Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
An incredible value Chinese carbon road bike, built using the new L-TWOO eRX 12 speed electronic groupset and a Trifox frame.
SIROKO CLOTHING – 10% off
(automatically applied via link below):
srko.co/tracevelo
Carbon road bikes with full internal cable routing and electronic 12 speed groupsets are incredibly expensive. For example the new Specialized Tarmac SL8 with Dura-Ace Di2 is an eye-watering £12,000.
In this episode, I am building a very similar bike to an SL8 or an SL7, but all the parts come from lesser known Chinese brands, including the 12 speed electronic groupset. The bike came out very nicely, the groupset is fantastic, and the final cost and weight is pretty incredible in my opinion.
In this episode, i'll cover all of the parts used, show the build process, and then give you my thoughts on the bike after a few hundred miles in the saddle. I’ll also go into detail on the L-TWOO eRX groupset, and cover some of the known issues.
Also big thanks to @ChinaCycling and @GCPerformance18
Trifox X18:
trifoxbike.com/lightweight-disc-brake-carbon-road-bike-frame-x18
10% off sitewide with code: TRACEVELO
EliteWheels Drive 50D:
elite-wheels.com/product/drive-aero-50mm-disc-brake-carbon-spoke-wheelset-ceramic-bearing
15% off with code: TRACE15
L-TWOO eRX groupset:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeIZujN
SROAD 12 speed cassette:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFAztVN
Costello pedals:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dm0AF4L
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:20 – Intro
01:09 – Parts rundown
03:25 – Build process
06:04 – Siroko sponsor
07:33 – Build cont.
13:40 – Trifox frame - 200 miles later
17:33 – L-TWOO eRX - 200 miles later
19:08 – L-TWOO eRX - Shifting demo
20:32 – L-TWOO eRX - Known issues
23:42 – Cost & weight
25:33 – Conclusion
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
Instagram:
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!!!
An incredible value Chinese carbon road bike, built using the new L-TWOO eRX 12 speed electronic groupset and a Trifox frame.
SIROKO CLOTHING – 10% off
(automatically applied via link below):
srko.co/tracevelo
Carbon road bikes with full internal cable routing and electronic 12 speed groupsets are incredibly expensive. For example the new Specialized Tarmac SL8 with Dura-Ace Di2 is an eye-watering £12,000.
In this episode, I am building a very similar bike to an SL8 or an SL7, but all the parts come from lesser known Chinese brands, including the 12 speed electronic groupset. The bike came out very nicely, the groupset is fantastic, and the final cost and weight is pretty incredible in my opinion.
In this episode, i'll cover all of the parts used, show the build process, and then give you my thoughts on the bike after a few hundred miles in the saddle. I’ll also go into detail on the L-TWOO eRX groupset, and cover some of the known issues.
Also big thanks to @ChinaCycling and @GCPerformance18
Trifox X18:
trifoxbike.com/lightweight-disc-brake-carbon-road-bike-frame-x18
10% off sitewide with code: TRACEVELO
EliteWheels Drive 50D:
elite-wheels.com/product/drive-aero-50mm-disc-brake-carbon-spoke-wheelset-ceramic-bearing
15% off with code: TRACE15
L-TWOO eRX groupset:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeIZujN
SROAD 12 speed cassette:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFAztVN
Costello pedals:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dm0AF4L
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:20 – Intro
01:09 – Parts rundown
03:25 – Build process
06:04 – Siroko sponsor
07:33 – Build cont.
13:40 – Trifox frame - 200 miles later
17:33 – L-TWOO eRX - 200 miles later
19:08 – L-TWOO eRX - Shifting demo
20:32 – L-TWOO eRX - Known issues
23:42 – Cost & weight
25:33 – Conclusion
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
Instagram:
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!!!
