
Despite using parts sourced from AliExpress and other direct to consumer brands, this is the most expensive carbon road bike I’ve ever built!
SIROKO CLOTHING – 10% off (automatically applied via link below):
https://srko.co/tracevelo
I tend to focus on extreme value carbon road bikes, trying to build the most bike I can, for the least amount of money. But in this build, while still using parts from AliExpress and other Chinese brands, I selected some MUCH more premium bike parts.
Loong race frame - OG-Evkin
2025 C5 wheelset - Farsports
PES P505 power meter - Magene
eRX electronic groupset - L-TWOO
Lightweight hybrid cassette - RIRO
Lightweight hollow chain - SUMC
Carbon saddle - RYET
The result is a Chinese 2x11 fully carbon race bike, with a power meter, deep section wheels, and electronic shifting, that weighs 7.2kg (7.38 with pedals and bottle cage).
However the build was not super straightforward. I had to make some adjustments to the frame, the eRX groupset had a small bug in the software, and the integrated handlebars kept slipping, along with the carbon seatpost.
So in this episode, I will go over the build process in detail, talk about all the individual parts, show the total cost, the final weight, compare the bike to other ones on the market, and discuss some of the issues I faced along the way.
Farsports C5 wheelset: (Code ‘TRACEVELO’ for $30 off):
https://www.farsports.com/products/farsports-new-c-series
Loong frame: (Code ‘Tracevelo’ for 10% off)
https://ogevkinbike.com/products/loong-road-frame-disc-brake
AliExpress bike parts and tools (see ‘shop’ tab):
https://linktr.ee/tracevelo
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:36 – Intro
01:52 – Build overview
03:13 – Loong frame OG-EVKIN
04:25 – Setting up the wheelset
07:19 – Mounting the electronic shifters
08:34 – Siroko sponsor
09:38 – Frame headset update
11:44 – Cutting the carbon steerer tube
14:07 – Cable routing and groupset install
18:24 – Frame issue
22:37 – BB, crankset, and powermeter
27:45 – Bike weight
29:42 – Total build cost and comparison
32:43 – Shakedown ride results
40:57 – Groupset software bug
44:41 – 200 miles later…
50:21 – My one ongoing concern
53:51 – Bonus clip - New stuff
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - http://www.go2dev.co.uk
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tracevelo/
Email:
tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
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Bike part mentions in this video
OFFBONDAGE 2Pcs Aluminum Valve Ultralight Bike Inner Tube 700C Road Bicycle TPU Tire 60 80mm Length FV Super Light Tube
Created: August 27, 2024
- Aliexpress Rating:
- 4.9 (198 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 9 months
Ship-To | Cost |
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🇺🇸 | $9.85 |
ZTTO Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brake Oil Needle Tool Driver Hose Cutter Cable Pliers Olive Connector Insert BH59 BH90 Install Press
Created: December 29, 2024Bicycle Internal Cable Routing Tool With Magnet Inner Cable Guide For Bike Frame Shift Hydraulic Wire
Created: April 10, 2023
- Aliexpress Rating:
- 5.0 (19 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 10 months
Ship-To | Cost |
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🇺🇸 | $5.69 |
🇫🇷 | €6.29 |
🇬🇧 | £4.25 |
TOOPRE Bicycle Fork Cutoff Tube Holder Road Bike Carbon Fibre Cutoff Tube Tool Seatpost Cutting Saw Bow Bicycle Repair Tool
Created: February 22, 2025
- Aliexpress Rating:
- 4.9 (161 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 3 months
Ship-To | Cost |
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🇺🇸 | $8.41 |
RIRO 146gRoad BikeUltra-light Freewheel 11S/12S-28/32/34T Bicycle Vacuum Plating HG Cassette Hollow Flywheel 11 12 SpeedSprocket
Created: February 22, 2025
- Aliexpress Rating:
- 5.0 (1 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 3 months
Ship-To | Cost |
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🇺🇸 | $112.22 |
ZTTO 10M Bicycle Frame Internal Housing Damper 6mm Foam Sleeves Bike Cable Dampener For MTB Road Shift/Brake/Hydraulic Hose
Created: February 22, 2025
- Aliexpress Rating:
- 5.0 (30 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 3 months
Ship-To | Cost |
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🇺🇸 | $10.49 |
Bicycle Chains SUMC 9/10/11/12 Speed Rainbow Hollow Semi-hollow Magic Buckle Road Bike Bicycle Chain Length 116/126L Weight 250g
Created: February 22, 2025
- Aliexpress Rating:
- 4.6 (32 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 3 months
Ship-To | Cost |
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🇺🇸 | $15.25 |
LTWOO eRX eR9 2x12s / 2x11s Electronic Groupset, Road Electronic Groupset, Replaceable battery, APP programming
Created: August 24, 2024
- Aliexpress Rating:
- 4.5 (2 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 3 months
Ship-To | Cost |
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🇺🇸 | $549.00 |

- Aliexpress Rating:
- 5.0 (5 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 9 months
Ship-To | Cost |
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🇺🇸 | $56.87 |
ZRACE 105 FC-R7000 / ULTEGRA FC-R8000 / DURA-ACE FC-R9100 Asymmetric Road Chainring, 50-34T 52-36T 53-39T, 110BCD BCD110 4-Bolts
Created: February 22, 2025
- Aliexpress Rating:
- 4.8 (236 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 3 months
Ship-To | Cost |
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🇺🇸 | $32.55 |
Ezmtb Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brake Oil Bleed Kit Tools For ,SRAM, SHIMANO,MAGURA,Avid,Series MTB Road Bike Brake Repair Tool
Created: August 30, 2024
- Aliexpress Rating:
- 4.9 (634 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 9 months
Ship-To | Cost |
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🇺🇸 | $3.13 |
🇫🇷 | €3.34 |
🇬🇧 | £2.54 |
RYET Bike Saddle Super Light Full Carbon Racing Cycling Saddle 110g 7x9mm Oval Carbon Rails Superflow Road Bicycle Seat Cushion
Created: February 22, 2025
- Aliexpress Rating:
- 5.0 (8 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 3 months
Ship-To | Cost |
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🇺🇸 | $81.37 |
Carbon Pedals Road Bike Carbon Bicycle Pedals Costelo Carbon Pedal - 165g Ultra
Created: April 08, 2023
- Aliexpress Rating:
- 0.0 (0 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 10 months
Ship-To | Cost |
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🇺🇸 | $14.10 - $75.85 |
🇩🇪 | €15.99 - €85.98 |