Tavelo Arden Race Frameset

Tavelo ARDEN Race carbon frameset — Product image © TAVELO Xiamen Sports Co., Ltd. · Exact frame platform · View 1 (1 of 1) source
Official ARDEN Race platform image; the public lead's trim and color are not independently established.

Est. ¥15,999–18,999Frame package ¥9,999–12,999 · China price · 2026-08-17

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Category: Aero, wide clearance · Road race
Frame weight: 780 g
Bottom bracket: BSA 68 threaded
Tire clearance: 38/34 mm (1×/2×)
Sizes: 425, 450, 475, 500, 525, 550, 570 and 590; official frame-weight basis is size L

Overview

Tavelo Arden Race Frameset. A light all-road race frameset with UDH, threaded BSA and unusually broad 34 mm dual-ring or 38 mm single-ring clearance.

The displayed Est. ¥15,999–18,999 estimate adds the adjustable ¥6,000 build allowance to the recorded ¥9,999–12,999 frame package price.

Package exclusions: cockpit/handlebar. Package contents unconfirmed: remaining package contents.

Buying context

Before buying, verify Current selected mainland China checkout, stock and delivery terms; Exact mainland China complete-build price, drivetrain and complete-bike weight.

Specifications and evidence

Product type: Frame estimate
Category: Aero, wide clearance · Road race
Evidence maturity: Research profile
Price basis: Frame package ¥9,999–12,999 · China price · 2026-08-17
Frame: Tavelo Arden Race carbon frameset with UDH and 12×100 / 12×142 mm thru axles
Frame material: Tavelo Toray Race Carbon; the current product page does not publish an exact fiber grade
Frame construction: Fully internal aero all-road chassis with 410 mm chainstays and conventional replaceable UDH
Stiffness evidence: Tavelo describes the Race lay-up as balancing stiffness and compliance; no independent measured exact-model stiffness result is published in the accepted evidence
Frame weight: 780 g
Frame weight basis: Official size-L unpainted frame weight, 780±25 g; fork is 355 g and seatpost 115 g, both excluding paint and accessories
Bottom bracket: BSA 68 threaded
Tire clearance: 38/34 mm (1×/2×)
Tire clearance basis: Official maximum with a 1× drivetrain; the 2× maximum is 34 mm
Sizes: 425, 450, 475, 500, 525, 550, 570 and 590; official frame-weight basis is size L
Warranty: Lifetime first-owner frameset warranty; paint and decals one year, subject to policy conditions
Cockpit: Frameset listing includes fork and seatpost; cockpit configuration varies
Model identity: Current official product is titled Arden Race Frameset; current product selector options are 425, 450, 475, 500, 530, 560 and 590. The previously accepted geometry chart uses a different size-label set; source-specific labels are retained without mapping.
Product page size options 2026 09 23: 425,450,475,500,530,560,590
Bom: Manufacturer frameset listing includes Arden Race frame, fork, seatpost, headset bearing and front/rear thru-axles. It does not establish a complete-bike build, wheels or a complete drivetrain; BSA 68 mm describes the frame shell, not an included bottom-bracket component.

The current official Race specification supplies weights of 780±25 g frame, 355 g fork and 115 g seatpost in size L, excluding paint and accessories. The 38 mm maximum requires 1×; 2× is limited to 34 mm. The domestic launch report spans CNY 9,999 Race and CNY 12,999 SL framesets without cockpit, while the current global Race pre-order is USD 1,899. Current mainland China stock and selected checkout remain unresolved.

Price history

Observed	Price	Type	Conditions
2026-08-17	¥9,999–12,999	Observed market record	Domestic launch report range for Arden Race and SL framesets without cockpit

About Tavelo

Modern premium design with good specifications. Factory ownership and model-level independent QC evidence remain less clear.

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Videos

Hands-on reviewRelationship unknown

Why Are Chinese Race Bikes So Much Cheaper? (It’s Not Labor)

An October 2026 comparison of a new Tavelo Arden race frameset with a Factor Monza, covering shared features, why the Chinese frameset costs about half, riser-bar details and ride feel after a couple of weeks of riding.

NorCal Cycling · 2026-10-21. The presenter says the video is unsponsored by either bike brand; it includes a paid segment for an unrelated coffee brand, and the description has affiliate gear links and his paid course. How the Arden frameset was obtained is not stated. Disclosure basis.

Takeaways

Price at publication0:10He puts the Arden frame, fork and bar at roughly half the price of his Factor Monza package, which he cites at about US$4,400; both have threaded bottom brackets and modern race geometry.
Fit check1:53His 32 mm tyres measured about 34.5 mm and still left visible clearance; he expects the Arden to clear more than 34 mm.
Build note2:47The optional riser bar adds 2 cm of stack while keeping a slammed-stem look.
Finish and faults8:11He criticises that riser bar's 120 mm drop, 10 mm less than the standard bar, which puts his hands about 30 mm higher in the drops, and its tight bend.
Ride impression10:06He rates the Arden snappy and stiff enough for sprinting but compliant enough for rough roads, close to his Factor Monza.
Support11:02He notes that Tavelo is still frameset-only, while some Chinese brands now ship complete bikes through North American dealers.

Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-26. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.

Model overviewRelationship unknown

TAVELO ARDEN: Miglior Bici Allround del 2026?

