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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Shock hardware from aliexpress?
« on: December 12, 2023, 07:09:23 AM »
Thank you! I was looking at that one. Did you use it with one of the install tools they sell on Aliexpress?

I had a used tool from Wheels MFG for years in the workshop, but I didn't know what it was for.
One day, I found out it had exactly the right diameters to hammer out the bushings from shocks.
Then I use my usual hub press to gently install the bearing into the shock.

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I tried the yellow Swiss stop on my road bike last year. The best right ? 8)

And not that impressed by their cost/braking power, I came back to my beloved pink Elite Cooma:
https://alphabicycling.aliexpress.com/store/group/Elite-Brake-Pads/1513091_10000001152730.html
I put them on all kind of bikes: road, gravel, MTB and e-bike.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ryet wheelset?
« on: December 11, 2023, 08:21:48 AM »
Google for any brand with the words "exploded rim" and you'll find some.
Personally I've seen Bontrager and Roval similarly exploded wheels, as well as some of the lightbicycle ones I helped to buy.
It happens, it is the way carbon fails. The most important is the warranty you get when this happens.
All the brand above honor it.
Looking forward to see how Ryet is reacting to that.

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...Running big cassettes just look dumb on a gravel bike...

After a few years with an XX1 Eagle cassette, on my gravel and many other happy builds, I'm not sure I agree with that 8)

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Ask Carbonda, I think the 505SL has Udh. In another forum someone also reported about a 707 with Udh.

Yes it is UDH, I'm still waiting some parts for a first over 3 coming builds.
All with a GX T-type rear + Force transmission 1x

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Shock hardware from aliexpress?
« on: December 11, 2023, 07:56:29 AM »
I tried this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004083655476.html on my FM909 build.
I've only had it for a few months, but it seems to be of good quality.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: First Road Bike Build
« on: December 08, 2023, 10:53:34 AM »
I'm curious about your opinion and recommendations on Press-Fit vs Thread-Together BB86 bottom bracket shells and especially these two in particular:
Which one would you pick and why?

The thread together ZTTO BBs I tried were great; however, for that price, don't expect to get quality bearings.
You can replace the bearings with better ones. However, one hard issue, especially in the DUB world, is finding replacement plastic sleeves if you crush them. I'm a tinkerer, so it's fine for me, but if you're not, I would recommend the Shimano one.
If installed correctly with a compound to help it adhere to the frame, it should be reliable for many thousands of kilometers/miles.

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I’ve paired my LTWOO brifters with Campagnolo calipers...

Just for fun? Or are LTWOO callipers that bad?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Lightweight XC Carbon Boost Wheelset?
« on: December 04, 2023, 03:08:22 AM »
Still riding the wheelset of my first build, 9+ years ago, on my second/winter hardtail.
And with Pilar nipples and aero spokes !

I've had a few friends who did break their rim while riding, or were hit by a car, or melt their brake pad into the rim while descending mountains,...
Clearly not product faults.
But LB did always send me a free replacement rim, us paying the shipping.

Their new carbon spokes make stiff and light wheels.
As said many times already in the forum... yes, I'm a fan  8)

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I carry the electric pump and CO2 for gravel. For my road bikes I just carry the e-pump since I'm running clinchers and TPU tubes.

Important question before purchase, did you get a flat already ?  8)

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Did you consider the new version of the popular CFR-505 ?
I prefer its thinner tubes compared to others, and with appropriate wheels on it, it can look like a road bike too.
It has a bit more tire clearance, the UDH and T47 BB and lighter than its predecessor.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: November 24, 2023, 05:17:56 AM »
Personally I prefer the Darevie men's bibs
Yes, I hardly had better shorts than these for the price, just a bit short on legs compared to their other shorts.
I just asked them if they plan to make winter tights with the same pad.
If we are many asking, maybe they will move  8)

My women's Ykywbike thermo jacket arrived today.
Great! I will go and ask them if they have the men equivalent.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: November 16, 2023, 03:29:56 AM »
Okay so now that I’ve done some digging and research, I’ve come upon Switfoto, which sells skinsuits and speed suits with an “Italy MITI” chamois…not really sure where it’s actually from but I trust it’s not trash. Suit has good reviews and aero sleeves, which is what I really want.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrZfCpW


Has anyone ever tried sewing the back of a cycling jersey onto a short?
Not as aero as a suit, but easier to have a good top/bottom fit, and keep the jersey in place.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: November 16, 2023, 03:22:26 AM »
...I pulled the trigger on an Ykywbike thermofleece jacket...
I was about to do it too... I'll wait for your feedback then  8)
Which one in particular ?

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