Trying to figure out geo for a new frame

[mdeth1313]

I've been looking into buying another gravel bike and I'm having trouble figuring out size (since my other bikes are all over the place)

At this point the 2 I've been really interested in are the yoeleo g21 and the carbonda cfr707.

The issue with the yoeleo is the steerer tube on the fork is a straight 1.5 inch and they have their own stem/bar combo, which leaves very little room for error, since the bar is extra money and being a world away, it's not like getting another one is easy - I'm not sure it's worth the hassle, but they sponsor a pro team and it seems the quality is really good. Aftermarket stems seem to be limited to none.

People seem to rave about the carbonda. It's heavier but when you factor in using the bar/stem combo on the yoeleo, it's all a wash.

trying to figure out what size based on my current bikes is also crazy, I'm getting there, but I figured I'd put it out to you guys to see what you think.

I'm going to post screenshots of the geo comparisons, first to the wilier & then to the focus (as the baseline).

For reference...
Wilier Zero.6- 80mm stem and about 5cm of headset cover & spacers.
center of crankset to saddle rail 65.7 cm
seatpost has 32mm setback

Focus Izalco Max- 70mm stem and 3cm of headset cover & spacer.
center of crankset to saddle rail 66 cm
seatpost has 25mm setback


Since I removed some spacers (to it's current description) from the focus it's been really comfortable, but I'm most dialed in on the wilier.

I'm sure most of you are far more versed in this than I am and if I went with the yoeleo that would require getting pretty close with their bar/stem combo.

[Peter P.]

Don't consider the Yoeleo. You're asking for trouble not only with the restrictive 1.5" steerer (and who needs that diameter anyway?) but the limited choice of bar/stem.

I'd skip the Carbonda too. Imagine the difficulty should you need warranty service.

[mdeth1313]

Originally Posted by Peter P.

Don't consider the Yoeleo. You're asking for trouble not only with the restrictive 1.5" steerer (and who needs that diameter anyway?) but the limited choice of bar/stem.

I'd skip the Carbonda too. Imagine the difficulty should you need warranty service.

This is not what I was asking. But thanks.

[sokyroadie]

IMHO if the Willier is your preferred fit, you need to decide how much higher you want your bars since all your options have more stack. If you haven't tried it flip your stem to a positive rise and ride it. Either carbonda cfr707 could work depending on how high you want your bars. I am not real picky about reach and would be fine with a 90 mm stem on the xs.

Good luck