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The Winspace frame? Genuinely impressive. Stiff, responsive :-), accelerates well :-), well finished, basically everything you want in a high performance chassis. But then… enter the unholy trinity of FSA, Acros, and a bearing supplier apparently selected via dartboard. What could possibly go wrong, right? Spoiler: everything.
What followed was a textbook example of how to turn a well engineered product into a QA horror show. To be fair, Winspace themselves acted fast and took care of me, no complaints there. But the response from the component side, the bit that actually caused the problem? As an engineer, I can only describe it as a masterclass in shrugging and finger pointing. It would be funny if it weren’t so avoidable.
***I would point out that I'm not sure if this is FSA at fault (although their answer wasn't great), Acros at fault (I don't engage with engineers in baseball caps or hoodies) or the bearing supplier (I'm not sure who that is). Ultimately it's winspace that supplied the goods and they sorted it out super quick but I think the root lies in their component supplier***
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FrameSLC3.0
Created: June 05, 2025The reviewer discusses the Windspace SLC3.0 frame extensively, highlighting its lightweight design, excellent finishing, and overall performance. They note that the frame is ridiculously light, with a weight of around 820g, and praise the clean internal routing and high-quality finishing. The reviewer also mentions the frame's compatibility with various components and its geometric suitability for different rider sizes. However, they point out an issue with the headset bearing, which had excessive play due to manufacturing tolerances. Despite this, the reviewer concludes that the frame is very good overall, especially after Windspace quickly resolved the bearing issue.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Ridiculously lightweight (around 820g)
- Excellent finishing and clean internal routing
- High-quality construction and attention to detail
- Good geometric suitability for different rider sizes
- Quick resolution of issues by Windspace
- Compatible with various components
- Clean internal structure with no ripples or layer shifts
Cons
- Headset bearing had excessive play due to manufacturing tolerances
- Potential issues with running a 30mm or dub axle due to thin structure around the bottom bracket
Key Points
- Frame weight: around 820g
- BB-86 bottom bracket standard
- 27.2mm seat post for added flexibility
- Internal cable routing
- Clean internal structure with EPS molding
- Quick resolution of bearing issue by Windspace
- Geometric suitability for compact frames
