The World's Newest Bike Brand | DEVEL Project A01 Road Bike

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Huge thanks to Paul Tan and the DEVEL Project Team for giving us the opportunity to shoot and ride this bike. Such an exciting project that we wish has many successes.
Also a huge thanks to Frank and the BikeBug Team this build and this video would not have been made possible without their help.
And finally Felice at Cycling Projects for taking his time to build the frame from scratch, if you need something built and built well ... he is your man.
We hope you enjoy the video and we can't wait to answer your questions, even though we may not have the answers to all of them.
Regards,
Chris
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[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Hey Guys, some interesting comments about the "real" origin of this frame. Obviously we'll go into more detail with the ride review VLOG, but we have had it confirmed this is a custom mould, DEVEL developed it and will only be sold by them. No update on pricing or distribution just yet.

[@AndresMUy-vd2fy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYauk31_or5lqK8

[@TimSchulzks]

So where is the review of the Campagnolo groupset or is this still pending? Great bike!

[@emmettwilson5355]

You all probably dont care at all but does any of you know a method to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly lost my login password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!

[@londonkalel9492]

@Emmett Wilson Instablaster =)

[@emmettwilson5355]

@London Kalel I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@More_iko]

Filipino Brand! Im proud of it👑💯

[@markgalang8031]

Great move for featuring an unknown brand from the Philippines 🇵🇭 hats off to you guys for giving them a chance and a break 👌👌

[@TTBokTV]

Wow! of different colors in every angles such a beauty!!!

[@MANILAURBANFIXED]

Proud Filipino here! And also a KZbinr! but a Fixed Gear one! But glad to see our local products are being exported to other countries!

[@caocrob]

That paint job looks freakin 🔥!

[@abelleraelmar]

Clean, quality and looks. They made it not for sales but for the needs of the Cyclist in their region. Happy that you recognized this brand 'coz this is really a dope.

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Hey mate. Thanks for the comment, yes we have been very impressed with the quality of the bike so far. Make sure you subscribe to the channel to see how we get on with them.

[@DonnyDonnMendoza]

That bike looks pretty sick! Being an Aussie of Filipino descent, this thing excites me knowing that there are bikes being built in other far eastern countries other than China and Taiwan!

[@ronbelleza5588]

frame is still made in china tho. 😂😂😂

[@davidtyler5129]

Sooo enjoyed this report Chris. As I’ve said before your no BS reports and honesty about the bike industry is very refreshing. I really like this frame and yes the paint job is sensational. Does it come in a disc set up? Looking forward to your review on the ride etc. cheers 🤙🚴‍♂️

[@samuelroxas8692]

One of the greatest brand Of Cycling Soon. ❤

[@kyledsouza3208]

That’s a dope bike 🤙

[@plantpoweredhealth9383]

Pearl effect 'flip' paint is a nice touch. Looks a bit like a Canyon Aeroad, hope it rides nice. Fresh bikes for 2020 season, best of luck to the crew at Nero in the upcoming racing season.😊

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Thanks PPH, yeh it is their own mould created in the Philippines, but like I mentioned in the A01 VLOG, you can sure see it has some things in common with a number of "aero-road" bikes. Thanks for the comment and looking forward to keeping everyone up to date with things. Chris

[@jordanlouis2554]

Holy crap 😍😍😍 so amazing

[@nrdslntn]

Yezzz! first uci approved filipino bike brand

[@TTBokTV]

yeah boi, haha

[@VeloGrapher]

Thanks for the review and promo. A simple video like this has done more than just give information. Been gg through depression and your vids help lighten my days. Thanks mate

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Hey Nathan, never be afraid to talk to people if you are suffering some depression. I am so happy we have lightened your day, but promise me you are surrounding yourself with positive people who will give you honest feedback. If I have learnt one thing in the last 2 years it as been to be careful of what you read and see on social media. Take care my friend 🤝

[@davidtyler5129]

@@ChrisMillerCycling absolutely 🙏

[@pao8261]

Nice bike Chris! 👌🚴‍♂️

[@spodbw1]

It's like a chameleon 🦎 every different camera angle is like a new bike 👍

[@captainru_media]

Looking for proud Filipino comments. 🇵🇭

[@alveylucero9748]

Kamista pu kau

[@captainru_media]

@@alveylucero9748 Okay lng po.

[@CyclingMartialartswithMusic]

May endurance geometry po kaya ito?

[@captainru_media]

@@CyclingMartialartswithMusic Not sure bro. Hehe.

