Unbelievable value! 100% Chinese ELECTRONIC bike build

[@xnoideawhatimdoinx]

Congrats on the play button! 🥖🥖🥖

[@1sigma]

Grant mentioned in an update that it was a jiggly battery that was the issue. Apparently earlier versions of the battery tube used a leaf spring to hold the battery in place. It has since been replaced with a conventional spring. The fix for Grant was simply bending the leaf a bit to increase te, apparently

[@TraceVelo]

OK awesome, thanks for the update!!! In that case, we can pretty much put that issue to bed!

[@1sigma]

@@TraceVelo just watching your update! Not a good start.

[@joneinarmattiasvisser6113]

Might L-twoo become the next big groupset manufacturer? Looks absolutely amazing for the price!

[@johannklose9809]

please never waste money on licenced music again! your improvised montage music is a delight! 13:16 🥖🥖🥖

[@malcontent_1]

Congratulations, Luke. The plaque is cool and all, but the hand painting by your mother-in-law is the real prize. 👍

[@TraceVelo]

You got that right 😁

[@grantbeerling4396]

"Yep, I've said it before and I'll say it again. Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." - Ferris Bueller 1986 Chinses equipment has gone from 'chancers crap' to 'challenger kit' in no time.

[@helicart]

Luke, I watch a lot of youtube vids on cycling and other stuff, and I have to say you consistently are a stand out for quality content, editing, and pepperign humor. Your vids are very watchable, and compelling. I have bought several products based on your vids (pedals and saddle), and am motivated to go a similar route with my next roadie as this bike. Thanks again for the massive time investment in these vids. You would no doubt be successful at whatever you apply yourself to. Brisbane Australia

[@MatzeKel]

Congratulations for the 100.000 Users - I am one of them...

[@stephenwagner2084]

The royalty free music montage music was by far the best royalty free music for a montage I have ever heard on my many years of youtube watching. 100% unique, very catchy. 🥖🥖

[@echtogammut]

Congrats on your silver plaque.

[@roberwt1234]

Congrats on the 100k, well deserved! Awesome in-depth look at the groupset and the new bike, exciting stuff! However, it seems unfair to compare the price of 105 Di2 to ERX when you don't disclose the cost of the drivetrain components of the Ltwoo groupset in the same shot, which is included with the Shimano group. Edit: I've also just noticed that there is a big difference in pricing if you buy the Ltwoo components when you're located in the Netherlands (±830 euro) or in the UK (±625 euro). For comparison, a complete 105 Di2 groupset can be bought for about 1025 euros over here. 😅

[@TraceVelo]

Yeah this is fair. I tried to find a comparision for 105 Di2 where it is sold with only the shifters, derailieurs, and brake calipers, but there isn't an equivalent unfortunately. If you can stretch to 105 Di2, or find a good deal on it, I would probably reccomend that over the L-TWOO... Unless you want to stick with your 11 speed components, then L-TWOO def has the upper hand....

[@stevewilliams5428]

@@TraceVelo You could do a cost comparison between an Ltwoo plus 105 components to make it a groupset... against buying a 105 groupset complete. I doubt there would be much difference. Even if the Ltwoo/105 combination was say £200 cheaper I'd still go complete 105 for compatibility, quality, spares, warranty and peace of mind. I'd be difficult to convince otherwise.

[@anders6383]

Luke I really like your videos and agree that the group set is good value. Though it isn’t accurate to compare the price of ERX to 105 di2 without adding the cost of the cranks, cassette, and rotors to ERX as those are included with the price shown for 105 di2. Aside from that little thing great video as usual mate.

[@TraceVelo]

Yeah this is fair. I tried to find a comparision for 105 Di2 where it is sold with only the shifters, derailieurs, and brake calipers, but there isn't an equivalent unfortunately. However if you bought the 105 Di2 stuff separately, or lumped in my chosen crankset, rotors, chain, and cassette with the eRX groupo, i still think it would come out much cheaper...

[@valmorell]

🥖🥖🥖🥖 Pro tip Luke: when you attach the brake hoses, try this: fit the olive into the lever, then gently screw in the hose nut. You should now be able to slip on the hose and tighten with no fear of cross threading. Yes, I most certainly would buy this bike. Lovely set up.... Thanks.

