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Yo Patty did you use the bearings and compression headset rings that came with te bike? Or did you replace them?

Really wanted this but at 2k it’s got me looking at Bigrocks instead 😮

I’m buying a madone before this all day 2k I can’t justify it anymore

What is the stack and reach of this frame?

USD1980 is just too much for a Chinese brand. Might as well get a western brand at those prices. Western brands also have much better resale value. SLC gen 2 owner here.

2k USD is too expensive IMO in the current market, especially if you add in tax. Here in Europe including VAT and customs the frameset would be 2.5k€. Currently Bike24 sells a Specialized Aethos frameset, including the seatpost, for the same price and it has a similar weight. Why should I opt for a (albeit quality) Chinese manufacturer when I can get the competing Specialized frame for a similiar price? Especially since I can get spare parts etc from the Specialized dealer network here afterwards and have the "brand-name" bonus

Idk why Winspace themselves is comparing it to SL8 when it really looks like an Aethos. Version 3 looks a lot better though

Been waiting for the SLC 3 after missing out on the SLC 2 train. The bike looks terrific, and I’d have no issues with quality either. My issue is that Winspace seem to have dropped XL frameset for those that need a stack height 600 or more, unless you buy the gravel bike. This puts me out of the purchasing picture, which is disappointing. No RIM offering from Winspace is also very disappointing. Shame. I’m sure who ever gets one won’t be dissatisfied and will have an awesome bike.

U have more bikes than the bike depot .. 😂

I'm excited for Quick Pro AR 1...very light too... I wonder how the Winspace frame compares with frame from Bigrock...

Interesting what it is that makes the Tarmacs (Sl7-SL8) rate so highly for ride quality. Obviously, most bikes are built in China, so you would presume the carbon technology used is the same and geometry should be easy to copy. So you wonder what the secret ingredient is for ride quality. Specialized had their wind tunnel, so it isn't a surprise for a lightweight bike that the aero aspect is well sorted and would be an advantage, particularly over Chinese brands.

great video, thanks! just one question: what is the frame size and how tall are you? are you comfortable as you are or would you change the size of the frame? thanks a lot!

Waiting for a review with comparison to the sl8. A bit disappointing bb choice and those covered thru axles are useless IMO, just creates more limitations on using racks etc

Dont know how my 2019 Emonda disc frameset is 720G + under 300g fork with nice paint and today they want 2k for a frame that will be 900g+ with any color.

quick review: cutting-down version of c5

Speculation & prediction, not facts: it’s gonna ride like a Tarmac SL6. Probably weighs around one too.

In chinese community, we all think this is a joke with how they present it on the media day. Those bold claim and t1100+t1000 is just pure comedy. Claimed weight is another joke, no one is able to get the weight claimed by them so far. This bike is currently a joke in here. T1550 is still the one to go with winspace.

Great Video breakdown #BlackPedalCo

How can a non influencer test ride one before buying? $2k is too much to buy online sight unseen.

Frame weight over 800g not 700g as they claim also is way to expensive for china brand and direct to consumer , cost same as tcr pro frame no go for me

woah. I had 2 sets of their wheels a few yrs ago, never rode or seen one of their frames in person yet but this 3.0 might be the ticket for a new cheap, "do it all" sub 6kg build. My biggest interest is in how stiff it is when putting down the power. Nothing I hate more than flexy frames regardless of how comfy they are. the prior gen SSE & gen 7 madone slr are the 2 stiffest/snappiest accelerating when stomping the pedals ive ridden by a country mile. very curious to hear about this one.

Airwolf is well known in the mountain bike community and they make road bike frames with 2 year warranty. I was going to get a Winspace frame but at their prices my budget would be finished.

Made in Temu

Nice one , glad they improved their graphic design as well

Thanks for the Video! One comment -that second cap for the headset is critical if you want a light bike. The FSA stems if you do not go for the Winspace one piece weight 250g+

Windspace sponsored you with a frame and wheels back then?!

Sound like Brandon Johnson out here boy!

