Hello everyone,

my LCR017-D is about to be delivered :-)

I have just found out that I need a T47 bottom bracket...

I have looked on my German online dealer sites but apparently nothing affordable is available at the moment :-((((
...  for Shimano Hollowtech II

Do you have a tip, maybe from Ali, which one I should order?
And which tool do I need?
So far I've only ever had pressfit bottom brackets...

Thanks for the help!!!

Hi @all,

I am just finishing the build of my Aerobike - it has become an Ican A40. I'll open a separate thread for that though.

Now, however, I would like to build a complete all-round performance bike next. It should be aerodynamic, but still ready for climbing.
The Tarmac SL7/8 and the Giant TCR fall into the same category.

It should please be from a reputable frame manufacturer and not a Velobuild, etc....

I thought I had found what I was looking for at Hygge, but after the latest findings I want to distance myself from this company.

I have already had the following frames under the magnifying glass:
Speeder sc52, yishun 1058-D light version, or adapt at-b01?
Speeder doesn't deliver the frame to Germany, Yishun doesn't sell to the end user or it takes 3-6 months and the lighter Version is not available at the moment. Adapt also normally does not sell directly and only accepts bank transfer to an account in Hong Kong in US dollars (that was too much for my Deutsche Bank... or it just costs immense fees...).


Do you guys have anything else in mind?
28mm tyre width or more, disc, fully integrated cable routing and 38cm wide handlebars.
I had the Giant TCR in M/L until an accident and I sat perfectly on it.

I also found a frame at Tantan ... But I don't know what to think of them....
The TT-X33 is pretty much identical to the SL7... but does it behave the same way? and is the quality satisfactory?

I would spend up to $1,000.... preferably with a custom paint job.... but that's not a 100% must.


Thank you for your help!

Hello together,

I bought this jockeey wheels from Riderace
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMmRNmI

now i have no idea if i mounted them correctly because there are no arrows on the things.

they roll amazingly well

Hi Community,

I am currently looking for a wheelset for my aero setup.
Delivery to Germany.

I have currently identified the Elitewheels Edge (https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005004767705476.html?gps-id=pcStoreLeaderboard&scm=1007.22922.271278.0&scm_id=1007.22922.271278.0&scm-url=1007.22922.271278.0&pvid=111ebf40-5f6f-43ad-b4ea-3f81c69c7edc&_t=gps-id%3ApcStoreLeaderboard%2Cscm-url%3A1007.22922.271278.0%2Cpvid%3A111ebf40-5f6f-43ad-b4ea-3f81c69c7edc%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238115%232000&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21EUR%21938.26%21694.31%21%21%21%21%21%40211b600d16904410479265814e0c61%2112000030399465986%21rec%21DE%214627672901&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.smartLeaderboard_2006113525867.1005004767705476&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu) as my favourite.
They are VERY affordable at around 600 euros / $550 - including tax and shipping.
And are supposedly very light and even stiff.

Does anyone here have any recent experience with the wheels?

They are only available on Aliexpress and not on the official Elitewheels site.

Otherwise, I would be very grateful for other suggestions in this price range?

I had some "Lightcarbon" wheels (https://www.lightcarbon.com/lightcarbon-road-wheels-c52db-ratchet-hub-disc-brake-road-carbon-wheels_p218.html)  in mind (52DB-RD28-55C-1423 Disc - Sapim CX-Ray - centre lock 12/100mm TA 12/142mm - 1540g - US$469 + shipping taxes US$147 = TOTAL US$616 = 567 €)
But these only have a rim height of 55mm and are a bit heavier :-P

I do NOT want carbon spokes.
Otherwise, as described in the title: approx. 65 mm height / tubeless / min. 21 mm innerwidth.
and preferably as light and stiff as possible :-)

thank you for your help!

Hello Together,

I've been studying this fantastic forum for a few days now - first of all, thanks a lot for your knowledge! :-)

I am from Germany and started racing 3 years ago. Since two years I am in a cycling club and since one year I have a racing license and ride fast group rides, critraces and circuit races.
I can ride flat, hilly or mountainous in my training area. Everything is available.

I am getting a Thompson Grammont for the new season (early next year). Until now I was on the road with my Giant TCR with mechanical shifting. This I have now sold, however, because we are expecting a child very soon and racing for now are outside. Until then, I have adapted my Gravelbike, roadworthy ;-)

Now I'm looking for the next season but in addition to the Thompson Grammont a second bike for just those purposes. And would like to use it not only competitively, but also assemble yourself. Over the last few years I have acquired some knowledge, but it is my first complete build.

Of the "big" western manufacturers, I like the Factor Ostro VAM the best.
However, I have since refrained from the idea of simply buying a replica frame - since for my intended use not only the optics should be identical.
It embodies but most what I search. "A racing frame for any purpose". However, he is unfortunately not in my price range :-(

Furthermore, I like the Factor One, Canyon Aeroad and through the forum I have become aware of the Adris "LE VITESSE" ( https://www.adrisport.com/index.php/le-vitesse/ )- which apparently must also be a purchased frame from the Far East, but has not yet been found out from which manufacturer.

I attach importance to the fact that the cable routing is completely integrated. And I would like to have this individually painted.
It should be equipped with a Shimano DI2 mix (the circuit I'm looking for me used together). Carbon wheels with 50 mm I have bereis in possession.


For the frame without handlebars I have set myself a budget including painting, shipping, taxes, customs, of 900 Dollar / 850 Euro.


I have through your forum I also already have a few favorites - They have less the preferred angular shape but still like.

My favorite is currently the:
Speeder SC-R49D ( https://www.speedercycling.com/Carbon-Road-Disc-Frameset-SC-R49D-_p399.html )
It appears to be the Winspace T1500 frame - I really like the pictures of the finished wheels.
And I read out that Speeder delivers good quality.

Also as searched for in another thread I like the:
LCR0X-D Disc from LightCarbon (https://www.lightcarbon.com/new-integrated-road-disc-brake-frame_p136.html) very well. I have already seen him from the German brand "Leeze" in some races in use - They sell it as "Leeze Aero One" - here, however, I have not yet received a price from LightCarbon.

I also noticed the "TT-X38" from TanTan Cycling ( http://tantancycling.com/index.php?_m=mod_product&_a=view&p_id=1089 / https://www.seraphbikes.com/chameleon-paint-full-hidden-cable-disc-road-bike-frame-tt-x38-t47-thread-available-474952545658cm-size-p4773685.html ) - but I haven't read a review yet and would buy a pig in a poke.
I have heard only good things about TanTan, at least from Germany - but here in the forum, people often seem to be dissatisfied.


Can you help me? Or recommend something? Maybe frames with an angular shape? :-)
or maybe you can give me some pros and cons about the mentioned current favorites.


i thank you in advance! 


Edit: my favourite frame, the SC-R49D, is not available in Germany 
"Hi,
Thanks for your interests but we currently can’t sell SC-R49D or SC-R52D to public in Germany.
Cheers
J."

Will be the velobuild 168 a alternative?