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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: My TanTan TT912 build
« on: February 20, 2024, 03:59:23 AM »
Really cool to see a TT-build on here! It looks great!

Was briefly looking into this aswell a couple of weeks ago. But like you found out, there really isn't a good option for 1x12 unless you go the Di2 of AXS route. Which gets expensive really quick!
Didn't think of Microshift as a solution though!

Good luck with the build!

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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Bearing press from AliExpress
« on: December 22, 2023, 02:22:24 AM »
Hi,

I’m also looking for a bearing press for an upcoming build. And maybe swapping some wheel hub bearings in the future. But none of them seem to have the DUB size ID.

Looking at the blue bearing kit, the same as Coffeebreak and Tijoe, it also doesn’t seem to have the DUB size. Or does the 30*47mm plate work? I thought DUB was a 29mm spindle.

Does anyone have recommendations for a kit that includes the DUB size? Or a part that you can buy separately to install a DUB bottom bracket?

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29er / Re: Frame advice - hardtail with a 40T (or more) chainring
« on: December 13, 2023, 03:01:48 AM »
Quote from: svensurfs on December 12, 2023, 08:48:22 AM
Hi Aradell and Andrerav,

I ordered the same airwolf frame 6 weeks ago but mine is still underway. Wanted a storm bike but did not had the budget :)
Building a beach racer/allrounder with 42T, have a pair of carbon asymetric elite wheels and the rest of the parts are in.
For the crank I bought the rotor PF4624 BB MTB. Full XT group 12 speed with non-boost crank. So hopefully the chainline will be good.
This is my first built ::)

So I’m not the only one that found out these frames were super similar ;)
Keep us posted when your frame arrives! I might also do a build thread of my bike when most of the components are in. It’s also my first build!

Since you are mainly running smaller width tires, another option would be a gravel bike with tire clearance for 50C tires, and running flat bars on it. These gravel frames usually have sleeker lines, and can surely accommodate a big chainring up front. As an example, the LCG073-D is offered with both a gravel bar and flat bar option (see thread). I’m sure there are other frames like this.
https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4413.0.html

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29er / Re: Frame advice - hardtail with a 40T (or more) chainring
« on: December 12, 2023, 03:28:59 AM »
I was looking at the same thing, and eventually put an order in for the Airwolf YFM026. The frame will hopefully arrive by the end of January.

I'm building a beach racing bike/gravel bike based on a MTB frame. So my needs were:
  • 2.35" tire clearance
  • Clearance for 40+ ring
  • Geometry with a "short" reach so I could run drop bars with a normal-sized stem.

It looks like a company from the Netherlands, which specializes in beach racing bikes, resells the Airwolf YFM026 as their race bikes. They have loads of pictures of this frame on their Instagram. All these bikes have 40+ chainrings.
https://www.instagram.com/stormbikesnl/

I think they chose this frame specifically because of the dropped chainstays, which allows for this bigger chainring while still having a semi-normal chainline.
I'm not 100% certain it's the exact same frame, but the geometry looks spot on, aswell as the general look of the frame.


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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Winter bike groupset
« on: November 08, 2023, 01:43:34 AM »
Thank you for your input.

To clarify, I want to keep the calipers and replace the levers with road levers since i prefer a standard road (or gravel) handlebar. So, if I understand correctly, both Sensah and LTwoo are compatible with Shimano calipers?

I’ve come across mixed reviews for both Sensah and LTwoo groupsets. Based on the forum, which one generally performs better?

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Component Deals & Selection / Winter bike groupset
« on: November 07, 2023, 06:42:14 AM »
Hello,

I’m in the process of converting an old aluminium hardtail into a winter bike/beach race bike. The bike is currently equipped with a 3x10 setup, flat bars, and hydraulic disc brakes, all from Shimano. However, I’m planning to switch to drop bars and a one-by setup.

I’m looking for the most cost-effective way to convert this bike into a 1x10 or 1x11 with an 11-42 or 11-46 cassette. Given that the current derailleur has a maximum cassette capacity of 36t, I’ll need to install a new derailleur and shifters.

I’m wondering if it’s possible to keep the hydraulic Shimano disc brakes in combination Ltwoo or Sensah shifters.

Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated.

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