Suggestions for Di2 compatible frame please
daddy0
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I need to replace my broken BMC frame. So I'm looking for a cheap Di2 friendly frameset. I'm average build and 178cm tall so looking at 54-56cm frames, that preferably take Hollowtech II BBs.
Ribble have one ProRace in 52cm. Could fit a big stem on it maybe. Weight seems a little heavy at 1.6kg. Branding on it is a bit lame looking too. But its a cheap option at £290
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/prorace-rapide-carbon-frame-and-forks-inc-headset/#pid=17386
Planet X Battaglin Hyper, £400, seems a bit lighter:
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRBAHYP/battaglin-hyper-frameset
or
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRBAHYPDP/battaglin-hyper-frameset
I've also been looking on AliExpress and Ebay, bit of a minefield. Anybody bought a Chinese frame recently? Tempted by an Aeroad rip off or something cheap (£200) like this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Full-Carbon-Road-Bike-Frames-BSA-Carbon-Bicycle-Frameset-50-53-55cm-Matte-Glossy/263289344146?hash=item3d4d449092:m:mI2u9GEhcEr6Y_IfXhkZX9w
Any advice/suggestions welcome.
Cheers.
Ribble have one ProRace in 52cm. Could fit a big stem on it maybe. Weight seems a little heavy at 1.6kg. Branding on it is a bit lame looking too. But its a cheap option at £290
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/prorace-rapide-carbon-frame-and-forks-inc-headset/#pid=17386
Planet X Battaglin Hyper, £400, seems a bit lighter:
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRBAHYP/battaglin-hyper-frameset
or
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRBAHYPDP/battaglin-hyper-frameset
I've also been looking on AliExpress and Ebay, bit of a minefield. Anybody bought a Chinese frame recently? Tempted by an Aeroad rip off or something cheap (£200) like this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Full-Carbon-Road-Bike-Frames-BSA-Carbon-Bicycle-Frameset-50-53-55cm-Matte-Glossy/263289344146?hash=item3d4d449092:m:mI2u9GEhcEr6Y_IfXhkZX9w
Any advice/suggestions welcome.
Cheers.
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Battaglin is a press fit bb, and weight doesn't include a fork, if that's any help.
Ribble frame weight prob. more like 1200g. But it is ugly, the wrong size and has a silly name. Don't get the wrong size.
This maybe? https://www.startfitness.co.uk/forme-th ... gJhUvD_BwE0 -
[url][/url]First Aspect wrote:Battaglin is a press fit bb, and weight doesn't include a fork, if that's any help.
Ribble frame weight prob. more like 1200g. But it is ugly, the wrong size and has a silly name. Don't get the wrong size.
This maybe? https://www.startfitness.co.uk/forme-th ... gJhUvD_BwE
Cheers for the input. I like the look of the Forme frame, although it doesn't look like its got internal cable routing for Di2?0 -
How about this Dolan for £499 https://www.dolan-bikes.com/road/road-framesets/road-framesets-carbon/dolan-l-etape-carbon-road-frameset-2018.html the spec says bottom bracket thread British.'Hello to Jason Isaacs'0