Italian-language unboxing and overview of the Tavelo Arden Race frameset and how it differs from the Arow.

TheItalianCyclingVLOG🇮🇹 · 2026-10-11. Unboxing of an Arden Race frameset by a channel that says it works with Tavelo daily; the supply terms are not stated. Disclosure basis.

Takeaways

Repeats a maker claim0:47He presents the Arden as a more comfortable, all-round sibling of the very stiff Arow, which some riders found punishing over long rides.
Fit check2:54Tavelo lists 34 mm with a double chainring; he says a 1× setup accepts up to 40 mm. That is his claim, above the 38 mm 1× figure on Tavelo's current page.
Build note4:58Compared with the Arow, it adds a UDH hanger and swaps the press-fit bottom bracket for a threaded 68 mm BSA shell.
Fit check5:51The Arden has more stack from a taller head tube; the geometry looks close to the Arow on paper, and he compares the position to a Tarmac SL8.
Repeats a maker claim9:39He says the SL version claims 690 g in Toray T1100 and the Race version, made from T800 and M46, is about 100 g heavier.
Price at publication13:05He quotes US$1,899 for the Race frameset kit and US$2,299 for the SL, and says the price increase reflects higher quality.

Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-25. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.

Sources

These sources support this model page; individual claims retain the confidence of their cited source.

Tavelo ARDEN Bubble Silver owner post
Public community post · Community postIdentity: Medium · Specification: Low · Price: Low · accessed 2026-08-17
A public post explicitly identifies TAVELO ARDEN in the Bubble Silver colorway. The visible evidence does not establish a price or exact component configuration.
Tavelo ARDEN Race frameset
Tavelo · Manufacturer product pageIdentity: High · Specification: High · Price: Low · accessed 2026-08-17
Official exact-model frameset page covering component weights, Toray Race carbon, BSA 68, UDH, axles and tire limits. Current mainland-China price and warranty handling remain unresolved.
Tavelo Arden Race frameset
Tavelo · Manufacturer product pageIdentity: High · Specification: High · Price: High · accessed 2026-08-29
Current exact-model page lists USD 1,899, pre-order status, sizes 425–590, 780±25 g size-L frame, 355 g fork, 115 g unclamped seatpost, BSA 68, UDH and Toray Race Carbon. Official maximum is 34 mm with 2× and 38 mm with 1×; the two drivetrain layouts must not share one unconditional clearance value.
Tavelo ARDEN domestic launch
Cycling China · Industry launch reportIdentity: Medium–high · Specification: Medium · Price: Medium · accessed 2026-08-17
Domestic launch report lists ARDEN Race at CNY 9,999 and ARDEN SL at CNY 12,999, both framesets without cockpit. Official current mainland China stock and final package were not reproduced.
Tavelo lifetime warranty
Tavelo · Manufacturer warranty pageIdentity: High · Specification: None · Price: None · accessed 2026-08-17
Official policy states lifetime frameset coverage for the original purchaser through official or authorized channels, with serial and receipt; paint and decals are one year.
Tavelo after-sales and warranty policy
Tavelo · Manufacturer warranty pageIdentity: High · Specification: Medium · Price: None · accessed 2026-08-27
Official mainland China policy supports a lifetime first-owner frame warranty. Confirm registration, exclusions, proof of purchase and dealer handling for the exact package.
RMB central parity rate announcement, 31 July 2026
China Foreign Exchange Trade System / People's Bank of China · Official exchange rateIdentity: High · Price: High · accessed 2026-08-17
Official central parity announcement states US$1 = CNY 6.7894 on 2026-07-31. Used only for clearly labelled approximate reference conversions, not as a checkout exchange rate or China-market price observation.
Tavelo Arden Race frameset current page recheck
Tavelo · Manufacturer product page recheckIdentity: High · Specification: High · Price: High · accessed 2026-09-23
Current exact Arden Race Frameset page shows USD 1,899 with size selection and Add to Cart/Buy Now, Gloss Silver Metallic finish, and a frame package listing frame, fork, seatpost, headset bearing and front/rear thru-axles. It states BSA 68 mm, 780±25 g size-L frame, 355 g fork, 115 g seatpost without saddle clamp, unpainted weights, and 34 mm (2x)/38 mm (1x) maximum tires. The product selector lists 425/450/475/500/530/560/590 while the accepted geometry chart has a different set of size labels; do not silently reconcile them. Global storefront checkout does not confirm mainland China delivery or stock. Current gallery images remain copyrighted manufacturer material.
Tavelo global frameset warranty current recheck
Tavelo · Manufacturer warranty recheckIdentity: High · Specification: High · accessed 2026-09-23
Current policy offers a global lifetime warranty to the original purchaser for framesets and included parts bought through Tavelo's official site or authorized dealers. Paint and decals are covered for one year. The policy does not specify mainland-China claim handling or shipping terms and does not establish coverage for third-party components in a community-built complete bike.
TAVELO Arden Race frameset current global price recheck
Tavelo · Manufacturer global storefront recheckIdentity: High · Price: High · accessed 2026-09-25
The current global page lists the Arden Race frameset at USD 1,899; a secondary product card shows USD 1,799 against USD 1,899. It is a global USD frameset listing and does not establish a current mainland-China CNY price, selected option or delivery.