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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tavelo Aero Frame
« on: May 13, 2024, 11:06:59 AM »
Quote from: Serge_K on May 13, 2024, 06:08:19 AM
It might be true but I highly doubt it for various reasons. It it doesn't clearly say on the website you can safely assume that they don't.
It was very clearly stated last week in one of the video, for the specific brand he was talking at the time it had “less rejection during our QC process than others”
Not saying it’s true, just putting context to me statement

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tavelo Aero Frame
« on: May 13, 2024, 05:44:47 AM »
The frames, that’s what I gathered from one of his video…

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tavelo Aero Frame
« on: May 12, 2024, 06:43:40 AM »
I think PP offers value mainly on the QC aspect and communication after that it’s up to each individual to decide what is the value of service and if it aligns with PP mark up. The problem is that in a depressed used market or even brand new with 50% off being the rage, the value proposition of chiner built is a lot harder to justify especially once considering resale value.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: LTWOO TX or other cheap 12sp MTB derailleurs
« on: May 07, 2024, 03:07:40 PM »
With current pricing available on Shimano, it’s hard to overlook…

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After The Ride / Re: How addictive is bike building?!
« on: May 07, 2024, 12:27:44 PM »
Awesome, looking forward to it

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After The Ride / Re: How addictive is bike building?!
« on: May 07, 2024, 10:57:35 AM »
How did the wheel building go? It’s one of my regret on initial build, I wish I went ahead and did the wheels myself

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: LTWOO TX or other cheap 12sp MTB derailleurs
« on: May 03, 2024, 09:31:20 PM »
Speedo 10-52T and YBN chain, not agressive at all, definitely more XC.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: LTWOO TX or other cheap 12sp MTB derailleurs
« on: May 03, 2024, 06:46:07 PM »
That’s what I fitted on mine and I am happy with it, although I don’t have any contemporary references. It’s easy to fit and dial in, very nicely finished, I wouldn’t hesitate to get another one.

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Kids Size Chinese Carbon MTBs?
« on: May 03, 2024, 02:10:21 PM »
I am looking for 24" carbon wheelset, not much in term of budget options but I found some 24" MTB rims, is there any reason why I could not pair these with goldix M370 or some Novatec hubset and some descent spokes to make a set of light wheels for $350?

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29er / Re: Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
« on: May 02, 2024, 02:58:20 AM »
That’s my kind of dad! Nice built sheet, she will surely enjoy it!

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Kids Size Chinese Carbon MTBs?
« on: April 30, 2024, 01:51:05 AM »
That bike looks awesome, thanks for sharing. I will look into the fork you are using, I was struggling a little to find something outside of the manitou and that was too expensive for my taste.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: April 23, 2024, 01:13:09 AM »
KMC seems to be a popular choice

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After The Ride / Re: How addictive is bike building?!
« on: April 22, 2024, 09:38:20 AM »
I completely agree, all the 40-50% discount on new bike put a lot of downward pressure on used market. The rational choice means much more toward used than new chiner if you don’t factor in the desire to be different and the DIY aspect. I somewhat expect the Ali prices to drop in the next few months to account for that or their demand will dry up.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: April 22, 2024, 07:49:11 AM »
Elitaone seems popular

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29er / Re: Spcycle 2023 New Travel 120mm Super Light 29er full suspension frame
« on: April 21, 2024, 11:04:57 AM »
I would say so! What is the response so far?

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