[@CyclingMartialartswithMusic]

@@captainru_media thanks sir. Looking for my first road bike kasi, naisip ko bilin sariling atin pag uwi. 😄

[@marvinpresas4506]

Wow! Nice bike..

[@paxpedal8392]

Looking forward to own one, Filipino craftsmanship best!

[@itsdeebs5156]

Your Wife and your two children. ECC. Great touching touch mate. Looks like an impressive bike. I just got a set of Assiomas last week going to say completely blown away with how good they are, literally just finished testing their accuracy against my Kickr and a stages crank and they are bang on -1 Watt from the kicker (suspect drive chain loss).

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

That is super impressive mate. My gripe with pedal based was always the temperature fluctuation and how it effected results. All reports (not mine) so far are very promising.

[@itsdeebs5156]

@@ChrisMillerCycling pretty sure they got a inbuilt temperature compensation. I'm finding at the moment the only time i need to zero offset is when i swap them onto another bike (usually do a few sprints to bed them in) and that holds pretty true.

[@davidtyler5129]

Hey Dave, I’ve been considering the Assioma pedals and almost bought some about 2 weeks ago, but then was somewhat ‘talked out of them’ at a bike shop as they suggested power meter crankset were the only way to go. Never ever having a power meter on a bike before, the bike shops comments confused me and so I’m still to get a power meter system on the bike. A bit peeved actually because the Assiomas were new and unopened and only going to cost me $900 delivered. Open to suggestions and advice. Thanks 🤙

[@itsdeebs5156]

Hi​@@davidtyler5129 happy to share my thoughts. I would suggest not to go with the Shimano Crank based power meters as they are structurally flawed. GP Lama (Shane Miller) has a great analysis of these ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2HXiIeLrNWnZ80 ). Quark do a fantastic spider based power meter (Dzero). I would strongly recommend them. The Assioma Duo's are as good as you are going to get on a pedal power meter and are I would argue one of the top 5 power meters on the market hands down. The only issue with the Assioma's is the cleats. I would suggest sticking with the ones provided by Assioma and order from them. Not all Look Keo cleats are the same...super annoying. I am a big fan of Speedplay pedals and i run speedplay pedals on my bikes that have Spider Based power meters (Quark Dzero's). That said when Wahoo Speedplay power meter drops...i am putting them on the bike with the Assiomas. That is so i can just run just speedplay and from an engineering perspective the Assioma's and the Wahoo Speedplays are the same from an engineering perspective (where it counts). Also being fortunate enough to know people testing them , they are very much in line with expected results. I strongly suggest thinking about your needs. If you want the best representation of YOUR effort ... measure as close to you as you can. Pedals being the closest contact point. Power being outputted into the Drive Train....Spider Based. To the Wheel hub based (though these i think are really not a great solution). Objectively Looking at power meters based off what i have used and seen. 1) Wahoo Speedplay Power Link (Not yet Released)...this is a little biased as they are basically Assioma Duos which meet my niece needs. 2) Assioma 3) Quark DZero 3) Garmin Vector I can see the Bike shops argument. Crank Based is usually a good entry point and is reasonably cost effective....that said extra couple of hundred dollars and you are in there with the best. I don't know anyone who has had a Assiomas and had issues , had inaccurate power readings and don't love them . Hope this helps. End of the day if you hate them ... you can easily on sell them and they maintain their price really well. I see them pop up for sale around 80% of the RRP and they just get snapped up.

[@davidtyler5129]

@@itsdeebs5156 hey thanks heaps for the frankness of your reply. Yes I’ve heard the Quark system are very good, but I thought quark only matched up with Sram and I already run Ultegra Di2 11sp. Yes I am aware the speedplay power link are imminently coming. I spoke with the qld distributor last week. I currently use Ultegra pedals (but actually don’t like them) and changing to something else wouldn’t be a difficult decision for me. I have mates that already use speedplay pedals on their bikes and they really like them. I’ve never used them, but must confess to being interested and intrigued with them. Interestingly enough the bike shop I was chatting to about a power meter system have 2 x new sets of Assioma pedals in stock and no crankset systems. I do wish now that I’d bought the Assioma pedals a few weeks ago for $900 😩. I’d be getting the data I need now. Hmmmm, maybe I can just wait a few more mths for the speedplay power links and have a complete change altogether. Again, thanks heaps for your feedback. I’ve got a bit to consider now. Cheers and enjoy your cycling 🚴‍♂️ 🤙

[@derekcravenPT]

So, goodbye Bianchi, hello Devel? It looks pretty nice, look forward to some more Nero wins.

