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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Bike painting?
« on: March 08, 2024, 06:24:42 AM »
Stumbling up on this in my insta feed. Might fit your needs.
https://gpaintbikesus.com/
https://gpaintbikesus.com/
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Which gravel wheels?
« on: March 07, 2024, 12:47:54 PM »Anyone try Speeder's gravel wheels? I know their road wheels are well received.
Got quoted 665$USD for a set with 40mm depth, 25mm internal, DT Swiss 350 hub and sapim cx-ray spokes.
Turning an endurance bike into a gravel bike with 35mm listed clearance on 700C.
thanks!
Link? Or did you contact directly?
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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Bike painting?
« on: March 06, 2024, 09:53:28 AM »
Frame painting might be one of the most underestimated tasks out there! I tried it once without a climate controlled environment, my local humidity messed up my results. I'd highly recommend trying a local paint and body shops for quotes at least and compare to what you'd be spending doing it yourself to see if its worth the effort.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Best AliExpress head & tail lights?
« on: February 27, 2024, 01:48:17 PM »
Sounds like a dynamo set up would be your best bet.
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO eGR
« on: February 27, 2024, 08:20:05 AM »Any news? Maybe directly from Ltwoo, if they read this as well...
I see it available at the Ltwoo official store on Ali. Not sure if its been updated from the version we've seen on the Trace Velo youtube channel. That version had some issues.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: chinese rear gravel derailleur compatibility
« on: February 26, 2024, 10:15:24 AM »Is the Ltwoo rear derailleur compatible with shimano road/gravel shifter lever?
Yes. Ltwoo compatible with shimano, Sensah compatible with Sram.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: chinese rear gravel derailleur compatibility
« on: February 26, 2024, 09:54:07 AM »Makes sense, you also have the option of modding GRX810.
YT links dont work for some reason but search for: It Works!! // The $127 Shimano GRX Mullet Upgrade on youtube
Crap. If I had known about this, I probably wouldn't have gone with Ltwoo. Its not terrible, but having mainstream parts anyone can work on is a plus.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: LTWOO RX hydro sets
« on: February 12, 2024, 03:18:14 PM »
Edit:
Actually looking at photos of the gr9 a bit more closely, I'm wondering if there's an two versions?
I've got the first one with no cylindrical part. The second one has it, which looks a lot like some form of clutch/damping.
Correct. The first was the purely mechanical version. The one with the cylindrical tensioner was when they went hydraulic. Looking at pics on Ali, there might even be a newer version GR9 with a more streamlined looking rear mech.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805399421120.html
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Recommended chinese dropper seat post?
« on: February 12, 2024, 11:33:43 AM »
PNW has a 25% off sale right now. Just fyi.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: SPD-SL Pedals on AliExpress
« on: February 11, 2024, 02:48:09 PM »
Agreed you’re better off going with shimano or other mainstream brands for durability and support.
Merlincycles has some Time pedals for $26. I’ve also tried Exustar as a cheaper option and liked them.
Merlincycles has some Time pedals for $26. I’ve also tried Exustar as a cheaper option and liked them.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: LTWOO RX hydro sets
« on: February 08, 2024, 10:23:56 AM »Anyone running a GR9 groupset with a large cassette?
I'm running one with a 46T cassette. It seems like the tension is too low in the smaller cogs, and when you freewheel the weight/inertia of the cassette keeps pushing the chain round causing a lot of slack and dropped chains.
Something to keep in mind if anyone is eyeing this groupset up.
I'm going to put a GRX derailleur on and see if it resolves it.
Running an 11-46 sunrace cassette and haven't had any issues at all.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: LTWOO RX hydro sets
« on: February 08, 2024, 10:21:47 AM »Thanks for the guidance. Despite having purchased the groupset more than 3 months ago on Aliexpress, the seller will send me a new one as this replacement part does not yet exist, not even Ltwoo Official has it.
Glad they're helping you out. Any idea what caused the break? Seems like a strange location for it to fail.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: LTWOO RX hydro sets
« on: February 06, 2024, 02:49:14 PM »Has anyone ever needed repair parts for this Ltwoo groupset? I couldn't find it anywhere to buy it.
I ask because I have the R9 and the UP button broke, for no apparent reason, it never fell down.
Store I bought from (80 Designer store) sent me a replacement GR9 shifter after I couldn't get it to shift right and I just had to pay shipping.
Contact the vendor and see if they can help you. If you're stateside, I have a spare right shifter I can probably get that paddle to you if you cover shipping.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: New released Chinese Frameset recommendations
« on: February 05, 2024, 03:40:01 PM »
BXT has been around for a while. Lots of good reviews with the odd bad experience here and there. Pretty typical of "cheaper" chinese brands.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Recommended chinese dropper seat post?
« on: February 05, 2024, 02:12:25 PM »
I second PNW droppers. Had one on my FS for 3 years and 0 issues.
I've also heard good things about Trans-X droppers.
I've also heard good things about Trans-X droppers.