Great video, love the comments on smalls details that really make a difference. 11:55 isn't dangerous to have the di2 cable that exposed? Wouldn't it be safer to have it in a cable cover or something just to avoid having it damaged or snapped at some point?
Thank you so much for the reply. I’m so excited to get this frame. I have been looking for your review and found your video on the 650 B gravel conversion. I am elated that I may only need the one bike (as much as I do love my Topstibe 2 carbon). Hmmm 😊
@@GravelCyclist yes sir So did you have any issues with the chain sizing? The big/big + 1-2 links left me with a saggy chain in the small/small. After removing another male/female link it was just right in the small/small but the big/big wasn’t happy being there. Of course I would never ride in that combo but needed for front derailleur trimming
Like you, we had the saggy chain in the small / small at what we thought was the optimal length. Removed two links, big / big is fine but I would consider the derailleur is at maximum stretch, so to speak. Definitely a combo I won't use that often. Vette owner here too :)
Looking forward to my own new build in 2024 (when you can actually buy the stuff 😅). Did one already as an upgrade - bike shop installed - but getting all the parts was a terrible, nerve racking trial...
I just purchased this frame. I am so excited to get it. I hope I don't get a long weekend frame thought. I shrieked when you drilled through that frame. Yikes!
Hahaha. What we didn't show was the phone call we made to Litespeed confirming where to drill, etc. They drill their frames similar to how we did it, but likely, a bit more expert than us. Titanium is extremely tough to drill, and you need a very nice high zoot drill bit to start with. I need to post my review of this frame and fork, I have rolled it on road, and gravel!, it is a very very nice frame.
I have a recently built GR300 and even though the bike is absolutely fantastic, it bothers me a little that the rear brake hose sticks out like that. My shop installed some heat shrink to help protect it but I still think a fully integrated solution at the BB would've been better, especially on a gravel bike.
I built up a GR270 a few years back with mechanical Ultegra 8000. No internal routing at all except the front hydraulic brake cable through the carbon fork. …. Otherwise It’s cable ties all the way under the down tube and out the stay to the derailleur. But the cable at the rear derailleur on my mechanic set up is way neater than the wire in this build they are showing. I’m wondering how this new Di2 could be installed on my frame when it’s time to upgrade the group set
Hello there, I am certain the GR270 uses the same chainstay yoke as this Helix Pro Disc, the PRO GR, etc. In the video, you'll see a tiny slot for the Di2 wire to zip tie to beneath the yoke, which I think is a 3D printed Ti part (or forged). I do hope Lynskey changes this in the future, as I feel a regular driveside chainstay tube, with an appropriate depression for tyre clearance, would be nicer to route internally vs externally underneath the yoke. There are so many ways to handle routing, T-Lab bikes is another worth checking out. They route their brake housing a little differently for the rear brake.
I do hope Lynskey improves this part of the design in the future. They've had this design on several of their bikes for many years. With that said, I've had zero problems with snagging anything, etc, but aesthetically at least, it could be a lot better.
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Great video, love the comments on smalls details that really make a difference.
11:55 isn't dangerous to have the di2 cable that exposed? Wouldn't it be safer to have it in a cable cover or something just to avoid having it damaged or snapped at some point?
Thank you so much for the reply. I’m so excited to get this frame. I have been looking for your review and found your video on the 650 B gravel conversion. I am elated that I may only need the one bike (as much as I do love my Topstibe 2 carbon). Hmmm 😊
My helix pro did come drilled. I’m glad it wasn’t just me having such a fun time running those Di2 wires. Painful
We keep it real around here! I have to ask, based on your user name, Vette owner?
@@GravelCyclist yes sir
So did you have any issues with the chain sizing? The big/big + 1-2 links left me with a saggy chain in the small/small. After removing another male/female link it was just right in the small/small but the big/big wasn’t happy being there. Of course I would never ride in that combo but needed for front derailleur trimming
Like you, we had the saggy chain in the small / small at what we thought was the optimal length. Removed two links, big / big is fine but I would consider the derailleur is at maximum stretch, so to speak. Definitely a combo I won't use that often.
Vette owner here too :)
Looking forward to my own new build in 2024 (when you can actually buy the stuff 😅). Did one already as an upgrade - bike shop installed - but getting all the parts was a terrible, nerve racking trial...
I just purchased this frame. I am so excited to get it. I hope I don't get a long weekend frame thought. I shrieked when you drilled through that frame. Yikes!
Hahaha. What we didn't show was the phone call we made to Litespeed confirming where to drill, etc. They drill their frames similar to how we did it, but likely, a bit more expert than us. Titanium is extremely tough to drill, and you need a very nice high zoot drill bit to start with. I need to post my review of this frame and fork, I have rolled it on road, and gravel!, it is a very very nice frame.
I have a recently built GR300 and even though the bike is absolutely fantastic, it bothers me a little that the rear brake hose sticks out like that. My shop installed some heat shrink to help protect it but I still think a fully integrated solution at the BB would've been better, especially on a gravel bike.
I built up a GR270 a few years back with mechanical Ultegra 8000. No internal routing at all except the front hydraulic brake cable through the carbon fork. …. Otherwise It’s cable ties all the way under the down tube and out the stay to the derailleur. But the cable at the rear derailleur on my mechanic set up is way neater than the wire in this build they are showing. I’m wondering how this new Di2 could be installed on my frame when it’s time to upgrade the group set
Hello there, I am certain the GR270 uses the same chainstay yoke as this Helix Pro Disc, the PRO GR, etc. In the video, you'll see a tiny slot for the Di2 wire to zip tie to beneath the yoke, which I think is a 3D printed Ti part (or forged). I do hope Lynskey changes this in the future, as I feel a regular driveside chainstay tube, with an appropriate depression for tyre clearance, would be nicer to route internally vs externally underneath the yoke. There are so many ways to handle routing, T-Lab bikes is another worth checking out. They route their brake housing a little differently for the rear brake.
Awesome vid. Awesome bike. 😊 What was the end weight?
Got it in part 2. Thanks. 😊
Later, dropped over a pound substituting to some lighter, shallower wheels.
Exposed brake line, under the bottom bracket? That looks like a really poor design decision.
I do hope Lynskey improves this part of the design in the future. They've had this design on several of their bikes for many years. With that said, I've had zero problems with snagging anything, etc, but aesthetically at least, it could be a lot better.