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Good
ZTTO Dropper Lever/Remote - Pretty much as good as it gets, smooth operation.
ZRace Blade Crankset - Very high quality, the cnc machining is top notch, steel axle/shaft is heavier then aluminium versions but it wont break in comparison.
ZTTO M1 boost wheel hubs - High quality finish, light weight. The 56t ratchet seems to hold up to my probably less abusive biking compared to other people or I was lucky with getting two ratchets that align/engage perfectly (which is very important in DT style ratchets).
Cooma and Delt brake pads - Various types, works great. There's better pads out there of course but waaaaaay more expensive.

Bad
ZTTO Chainring protector/guide - I did not like it, super flimsy plastic mounting points for the protector. The chain guide is probably fine tho, haven't used it.
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big difference between 28 and 38c, but ofc you're not gonna just get them off by hand, if that's enough that tyre was going anyway

Naw, I would go straight to 30c or even 32c tires if on a hookless 25mm internal. Though wide tires on road bikes aren't my thing unless I was doing more of an endurance style build.
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big difference between 28 and 38c, but ofc you're not gonna just get them off by hand, if that's enough that tyre was going anyway
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I'm just curious, were those recent race blowouts with hookless wheels on 25mm internal width wheels? At least on my gravel bike running 25mm internal width on 38c tires, that tire is on so tight even if it were to break the bead, I don't see the tire coming off. It was already hard getting them on and I was able to bead the tire with just a regular floor pump. Hookless at least for gravel has been great for me.

I would consider hookless on my road bikes, but I tend to prefer 25c tires since I feel more agile road climbing at that width.
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Damn bleeding these brakes is a mess. Front brake failed to bleed multiple times.
Saw a 105 di2 group cheap around me and bought it. With all the fails, I'm gonna sell it and be safe :s

For me, it's actually quite the opposite. I have easier time bleeding the calipers, especially with the additional air port. I very much prefer L-Twoo's system compared to previous 11 speed Shimano. I haven't tried the new 12 speed system from Shimano, but I'd guess it's similar.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild Quality Control
« Last post by Takiyaki on Today at 01:24:18 PM »
I have no proof or evidence of this, but I'd wager overall quality out of outfits like Velobuild has probably recovered substantially as COVID stuff subsided. The fact that they haven't hiked prices much if at all suggests a lack of demand, which means they probably have plenty of capacity and time to get stuff out.

There are insanely long threads here on their most popular models as well so those seem like the first place to get first hand QC data. But IMO I feel like their newer and more popular frames are fine.
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I was switching out my front derailleur shift cable on my gravel bike and I noticed there was some rust on it. I replaced the cable and put this rubber protector right at the end of the plastic guide tube to prevent water ingress on both the FD and RD. It can also be used with mechanical brake cables as well.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800590400115.html

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild Quality Control
« Last post by blublob on Today at 01:11:09 PM »
I would honestly just expect no quality control whatsoever from velobuild.
That does not mean the average quality of bikes that are shipped to the customers is bad (especially for the price), it just means there is no established process that consistently checks if what is shipped out meets some kind of internal quality standard or is exactly what the customer ordered.

If the production process is running great at that moment and you aren't looking for anything special, you'll probably get a frame punching way above its price point. If the workers in the factory had a shitty day or were in a crunch to get a batch of frames done before the holidays, you'll get a horrible frame in the mail. They might replace that shitty frame free of charge or completely refuse to do anything at all, again depending mostly on the luck of the day (and to a part your reach in media...).
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Damn bleeding these brakes is a mess. Front brake failed to bleed multiple times.
Saw a 105 di2 group cheap around me and bought it. With all the fails, I'm gonna sell it and be safe :s
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