Why We're Sending the Yoeleo R12 Frame Back
00:05:39Cam Nicholls

Why We're Sending the Yoeleo R12 Frame Back

Cam Nicholls

December 29, 2023

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Aaron's shop: https://www.instagram.com/bs16bicyclesolutions
About Yeoleo: https://lichtbike.com.au
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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.

#yoeleo #roadbike

Keywords: cycling,road bike,chinese bike,bicyle,chinese carbon bike

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YOELEO R12 DB Disc Brake Frameset
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YOELEO R12 DB Disc Brake Frameset

Created: July 06, 2025
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The reviewer discusses a YOELEO R12 DB Disc Brake Frameset that was sent for review. They preface that they dislike making critical videos but prioritize transparency. The frame was unboxed and initially the paintwork and finish were praised as brilliant. However, a significant manufacturing defect was found: the non-drive side rear axle dropout hole is poorly made, measuring over 13mm instead of 12mm, and appears to have been altered with a tool like a Dremel. The reviewer and a mechanic (Aaron) state this is one of the worst examples they've seen and would cause brake rub and wheel squirm under load. They attribute the issue to a failure in the factory's quality assurance (QA) process. The local distributor is sending a replacement frame. The reviewer puts the future of the project to a community vote.

AI-Summary

Pros

  • The paintwork and the rest of the finish looks brilliant.

Cons

  • A poorly made rear axle dropout hole on the non-drive side.
  • The hole is not a proper hole; it looks like it was hit with a tool like a Dremel.
  • The hole measures 13+ mm instead of the correct 12mm.
  • This defect would cause brake rub and the wheel to squirm under pedaling load.
  • The frame was not properly quality assured (QA) out of the Chinese factory.
  • The reviewer states they would return the frame if a customer brought it in.

Key Points

  • The frame is the YOELEO R12 DB Disc Brake Frameset.
  • The defect is in the non-drive side rear axle dropout through-axle hole.
  • The hole is out of specification by over 1mm.
  • The issue is attributed to a lack of proper factory QA.
  • A replacement frame is being sent by the distributor.
  • The reviewer is putting the project's continuation to a community vote.

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