamps:
2:47 - Build & frame quality
4:46 - Frame design
7:07 - Bike specs
7:15 - Geometry
9:41 - Riding experiences
In this video we will review the Yoeleo R12 aero bike, which came with Shimano Ultegra Di2 and the Yoeleo Sat 50 disc carbon wheels. In this video we will discuss the build, frame design, geometry, specs, and provide our opinion based ride experience. We will also make reference to other mid tier aero frames, such as the SEKA Exceed, Winspace T1500, and Elves Falath Evo.
R12: https://lichtbike.com.au/collections/road-frame/products/r12-disc-brake-bike-frameset
Sat 50 wehels: https://lichtbike.com.au/collections/pro-wheels/products/bicycle-wheels-road-bike-clincher
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Parts Mentioned
YOELEO R12 DB Disc Brake Frameset
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FrameYOELEO R12 DB Disc Brake Frameset
Created: July 06, 2025The reviewers discuss the YOELEO R12 DB Disc Brake Frameset, noting it's a UCI-approved frame with Toray 800 carbon fiber, a 6-year warranty, and 110kg rider limit. They highlight its build quality, normal geometry, and adjustable seatpost, but mention it's not the lightest or most aerodynamic frame. Comfort and speed ratings vary between the two testers, with one finding it comfortable and the other less so on rough roads.
AI-Summary
Pros
- UCI-approved frame
- 6-year warranty
- Made from Toray 800 carbon fiber
- Excellent build quality with perfect bottom bracket and headset tolerances
- Perfect through-axle hole alignment
- Tight seat post tolerance (vacuum fit)
- Four standard paint options plus custom option for $500 AUD
- Adjustable sliding setback seatpost with 40mm layback adjustment
Cons
- Not the lightest frame (1630g for frame and fork)
- Seat post wedge clamp grip material positioned too low
- Surface area not as muscular as other aero bikes
- Doesn't have dropped seat stays (less aerodynamic)
- Compulsory 20mm of spacers in front end inflates effective stack height
- Comfort varies by rider weight and seat height (one tester found it harsh on rough roads)
- Not the fastest frame in straight lines or climbs
- Sticky freehub on test wheels affected speed perception
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YOELEO R12 Disc Brake Bike Frameset