[@discbrakefan]

Sensing a few sponsor changes for 2020...

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Let’s see how it rides guys

[@streetrat2086]

Give it a few years and we'll see where there at

[@markjehannonan7209]

Devel it's a Filipino brand, Hi! Greetings and shouout here from Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Great bike and a great brand! you should be very proud. Chris

[@Ih8GoogleandApple]

Looks fantastic but need to know if the performance and fit and finish is as high end as the components.

[@anthonyhomercycling]

i have gotten mine ! whats the BB size Chris?

[@Tim_McMurray]

Fantastic looking frame! Hoping they will be available at an affordable price for most average people. Great review looking forward to ride review

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Hey Tim, from what I understand the brand will be offering everything from a top level race bike to a kids bike, this really is the beginning of something very big. As for an RRP on this bike, we don’t have any info on that. As it’s stands they are working on distribution across Asia and then prices will be organised ... did I mention this is new 😀😀

[@Tim_McMurray]

Awesome thanks, great to see a new option in the market

[@brendavane9148]

It's going to be hard to break into such a competitive market. Very nice looking bike though.

[@Praxcycles]

Someone from the Philippines here. 95,000Php for the disc option snd 85,000Php for the rim brake option

[@Archi2g]

Looks like a cippolini, id ride one.

[@stevewalter3742]

👍👍👍

[@bossg2817]

8:49 Pagbilao covered court

[@cliffordchaperon6795]

Chris - Love to hear your thoughts on the bike used in your team. Feel, weight, disc vs rim brake, DI2 vs Mech, tubeless vs tubes, set up etc

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Sounds good!

[@troycollett8540]

Interesting to know the weight of the full build

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Stay tuned. Will do a weigh in on the full review.

[@lorenzpatrickrosales5418]

Proud filipino 🇵🇭

[@Hjemtilhjem1986]

Have the favero duo, best powermeter i owned

[@frletsbefriendsrn]

Pwoah!

[@vladamirkb1]

But is this bike Hambini approved.?

[@404nobrakes]

Anyone know if it’s BB386? BB86 is pretty much unacceptable on a 2019 bike these days unless you wanna stay married to a Shimano or Campy crank.

[@sandydennylives1392]

@@404nobrakes I was married to a Campy crank but we were divorced when it was stolen.

[@neandertaler3683]

@@404nobrakes it’s bb86

[@AriestocrataStudio]

What’s the weight of frame alone?

[@yodiey]

which bottle holder are those?

[@milligbp]

Good carbon = good paint? Give me a break. Good paint is from proper surface finishing and preparation prior to paint. Has zero to do with the carbon...coming from a materials engineer with plenty of composites experience.

[@samuelroxas8692]

Devel MTB Reviews Soon ❤

[@tubbytoast2]

👍😀👍

[@jayteecervantes3702]

Planning to buy rubaix frame but changed my mind.

[@joeldurbridge2718]

That is a beast! 🤤

[@zebulundocallas]

Fellow Filipino cyclists and mountain bikers. Invest in this brand. The moment the brand becomes known worldwide, you might not be able to afford the price anymore. Devel is kind enough to offer cycling frames for 45k php and XC carbon frames for 33k php and the alloy XC frame for 13k php. They say its very expensive to buy it in Australia although less expensive than well-known brands.

[@NSMetaLpig]

panu napunta pinoy brand sa ibang bansa, so sikat na sikat na tlga to hahahaha my napili na ako next frame ko hahhahaa

[@andrewlipsiner9791]

What is geometry on YOUR DEVEL Bike SIZE 49 ? Weight of frame , fork , seatpost Complete build with #campagnolo RECORD gruppo and WTO Wheelset ?

[@87cigs]

where is durianrider to tell us which frame this is? smells like nove in here.

[@finder2267]

I think durianrider is a total fool, but... ya, 4:20 in Chris says it looks like 12 different bikes that came out this year. your first thought isn't about how widely available the mold is???? seriously! dude, it's open for everyone and anyone

[@lukemanion6555]

@@finder2267 So the mould is unique to Devel. They have done all the development themselves in the Phillippines. No other bike frame will use this mould. This is nothing like the Nove situation.

[@finder2267]

@@lukemanion6555 doubt it, fullstop. Exactly the statement Nove made so many times. small changes to an open mold don't constitute "full" development.

[@protonjicari5990]

When?

[@johnnyboy4711]

how do i get one to Europe? Mach 1 as TT is my bag!

[@reyesmartinez512]

It's looks a mix of BMC and Cervelo.

