I think people don't give Visp's enough credit. I've found that the quality is great and the frame is super stiff. Plus, it's got one of the best looking shapes in my opinion.
Frame:
Visp TRX999 (Newest Model 2013) [55cm]
Fork/Headset:
No-name, full carbon, 12K fork. Generic headset that came with the bike (actually replaced the top end with a Giant part).
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SRAM S300 1.1 Crankset (165mm, 130 BCD) / SRAM GXP BB / (A2Z Alu. Chainring Bolts)
Pedals:
Shimano 105 PD-5800 Carbon Fiber clip-less road pedals
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
SRAM S300 1.1 / Shimano Dura-Ace 16t / SRAM Red 54t TT Chainring / KMC K710
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Arione Ltd. Ed. / FSA 3K-Carbon Seatpost
Brakes:
Generic Z-Star front brake kit w/ Yoeleo carbon-wheel pads
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Yoeleo 60mm Carbon Clincher (3K) / Novatec 20-spoke / Continental Grand Prix
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Yoeleo 60mm Carbon Clincher (3K) / Novatec 24-spoke / Continental Grand Prix
Accessories:
Fizik Superlight MicroTex Bar Tape
More Info:
Shimano R800L Black/White Road Shoes
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Basically upgraded the drivetrain to a shorter crank because I realized 175mm was too long for my stride. Added clip-less pedals.
Added by bngbox. Last updated about 9 years ago.
38 Comments
This is a gorgeous build. I have an identical frame but in red, and recently my seat clamp broke. Do you have any clue where I could order a new one? I have been searching high and low and can not figure it out. Thanks!
Posted about 10 years ago
Thanks, man! Where exactly did your clamp break? This is integrated, so it might be hard to find replacement parts. I'd love to see your bike when you get it up!
Posted about 10 years ago
Those wheels look great on it. Definitely to grab a pair for my bike
Posted over 10 years ago
What seat post size did you use?
Posted over 10 years ago
I misread your comment lol. The seatpost is 27.2, but the damn clamp is 27.4. I have no idea why they did that but it was quite frustrating getting it to stay actually.
Posted over 10 years ago
Looks great. How are you liking the Yoeleo's so far? I was thinking about ordering a set.
Posted over 10 years ago
Love them! Super light and slick looking. Great handling and cuts through the air nicely. Pretty solid overall. I haven't been over too many crazy bumps but they've been holding up considering the bumps I have been over in the city.
Posted over 10 years ago
Yeah, I'll be riding around Manhattan so I'm a bit concerned about how they will hold up. I think I might just order the rear wheel anyway so not too much risk. Am I seeing things wrong or does the rear not have a breaking surface?
Posted over 10 years ago
Yeah Manhattan probably isn't the best for these wheels. The wider you get, the better, probably. But still, a risk. I'm planning to bring mine back to suburban CT so that's not a problem lol. Yeah, you can talk to them personally and customize your wheels. I asked him not to put a braking surface on the back to make it look cleaner because I'm not going to use a rear brake in the future. But that's up to you.
Posted over 10 years ago
Thing is sick! I've been looking for one of these frames for a minute, they used to be on ebay but all have seemed to disappear. Anyone know where I can grab one?
Posted over 10 years ago
Wish I could help you in terms of US (?) sites but I got all my stuff while living here in China. If you could translate or read Chinese, you could look on some of those sites lol
Posted over 10 years ago
where and how much?
Posted over 10 years ago
Bought all the parts in China and built it here (where I'm living for the time being). The whole bike value is a little under $2,000 USD for the time being.
Posted over 10 years ago
i don't get why people bash visps, i like them aesthetically, but i've never ridden one so... looks great though
Posted almost 11 years ago
Well if we're going to be honest, most people haven't ridden them, and they just bash them because they're not the famous 5 name brands that they think everyone should ride.
This is my first stiff, aluminum bike, so I can't testify to others, but so far it's been very faithful and has had very minor problems for me. I have actually come to like the look of these frames to the Leader ones. But they again, people bash those too.
Posted almost 11 years ago
nice looking build mate, but whats your intention with that brake cable going around back ur headset??
Posted about 11 years ago
It was too long and I didn't feel like cutting it, in case I would want the longer length in the future for some reason. So wrapping it around keeps the cable under control but still gives it enough room to pull at the same time.
Posted about 11 years ago
better get that fixed, cause first : it doesnt look right, and second : u may suffer a loss of handling and/or brake power
Posted about 11 years ago
I don't really mind it not "looking right" to be honest. I mean, people don't really notice or care. And there's no loss of handling at all. The handlebars rotate and hit the sides of the bike without pulling on the cable. And the brake pulls fine with enough slack left that it still doesn't strain against anything. Plus, my brake pads are so close to the wheels that it only takes a little to engage (because it's only for emergencies anyway).
Posted about 11 years ago
Appreciated. Maybe if I have time, I'll go to my local bike guy and have him fix me up with a new cable.
Posted about 11 years ago
This is probably one of the first good looking visp build out there. Really nice
Posted about 11 years ago
i love visps, first track frame i bought and love it until i cracked it in an accident
ive been wanting to buy a second frameset
Posted about 11 years ago
Dang man, that's unfortunate. I'm really nervous about riding about my city with mine haha. I'm glad you're a Visp fan though! People usually bash it before having tried it.
Posted about 11 years ago
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Bakalz says:
bro, is the frame track(straight) or sloping?
Posted over 9 years ago
bngbox says:
It's a track frame. Not a pursuit frame!
Posted over 9 years ago
Bakalz says:
thanks man! really nice bike! are you still using it? how was the quality? im thinking of buying one.
Posted over 9 years ago
bngbox says:
Thanks man! Yeah, just starting to use it again after a long winter lol. The quality is great for how much it was. Really solid feeling frame. Obviously a few visual imperfections are expected here and there but everything seems symmetrical and solid. I only paid about $120 USD for the frame so I can't complain. Plus this is the newer model so it's much nicer than the old 977 or whatever. I have loved it! Plus I think it has nicer curves than frames of similar style.
Posted over 9 years ago
Bakalz says:
well thanks for that response coz i really wanna know how was the quality of this frame. and by the way that older version was trx790 lol. But im really confused man because i saw other trx999 with a different frame build.. i mean the headtube part is different from your's..the top tube and the down tube has a gap in the headtube. different from your frame.
Posted over 9 years ago
bngbox says:
I'm not sure where you found the frame with a gap in the headtube, but that isn't a real one. They shouldn't have that because all the ones I've seen look exactly the same as mine! Be careful!
Posted over 9 years ago
Bakalz says:
yeah i think so, but it seems legit or like improved version? i dont know haha. thats why im doing everything to gather info for this frame because im really craving to have one. by the way, 1 year have passed when you built this bike, did you have any issues on your frame right now?
Posted over 9 years ago
bngbox says:
Nope, haven't had any issues with the frame or anything. I mean, the rest of my parts are technically much better quality than just the frame itself, so that helps to keep the bike together nicely. For example, just the chainring is as expensive as the frame itself. So it depends on how well you build up the rest of the bike. But the frame has been absolutely solid throughout.
Posted over 9 years ago
Bakalz says:
well thanks man for that reply.. im glad to hear that from you. i saving up money now for this frame so wish me luck. :)
Posted over 9 years ago