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E-Bike Frames & Builds / Re: M820 Bafang - CEF50 frame ?
« on: November 09, 2023, 01:37:04 PM »
for sample order we can supply the motor and battery or introduce you the supplier, for bulk order please contact bafang company directly!
Thank you !
What quantity qualify for a bulk order ?

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Where to get carbon spokes for straighpull hubs?

I know only the ones that come with lightbicycle wheels.
But you may ask them if they sell them separately. There are rounded and aero versions.
You need a special wrench to tighten them like this dt-swiss one.
And get from them a tiny spoke holder, or build it yourself.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Climbing road frame?
« on: November 04, 2023, 10:44:31 AM »
Anyone dared to take the chance on this frame?
Looks like a aethos clone and with a lot lower weight than the other clone options.
Sold by a Auto-store, not exactly confidence inspiring :)

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006020955577.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.72323d80cqss0M&mp=1

Anyone saw a kind of Crux already ?

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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: What lube?
« on: November 04, 2023, 10:40:29 AM »
prob overkill...

I was more interested about the chemicals used in the ultrasonic bath.
And if you were only doing ultrasonic. Apparently not  ;D

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Carbonda 505SL Integrated Stem
« on: November 03, 2023, 01:14:13 AM »
How do you protect the chainstay?

I bought a roll of helicopter tape on Amazon, and cut a kind of trapeze(20-25cm long, 25mm at the derailleur - 15mm at the BB) with rounded corners on all bikes I build

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Carbonda 505SL Integrated Stem
« on: November 03, 2023, 01:07:55 AM »
As the CFR505/SL is a gravel frame, I would assume it's designed to be compliant and absorb vibration. I've been riding mine for a few weeks now, definitely a very comfortable ride. If you're looking for a super stiff race bike, this would not be it.

Put 25mm tires on a deep carbon wheelset, and you'll get a stiff bike feel with it 8)
Compliance comes from big tires, and the 27.2 seatpost(something you can't make stiffer  ;D), the frame and fork are not flexing at all.

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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: What lube?
« on: November 03, 2023, 01:02:07 AM »
I recently switched to immersive waxing. I was able to get a $9 USD slow cooker and a $20 USD ultra sonic cleaner big enough to hold a bike chain. I didn't want big equipment sitting around, so I kept everything fairly small. Now that I have my waxing system down, the procedure is straight forward and I'm able to do all my chains quite easily. I now enjoy having a clean drivetrain on all my bikes!

What chemical, if any, do you use to clean new chains ?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Groupset News
« on: October 20, 2023, 03:53:24 AM »
... I’ve been riding all kinds of Campagnolo groupsets for years...

I programmed my Campy EPS to work the SRAM way. Unfortunately, it doesn't support double-tap, so I still need the thumb paddles for the chainring. Even after 2-3 years, I sometimes hesitate between left or right  ::)

The SRAM approach, just one paddle per shifter, is the most intuitive to me.
Left for easier, right for harder.
Press both to toggle the chainring, which goes always the right direction since you want to change it.

It's the same for my MTB, where I use blips buttons for an AXS Eagle and the seatpost.

I really hope Sensah/LTWOO will allow for this kind of programming... and why not include blips!

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: October 20, 2023, 03:17:07 AM »
Once when I was riding on a hot day with my jersey unzipped, a wasp flew straight onto my stomach, stung me and then started crawling inside my bib! I had to stop and do a crazy dance to get it off me! First day it was sore, next day it itched like crazy. Now I get a little paranoid if I unzip! Lol
Feel free to unzip again!
If unlucky, hornets or wasps can sting you through the jersey !

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It was 557 but with coupons and promo codes I had the discount to 412€. I ordered a lot from AE and never payed taxes so we will see if I have to pay extra tax if it arrives but probably not. I’m located in belgium
Me too, it looks like there are ways some sellers find  8)

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My wheels are 1240 grams right now.    Not sure how much weight I would actually drop with just the spoke change.

With carbon spokes you can get 1050g wheels
I'll try Berd ones on a next build to test the damping

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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: What lube?
« on: October 14, 2023, 08:26:52 AM »
Hands down best option is buy an ultrasonic cleaner.  If you get a big enough one you can put cassettes and chainrings in there too.  Even jockey wheels and stuff if you are deep cleaning.

I have a big one, enough for an Eagle cassette.
But it is too big to heat(better results)
So I use pots or bags, with hot water in the big cold bath.
I wouldn't take one that big again.

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Here's my best of :
Elita one seatpost and saddles
Firespider handlebars
Uno stems too
Balugoe $24 86g bare carbon saddles(but tend to crack after a while)
xpresso pedals Ti, 160g F1Z bike shop
handlebar bags, for long rides(Loving Outdoor Store)
Darevie shorts
SK Cycle carbon seatpost clamp
Alpha cycling pink break pads
Nuga store tubeless syringe
Onirii M2 brakes
Balashov Electric Cooking Machine 1.7L, to wax chains
Magene Radar L508



I liked them but not anymore:
Gaciron lights, great but their straps are crap, I've lost them all

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Did you build them yourself? I haven't made it down that avenue yet, but I'd love to. I started building a diy truing stand a while back. Now might be the time.

It is a very gratifying experience if you try.
Novatec 711/712 are very light, good and cheap.
Light bicycle can provide you very light rims. Even carbon aero spokes(maybe harder to start with than Pillar or CX-Rays).
So you can end at about 1kg for a wheelset.

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