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Re: Racework carbon fiber crankset feedback thread Thanks for the info!  I've been looking at these because my Sram rival 1 crank is very heavy.  Sounds like a 1x with BSA threaded BB would be a safe option, so great writeup!
February 27, 2023, 09:23:18 PM 		1
Re: Speedercycling My Speeder wheels arrived today, they look very clean from the outside, I'm not expert and will not be looking inside with a camera.

I've set them up tubeless already with no problems. Haven't ridden them yet, looks like I need to align my disk pads.

Interestingly, I went for 35mm front and 45mm rear with Sapim spokes and an expected weight of 1,330g.  The wheels without rim tape weigh 1,279g, surprised they were under but not complaining.

Now to find out why the disk pads are rubbing, I'm new to disk brakes and thought the alignment would be exactly the same between wheels.  The front is perfect, the back is rubbing.

Overall experience so far has been great, communications were great via Skype and email. then shipping was fine, took about a week from China to Australia. Looking forward to testing the wheels, hopefully at the weekend.

Speeder get my thumbs up, lucky because it was a bit of a gamble on a company I hadn't heard of until recently.
March 07, 2023, 03:46:02 AM 		1
Re: Chinese Titanium Frames... Just received my gravel frame from Waltly.  I went with their standard gravel frame instead of custom, funnily their standard frame was incredibly similar to another Ti brand on the market.

I paid USD $1,150 plus shipping (inc frame, carbon forks, FSA headset and Ti seatpost). I've had it for a couple of months and very happy. The frame, services, etc was all very good, recommended based on my experience and what I heard from others.

Only two design options I would change.  I'd request a setback seatpost because my bike setup means my seat is quite far back.  Also, I should have gone with their T47 BB (their standard design), I opted for BSA because I already had a BB to fit, however, I think the T47 would have given more space for a dropper post cable and wireless if I go that way in future.
March 12, 2023, 07:35:54 PM 		1
Re: Carbon spokes or CX Ray? I have wheels with both Carbon and CX Ray.... I don't actually notice a difference from the spokes in regards to performance, there may be marginally more stiffness but I do not notice it.  I don't regret buying the carbon spoked Hypers but I don't feel that the spokes make a big difference, it's not like going from a noodle-carbon-frame to a stiff racing frame where you can feel the responsiveness difference.  I just wanted the lightest, fastest wheels I could afford, so I went Hypers with carbon spokes, I have these on my race/climbing bike and I’m happy with them.

When I had a crash, I had to wait for new spokes to be shipped from Winspace which took a while and cost more than expected (shipping).  Therefore, when I bought lightweight wheels for my endurance bike, I went with CX Ray for the ease of replacement with very similar performance.

Basically, I'm happy I have the carbon spoked wheels because I've 'scratched that itch', I bought a pair because I could, I wanted an affordable 'no shortcuts' wheelset.  However, now I have them, my next wheels were CX Ray for similar performance but much more practicality when replacing.  Does this make sense?  Two things here: 'rational' and 'emotional' decisions... emotionally I wanted the carbon spokes, but rationally the difference is negligible. If I hadn’t bought a pair of carbon spokes wheels then I’d have been left wondering.

So like above, if you want all-out , no chances taken, fastest wheels, or just emotionally ‘want them’ then perhaps go carbon. If you just want really good fast wheels, which are probably 'as fast' but want spokes that are easier to find and replace, then go CX Ray.
June 21, 2023, 02:20:15 PM 		2
Re: Suggestions on a; 165mm, 30-46t Cranksets with BSA Bracket I've gone down two different routes for a 165 crankset.

  • Driveline do some shorter cranks, I went with an adjustable length crank from Driveline because I wanted to try 160mm as well, but they have others that are a single fixed length.  Adjustable length Driveline crank, I emailed them and bought it via email. Paid USD $100 plus postage, with chainrings installed, I'm sure you could get your preferred chainring combo from Driveline.  I run this with an Ultegra 6800 setup, works fine
  • Wanted Power Meter for my gravel bike, so went with Xcadey crankset from aliexpress for USD $305, plus $20 shipping. This is 5 bolt sram which I just setup 1x, you can choose the spider type, eg. 110 BCD 4 or 5 bolt, or 104BCD

No complaints with either.  Xcadey is quite new but power readings are accurate next to my Powrlink pedals.  Have done many miles on the Driveline without any issues.
July 26, 2023, 12:32:10 AM 		2
Re: Suggestions on a; 165mm, 30-46t Cranksets with BSA Bracket
Quote from: Wet Noodle on July 27, 2023, 04:31:58 PM
This one looks kind of really good, even with the gimmicky length-adjust insert. Would happen to you know Q and the maximum bb with for this?

Not entirely sure how to measure Q Factor.  I just replaced a 6800 crankset and it feels the same, BB fitted without any spacers, I assume it's a standard BSA BB.

From outside of the crank arm near pedal, mine measures ~145mm from outside of crank arm on one side to the other.

Not sure of the weight. I use it for my Zwift bike.  I wanted this to try different crank lengths. I thought 160mm would be best, but by testing I've found that I prefer 165mm. So this crank was good for my needs and is working brilliantly.

If you email Driveline they are very helpful.
July 28, 2023, 05:58:20 AM 		1
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc! Prescription sunglasses for cycling.  Saw some threads earlier....

Me and a few friends have bought from this Aliexpress seller (BCCLEAR). They have one set of wrap-around glasses, model TR90 which comes in multiple colours. The TR90 are one size, medium width which is wider than my usual glasses, but I'm very happy with them for cycling, often after a ride I just keep them on for normal use, I just look a bit odd walking around in sports glasses.

If you contact the seller, give them your prescription, then they'll tell you the cheapest/best lenses to purchase from their site.  You order the frames and lenses, the seller matches the two orders , then builds and sends you the finished glasses.

I, and my friends have been very happy with the finished product. We all have prescription, photochromatic lenses at a fraction of the price of big name brands. I think I paid USD $50 for my multi-focal, photochromatic finished spectacles with thinnish lenses.

I'd be interested to know if there were similar options from other sellers.
August 03, 2023, 02:58:26 PM 		1
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
Quote from: Pedaldancer on December 19, 2023, 03:48:03 PM
Did you oder the prescription also at the kapvoe store? Are you happy with it?

I got a kapvoe  at a choice offer recently and I am very happy about the photochromic effect.. I was thinking on using them with the clip to get rid of my contact lenses.

Yes, I got the lenses from the same store, I gave them my prescription and they gave me a link to which lenses to buy.  Two others in our group did the same and are happy. You order the frames and lenses as two separate orders, send them your prescription, and the glasses arrive with the prescription lenses fitted.  I can't give too many compliments on how responsive and helpful the seller was.

To be honest I bought bifocal lenses and wish I hadn't, they're fine, I just don't normally wear bifocal even though my new prescription requests it.... therefore when I put on the glasses I need to adapt to it each time. I'm told you get used to bifocal, I'm just walking around with less than perfect eyesight because I refuse to wear bifocal full time.
December 20, 2023, 01:12:19 AM 		1