Why We're Sending the Yoeleo R12 Frame Back
Cam Nicholls
December 29, 2023
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In this video we'll share why we're sending the Yeoleo R12 frame back to head office after finding an issue with it. We're after your vote to help is decide on whether we continue on or not.
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Keywords: cycling,road bike,chinese bike,bicyle,chinese carbon bike
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YOELEO R12 DB Disc Brake Frameset
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Created: July 06, 2025The reviewer discusses a YOELEO R12 DB Disc Brake Frameset that has a significant manufacturing defect in the rear axle dropout hole, which measures over 13mm instead of the correct 12mm. They note the frame appears polished externally but has this critical flaw, attributing it to inadequate quality assurance from the Chinese factory. The reviewer is considering whether to continue the project after receiving a replacement frame.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Paint work and finish look brilliant
- Frame appears very polished externally
Cons
- Poorly made rear axle dropout hole on non-drive side
- Hole measures 13+ mm instead of correct 12mm
- Defect appears to be from improper machining (like a Dremel)
- Would cause brake rub under pedaling load
- Wheel would squirm and progressively seat improperly
- Local distributor attributes it to lack of proper QA from factory
- Reviewer states they would return such a frame if purchased new
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YOELEO R12 Disc Brake Bike Frameset
