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Re: ventum ns1 2022 frame clearance I mentioned in one of David Author's (Just Ride Bikes) videos on the Ventum NS1 that the frame is basically an open mold. Ventum's marketing team replied to my comment with the following:

"The Ventum NS1 is not an open-mold, we have a team of engineers that are dedicated to designing our bikes. We'd be happy to answer any other questions you may have about the brand!"

I don't fully believe them. These micro brands are more marketing than they are engineering and frame development because having your own production is expensive.  I say this to say is the reason they can sell $1100 frames on "clearance" because those frames are probably not much better than a VeloBuild or Dengfu. Cheap Chinese stuff. You don't see Specialized or Trek selling their flagship frames for $1100 on sale.
August 20, 2023, 04:24:41 PM 		1
Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
Quote from: Plateofboxes on August 21, 2023, 04:44:12 AM
Great to hear. Pity about the cable - should be an easy fix right?

Is the rear mech cage removable on the Er9? Can it be swapped out?

It's good to know that LTWOO has been responsive and will be sending new cable soon. Based on their chat, they may also be sending a new front derailleur for a good measure, so that is good. This should indeed be a quick fix. I only wished the cable is not proprietary and can be found anywhere. Unfortunately, it is not compatible with Di2 either.

The cage is indeed removable, but not quite sure if it is compatible with Shimano-compatible cages. Looking from the design, it looks like it. Don't quote me on that though. Will have to check again.
August 21, 2023, 10:33:47 AM 		1
Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM Nice looks rapid.
September 20, 2023, 02:11:14 PM 		1
Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
Quote from: OralMaster on September 21, 2023, 03:09:00 AM
hey OP would you mind sharing the taobao link/shop name?




I'll ask my cousin later tonight
September 21, 2023, 12:27:11 PM 		1
Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
Quote from: radfactor on September 20, 2023, 07:06:40 PM
Nice looking Ostro replica there. Anyway, can you show what type of compression plug given by seller?
Because I've experienced it before, D-shaped steer tube is not working well with normal round compression plug. It tends to loose during ride and for me it's so dangerous.
Compression plug doesn't hold any stress while riding. Your handlebar is clamped to the steerer and keeps everything together. Compression plug and top cap function only to set correct tightness for headset.
September 27, 2023, 04:58:34 PM 		1
Re: Onirii One
Quote from: jonathanf2 on October 26, 2023, 12:56:05 PM
Though I wonder when the fully internal One framesets will be available?
Curious for this as well. With the all known vices of full ICR I would still like to punish myself and get 100% hidden cables look.
October 26, 2023, 06:38:20 PM 		1
Re: Yuanan Carbon fiber wheelsets double 11 discount promotion Low key surprised that mobile numbers are already 11 digits long in China.
October 29, 2023, 10:23:33 AM 		1
Re: Consensus on replica frames ?? I built fake Factor O2 back in November 2020 to replace my heavy Merida Reacto 400.
The components I using for this build are SRAM Force 22, a Chinese handlebar, a Chinese lightweight wheelset, Schwalbe Pro One TLE 25mm, Fabric knurl bar tape, and Time Xpresso 2 pedal.

The total build-up is around ~ 6.8kg.

I'm not an expert to tell exactly how the ride feels on this bike. But what I can say it's night and day difference compared to Reacto 400.
The fake O2 frame feels so lively during the ride, stiff and fast to pick up the speed and yet convenient to use for a long ride. As for records, the longest distance I'm riding with this fake O2 is 220km, and countless 120km and above ride sessions.

To tell about the frame quality. Yes, it's may not the same as an original O2 but for a Chinese frame, it's high in quality compared to cheap chiner frames such as Twitter, Alcott, and Trifox. I've never experienced a creaking sound in BB area, slip seat post, and frame crack here and there.

I love this bike and will use it for a long time for sure.
November 24, 2023, 05:44:57 PM 		1
Re: Consensus on replica frames ??
Quote from: radfactor on November 24, 2023, 05:44:57 PM
I built fake Factor O2 back in November 2020 to replace my heavy Merida Reacto 400.
The components I using for this build are SRAM Force 22, a Chinese handlebar, a Chinese lightweight wheelset, Schwalbe Pro One TLE 25mm, Fabric knurl bar tape, and Time Xpresso 2 pedal.

The total build-up is around ~ 6.8kg.

I'm not an expert to tell exactly how the ride feels on this bike. But what I can say it's night and day difference compared to Reacto 400.
The fake O2 frame feels so lively during the ride, stiff and fast to pick up the speed and yet convenient to use for a long ride. As for records, the longest distance I'm riding with this fake O2 is 220km, and countless 120km and above ride sessions.

To tell about the frame quality. Yes, it's may not the same as an original O2 but for a Chinese frame, it's high in quality compared to cheap chiner frames such as Twitter, Alcott, and Trifox. I've never experienced a creaking sound in BB area, slip seat post, and frame crack here and there.

I love this bike and will use it for a long time for sure.



I've been riding a custom painted disc version of this frame, also since 2020. Did several bike trips with it including some speedy descents in the Swiss alps. Mileage is around 15.000km until now, zero complaints, the frameset is solid!
November 25, 2023, 04:08:58 PM 		1
Re: Consensus on replica frames ??
Quote from: radfactor on November 25, 2023, 06:08:52 PM
I bought it from Aliexpress. You can just type fasterway o2. The quality much much better than Fasterway Ostro. I think the seller account is taiwanbikestore or frame if not mistaken.

I searched "fasterway o2" on Ali Express, and got a bunch of penis pumps and vibrators in my results  :o
November 26, 2023, 07:48:22 PM 		1