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Re: ZTTO BB92 BB86 threaded bottom brackets. Yep, just decided to do that as well! ;D Haven’t made up my mind if I’m going to tolerate the imperfection ::) on my midlife crisis bike / 40th bday gift to self (my yoeleo r11 is being painted, should ship out before the lunar new year!)
January 30, 2021, 08:29:58 AM 		1
Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame Hello,

after following this forum (many thanks to all, sharing your experiences),
i ordered by velobuild
a
2021 VB-R-168 Carbon Fiber Road Frame Disc Version Integrated Hidden Cables
special painting chameleon green
and
carbon fiber Road wheelset disc brake carbon deep 38mm width 23/25mm

Plan is to build up a nice clean looking roadbike, with sram force etap

first impression is very good, fast and competent reply from chris,
keep you posted

February 18, 2021, 10:10:44 AM 		1
Re: Chinese cycling clothes This is a review of all the clothing I've gotten from AliExpress. All prices are USD and I am located in USA.

Racmmer
Overall: Fast shipping, would buy again for fun things to wear on toot-about rides. Well-organized seller page on Ali.

1) I ordered a basic-level matching bibs+jersey set for $30, both in size Large. The screen printing is low quality and the material isn't so great, but for the price it's OK, plus the patterns are the best on AliExpress IMO.
The sizing is a bit off from normal. Jersey runs large, but bibs run small.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32866597694.html

2) Jersey in the "Pro" range for $17, size Large. Jersey does not run large in the Pro range, material is slightly higher quality, screen printing same low quality. Again, fun colors however. Would buy another.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001504835729.html

3) Winter thermal fleece overshoe for $15, size XL. Didn't get to use them last winter, but I got them so I could double layer this fleece overshoe underneath a windbreaking overshoe (Wisconsin winters are no joke).
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32726518090.html
 
4) Why do they use two m's in their name? That's the biggest question.

Zhuiyan & Socks Store
Overall: Holy jeebus I LOVE their socks. And for the price too  8) 8)! I will be ordering more socks to give as gifts to cycling friends. Downside: slooooow shipping, but this is expected by the Cainiao shipping method.

1) These "Team Aero" Socks. They have silicon grippers at the top. One-size-fits-all suggests size from 39 to 45. At size 42, I do well with these, but they stretch enough I bet 47 would fit too. Silicon gripper is very nice and works well. Fun patterns. I bought 3x and all are great.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001046132853.html

2) These regular cloth socks are the best cycling socks I've ever worn. Nice stretch and don't stick to my feet when trying to slip them on. Normal drying rate during rides. Super cozy and comfy, I wear them around the house. Damnit now I want to order more pairs.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001127032897.html

X-Tiger
Overall: fast shipping, well-organized seller page on Ali (always a plus in my book!) would buy again.
1) These bib shorts, which were only available for a short time it seems. Nice material, good bib, but a bit expensive at $39. Size Large runs a bit large. Wouldn't buy them if I saw them in a store at this price, but I'm happy with this purchase.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001221450936.html

2) This cap doesn't breathe very well. Cheap little item. Would be good if I ever had a short haircut in the winter and wanted some protection through my breathable helmet.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000179327438.html

3) These gloves in the thick grey for $12. They're OK, size M is a bit tight, not really good below 3 degrees. Not super breathable. To be fair, gloves are very hard to get right, especially for me.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32947162199.html

4) These Shoe covers, size XL (44-47). These run true to size. I sized up so they could act as overshoes to my other Raccmer fleece overshoe. Good material, waterproof, nice velcro and zippers, strong construction. I really like these. I would buy them again in the right size for when I don't want to double layer overshoes. A real bargain.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000269961357.html

ROCKBROS
Overall: they make some good shit. They're like the ZTTO of apparel and accessories and bags. Good for the price, not quite the best however.

1) These autumn/spring gloves, which are actually perfect for anything over 12 degrees C. Really good fit for me, comfy padding that isn't so thick and large that you can't reach your brakes in the drops anymore (looking at you, literally every western bike brand I've tried gloves from...) Would definitely order again and I would buy these for friends.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000830490651.html

2) Photochromic tint-shifting glasses. The fit and finish is very good. As good as any Oakley BS that's for sure. Will order pairs for friends as gifts. As some reviewers noted about the Photochromic version, the tint doesn't get super dark. At first I agreed, however with use I find these are perfect for cloudy day riding, because they don't get too dark. Also good for late afternoon rides when the sun goes down but you still want eye protection.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000955468830.html

Spexcel
Overall: Would NOT order from them again.

First Order
Ordered 2 short sleeve jerseys, 1 long sleeve jersey, 2 bibshorts. Only 2 items were sent with the first order, had to wrestle with them over seller chat and pay a $5 something or other so they could generate another purchase order in the AliExpress system... Gah I don't even know, that left a sour taste. Kit is good, runs true to size, plenty of other reviewers have talked about them already so I'll pass on the details

Second Order
Ordered 4 more items, got a fake tracking number. Went to chat with the seller on Ali, they played games with me. Said fuckit and asked for a refund through AliExpress which was granted.
I think Spexcel is super slammed with orders because of their popularity and they can't keep up, so they do the fake tracking numbers at times. Oh well.