[@nochancecw]

That is bananas. Super stoked to see this stuff come out. I hope it starts disrupting major brands and kicking their groupset prices lower. Electronic groupseta for the masses is so fun! I also wish the rear derailleur was 8/9 speed compatable so you could run Frankenstein some old stuff.

[@benjaminchoe7748]

I would love if you brought back the "welcome to another trace velo production" introductions! those always made me smile

[@qwertyazerty2137]

One tip guys - in one of Luke's build he put some fiber grip paste inside the steerer tube for the expander plug to hold better. I tried it and I strongly advise not to put it. The paste is greasy and the addidtion of fiber glass particles does not help. Even if I tighten the expander bolt to maximum, it still slips upwards when tightening the stem cap which makes preloading the headset bearings impossible. Without the paste there is no problem.

[@engnelsito]

Grip paste makes sense between two carbon fiber surfaces, such as between a carbon seat post and the seat tube, as the particles can indent in the resin on both surfaces and prevent it from slipping. I don't think it has much benefits in a carbon to hard metal interface, such as an expander plug and steerer tube, apart from what you say: it actually makes it greasy and even more likely to slip.

[@tomichaubg]

Congratulatory 🥖🥖🥖 from me for both the silver Play button and building a hyper-bike with electronic shifting. I mean, you've passed the game. That's the last level? The only next upgrade would perhaps be a titanium frame. You've done everything else! Happy for you, man! ❤

[@jpnokom1204]

Congrats Luke! Been a long time watcher 🥖🥖🥖

[@truktronton88]

congrats on 100k subs luke! the gift from your mother in law is really cute too!

[@daevion5585]

alas, time to entertain myself with a new Bike Build Video! Also Congrats on the play button Luke! Oui Oui 🥖🥖🥖

[@DG-tf9rp]

Only thing I would change, is moving the bike from your collection to mine. Great job.🥖🥖🥖

[@jojo_is_a_go5893]

Yeeeeaaaaaa Silver! So stoked for you buddy. Happy to have been here before silver, before you went full time and quit your job AND before you reach 1 million 😏.

[@jkspcoy]

Brilliant to hear I built one up myself and have had really nothing to complain about, from watching Luke's videos he really put it through it's passes😂 so I'm pretty hopeful mine will last a long time 🙏

[@stargate2002]

My favourite go-to bike channel. A lot of knowledge and tips generously shared.

[@orrinkelso9295]

100,000! Well deserved. You are entertaining and have a unique style. Can you inquiry with Ltwoo about whether they plan to offer a cable caliper brake option? For those of use that want to upgrade our older bikes.

[@justineseiferth8010]

This. Really hoping they release a rim brake version!!!

[@ilikewasabe]

Grats Luke! Well deserved and more! Im sure you’ll reach a Mil in no time!

[@yukkionna1747]

Congrats for the award Luke 🥖🥖 hoping for more quality videos like this. 🥖🥖🥖

[@c0olcast]

Best royalty free music ever, that cracked me up! Congrats on the 100k subs milestone.

[@GrinningDemon]

Congrats on the milsetone, and thanks as always for the fun and exciting content. One note on this build, I had the 11-SPD version of that Racework cassette and loved it at first (super light and shifted reasonably well), but it wore out in under 2,000 miles.

[@TraceVelo]

Yeah the aluminium chainrings on the Racework crank are pretty soft, and they are quite thin to save weight. I will say that you can quite easily swap out the chainrings for a new one. Senicx do a good one for about £40 if i recall....

[@michaelbonnen9791]

Congrats!!!! I’m glad I’ve been a part of this channel to help with my likes and subscription for you. Thanks for great videos.

[@onegrapefruitlover]

Lmao the diy background music was a good bit 🥖🥖🥖🥖 The build looks amazing and really good value. I’d like to see more gravel frames from these budget Chinese manufacturers.