[@noelarches2894]

Website for the company?i want to buy this frame 😭😭😭😭😭

[@mokasusa]

So what is the weight for this build... And in one word: BIANCHI!!!

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Will get to that in the ride review mate. Want to make sure I have these components for the ride and we’ll go from there

[@jamesforbes2819]

ECC stands for #thechase

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Looks a little like your Merida ... that on Bike Market yet?

[@salomesanchez1953]

Phil. brand😍

[@kailexx1962]

Defunct, it appears.

[@noellambitchannel]

That devel is made from phillipines ?

[@mikicastan]

China

[@sydemoid]

Looks a lot like Winspace 1500, montecci vegter frame.... if it’s of that pedigree, it should be pretty fast

[@lukemanion6555]

I overheard Chris saying on the weekend it's fast and awesome in the corners.

[@tjgato]

What’s the thickest tire it can accept

[@Colinke]

Judging from the Maxxis tires, 28c might be the largest tire width you could put on.

[@emiamarcusantonion.6304]

proud filipino biker here

[@stinerivera2543]

ECC means "ECCaw lang sapat na".

[@marlawfetalvero9248]

Frame are still all made in China.. I hope we can make really homegrown..from design to manufacturing so we can call it made in the Philippines...

[@alveylucero9748]

Filipino brand though filipino right here

[@dalezapple2493]

Ok, how do I get one?

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

The bike is not available yet, like I mentioned mate the brand is still organising distribution and groupset partnerships from what I understand. Interesting times.

[@johnridley6712]

How much does it weigh!?

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Will take it on the road and do that in the road review

[@AndresMUy-vd2fy]

Camaleon paint is common.

[@echostrix924]

What about Betta bikes

[@nienkerk1]

Will this be your new sponsor or will you continue with Bianchi?

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

That’s a whole different discussion, the logistics of a move like that would be a challenge. Let’s see how it rides first

[@nienkerk1]

Thanks Chris! Love the show. I also ride the XR4 and love it. Very fast and great feeling, a masterpiece. I also think your brand, colors and such would make a mistake leaving Bianchi. But that’s just my distant (Sweden) advice.

[@tobiaslevring2058]

How much does the frame cost?

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

It has not been released at a retail level yet.

[@tobiaslevring2058]

Chris Miller Cycling Can you make a video when it has? Love you videos

[@dominikjukic8725]

Can we know where in the Philippines they are based?

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

I actually don’t know the answer to that. I do know they are using Celeste Cycles in Manila as a retail point.

[@linslins4860]

Dom J they are based in Camp Big falcon manila. Google it. Tnx

[@vinart8714]

filipino brand bike

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

It's a great brand mate, one we are vey proud to represent.

[@joejoe8948]

Filipino brand? Really? I'm surprised it didn't come with 90mm wheels.

[@yutaokkutsu8842]

Price?

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

No RRP at the moment, distribution has been put on hold due to COVID

[@jakemitchell3029]

Nero devel racing next season?

[@jakemitchell3029]

Ecc is Elizabeth Catherine and I can't quiet remember your other daughters name but I was pretty sure it started with a c

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Let’s see how it rides first mate. Maybe we could just paint the DEVEL Celeste and no one would notice 🙂🙂 .. actually that would be a pretty cool idea for the most click bait video ever ... “we rode fake BIANCHIS” 😂😂

[@jakemitchell3029]

Do it do it do it

[@cyka4075]

🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@jen3800]

price?

[@Praxcycles]

95,000 Php for disc, 85,000 Php for rim brakes

[@jen3800]

@@Praxcycles thanks ! i imagine that is just frame and fork.

[@Praxcycles]

Yes sir!

[@cliffordchaperon6795]

ECC - are the initials of your wife & children's first names - I think?

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

That's correct Clifford

[@bossg2817]

Look like a Merida reacto

[@discbrakefan]

ECC... thinking these must be your wife and kids names

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Elizabeth, C and C ... correct mate.

[@pchat112]

Support philippines bike brand, #NoToChina bike brand

[@Edelsfarm]

But china made it.

[@kimdahyun3329]

@@Edelsfarm taiwan

[@stinerivera2543]

Ay kingina sikat. Philippines nambawan.

[@tomgoold8694]

ECC - your girls 👩‍👧‍👧

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Ding ding ding

[@tomgoold8694]

So when does the bike arrive? That was the deal wasn’t it? 🤪

[@Dustydayzz]

ECC are the initials of your wife, and two kids names 😉

[@MrAcaballero]

75 kph in flat road

[@Sills71]

"Kind of looks like about 12 other bikes" Actually is the SAME as about 100 other bikes for all practical purposes.

