Hello~
This is my first post on Dossa, and I'm wondering if anyone else is interested in Chinese frames like me.
I started with road bikes and enjoyed maintenance more than riding.
I know about cars and motorcycles, but bicycles are fun~
I got into aero road bikes because they looked pretty. As I kept looking, even the basic shape looked good. After seeing the CAD 14 limited edition, I thought, "I want one," but it was more expensive than the first model. So, I decided to try and make something similar for less money.
Choosing a frame was a lot of trouble. My desired specs were a carbon fork, full internal cable routing, thru-axle, and disc brakes. Within those constraints, the Aliframe price was higher than expected, so I decided to use an existing complete bike frame.
At first, I mainly looked at budget models, but none met my criteria.
I needed a size 60 or larger to get a decent fit. Since I was thinking of using the Eltu ER9 for the drivetrain, it would cost around $100 just for the frame and drivetrain.
So, I bought a complete bike with a TXter C6 frame and an Endu1 with a wheelset drivetrain.
The smooth welding technique they used involved applying putty like rice cakes. However, I didn't feel any particular stiffness issues when I first rode it. I think I need to ride it for a long time to know its durability. Although I have painted Gunpla and Alc models before, painting bicycles is on a different level.
Even after drying thoroughly and applying a finishing coat, the coating peels off quickly.
The crank arrived today, so I'm thinking of just giving up and riding it casually for now. I think I'll have to entrust it to a shop ㅠ
Although I'm a beginner, feel free to ask me any questions you have, and I'll answer them to the best of my knowledge.
Have a great weekend~~~