[@andrewturnbull7690]

Since I started watching your channel, the quality and feature set of products from the Chinese manufacturers has changed at a rapid pace. At this rate they will be no longer niche they will be mainstream in the West, they may already be that in Asia. It bodes well for the overall cycling fraternity that their acceleration of product development will put more pressure on the big three to raise their game and also keep pressure on them commercially, giving us all the opportunity to buy feature rich products at a sensible price. Keep up the good work 🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖

[@flo2471]

It would be really cool to see you do a series for all of the different parts, where you do periodic reviews. Like it would be interesting to get your opinion of the groupset after 1000 miles, 2000 miles, 3000 miles etc. Even if it's always the same and keeps working fine, it would give people a better idea how these chinese parts hold up over time. I haven't seen anyone else do that yet and you're the perfect person to do it, as our resident AliExpress expert 😄

[@tobiasbrewin4355]

Agreed, even just a quick YT short to document how the parts perform over time and wear ect

[@robfti]

This is my dream bike to be building next year. It’s great to see someone has had a good time with the build and usage. Gives me hope. 🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖

[@chillstep4life]

Amazing value for money. Your video inspired me to get L-TWOO eRX. It is amzing just as good as the Shimano 105. But even better because the App is very functional and easy to use.

[@ZizBauer]

BIG congrats on 100k subs Luke! So well deserved and keep up the amazing work 🙏🥖

[@TraceVelo]

MY MAN!!!!!!! 😘

[@LamyCND]

I remember watching my first Trace Velo video... Instantly hit subscribe. How can you not?

[@pin0teres]

8:15 I had a similar problem with Ridley Kanzo Fast. The difference is this bottom spacer floating over frame has no contact with the frame, but even then a piece of dirt (it is a gravel after all) could get between frame and spacer and scrape the paint off.

[@philballphotography]

congrats on the subs. Your energy is a big part of why I watch, keep it up!

[@frankoqhairul3485]

Congrates for the play button. I wish someone would build a complete bike like this in China so i would not be charge by any stamp duty upon delivery in my country

[@robertsuche1980]

You deserved the silver Button soooooo strong🎉

[@manji001]

I love that you've taken to heart that hack with the spare stem when chopping down fork steerers ;) Nice build!

[@youtubesafename123]

Totally deserve all those subscribes, your content is of great quality and the videos are always enjoyable to watch, no matter how long they are, congrats!

[@philso7872]

Congratulations on reaching this milestone, Luke.

[@thomasalison6188]

Congratulations for your 1st 100,000!!!🥖🥖🥖. Awesome bike build!

[@seanmeager]

Gotta love you for waiting for the rain to test its waterproofing rather than just get the hose out.

[@ronaldsmith5375]

congrats Luke - I value your content. Way to go on 100,000.

[@StevenNassibian]

Cangratulations for the 100,000 subscribers Luke. You deserve it. Love your work.

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

I just love this! The performance / cost = value equation is off the charts and the fact that the riders who dished out more than $12k for a bicycle will scoff while sipping on their $12 coffee at the local trendy café makes it even a better value.... as a MTBer, I got a chuckle out of the "Racework" crankset that uses Raceface's exact font!

[@TraceVelo]

Yeah the value is pretty crazy on this one! It's mainly to do with the enormous premium that brands put onto any bikes with electronic groupsets. However in fairness, i will say that if you buy a Specialized, their warranties are pretty extensive... This one, not so much 🤣

[@yazidyusop]

🐶🐶🐶 Thanks for the build.. Love ur humor inserts

[@fredtheegg7479]

Congratulations on the play button! Keep up the great content mate.

[@marklobusta3986]

Congratulations on 100k subs been here since the first china carbon frame , the magnesium pedals sensah groupsets 🎉🎉 more subs to come😊

[@craigsmith5134]

🥖 You rock man, really love your channel. Because of you I was able to upgrade an older Merida bike from Sora 8spd to Sensah 11spd. Never ordered anything from ali express before, but you gave confidence. Works great out of the box. Keep doing the good work! 🥖

[@dawwwide]

just, THANK YOU! You ALWAYS are easy to understAnd and so passionate about your job! love it! THANKS THANKS THANKS!

[@evoste]

Well done Luke on the 100k, you deserve it mate.

[@gerardcampbell3981]

Congratulations, Luke for the incredible milestone. Despite me having transitioned to mountain biking these days, I love watching your journey towards making cycling more affordable for the masses! Well done!

