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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: May 17, 2024, 05:18:19 PM »
Does anyone have any experience with the Tanke TP-50 pedals? I am just about to order some...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005854273102.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.11.4a76HMfIHMfI3p&algo_pvid=e9f391d4-0001-430a-9145-de19952061cb&algo_exp_id=e9f391d4-0001-430a-9145-de19952061cb-5&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21AUD%2155.57%2127.40%21%21%21263.99%21130.15%21%4021032dc617159840245267766e6260%2112000034584580447%21sea%21AU%214168771240%21&curPageLogUid=LxYM2rIkITGa&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

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29er / Re: Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
« on: May 15, 2024, 01:36:10 AM »
Quote from: gf on May 15, 2024, 01:26:14 AM
Good! Add some details, impression on the wheelset; thanks!

I will update once on the bike and built up, but so far:

They feel very light. Again, once I get some rubber, cassette and rotors on there, I will have more of a realistic understanding.

Build quality so far seems nice, nice finish, hubs feel nice and have a good sound to them.

Keep an eye on this thread for more to come :)

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29er / Re: Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
« on: May 14, 2024, 10:37:04 PM »
The wheels arrived today - I am stuck at work, but managed to un box them and weigh them only to box them back up so my daughter can unbox them after school :D


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29er / Re: Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
« on: May 13, 2024, 04:40:20 PM »
This is the hard part - the waiting game!

Wing has emailed to let me know the tracking will be available soon.

I have a few other orders on their way from AliEx:

Shimano Deore 12 speed drive train

ZTTO Carbon Headset Washer Stem Spacers (not sure if needed, but one of those things that will be handy to keep in the spares bin)

Toseek Handlebars

Lexon 3d printed seat

Toseek ST006 MTB Stem

Lexon seat post clamp

Elita One seat post

Kocevlo Flat mount to post mount adapter.

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29er / Re: Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
« on: May 11, 2024, 07:56:34 PM »
Quote from: Linsook on May 11, 2024, 08:28:55 AM
How much was the frame??

This is all in USD:

FM1306A-SL : $560
Headset :$15
Rear axle : $ 15
Extra rear derailleur hangers: $8ea
(One is included with the accessories and one is mounted on the frame.)
Chameleon paint: $125
Shipping cost(1 set of frame in one box):$ 230 + $50 if you live rural/remote (I am near the city so didn't need to pay)

All up I paid US$995. A fair bit more than I wanted to spend - but I was more interested in paying more for a reputable manufacturer.

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29er / Re: Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
« on: May 10, 2024, 11:04:47 PM »
Wing has just emailed through a image of the frame, the paint job looks fantastic and I can't wait to see it in the flesh!

For an idea of the timeline:

First email to Wing - 26/04
Payment made - 27/04
A couple of technical questions in emails between then.
Photos of frame sent - 11/05

I will let you all know when the frame arrives with me and ready to build!


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29er / Re: Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
« on: May 08, 2024, 12:56:43 AM »
Quote from: xXROGXx971 on May 08, 2024, 12:37:53 AM
I was using those brakes before swapping them with the Lewis LV4. Pretty good brakes but I think they work better with 2.3mm thick rotors ;). I paired mine with Godridge braided hoses just for looks back then ;D.

Nice - I hadn't seen those braided cables before!

I am a little concerned that my daughters smaller hands won't have a good grip on the lever... I will have to see what they are like on the bike.

How are the Lewis LV4? I was looking at getting them, but they were just a bit too pricey for something that doesn't have a strong warranty here in Australia.

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29er / Re: Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
« on: May 07, 2024, 11:52:57 PM »
This morning I ordered pretty much the rest of the gear needed to get up and running:

Shimano Deore M6100 12 speed groupset.

Elita One Carbon Seat Post

Toseek ST006 MTB stem

Toseek MTB Carbon Handlebar

Lexon Ultralight Bicycle Seat post clamp

Kocevlo SM-MA-F160 flat mount to post mount brake adapter 160mm

Ryet 3d Ptinted bicycle saddle

Still to get:

Tires, pedals + grips. And any incidental things that I may have forgotten...

In other news - the brakes arrived today! Packaging was OK, the brakes themselves look fine.


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29er / Re: Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
« on: May 07, 2024, 12:42:12 AM »
I may have started the thread a bit too early - it's not as exciting talking about new toys when they still haven't left mainland China...