Looking forward to trying Santic and Rion after the positive things from this thread!

EDIT: Are you having problems with your clothing zippers? Some sellers use good YKK zippers (or at least they are branded as such...). Some use no-name zips. Really sucks when a zipper comes apart on your jersey mid-ride.
A tip from me is to pinch one side of the zipper slider slightly (very very slightly) closed with some pliers. See "Tightening a Zipper Slider" on this REI page https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/how-to-fix-a-jacket-zipper.html
March 22, 2021, 11:25:42 PM 		1
Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle? i have the selle italia slr tekno flo knockoff and i have just bought another selle italia knockoff, both 140-160g. the slr tekno flo is 147mm wide and is meant for a moderate to large flexibility. you cant lack the flexibility because the thing curves down pretty severely so youd be uncomfortable if you're a bigger guy.
whats weird about it is that its the same discomfort from minute 1 thru hour 4, its uncomfortable but not painful, ive been into cycling for 4 months so it can just be im not used to a saddle but the pain is consistent, there isnt a drop off of comfort at some point
May 15, 2021, 05:42:30 PM 		1
Re: Electronic devices Updated my last post about the iGS520.

Smart Trainer & Accessorys

Magene ANT+ Receiver
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4001203907500.html
Works well, but mine looked used.  ???

Thinkrider X5 Neo
http://www.thinkrider.com/?page_id=3471
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Wholesale-Fitness-Equipment-Portable-Direct-Drive_1600166464905.html?spm=a2756.order-detail-ta-bn-b.0.0.32762fc2ouw8pj
I bought mine for around 420€ on AliBaba. From Order to delivery it took a whole 2 months, while shipping alone was 7 weeks. I also got a 10%/42€ AliBaba coupon, because the seller didn't ship it in a week.
Packaging was alright, but some of the polystyrene crumbled, so I had to vacuum the trainer after unboxing it. ;D
The build quality could be a bit better, the plastic of the housing is rather on the cheap side, the metal foot had some scratches/isn't that well polished. The handle is also unclean made.
That are just optical flaws and shouldn't affect riding. And it's afair the cheapest Direct-Mount Smart-Trainer available.
Other negative points:
- No power switch
- Power cable could be longer (1.2m from wall plug to power supply + 1.2m from power supply to the trainer)
- Adapters for Thru-Axles not included (12€ shipped on AliX)
Riding on it is absolutely okay, the foot flexes how it's supposed to do. On really hard out-of-the-saddle one foot might lift sometimes.
I've done around 50 km on it now, and power numbers also seem to be okay.
May 16, 2021, 03:29:58 PM 		1
Re: ceramic OSPW and BBs! There is no point in buying ceramic bearings, especially if you expect any sort of water/dirt ingress. Not sure why people keep believing this BS.
If you really want low losses, buy a proper low friction LU seal bearing from a reputable company (NOT no name chinese brand), swap it out, and expect to swap it out again shortly after it dies from contamination.

https://www.hambini.com/ceramic-bearings-vs-steel-bearings-an-engineering-analysis/

The ceramic pulley wheels that Trace velo bought were completely unsealed. Which means after a single ride you'd have more friction than an equivalent sealed steel bearing. I'm not sure if the OSPW are using the same bearings or not.
May 18, 2021, 05:12:11 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild custom frame painting and decals I have an order on a GF001 with Velobuild right now, with a two color paint scheme and decals. I made a pdf with the details on where the paint color transitions should be, and the decal locations, sizes, and orientation.

Chris sent me photos the other day, and they got nearly all of it wrong... The decals were were rotated 90-deg, and they didn't seem to get the right colors in the right place... I'm waiting to hear back on their ability to fix the mistakes, but I'm not impressed so far... at all.

Part of me is surprised because based on their website photos, they should be able to do this simple design... but who knows what happened that day. I probably *would* trust their ability to paint a 1-color paint scheme...
May 20, 2021, 11:52:25 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild custom frame painting and decals i ordered VB-R-168 Green Chameleon für USD 50
Painting quality is very goog, no decals
as already stated it's a bit darker thank expected, maybe it's becaus of the matte finish

pictures in this thread
http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3147.30.html
May 21, 2021, 02:01:33 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda Cfr 1056  Finished my build of the Carbonda FM 1056 a few weeks ago.
May 25, 2021, 01:42:21 PM 		1
Re: Zrace RX - Does it play well with Shimano derailleurs? Haha, I love Youtubers. Great stuff and super informative.

FWIW, I ended up going with a Quarq Dfour DUB. Had to fork over some funds for a DUB crankset, and ended up keeping my Shimano chainrings, but In The Know Cycling has a code that saved 10%, free shipping from a local vendor, and a delivery time that had the set-up installed and working on my bike 3 days after I ordered it. No installation, fitment, or functioning issues. Would have loved to go with a more budget friendly option, but considering everything, I think it was a wash.
May 27, 2021, 04:43:09 PM 		1