Wicked. Excited for your opinion on the ride feel 🍿

It's exactly what I thought. If they aren't careful people will defer back to their western equivalent (even if its more expensive). Sceptical doubts have been diminished over quality over many videos over the last 3/4 yrs. BUT they are risking losing the audience they introduce themselves too when prices are no longer enticing. Killing it on the videos though.👏

It's dope, but the price creep is kinda bothering me.

Do they measure the stems middle to middle or end to end?

The Specialized Tarmac is truly the benchmark all bikes are compared to and for good reason.

A real win from winspace on this one. Simplicity as a key feature just classic smooth lines. 👌

Have they got UCI approval on this one?

$2K for a chinese frameset is a bit much when you compare it to the new Trek Madone SL frameset is $3K, the Giant Propel is around $3K as well, and the Tarmac SL8 is $3,500. I would like you to get your hands on a Specialized Aethos frameset to compare weight as I think the SLC and the Aethos are more in competition with each other.

Thoughts on the brand new SLC redesign from Winspace? I should also note that despite the (light) weight nature of this frame, it's still a bit over the advertised claim once the specs are released to the general public for sale. I would very much appreciate if these brands stop significantly overstating the claimed weight. Under promise and over deliver instead. Despite this annoyance, the frame is incredibly light for a mid-tier level frameset especially at this price point.

Whose Standert is that? If it's your size, can you ride it and compare to other framesets? I'm interested in their frames .. but.. feedback online is often that they are - I guess overall it seems: uninspiring to ride. Not lively.

thanks a lot... Love your videos... how is it if compare with Giant TCR Advance Pro....

Great looking bike. I feel the SL7 probably looks more balanced tho. The ‘Aethos like’ rear triangle of the SL8 diminishes the look a faction although I’m sure it adds compliance

You have nice cycling apparel, what brand is that?

What’s the weight with pedals or with complete components?

I took Patrick's advice and purchased this saddle. Horrid ! Go to your lumber yard and get a piece of wood to sit on. Equal in comfort to this saddle.

Patrick, Giant is trying to stiff me on my warranty for my carbon frame. Only $750, or 20% off. Who did you contact about your warranty? Any tips on what I should say or do?

for what it's worth, I ordered two wheelset, which were fine. The new nxt wheels are really scratch prone, yes you can "fix" with nail polish, but it's really bad. So anyway, the wheelset experience led me to order the R12. Ordered on may 23, now july 19, I had no news, no nothing, radio silence and when I threatened to chargeback on credit card, sudden update. Customer service for canada/america, is not good. When I reached out about the scratches on wheel, I ask what should be done. Radio silence. So yeah, it's not really good. In order to get a part number for wheels (bearings) I had to write 4 times. the email apparently got "left in their outbox". :-D I hope the frame lives up to it's reputation and that going forward they step up their game.

Great info as usual!! I built a velo 177 myself thanks to you. I studied every move you did building it and it came out amazing!! You da man!

This same ride was my first WNR and I got dropped following a bad wheel (Goal was to try and stay mid-pack as long as I could). Bridged but it took a lot out of me and then the turns before Carmax got me for good (need to go to cornering school). It was hard for sure but thanks for sharing this video as it helped put that specific day into perspective. I've not been back but maybe I will give it another crack. Lots of very strong riders on these rides.

The new narrative for Chicago 2024 cycling is riding for Trump 2024 baby! Lets go!!

Great review

I was about to spend NZ$500 on a specialized power 3D printed saddle, and am so glad I saw this review. I purchased one of these and it got to me within a week - all up NZ$120, so 1/4 of the price of the S saddle. I didn't expect much, but blown away by how comfortable it is and the fit and quality are superb. It weighs in at 190 grams, so much lighter than the Bontrager saddle, and significantly more comfortable (for me) than the Ergon saddle I had recently put on my gravel bike. I have tried many saddles, searching for that elusive mix of comfort and performance, esp for multi day bikepacking and gravel rides - have tried many saddles - Brooks B17 (comfy, but heavy and not great fit for drop bar bikes), Brooks Cadmium (not for me, painful), Selle Anatomica, WSB, Ergon etc, some were OK, but hard to get that mix of comfort and right fit for performance. So this seems to be hitting that mark - Highly recommended, and will be getting more of these to put on my other bikes. Thank you Patrick!

Thanks for sharing, very informative. From London.