Cheap Chinese Carbon Frame Review - Yoeleo R12
Dave Noakes - Ride Everything
August 29, 2022
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YOELEO R12 DB Disc Brake Frameset
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FrameYOELEO R12 DB Disc Brake Frameset
Created: July 06, 2025The reviewer provides a long-term review of the YOELEO R12 DB Disc Brake Frameset after three months and thousands of miles of riding. They describe it as an aero frameset with big aero tubes and interesting angles, giving it a 'meaty' and cool look. They highlight its integrated bar/stem combo, full internal cable routing, and a seat post with significant fore/aft adjustment. The reviewer states the frame is UCI approved, comes with a three-year warranty, and has been vigorously tested. They praise its ride quality, noting it is stiff yet compliant, absorbing vibrations while remaining efficient during sprints. The price point is a major positive, being significantly cheaper than mainstream aero frames. However, they have minor aesthetic gripes with the rubber seat post cover and the integrated seat clamp bolt.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Significantly cheaper than mainstream aero frames from brands like Specialized
- Aesthetically pleasing with big aero tubes and a 'meaty', cool look
- Integrated bar/stem combo for a clean appearance
- Full internal cable routing for a clean look
- Seat post offers substantial fore/aft adjustment (4.5cm) for fine-tuning position
- Comes with a three-year warranty
- UCI approved and has been vigorously tested
- High-quality paint job and finish
Cons
- The reviewer dislikes the aesthetic of the rubber cover ('bike condom') for the seat post clamp, feeling it spoils the clean lines
- The small integrated seat clamp bolt makes them nervous compared to a traditional seat post clamp
- They dread future maintenance (like changing the headset) due to the fully internal routing
Key Points
- Model is the YOELEO R12, an aero frameset
- Disc brake specific
- Price is approximately $1300 / £1000
- Includes seat post and handlebar/stem combo
- Seat post has 4.5cm of fore/aft adjustment
- Frame is UCI approved
- Comes with a three-year warranty
- Full internal cable routing
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YOELEO R12 Disc Brake Bike Frameset
