Chinese Carbon Gravel Build - Workswell WCB-R-146

Rhadooo wrote:

these? https://imgur.com/a/96VerpF

welfkajsodif wrote: Nice, thanks! Did it come with the appropriate blanking plugs?

welfkajsodif wrote:I thought I'd start a new thread for the 146.  I just ordered a WCB-R-146 from Workswell in size 49.  I requested a paint job in matte brown.  I'll be outfitting it with 650b wheels and r8070.  Pictures to come as I get it in and assembled.

http://www.workswellbikes.com/PRODDUCT/ROAD/ALL/Gravel/2017/0705/136.html

VTGraveler wrote:

Curious to your height. I'm 5'7" (170cm) and stuck between 49 and 52. 52 seems like it might be too big in the seat-tube and Headtube but stack/reach more match my road bike. I think I'd rather have a smaller bike for offload use here in Vermont where our dirt roads can get pretty nasty.

Thanks!

Rhadooo wrote: 

My WCB-R-146, still in progress, waiting for the flat mount trp spyre to arrive

Morty412 wrote:Wondering if you can run a 160 Rotor on the front and back?  

AwesomeColors wrote:Were any of you able to get one with a threaded BB? They advertise that BSA threaded is an option on the website, but when I got my quote she said they'll only thread the BB for orders of 12+ frames.

Just swapped out the threaded BB on my old rigid 29er for the first time last night and it couldn't have been easier. Threaded BB definitely jumped up a couple notches in my "must haves" list, especially considering the issues I've had with the PF BB on my Diverge.

Also... I tried to get an answer from Workswell via email, but the lady didn't understand my question. Is it possible to internally route a dropper post on this bike?

Morty412 wrote:Wondering if you can run a 160 Rotor on the front and back?  

Dacha Gravel wrote:Hello everyone. I'm impressed by the idea of building an all season commuter swapping all the gearing and cockpit from my cheapoo CX. Now I'm hesitating between Carbonda and Workswell. Love WCB-146 tire clearance and fender eyelets. Owners - how're your rides? Any issues with frameset quality? Contacted Workswell for BSA bracket option and they said: "How about BB86 , because the BSA need to wait too long , and now the production schedule full". 
Best regards.

welfkajsodif wrote:

I'm not happy with the quality of my frame at all.  There's lots of little things that aren't finished properly and don't look good.  I'm waiting for a few more parts to arrive and I'll take pictures to illustrate on a completed build.  I've gone through 3 chinese frame makers now, including workswell and they are easily the worst. 

  

freakforti wrote:hi there - taken that you build this bike up for you loved ONE - I can absolutely recommend a Chris King BSA BB.

welfkajsodif wrote: 

Wheels arrived.  Far Sports sent me 6 bolt hubs instead of centerlock which I'm not too pleased about but I accept there are going to be compromises when dealing with chinese bike equipment manufacturers.  These are 30x30 hookless carbon rims.  Just filled the byways with orange seal and seated them.  I'd say the byways are moderately difficult to fit on the rim.  Hutchinson and Schwalbe have been the the easiest in my experience.  Now I just need my frame and I can get the whole thing built.