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I think SergeK pretty much sums it up. At this point, there’s a few proven and reliable options when it comes to sellers.
Most of them offer one or multiple aero frame options. The rest is personal preference with respect to geometry, weight, aesthetics and paint options and so on.

IMO Velobuild is a no brainier these days if you don’t want to dive down the rabbit hole and are just looking for a decent frame and lots of Color options for the money.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Hygge Aero Carbon Frame
« Last post by Serge_K on Today at 01:54:42 AM »
Can you explain how does adding an extra spacer will resolve the headset play? Also where did you purchase the spacer from?

I've been seen to 3d print moon shaped spacers so that i could compress the steerer column, avoiding the plastic thing that sits just on top of the frame, from rubbing on it. If it rubs, some of that compression torque is going into the frame, which will probably result in headset play. Generally, nothing on a bike should rub.
It probably sounds theoretical, but once you've built a few bikes and faced these problems, it makes sense.
As w most things, you learn by doing.
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Nothing is going to be unanimous.
However, people who ride Carbonda are quite consistently happy with them, but they're more on the gravel end of things.
Over the years velobuild has been improving their game a lot, doesnt seem to be the gamble it may have been before.
Lightcarbon generally has very good reputation, Yishun too. They are / were / still probably are the same group somehow, or at least related parties, and Yishun OEMs for big names (it's spelled out on their website).
SP Cycle /  Tideace / Haideli are about the same price point as velobuild, it's a bit confusing because they do open mould frames and i think they're all related parties but i'm not sure, it gets confusing. Either way, they dont seem to be very popular here because few post about them, but i havent found anyone saying bad things. The R025-SL for eg looks like a VERY compelling bike (but is 30C only). I may have bought one had it taken 32C.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Yishun R068D
« Last post by Serge_K on Today at 01:41:00 AM »
Make sure you torque enough & use carbon paste.
If it's a tolerance thing, then consider using a soda can shim, or some fiberglass cloth.
Also consider greasing the thread of the plug, especially if you've sweated on it. The torque shouldn't go into turning the screw, the torque should go into pushing the expander into the seat post.
Afaik, save for crazy exceptions, "all" seatpost slipping is fixable.
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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Disconnecting hydraulic hoses
« Last post by Serge_K on Today at 01:37:36 AM »
I'm curious with the hydraulic hoses on fully internal frames. On semi-internal frames you can just detach the stem/bar from the bike and pack the bar sideways next to the frame in a box.

On fully internal frames, is this not an option for travel? Do you have to detach the hoses for travel? Sounds like a big hassle if that's the case.

That's maybe the biggest drawback of fully integrated bikes: you can't travel with them w/o major headache. There are rigid bike boxes where you dont have to detach the bars, precisely because of that (VERY expensive and take a ton of space when not in use).
It is changing a bit in that you have an increasing number of options that are fully integrated AND allow to detach the stem w/o unplugging everything, but it will take years to trickle down. There's a question of stiffness too: my integrated cockpit is super stiff. If tomorrow they start selling a version with more convenient cable integration, it may be a pool noodle.
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO eGR
« Last post by Serge_K on Today at 01:31:47 AM »
my er9 included all imaginable bolt lengths and adaptors for 140 to 160mm discs, something that costs extra and requires significant brain damage on Shimano. I think a very small fraction of the market cares about post mount (at least on the road setups), i wouldn't even want to pay for the shipping cost of bolts of another thread size. Shipping from China is a large portion of the cost of everything we ride in the West. 
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29er / Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame
« Last post by FullCarbonAlchemist on Today at 12:22:00 AM »
Which were the 4 bearings that were most beat up? I have some guesses…

Were the trunnion bearings among them? That seems to have been common.

My plan is to use the Carbonda provided kit for the F6902 bearings between the rocker and seat stays (if I understand which goes where correctly), and Enduro Max for everything else. The hardware in the kit will be backups in case the main pivot axle or any bolts get stripped/corroded. They’re awfully soft, like the Carbonda provided UDH hangers which I’ve all replaced with Wheels Manufacturing.

Hopefully this and a spring tune (new Shimano 12 speed got one ride last fall and was never fully dialed) will get rid of my various creaks and clunks. I mostly rode my FM1003 last year and wasn’t able to ride nearly enough due to very poor weather in New England…but am eager to get the 1002 back in rotation.
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO eGR
« Last post by trcycling on May 16, 2024, 11:42:47 PM »
So, the installation gets serious and raises another question:

I was told by the seller that the brake calipers are post-mount compatible (only in fact which I'm not sure can be true). Conveniently my V1 Cutthroat frame/fork are post mount. But the brake caliper, adapters and bolt kit seem to be sized for and include M5 bolts. Post mount is M6... Any thoughts?

BTW, the RD went on and set up pretty easy. I was a dummy and started individually calibrating before doing the macro. Duh, the instructions say to do the macro on the 7th sprocket (6th on 11s) first. It's just that the app opened on the micro adjustment page and I forgot. So when I finally figured it out, I had to repeat the cycle.

No big deal. Just follow the directions and it's easy. It also shifts nicely in the stand even up to 50t. We'll see how it works 'under fire' on the road after I sort out the brakes.
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A chance to sell yourself...

Why would people want to buy from you instead of direct from Farsports with those identical specs?
I’ll explain my decision:

Farsports is on a different level price-wise. About 30% more expensive at least from what I can tell. I think Serenade should better be compared to the cheaper options, e.g from Elite Wheels. Like the Edge wheelset. I did consider that one but a) I liked the specs for these wheels better and b) I’m really not a fan of the matte black painted rims. These rims are transparent, so you can see the UD carbon.
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      In 2024, we provide faster delivery, the more popular models usually ship in 2-4 days, Road wheels 21mm and 24mm internal, Mountain wheels 25-28-29-31mm, and UD paintless matt always in stock.

A chance to sell yourself...

Why would people want to buy from you instead of direct from Farsports with those identical specs?
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