Trace Velo - Easily the Best Value Road Bike You Can Build in 2025!

Using parts from AliExpress & other direct to consumer Chinese brands, I’ve put together what I think is one of the best value carbon road bikes of 2025!!!

Bear in mind some of these are affiliate links. It won’t cost you any extra, but I get a small amount of commission, which really helps out 😊

AliExpress bike parts - (see - 2025 Value Build):
https://linktr.ee/tracevelo

Frame and wheelset - (use code TRACEVELO for 10% off):
https://ogevkinbike.com

I build A LOT of cheap road bikes, mainly using parts that I've sourced from places like AliExpress. So in this episode, I’ve cherry picked some of the best parts from various builds i’ve done this year, and combined them together into what I think is one of the best value road bikes of this year!

It has a full carbon frame, tubeless ready carbon wheels, a 2x11 speed groupset with hydraulic disc brakes, and some other incredibly lightweight parts. Everything has gone through EXTENSIVE testing, and I’ve managed to build it for just over £1,600.

So in this episode I'll discuss the bike in detail, cover each part that I used (while also providing some alternative options), cover the total cost and the total weight, and finally compare it to some other name brand bikes on the market, so you can decide for yourself if my approach is worth it!

OG-Evkin bar issue (starts at 36:37):
https://youtu.be/p9KBaZQh1-o?si=k6AENNWy2-4fp2jZ&t=2197

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:55 – Context
01:30 – Carbon frame
02:54 – Carbon wheelset
04:13 – OG-Evkin partnership
05:13 – 2x11 groupset
06:30 – Lightweight cassette
07:26 – Disc rotors
08:16 – Chain
08:57 – Tyres
09:43 – Saddle
11:05 – Pedals
11:57 – Bottom bracket
12:27 – Crankset
14:11 – Bar tape & bottle cage
14:38 – Weight & cost
15:08 – Comparison to other bikes
16450 – Warranty etc.

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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