ICAN Graro carbon gravel frameset - the tech keeps coming

ICANs gravel framesets here....
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[@stuartdryer1352]

I've bought a bunch of stuff from ICAN over the years, including a road frame. I've never had any problems with any of it.

[@michaelblurry6559]

Just got some ICAN wheels wirh DT350s. Excellent service and top quality.

[@paulstuart9465]

The ICAN frames get very good reviews. Especially considering the cost. Looking forward to seeing you review the wheeltop groupset.

[@valmorell]

Very impressive. I would buy one. Bob on fashion wise...

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

The bottom bracket has been bonded in after the frame was moulded . Bladders are used during initial baking . They are removed and the aluminium shell is then installed .

[@gregsullivan7408]

No rack mounts - drats. (call me old fashioned) Waiting patiently for the Marin Headlands 2 to come back in stock - it ticks all my boxes: carbon WITH rack mounts, Apex/Eagle drivetrain (I wish this was more common!), and great price.

[@Hazzy238]

Excellent review. Thank u.

[@nikolausgussner648]

​ @stevenleffanue Hi, do you know what the max chainring size is for running 1x? Cheers

[@FJJ18]

Hope to see OZ Cycle test out some 3d printed ti frames I recently saw advertised.

[@suncrew1]

Nice frameset!

[@neta1538]

Nice!! Thx

[@robaust3049]

Great review, many thanks.

[@yan01232]

Nice video thanks

[@williammorris4419]

I'm interested in this frame but have a question.. I travel with my bike at least a half dozen times a year and need to pack it in an Evoke bag.. Is the seatpost clamp sturdy enough to take the numerous tightening and loosenings of disassembling needed to remove the seat. (and have you had any issues withthat style loosening when ridden a lot?) and is there enough slack to take the handlebars off when packing for a trip without having to disconect brake cables? Seems almost no youtube bike reviewers pay attention to these two key considerations for those of us who fly with our bikes. Thanks for your reply in advance!

[@stevenleffanue]

Wouldn't recommend this frameset for that,not unless you can pack the bike without removing the integrated bars.

[@alanhill7965]

Great interesting video paid or not :)

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

The brake hose hole at 13:00 scares me away from this frame set altogether . Some new road bicycles have brake hoses going around the steerer and not through it . A friend's new gravel bike has the brake hose coming out behind the left fork leg through a small opening . Tricky to replace without a draw wire though .

[@stevenleffanue]

If the hose goes on the outside of a steerer , how does the hose get through the bottom bearing?

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

@@stevenleffanue Merida are using grooved steerers to achieve this .

[@stevenleffanue]

So there are still 2 holes in the blade?

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

@@stevenleffanue I believe the steerer left leg junction is an implied hole and also a visible one behind the disc brake caliper but 3 inches above it . Specialized have also used this method .

[@stevenleffanue]

So they still need to drill a hole to get the cable into the left blade , then another to exit?

[@oktayuruncu1127]

nice but I chose the yoeleo one

[@MrSzwarz]

With this frame you would have to make additional hole in BB area (behind seat tube), if you want mechanical front derailleur installed, side hole would be useless, unless cable stopper installed (Shimano have build in) Because you need to have cable tension to pull make derailleur work.

[@stevenleffanue]

The outer goes all the way to the front derailleur.

[@p44doyle44]

Are you going to do the full build on this. I just ordered the frame.

[@stevenleffanue]

Yes. Just waiting for the groupset to arrive.

[@arvinsuguitan472]

1.5” bearing on headtube mean i can use a fox taper cast gravel fork here?

[@cyclopenguin]

no mention of the painted over brake mount holes 😅

[@stevenleffanue]

The calliper mount holes are mentioned and shown. They were very good. If anything, a light scrape with emery paper or nail file.

[@cyclopenguin]

@@stevenleffanue missed that bit, you're right, they were mentioned.

[@grzegorzwieczorek3703]

So oldschool bars and stems wont fit?

