framesets similar to Giant TCX and Specialized Crux

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prokyon
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by prokyon

I'm considering a lightweight-ish CX/gravel bike build with lots of tire clearance and Giant TCX framesets are sold out until April-July 2023.

Is there some other frameset which is similar which I can get, like Vitus Energie Evo maybe (no experience with that brand)? Crux is great but really on the pricey side of things.

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mogwaiboi
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by mogwaiboi

I'm just about to start building one of these for commuting, travelling and light gravel https://flanderscycles.com.au/product/forte-frame/. A friend has one and he loves it! They are quite a popular bike here in Australia seeing as they are reasonably priced, a medium frame is under 1kg, clearance for 45c and a BSA BB.

You can get the same frame under a few different brands - Miracle Bike CX028 and Handsling CEXEvo. I contacted Miracle initially but never received a reply.
Canyon Ultimate CF SL
Canyon Grizl CF SLX
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prokyon
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by prokyon

Interesting - how are they interms of durability? Has anyone done any tests or reviews? Also wondering what dealing with warranty will be like if I do have a problem (I'm in US)...

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mogwaiboi
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by mogwaiboi

prokyon wrote:
Sun Nov 13, 2022 2:00 am
Interesting - how are they interms of durability? Has anyone done any tests or reviews? Also wondering what dealing with warranty will be like if I do have a problem (I'm in US)...
It's apparently been tested by 2 cyclocross teams so you'd think it's as durable as anything else!
This is the previous version https://road.cc/content/review/258277-f ... e-frameset.
Yes that is always something to consider. I have 2 Canyon bikes which would possibly need to be shipped back to Germany if something went wrong...
Canyon Ultimate CF SL
Canyon Grizl CF SLX
Open U.P.

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