[@TraceVelo]

Thanks Gerard, really appreciate it!!!! 😁

[@ssj4david]

Many congrats Luke! You're doing saviours work for the bike community!

[@kylefelkner]

I know it's not something you've ever expressed interest in, but I think it would be super cool to do a bike build with one of the AliExpress titanium frames. I've bought a gravel frame from a seller there and it is absolutely amazing. Love the videos, keep it up! my favorite vids on the tube! 🥖🥖🥖

[@nocturnalcadence1676]

Thanks for the video Luke, I will have my final review of my x16 recorded this weekend, same outcome, I'm very pleased. Under $4500, about 7.49kg, trifox carbon wheels, dura ace brakes/chainrings, ultegra di2 12 groupset.

[@Babkyb]

Baguettes emoji! Congratulations for the 100k! You deserve it! I would definitely ride this bike, even if I am not a fan of this handlebar, my preference for a flat aero with shorter drops. But it's a great deal indeed❤

[@rascal1234]

Congrats on reaching 100k subs!. Next goal 1 million. Maybe if you toss the bike in the ocean and see if the group set still functions. I am really impressed on the price for the relative performance of the trifold build. I can’t make up my mind if I should splurge for the Yeoleo, iCann or Trifox. I do have the MFM100 and love it, so I am leaning toward trifox.

[@DigitalDimi]

Awesome video! Very useful, no BS, straight to the point.

[@AzmiManiku]

Thanks so much for looking for and reviewing great quality Chinese parts. It helps so much especially down here in south east asia. Cheers. 🥖

[@shannonparker7404]

You are the best Luke. Your montage music made me laugh like a drain. Love your work and congrats on 100k subs.

[@jsselman]

Congratulations on reaching 100k subscribers!

[@grantnyenes3742]

Firstly Luke, huge congratulations on reaching 100k, I remember you with about 20k… really good looking bike, and really glad to see them sticking it to the big 3 group set manufacturers, who have been rinsing us for years…really impressive bike, and great that it can instantly handle 11 speed…🥖🥖🥖🥖

[@TraceVelo]

Thanks grant, really appreicate it!!! Yeah I can remeber 20k too, back when I was working 2 jobs, never in a million years did I think id be here right now...

[@McGruffy]

Love your videos! Keep it up, a million subs can't be far a way 🎉. Gratz for the plaque!

[@iTzRafaaaa]

really happy to finally see this video out! Probably my favorite build so far (actually inspired me to also go for a X18 x eRX build). Keep up the great work!

[@TraceVelo]

Amazing, good luck with the build, let me know how it goes!!!

[@iTzRafaaaa]

thanks, I will do so! Probably still waiting for black friday sale to buy the eRX Set. Gotta wait some time for wheels and frame delivery anyways.

[@jkspcoy]

How did the build go

[@iTzRafaaaa]

@@jkspcoy I'm very happy with it. Finished the bike early this year and rode about 3500 km (about 2100 miles) so far. The rear derailleur died 2500 km in, but ltwoo replaced it with a new blue version part. Was a known issue, the gearbox just broke down. Apart from that no complains about the eRX group or the frame.

[@jkspcoy]

Yea built one up myself, really no complaints about it so far 😁 from watching lukes videos he reallt put it through its pasess so hopefully mine will last 🙏 ​@@iTzRafaaaa

[@gustavobertazzoli8729]

Congrats man! For who is following you since 15k subscribers, I just feel amazed for you!!!!!! Well deserved! About one topic on your bike, I would recommend you to use the Emume bar tape. :) About this bike, I would love to ride that. Nowadays I ride a Pardus (Chinese one from Trek factory) and SuperTeam Carbon wheels (also Chinese) and feels perfect, can't complain at all.

[@CycleNLincs]

I got the mechanical 10 speed shifters from Ltwoo for my bike. Enjoying them very much!

[@_MrSnrub]

Congrats on the 100K. We appreciate you!

