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The tool for the lockring looks like a 20tooth BB tool correct?
You are correct.

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2 months since I built my EDS TX on the TIME ADH2023. I must say it is pretty reliable so far and even survived a crash and worked normally.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/C3eBr7kYWqfZSCwF8

The discussion on those lightweight Chinese cassettes do hold water as shifting is not as crisp as a Shimano cassette. Nevertheless at their current pricepoint, they are really irresistable buys with the amazing lightness. I am currently using the Zitto 11T-30T (12s) and there will always be a gear that will be tad bit off after a few rides. Not sure why but a quick tweak with the variable gear setting sorted that out.

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Those are the Panaracer Agilest Duro TLR right? Hopefully not contributable by the tire in any way.
I have the Agilest Clincher and its sidewall blew a huge hole 3km into its maiden ride. I went on Amazon to read further reviews of the Agilest in general and found that I was not alone with blown sidewall off a perfectly new Agilest.

BTW I am using a DRIVE 45D.

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mine is arrived, and have the lockring with internali splines

My seller is going to send me the correct lockring with internal splines shortly. Hope that can come and sort out the powermeter installation soon.

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Got it. Will keep posted. I also ordered a RISK brand version to test.

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We tried that but the flange on the tool is too thick. I have ordered a RACE FACE -CINCH lockring with internal splines instead to test. So stay tuned.

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It is installed but without powermeter until I get a replacement lockring. The bike went from 7.4kg to 7.1kg in a single swap of the cranks.

Right view.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RPUtUzUYMAh7Xq3Z9

Left view.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wo9Rbq3eukQB7WX87

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If you ordered the crankset separately from the powermeter, there may be an issue with the crank lockring as pictured

https://photos.app.goo.gl/eqBrVKkTPzwNcs8W9

The lockring can be hand tightened in but the grooves have no space for tools to fit in and tighten it. However, this may not be the case if the seller is offering a mounted crank unit to the powermeter as mine came separately.

The solution is to use an internal groove lockring like the Race Face CINCH for Easton lockring. Small hiccup but not catastrophic so the project will be delayed while I use the standard alloy spider  that came with the crank.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/fapimqD1dQT5a7m26

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The cranks are from Aliexpress for about nearly USD200 and the powermeter are about USD270 with discounts using coupons.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / LEXON Road Carbon Crankset
« on: March 27, 2024, 12:46:23 PM »


Just received the LEXON R1 hi-mod carbon cranks today and they are really beautiful. Did a quick unbox clip just to show the item and weight, plus the accompanying Xcadey Powermeter which will be mated with the carbon cranks.

https://youtu .be/0CK8M6rj7Nw


Seeing is really believing as the weight is amazingly light at 331/332 grams for cranks with spindle. Adding the alloy spider gave 372 grams. After replacing the crank spider with the powermeter, the overall weight without chainring bolts is 435 grams. Still amazingly light before installation on my TIME ADH23.

Cheers.

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Now it seems WheelTop is upping their game with reviews through Trace Velo and GC Performance. People will tend to listen to these influencers on Youtube.
I tried my best to bring up the product at the start of my journey. Guess its over to these big hitters now ;)

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I had a crash 2 weeks ago when my front tire tube blew in a turning maneouvre which resulted in a slide out and threw me off the bike. The EDS survived with some scratches to the shifter body, lever blades are intact. I used 600 sandpaper to file out the rough edges and a black permanent marker sealed the deal. Now it looks inconspicuous unless up close.

The most important thing is the shifting is still bang on for my 50/34 - 11/30 set up. This EDS TX is indeed tough.

https://youtu. be/eLID1SvW-9Q

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It would be more interesting to see it shifting under load ... I.E. with you on the bike and more than 200 watts being applied.  Everything looks good under no torque in the bike stand.

I  don't have that video yet other than my other short ones. Front D shifting is da bomb. Rear mech needs to be precisely calibrated - not really missed a shift so far for 3 rides. More test needed.

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I have the opportunity to take the new TIME bike out for my club ride. So during a break, I took a quick clip to show viewers the shifting of the EDS TX.

The test began with the big chainring shifting single gears upwards, followed by the downshift. Next I performed a shift hold upwards and downwards in a single press action resectively.

The same pattern is repeated for the small chainring BUT the system will automatically move the chain up from smallest to 3rd cog. This seems like the automatic anti-cross chain logic only in the small chainring. Otherwise the upshifts and downshifts, whether individually or press hold are very smooth.
https:/  /youtu. be / 24Eh-sQVfpQ
I really enjoyed using the EDS TX from WheelTop for its crisp shifting.


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The more I look into this groupset the more I'm impressed. I like that they're solely focused on electronic groupsets and nothing else. Also their website seems better suited attracting an international audience. My only concern is long term support and access to parts.

Well only one way to find that out isn't it? Join me in the leap of faith lol  ;D

Frankly I am impressed that they actually replied to my message within the same day or less about the chainring spec issue. That aside, warranty is entirely a different monster. If your local area has no warranty, I believe a courier back to WheelTop could be necessary.

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