[@stevenleffanue]

The bar and stem will fit. It's a matter of cabling. If you can manage to get the cables into the top headtube it will work.

[@martinhotan8946]

Why oh why does a gravel frame has to have a aero seatpost … only makes the ride unnessecary harsh and hard to replace - oh and no dropper post option either…👎

[@stevenleffanue]

I agree , the industry has gone mad about aero. Maybe for racing gravel, but even then, there are more important factors like handling and comfort.

[@michaelblurry6559]

Does it hurt?

[@SamuelBlackMetalRider]

A bit on the heavy side for a gravel carbon frame 😉

[@onedelacruz3660]

Trace Velo 2.0 🥳✌️✌️✌️

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

More like Trace Velo is Oz Cycle 2.0 :)

[@vromaka]

This is not a gravel bike. This is a road bike (with aggressive fit) with a wider clearance for tires. Propriatery headset, seatpost. Integrated stem with no chance to fit. Molded into carbon frame alu bsa shell - a very nice solution for galvanic corrosion! Shimano, move you a$$ and deliver finally a wireless groupset, because companies are making some $hit instead of a good frame to fit your idiotic di2...

[@Dolmar-Rick]

Why an aero frame for a gravel bike one-piece handle bar doesn't make any sense to me. 🤦🏻‍♂️ surely light weight and comfort should be top priority.

[@stevenleffanue]

They're all going that way now because wireless gearing means only brake hoses need to be threaded through.

[@paulwalker6153]

Because you have ex-world tour pro road riders racing gravel events, and they want an aero frameset than can accommodate wider tyres for off-road.

[@lazlo2511]

Gravel frames don’t have that seatpost configuration, no way can you upgrade to a dropper or suspension option. And about that sticker UCI.,, please? What does UCI know about gravel? That’s the sport’s biggest joke! I’ve seen way better products coming from the east. This group has plenty of internal competitors.

[@mrfazzy99]

I've got a gravel frame from ican. The brand and models (not all) is on the UCI approved list. You can take a look on the UCI website

[@mopedvieh]

May I encourage you to invest in a better camera? The image quality does not match the actual content.

[@stevenleffanue]

You adjust the quality in 'settings'.

[@mopedvieh]

...your videos are 720p which is like 2003 standard.

[@stevenleffanue]

I can do HD, but I figured most are watching on phones, so didn't matter

[@mopedvieh]

​@@stevenleffanueTo me that doesn't make any sense since a) modern phones have way better resolutions than 720p and b) those who are watching on a TV (like me) or laptop experience a rather bad image quality.

[@stevenleffanue]

OK. I will do 1080p from now on. Thanx for that 👍

[@squareyesj7170]

Considering the thumbnail title I was expecting a product that moved the game on, but instead was left underwhelmed. It's too heavy for starters, some iffy finishing, loose headset, etc. Also, dropped seatstays and a low rear triangle are looking dated, imo. Not the best clearance, esp at the front. This is a dated bike design. Nothing special for me, I would be looking elsewhere.

[@zhdite5]

I'm in search of a frame. What do you recommend looking at?

[@endtimeslips4660]

this bike a bit look like copycat of BH bike

[@stevenleffanue]

ICAN produce carbon products for brand names so you could be right, BH buy from ICAN.

[@REMODA92]

Shilling for a living isn't illegal but the pantomime should be.

[@stevenleffanue]

A lot of viewers are not bicycle experts and do appreciate being carried through with explanations of basics. Thanx for your expert overview tho 👍

[@Japangirl2506]

😂😂😂 robbery Very low quality for the price

[@Japangirl2506]

Guys don’t buy low quality frames You risk your life

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

I have seen defects in bicycles at all price points . Who can you really trust ?

[@Japangirl2506]

@@robertmcfadyen9156 The one inspected

[@Carpuride_USA]

Dear friend ,Hope you are fine .This is Jack who is the brand manager of Carpuride , We really like the professionalism of your content and We want to collaborate a dedicated video with you ,how can i contact you ?

[@stevenleffanue]

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