[@steveindorset]

Hi Luke Big congratulations on the 100k subs. I kind of had the feeling from the start you’d do well. Great review. I think L-Twoo and Tri-Fox will be selling a LOT of product because of this vid. Especially the L-Twoo, very impressive. Watch out Shimano & Sram!! Liking the mother-in-laws painting & love your Nan’s singing. You went to the English seaside? You’re now a mega KZbinr I thought you’d be at St-Tropez or Monaco not peeing down Bridlington. 😂 Dude you really need to paint that there garage! Awesome as always.🥖🥖🥖😁😎👍🏻

[@kindalost2495]

You are the best channel in terms of trying these chinese products knowing that it doesn't have to be expensive all the time to get a high performance gears, such a good share of awareness in terms of the Good and the Bad of a product, Congrats on the Silver Button!

[@fantomx11]

I cut a steerer tube the same way. I used two stems to make my guide. Didn't even consider only using one.

[@DavidWilliams-nh2nr]

Great video Luke. The comparisons with the Specialized bikes at the end says it all really. I would love to see you go full weight weenie with this build to see how far you go with cheap components 🥖🥖🥖🥖

[@wftorres3913]

CONGRATULATIONS ON 100K SUBS MATE!!!!

[@csarcpab]

Well deserved button Luke congrats!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@DeeKayDoubleUSee]

Congratulations for the silver play button! Great content as always and thanks for sharing your experience with the Trifox frame with the eRX groupset🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖

[@joneinarmattiasvisser6113]

This might get me inspired to build my own next bike! You are honestly so good at finding the actually good cheap bike part thatperform well. Always love your videos 😁

[@allyp7]

congrats on the 100,000!

[@fernandoribeiro7874]

Congratulations on the 100.000 subs. Great content

[@merckxy54]

Great video Luke. Love to hear what you think of it after two or three months! And congrats on the 100,000 subscribers, well done!

[@user-on1bs2wo8e]

9:00 Use some graphite, grease traps dust and grime, graphite binds to the uneave surface of the spacers and wears off much slower

[@TaichoCyclist]

Congratulations Luke on reaching your milestone with KZbin. As with your work with Chinese company products, I have also been using a mix of China made products from frames to accessories since 2008. I can attest to your work that they are both joy and jest to work with. Please continue to bring viewers your views and wisdom as we continue to thread into the world of Chinese products.

[@mathewemden2068]

Congrats on the 100K subs! The number will keep growing, you content is interesting and entertaining!

[@stephenlinton1236]

Excellent work. Thanks for taking the time to put together this stellar content.

[@colinboulton4796]

Lovely bike Luke well in to your show for reaching 100k it is a great show 😊

[@trelosenario]

That is indeed a great value there ! The Pockets are clapping silently happy ! 🥖🥖🥖 The wife will have no reason now to .....well there can be always a reason as i am thinking of it better..... Thanks again for this awesome/magnificent/exquisite video Luke .

[@jonathandinkelmeyer5664]

Congrats on the Button, well-deserved! GG mate, keep it coming 🙌.

[@purple_woolly]

Big thanks for this type of content! I know I'm late to the party, but still: This instills confidence to one day try this myself.

[@joelopez2767]

Congrats! Thank you for the build and honest opinion!

[@angela-onesroman8873]

Thank you for sanding that bottom spacer 🙂, that would of drove me crazy.

[@valderja]

Great build and indeed very good value. Congrats on the silver play button Luke! 🥖

[@germurphy4986]

Congratulations on the 100k Luke

[@larisonjohnson]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Well deserved! You create outstanding content. 🥖🥖 🥖🥖 The build is awesome, quality looks great, love the features at that price. Put it on a quick diet and start logging the miles. Will you be riding it for a while?

[@guystevens311]

Congratulations on the 100k. Time to tidy up the studio (and paint the walls).

[@ryanw8987]

Awesome as usual! Love the extra thought put into those brake hose attachments that allow you to use a shift cable as a guide. Congrats on 100k! 🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖

[@khchan8341]

Congratulations from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Enjoy immensely your videos. Great content esp on budget components for like minded riders. Keep it up.

[@Buzzwindrip]

Congrats Luke! 🎉👍🏻

[@elmarpogi514]

Finally you upload and congratulations

[@edwardsasis7851]

i have been watching your videos for quite some time now, and seeing you so happy with your play button, made me subscribe, cheers for more success on your channel, also hope on your future videos please include shifting demos, braking demos cheers!, also hope you can build dirt cheap bike builds like 2x7 2x8 builds for those cant afford the expensive ones