Ultra-budget full carbon disc brake road bike build, including TOTAL COST, WEIGHT, & TEST RIDE!

SIROKO CLOTHING – 10% off (automatically applied via link below):
https://srko.co/tracevelo

My sizes for Siroko clothing:
Jersey – M, Bib shorts – L
My size and weight:
Height - 6ft 2In (188cm), Weight - 11.5 stone (73kg)

Carbon fibre disc brake road bikes from the big brands are incredibly expensive right now, so in this video, I set out to build one of the cheapest fully carbon aero road bikes possible.

The open-mold carbon frame is literally the cheapest one I could find on AliExpress, and the groupset is from L-TWOO, their RX 12 speed mechanical groupset (which happens to be one of the cheapest complete groupsets I have ever bought).

The bike is disc brake, but a fully hydraulic groupset from SRAM or Shimano would nearly double the cost of the build. So to keep the costs down I am using a hybrid mechanical/hydraulic brake caliper, the Zrace BR-005. From initial impressions they seem to work really well, seemingly just as well as the JuinTech F1, my current favourite mechanical caliper.

However the build was not particularly straightforward, and was probably one of the most annoying builds I have ever done. The frame presented a number of issues, and the integrated carbon handlebars from RXL-SL seem to be pretty poorly made.

However, I am really pleased with the final build, so I’ll get some decent miles on it, and report back!

Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:30 – Sponsor segment
01:57 – Intro
03:18 – Parts rundown
12:49 – The build
30:09 – Final cost & weight
32:01 – Initial impressions
36:17 – Final thoughts

Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - http://www.go2dev.co.uk

About Trace Velo:
I love cycling, and I love getting pro cycling kit for less. If it’s cheap, from China, and made of carbon fibre, I’m interested!
Instagram:   / tracevelo  
Email: [email protected]

Please note:
With the exception of Siroko and the Senix Crankset, all other products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.

In addition, 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!!!