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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Riding shorts/ bibs / Knicks
« on: November 13, 2022, 01:41:01 PM »
I only use Raudax bibs (there's a few others that sell the same ones, Sedrick are identical) https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801481928790.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.6c9e1802H2Bqjx&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US

The pad works well for me and they have a longer inseam than some of the other Aliexpress shorts/bibs I've tried.  Their jerseys are really nice as well.

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29er / Re: Carbonda FM909
« on: November 11, 2022, 03:11:42 PM »
RDY, which handlebars are those?  Syncros or chiner handlebars?

Edit: Missed your previous post that they're Syncros Fraser with Acros headset. 

Great looking build!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ryet wheelset?
« on: October 25, 2022, 01:30:17 PM »
I think my only reservations with Ryet is that they seem to be affiliated with Lexon, and I've had poor experiences with them.  But, I do have a few friends that have these same Ryet gravel wheels, and they have not had any issues with them.  They all got them early/mid this summer, so they probably have less than a 1000 miles on them.

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Not sure who you're responding to, but I'll chime in since I've got 630 miles on mine.  I've done a few gravel races (hitting potholes at 20+mph with everyone shoulder to shoulder and nowhere to avoid), a few singletrack trails (including a pretty root filled trail, and hit a 6" rock at speed that was covered by leaves), lots of gravel road exploring and some pothole filled road riding.  Frame and handlebar are still solid and quiet.  No complaints from me.

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29er / Re: LCFS911 full suspension
« on: October 14, 2022, 11:05:56 PM »
Are you confusing trunnion with eyelet? A trunnion shock on a trunnion frame requires no additional hardware on the one side. If you're using a normal 165x38mm shock with eyelets on both sides, they made adapter kits, but I've read that they generally don't hold up well.

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29er / Re: LCFS911 full suspension
« on: October 14, 2022, 03:27:06 PM »
The frame comes with bearings in the frame and the bolts. Just bolt the shock in there.

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29er / Re: LCFS911 full suspension
« on: October 14, 2022, 02:00:04 PM »
I use RWC Needle Bearing on the shock eyelet

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29er / Re: Carbonda FM909
« on: October 14, 2022, 09:46:32 AM »
At that video, he removed the metal ring (in the open eyelet).
So, I need to remove metal ring in my sidluxe open eyelet?
The hardware that's all black in your attached picture should not need the metal ring removed, the long tube should press into the metal ring/bushing.  The second picture with the tan plastic stepped bushings would require you to remove the metal ring/bushing.  For reference, Rockshox and Manitou hardware are used with the metal ring/bushing in place, Fox hardware needs the ring/bushing removed.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Groupset News
« on: October 02, 2022, 01:39:13 PM »
Total capacity refers to the amount of slack the cage can take up.  For a 1x, it's max vs min cog, a 9-46t would need 37t capacity.  For a 2x example, an 11-32t with 50/34 chainrings would need (32-11)+(50-34) = (21)+(16) = 37t as well.  What you need to find out is the max cog size.  I would guess that since max cog size isn't listed (in the descriptions I looked up) and it's usually paired with 11-30t or 11-34t cassettes, that it's unlikely to work well with a 46t max cog.  I would rather find a rear derailleur with same pull ratio than use a big drop bracket.

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29er / Re: lexon frames
« on: September 29, 2022, 05:38:25 PM »
From what I can see, Lexon are expensive for what they are. Something like a Seraph is cheaper and an equal lottery?
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005001417586477.html

If you want great quality, Carbonda is a great option.
Seraph's are pretty darn cheap and I had good luck with my hardtail frame.  My buddy cracked his (doing drops and casing jumps on a 100mm hardtail lol) and they responded immediately, he just paid shipping and he a replacement frame in less than a week.  So maybe equal lottery in quality, but they seem to have better customer service.  Can't beat Carbonda, though, in my opinion it's worth spending a bit more for them.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TopCarbon TCGF066 gravel frame
« on: September 29, 2022, 08:13:28 AM »
Another thread about Lexon reminded me about this thread.  Any updates on people riding the TCGF066/GFX?  Any new builds?  Doesn't look like too many people have been ordering the frame on Aliexpress since the last time I checked a few months ago, maybe the issues in this thread is scaring people off.  I got my parts ordered to make mine a dedicated trainer bike, haven't build it up yet though.

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29er / Re: lexon frames
« on: September 29, 2022, 08:06:54 AM »
Lexon seems to be all over the place.  Their full squish bikes seem to have good reviews.  I got a GFX gravel frame with very poor carbon layup.  If you do have an issue, expect poor english responses and them trying to deflect issues.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: September 21, 2022, 08:30:16 AM »
https://geared.bike/jack-rabbit

Found another US based company selling the FM936.  At least it's half the cost as the Boltcutter Groove Pony

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Glad my paint scheme was likable enough to be copied, looks awesome!

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29er / Re: Carbonda FM909
« on: August 30, 2022, 09:32:05 AM »
Thanks?  Will any of them do? Some look quite different ...

Also can't find on Hayes' site what the eyelet size of the Mara is, though I'd guess it's the 'standard' 15.
Mara is standard 15mm, though I found mine to be on the high side of tolerance (still fits 15mm but is a tad more loose than others I've had).  The Mara comes with a DU bushing (google "mtb shock DU bushing" for a picture), which I believe Rockshox and Manitou shock hardware make use of.  Fox, for example, provides new bushings with their shock hardware, so you'd have to press out the metal ring with red DU bushing material out of the Mara eyelet.

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