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Brings up an interesting point though doesn’t it. With bikes essentially looking (and riding) the same, I wonder how many more of these manufacturers we are going to see. Best case scenario it brings road bikes into the hands of more people in more parts of the world. Worse case, we are all riding the same bike

[@finder2267]

@@ChrisMillerCycling Best case scenario is this stops. it really doesn't help anyone. it kills R&D and band link individuality. Warranties and service are meaningless when these companies can disappear overnight.

[@lukemanion6555]

@@finder2267 yes but in this instance Devel Project is fully backed by Mega Bikes PH, one of the largest distribution companies in Asia. So they will be around for quite some time.

[@finder2267]

@@lukemanion6555 Please consider your statement in the bigger picture and you will get a better idea about what i am talking about.

[@blakegillmer]

ECC= your 3 girls

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Bang on Blake. See you Sunday ?

[@beesplaining1882]

...and the financial incentive to promote the bike on this channel was....?

[@dingodoggy66]

First

[@mcjames6941]

This roadbike is made own from philippines i brought last month 75k pesos is too much expensive..

[@krisbowditch827]

Developed in China, marked up x10 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈😥😥😥 T1000 is that the terminator lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-lq6vp9el6l]

The name and branding seem a little generic.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

Hi Chris nice to see you.. I don't like the name. Sounds evil.. just name it satan or lucifer... ha ha ha ha

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Haha!! I actually noted that their launch bike was a red and black one that had DEVEL in red ... maybe you are on to something 😂😂

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

Chris Miller Cycling ha ha ha i like that one 😍 it fades from red to Black

[@reeeeeem69420]

too bad the company is all hype and is very deceptive, literally cancels and changes specs on both pre-ordered built bikes and frames on the fly without even giving updates on their clients If you see the owner's FB posts he always claims that it's not the company's fault, it's either their manufacturer, their retailers, or the customers' fault they literally hyped consumers by promising tapered headtube, Shimano components, Tektro/Zoom hydro brakes on a built bike for only PHP 12,000 (around $ 240), the only bikes with Shimano components were the first batch, other than that, none of their promises came true, they even changed the bike's paint design to a very generic Chinese design the first batch had mismatched/faulty shifters and flaking paint on their forks which shows how much time they spent on quality control, and of course the owner claims it's fully the manufacturer's fault the owner's excuse is that it's the consumer's fault for not reading because, from the very start, it was stated that "parts and components may change without prior notice" not knowing that people can actually see the edit history of posts on Facebook which shows that the original post never stated that they blame their retailers for accepting pre-orders, which they apparently don't condone because consumers are complaining about the specs being changed and the extremely delayed delivery time of the bike they paid for their sheep/fanboys even say that the Filipino buyers have no right to complain because the company is selling the frames in the Philippine market cheaper than the Global market the owner even bashed Trinx on a group devoted to DEVEL Project bike owners for having mechanical disc brakes (what an asshole)

[@lasrachtech.1341]

Terrible brand name. Even Develo might be an improvement

[@lasrachtech.1341]

Steven Solos get your LEVED in Walmart now.

[@anhb4203]

I agree. Develo could be a more appropriate brand name but could sound close to Cervelo. Cheers from the Philippines🇵🇭

[@Ray-gu5kp]

This is the biggest scam in the industry! You would be a fool to buy this bike!

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Haha!!! Tell us what you really think

[@Nefarious86]

And why is that?

[@ridewithbryann6568]

Pinoy brand pero napaka mahal naman not affordable

[@Kwanrooled]

Philippine brand that doesn't sound Filipino.

[@jamesleeborgonia222]

Branding was not all about Filipino, it was all about how to catch a market through its brand name itself... Marketing basics

[@coldforgedcowboy]

@Chris Miller Cyclung... It is an unfortunate choice of name for a bike brand, I'll take a pass on it as will many others!

[@Praxcycles]

Why? It's short for DEVELopment. I know people with High-end Bianchi's.. Like Oltrexr4 for example, which they sold because they had a Devel frame. It's different here in the Philippines. We don't hate, we just improve and support what's local.

[@Sills71]

Why does it matter what color a disposable carbon frame is? It is like caring what color your Starbucks cup is... silly.

[@ChrisMillerCycling]

Haha!! You don’t know me very well then, style of performance every time 😂😂

[@Shouldbeeasier]

Lol at new bike brand...same bike different name

[@DanTuber]

terrible name and boring branding. just looks like every other generic aero bike