BUT in other news, the forks arrived today - Rock Shox SID 110mm travel with remote lockout. $450AUD ($297.30USD).

Now all I need - and any help would be appreciated:

Drivetrain - 12 speed shimano preferred - any deals on Ali worth looking at? BB, Cranks, shifter, derailleur..

Seat post - Rigid to begin with, probably eventually move to a dropper post when she gets a bit taller.

Seat post clamp?

Saddle - something comfortable and light would be best!

FM-160PM adapter for the back brake

Stem and handlebar.

And I think that would be everything!


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29er / Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
« on: May 02, 2024, 02:30:15 AM »
Well, my wonderful child has just turned 12, and having 2 parents over 6' - she has been growing like a weed.

She currently rides a Polygon Cleo 2 in XS that she got for her 8th birthday which has rapidly become too small for her.

After joining this forum, lurking and looking at AliExpress I thought it would be a good opportunity to use the collective knowledge of the forums and build my daughter a lightweight Chinese carbon bike!

My goal is pretty simple - I want to build a 29er bike that will last a good few years, and I want to to be as light (or lighter) than her current bike (XS frame, 27.5" wheels), I want it to be comfortable and capable on suburban streets, but I also want her to be able to to come riding with me on the MTB trails.

So I have started making purchases, and should hopefully have it ready to ride in a month or so.

Frame
I have gone with the Carbonda FM1306a.
I had sent an email to Wing last year enquiring about one of these frames for myself - but heard nothing back - that is when I found out that the emails had most likely ended up in my junk mail! Wing has been an absolute dream to deal with, super quick with replies, very detailed and helpful.
The frame ended up costing a bit more than I had hoped (US$230 shipping is a hard pill to swallow), and I also paid extra for the chameleon paint scheme as my daughter had requested it.

Fork
I was lucky to snap up a second hand RockShox SID off Facebook marketplace for AU$450. It was un-used, and taken off a 2024 Giant Anthem Advanced 29 3.

Wheels
I bought some EliteWheels off AliExpress - I will add more details later.

Brakes
ZTTO MTB Team Brakes in Silver and Gold.

I will update this post over the coming days with more information - been stuck busy at work...

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: ZOOM HB-910 - another trickstuff clone dh & enduro
« on: April 26, 2024, 08:07:45 PM »
How easy are these to bleed - and what barb/olive would be best? I am in Australia and would need left/rear right/front otherwise I will end up going over the handlebars constantly.

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Sales & Classifieds / Re: Spcycle 2022 New 29er Boost hardtail mtb frame
« on: March 21, 2024, 05:36:27 PM »
Quote from: bxcc on February 19, 2023, 07:35:04 PM
That didn’t take long, two frames were ordered today, February 19th. One 19” frame painted in gloss pearl white and a 17” frame in matte black and matte pink. So far communication has been quick and helpful. I’ll keep the thread updated as things progress.

Hey - do you have an update?

I am interested to know. Thanks.

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29er / Re: SP-Cycle M06 build thread
« on: February 22, 2024, 06:13:14 PM »
This is a fantastic build log!

I am interested as to how you are finding the L-Twoo shifters and derailleur?

I am looking at building something similar for my daughters bike, but was planning on going with Shimano or Sram for the drivetrain.

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Sales & Classifieds / Re: Spcycle 2022 New 29er Boost hardtail mtb frame
« on: February 18, 2024, 07:04:13 PM »
Hello,

Can I please get a price on a MEDIUM with Chameleon green + shipping to Australia?

also, do you have any rigid forks that you could send in the same paint scheme at the same time?

Thanks!

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After The Ride / Re: What do you think of my theft-resistant mountain bike idea?
« on: January 03, 2024, 12:39:41 AM »
Lovely idea, but I don't think it's a lack of serial numbers that makes it easy to steal a bike... My bikes all come with frame numbers that I have linked to the property vault (I even have my Fox Fork serial number on there).

I have thought about this in the past - bike registration through the government like we register our cars. That way bikes that are sold registered can be tracked back to the original owner, registered bikes hold better value, everything is transparent and goes through an official channel when changing hands (no more buying a TRAK MTB from a dodgy dude in a McDonalds carpark after dark) - BUT this comes with a myriad of other issues...


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