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29er / Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame
« Last post by FullCarbonAlchemist on Today at 12:22:00 AM »
Which were the 4 bearings that were most beat up? I have some guesses…

Were the trunnion bearings among them? That seems to have been common.

My plan is to use the Carbonda provided kit for the F6902 bearings between the rocker and seat stays (if I understand which goes where correctly), and Enduro Max for everything else. The hardware in the kit will be backups in case the main pivot axle or any bolts get stripped/corroded. They’re awfully soft, like the Carbonda provided UDH hangers which I’ve all replaced with Wheels Manufacturing.

Hopefully this and a spring tune (new Shimano 12 speed got one ride last fall and was never fully dialed) will get rid of my various creaks and clunks. I mostly rode my FM1003 last year and wasn’t able to ride nearly enough due to very poor weather in New England…but am eager to get the 1002 back in rotation.
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO eGR
« Last post by trcycling on May 16, 2024, 11:42:47 PM »
So, the installation gets serious and raises another question:

I was told by the seller that the brake calipers are post-mount compatible (only in fact which I'm not sure can be true). Conveniently my V1 Cutthroat frame/fork are post mount. But the brake caliper, adapters and bolt kit seem to be sized for and include M5 bolts. Post mount is M6... Any thoughts?

BTW, the RD went on and set up pretty easy. I was a dummy and started individually calibrating before doing the macro. Duh, the instructions say to do the macro on the 7th sprocket (6th on 11s) first. It's just that the app opened on the micro adjustment page and I forgot. So when I finally figured it out, I had to repeat the cycle.

No big deal. Just follow the directions and it's easy. It also shifts nicely in the stand even up to 50t. We'll see how it works 'under fire' on the road after I sort out the brakes.
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A chance to sell yourself...

Why would people want to buy from you instead of direct from Farsports with those identical specs?
I’ll explain my decision:

Farsports is on a different level price-wise. About 30% more expensive at least from what I can tell. I think Serenade should better be compared to the cheaper options, e.g from Elite Wheels. Like the Edge wheelset. I did consider that one but a) I liked the specs for these wheels better and b) I’m really not a fan of the matte black painted rims. These rims are transparent, so you can see the UD carbon.
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      In 2024, we provide faster delivery, the more popular models usually ship in 2-4 days, Road wheels 21mm and 24mm internal, Mountain wheels 25-28-29-31mm, and UD paintless matt always in stock.

A chance to sell yourself...

Why would people want to buy from you instead of direct from Farsports with those identical specs?
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There's also a TX-R7101-SGS derailleur mentioned there - TX is for road, but SGS is long cage. It might be that this is a wide-range 2x option.

If it's a 2x gravel electronic groupset, I'm sold. I hate 1x. I prefer riding to the trails which requires doing road miles beforehand. I find driving to a trail just to ride a bike to be incredibly lame. Probably accounts for why most of MTB'ers I see in my area are switching to e-bikes to make up for their lack of fitness!

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6000 are rim brake models

GS is the tag for the current mechs

In practice GX probably simply means 1x and TX 2x
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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Disconnecting hydraulic hoses
« Last post by jonathanf2 on May 16, 2024, 06:49:53 PM »
I'm curious with the hydraulic hoses on fully internal frames. On semi-internal frames you can just detach the stem/bar from the bike and pack the bar sideways next to the frame in a box.

On fully internal frames, is this not an option for travel? Do you have to detach the hoses for travel? Sounds like a big hassle if that's the case.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Yishun R068D
« Last post by PLA on May 16, 2024, 06:45:32 PM »
I ordered recently R-086 (aero one from them). Got 820 EUR quoted.
In general, I like geometry and ride feel.
However, the very very big negative for me is the seatpost slipping down. I am pretty much freaked out at any decsent.
Support from Yishun exists, but I am not really sure they can solve an issue.
I will keep you posted if I have luck.

I have an r068d as one of my Chinese frames and have never had a slip. I'm 85kg-ish. I'm using peaty's carbon paste.
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That looks ace!

Is that a magene crankset too? What group set are you using?


Yup it's the Magene P325CS dual pm crankset. So far that's been great for me, might be reporting a little bit higher number at the moment but I will "eventually" get to calibrating that ;) Also using the Magene L508 radar light which has been great as well.


Groupset is 11sp Ultegra Di2 R8070 I think. L-TWOO carbon OSPW which seems to still be going, although the jockey wheels are probably done, and they are replacements too...
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Yishun R068D
« Last post by oleg on May 16, 2024, 05:02:01 PM »
Received reply from yishun,frame available in August,900€ with shipping from Germany.
I think that I finally found my next frame

I ordered recently R-086 (aero one from them). Got 820 EUR quoted.
In general, I like geometry and ride feel.
However, the very very big negative for me is the seatpost slipping down. I am pretty much freaked out at any decsent.
Support from Yishun exists, but I am not really sure they can solve an issue.
I will keep you posted if I have luck.
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