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Component Deals & Selection / What are the recurring big sales on Ali?

« on: April 11, 2024, 11:15:27 AM »

So I'm feeling a little bit of regret not pulling the trigger on some items from the recent sale. I figure I could just wait til the next big sale, but I don't really know when that is?

These are the sales I know of. Let me know if I'm missing any.

11.11
New Year/Chinese New Year
Anniversary sale

Are these the big 3? Are there more?

After The Ride / Action cameras

« on: May 12, 2023, 03:47:02 PM »

Thinking of recording rides. Are any of the Chinese action cameras worth looking at? Something like a SJcam or should I save up for save up for a DJI/GoPro/Insta360?

Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Thoughts on Panda Podium?

« on: April 25, 2023, 02:59:08 PM »

If you follow chinese components you're probably aware of Joe's channel on youtube (China Cycling) and his upcoming venture Panda Podium. https://www.pandapodium.cc/coming-soon/

What are your thoughts on it? Is he just going to be a middle man? Could he be the customer service solution we've all been wanting? Will this forum disappear into obscurity once he launches

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Flyxii FE-02 Build

« on: January 27, 2023, 07:06:05 PM »

The gravel curiosity finally got the best of me and I pulled the trigger on a Flyxii FE-02 on Jan 15th. Purchased through Ali and after discounts and coupons came out to $483 shipped. I'll update this post as I purchase all the parts to keep a tab on my budget (which I've already blown apart

).

Edit: build list updated

$483- Flyxii FE-02 matte black
$386- Ltwoo GR9 1x11 hydro group
$12- Toseek ultralight stem
$25- Toseek carbon seatpost
$43- ZNIINO flared carbon bars
$315- DT Swiss G 1800 Spline 25 (merlincycles)
$4- 3k gloss carbon spacers
$18- 3k gloss carbon bottle cages
$27- carbon saddle
$20- YBN 11sp chain
$90- Senicx 1x crankset 44t chainring
$35- Sunshine 11/46 cassette
$20- Shimano RT10 rotors (pair)
$10- longer expander plug (better safe than sorry)
$36- WTB Riddlers 45c
$8- carbon stem cap
$45- Shimano PD-M520 Pedals
$18- Marquee bar tape

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Gravel Bars (Carbon vs Alloy) (Flared vs Regular)

« on: January 19, 2023, 11:27:44 AM »

Ok so this topic has probably been done to death, but I'd like the forums thoughts on it. A few years ago, the general consensus was chinese carbon bars were not worth the risk. Has this changed?

My gravel frame (Flyxii FE-02) is on the way and I had fully intended to go with alloy bars, but now am considering carbon. The price for most flared alloy bars is similar if not more expensive than Chinese carbon bars from my online perusing. I could go super budget with kalloy uno regular bar stem combo. Are the flared bars just gravel aesthetics, or are there tangible benefits?

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Traditional cable routing options????

« on: January 12, 2023, 02:53:37 PM »

I'm wanting to build up a gravel bike but would really prefer not routing through the headtube. Maybe I just need to get with the times and accept thats the new norm?

I was first thinking an alu Seaboard frame but its limited to 42mm tires, and after shipping its pretty close to the carbon options. The only traditional routing offerings with good tire clearance seem to be the flyxii fe-02 or carbonda 696. Significant price difference between these two. Flyxii comes out to about $500, and the 696 just about $800.

Are there other options I'm missing?

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Sensah SRX 2x??

« on: March 14, 2022, 11:38:03 AM »

Does anyone know if Sensah SRX can be run 2x? Could I use Empire shifters with the SRX rear mech?

Component Deals & Selection / BTLOS Wheels

« on: March 03, 2022, 10:16:32 AM »

Finally pulled the trigger on some BTLOS wheels after a few months of research. Found a coupon that took $80 bucks off their already reasonably priced wheels. Couldn't pass up on that deal!!! Just thought I'd pass it along if anyone else is looking for wheels.

*Coupon is now expired*
I'll update this thread with the rest of the process.

Vendor Discussion & Reviews / BTLOS vs DiyCarbonBikes

« on: February 28, 2022, 03:52:32 PM »

Hey guys.

Help me finalize my decision. I'm primed to pull the trigger on some carbon wheels for my mtb. Here is the pertinent info for the options I'm looking at. I like the stateside customer support from Diy, but overall I like the build of btlos. Feel free to chime in with your thoughts or experiences with either vendor.

Or is there another vendor I'm totally overlooking at this pricepoint?

Diycarbon- $650 - coupon = $630
Rims: 29 35mm i29/25d/Sym 430g (DS-4-29MTB)
Hubs: Novatec 791/792, 28/28 spoke holes (430g)
Front Hub Spacing : 15x110 Boost TA
Rear Hub Spacing : 12x148 BOOST
Spokes: Standard Pillar P14 Straight 2.0 (330g)
Driver: Standard Shimano Driver
Nipple Color: Black (60g)

Btlos- $623
Hub Type: BITEX 211
Spoke Count: 28H/28H
Front Axle: 15*110mm BOOST
Rear Axle: 12*148mm BOOST
Freehub: Shimano 9-11spd
Brake Interface: Center Lock ( Disc )
Spoke System: J-bend Sapim Race
Nipple: Brass Black

Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / FM-011 build question.

« on: February 26, 2018, 09:32:02 PM »

Hey Everyone,

I’m building up my second Chinese frame. My first was a Zhongwei R-002 before they bought up Velobuild. Now it’s called R-022? I also have some Yoeleo 38mm wheels which have been fantastic. Highly recommend them.

I recently purchased a used FM-011 and will swap my wheels over to it along with my Campy chorus groupset from my caad10. My question is what do people use to plug the di2 holes if using mechanical? Any suggestions are appreciated.