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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Value Ceramic Bottom Bracket BB90
« on: February 16, 2024, 05:51:20 AM »
Tripeak is a Taiwanese company, generally speaking the products they made are great just like FSA and Token.
Better to get a steel one, ceramic is not worth it, unless you race.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Winspace T1550 Build
« on: February 16, 2024, 05:46:32 AM »
Quote from: Stephiso on February 15, 2024, 01:11:18 PM
Hey @Macedingle, just wondering the black friday deal you used 2450$ USD for the Frameset+bar+wheels did you also include an extra 10% discount code?

They are offering me 2580$ USD now but with SE wheels and no extra 10% discount code...still debating if I should pull the trigger or wait a bit more.

Thanks

I am not the person you are tagging but afaik the SE wheels is pretty much the non-SE version with steel bearings, there is nothing wrong with steel bearings and probably better in terms of durability and long term performance.
If their offer is $2450 with SE wheels I would take it, but I would wait a bit if it is $2580 to see if they are going to have a sale soon.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Continental tires from aliexpress
« on: February 16, 2024, 05:35:48 AM »
Quote from: Jet the Panda on January 24, 2024, 05:39:56 PM
If I were buying tyres from China I'd just go for something like Maxxis, WTB, Kenda etc. At least that way I'll know they're legit.

Yeah I agree, I have bought a pair of Maxxis High Road tubeless 28C from China, it feels similar to Schwalbe Pro One but 30% cheaper.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: New released Chinese Frameset recommendations
« on: February 16, 2024, 05:32:15 AM »
I am skeptical about it being 1050g and uses T1000, even if it is, it is going to be just one layer aka the surface being T1000 and the rest being T700.
Besides, China shouldn't be able to have legally imported T1000 CF but well well well.

However it should be safe to ride, if you really like the look I would say go for it.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Consensus on replica frames ??
« on: January 01, 2024, 06:46:08 AM »
Quote from: Sebastian on January 01, 2024, 05:04:00 AM
As with all things carbon from D2C sellers in China, I’d argue it depends on who you’re buying from. It just so happens that with replicas, there might be more shady sellers with questionable QC as with „regular open molds“. Also, the cheaper you go the higher the risk. Usually anyways. But other than that I don’t think replicas do inherently have to be worse than any other piece of carbon you can buy directly from China.

Correct, the so called B grade or QA rejected frames are often accepted and sold by western brands, it is just that these brands will make sure the paintjob is almost flawless so you won't notice the frame is probably not the best in terms of quality. It really is depends on which seller you buy from rather than simply saying all replicas are worse.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Consensus on replica frames ??
« on: December 30, 2023, 09:07:36 PM »
I think a lot of people simply think replica / knockoff = unsafe to ride, but in reality, it is about knowing which vendor to trust as some of the factories are producing good quality replica. Some of the big brands out there have a very small R&D department for frame design, maybe not even have one, they just have a huge marketing department. The blueprint of the frames they are selling are also provided by the manufacturer in China, perhaps with a little adjustments heres and theres.

The idea of associating well-known brands with quality and great design is not always accurate, I think people need to start understanding this.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Continental tires from aliexpress
« on: December 01, 2023, 10:40:15 PM »
Since tires aren't that expensive, I guess it is better to source them locally than ordering from China, shipping cost seems to be more of a concern here, but if you ask me I think those produced in China may not be fake as you all already know, pretty much every "real brand" get their products from China as well.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Consensus on replica frames ??
« on: December 01, 2023, 10:32:45 PM »
I have a Colnago Concept disc replica from Taobao, 2000 miles and it is still completely fine. I even crashed once and went for checking for the frame in my LBS and they said there is no problem and not accepting any payment from me because there's simply no issue found.

Funny thing is I got a friend who has a real Colnago Concept, we switched and tested our ride and we can't feel any major difference between the real and the replica, only feel a bit more sluggish when accelerating in the replica because it is around 500g heavier.

The paintjob is 8/10, it is definitely not perfect, place the real thing right next to it you can tell there's some difference, but if you don't compare it like this or know where to look I am pretty sure 95% people can't see the difference. There will be some paint scratches but it won't be spotted so easily.

The frame + integrated carbon handlebar is like 500 USD, both are replica, one thing to note is that the accessories they provide are kind of trash and expect to get yourself some titanium bolts for replacements, but other than that I can safe to say I will buy replica again if I want a new bike because the real thing is like 3000 USD+ and I simply don't find it worth the price.

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