![]() ![]() What is the first thing you think of when I say “YOELEO R21 riding experience”?įast, responsive, and a very exciting ride. Internal routing is always a little tricky, but the handlebars are well designed to help make the process smoother. How did it go with the build of the bike itself? What about the internal cable routing? What was the state you received the frameset? Any damaged parts?Įverything was well packaged and in perfect condition. Not YOELEO’s fault, but a risk ordering internationally. How long did the delivery take? Did you order from or ?ĭelivery from was expected in 2 weeks but took four weeks due to a delay with the carrier. Expected ship dates were met, even with changes to the order after placing it (different paint scheme, handlebar size). Customer support was responsive, communicative, and very helpful. ![]() TIP: You can check out my more in-depth comparison of YOELEO framesets here.ĭid everything go smoothly when ordering the frame? Was the customer support helpful?Įverything went smoothly. Comparison of YOELEO frames (a response from YOELEO customer support agent) When I inquired, Zoe (from YOELEO) provided me with the following comparison of their framesets. I wanted the most responsive feel I could get. The oversized downtube and large BB area contribute to stiffness and power transfer. I wanted the more aggressive geometry of the R21 for a racier/faster feeling ride, and as a very flexible person, I was not overly concerned about comfort. I like the modern look of the frameset, clean lines, and dropped seat stays. Why did you choose R21 and not the other YOELEO aero frames like R9 or R12? In this part, we talk with Tyler about his decision process, why YOELEO, the delivery, and the build. YOELEO R21 Disc Order and Build Process in Detail Cycling Monuments Statistics Menu Toggle. ![]() Cycling Ground Tours Compared Menu Toggle.Best Bike Trainer Accessories Menu Toggle.In conclusion, based on what I’ve noticed switching from a carbon frame, if you enjoy weight savings, want a more responsive frame and feel you aren’t crash-prone, I think a carbon frame is a worthy upgrade. If you have anything to add, feel free to leave a comment! The carbon that makes up my frame is much thinner than the aluminum of another frame (part of where the weight difference comes from) and therefore more brittle (carbon as a material is also brittle) so if you crash the frame doesn’t deform or take the flow it’ll snap. Just feeling the frame, it’s pretty fragile compared to an aluminum alternative and looking at images of bikes after crashes that carries over. In my opinion, if you’re a beginner rider or someone who’s at risk of crashing, I wouldn’t go for a carbon frame. I’ll move on to a disadvantage, fragility and crash resistance. I didn’t notice that much of a comfort difference when going over rough road surfaces I felt the bumps and road vibration the same. Related to stiffness is the comfort often carbon frames are said to be more comfortable than their aluminum counterparts. The stronger you are the more you’ll notice this difference. When I put down power, like climbing a hill, it feels like the bike is more responsive than its aluminum counterpart. I do notice this one, but less noticeable than something that can be measured by a scale. Also, if you want a bike with aero tube profiles the weight difference will be more pronounced since more material needs to be used.Īnother one of the advantages is the stiffness. With a standard weight carbon frame (around 1300G frame and fork) and some standard weight carbon wheels along with a Shimano 105 groupset my finished weight was around 7.5KG with pedals, pretty light compared to an aluminum equivalent (for example, a Canyon Endurance Aluminum weighs in around 8.2KG, minus pedals). One of the advantages of carbon touted are the supposed weight benefits, and I’ve noticed that myself. I recently upgraded to a carbon bike (Trifox X16) after riding an aluminum bike for a while and I wanted to give my thoughts about the switch and maybe help those who are debating switching. Hello everyone, I’m sure this topic has been discussed many times before but I thought I’d join in, maybe provide a different perspective. ![]()
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