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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Elves Falath EVO 2023
« on: January 25, 2023, 04:37:12 PM »
Def need positive stem options.... would look better and be more comfortable
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: What is the general vibe like with ordering from China these days?
« on: December 22, 2022, 07:40:31 PM »
I generally buy big stuff from the vendor when possible (frames, wheels etc)
Though I guess that robs me of any protections available on AliExpress
No issues so far knock on wood. Still a meaningful gap in price to the Western brands.
Though I guess that robs me of any protections available on AliExpress
No issues so far knock on wood. Still a meaningful gap in price to the Western brands.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Consensus on replica frames ??
« on: December 19, 2022, 03:11:40 PM »
IMO there are enough nice originals to not do this. It sucks because the Cervelo R5 is my dream bike. But I would never buy a replica frame
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / What is the general vibe like with ordering from China these days?
« on: December 18, 2022, 07:30:03 PM »
I'm looking to get a Dengfu R06 rim brake frame next year, probably after the Chinese New Year. I know things have grown more and more tense there over the last few months but I was wondering if any repeat customers saw a degradation in customer service. I want to get a custom paint job so there will def be some back and forth. I had no problems with my FM208 order probably 3-4 years ago.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Frame Sizing Confusion!
« on: December 13, 2022, 08:51:56 PM »
I just look at geometry data. Sizes aren't even consistent in one brand. I have a Dengfu FM208 in size 54. I'm looking at an R06. Geometry indicates I should get a size 56 to keep similar stack/reach. It is what it is.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Elite Wheels / Aliexpress / Trace Velo
« on: December 09, 2022, 01:54:53 PM »
Sorry about your experience OP. Just wanted to report another positive experience with Elite Wheels. I bought a pair of 60mm rim brake clinchers on Amazon. They look and work great, no issues so far.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Anybody see a big drop in comfort going from a round tube frame to an aero one?
« on: December 04, 2022, 08:50:57 AM »
I have a Dengfu FM208 (round tubes + round seatpost) and I want to switch to an R05 (aero tubes + seatpost). I will have the same wheels/tires on both (28mm GP5Ks). I know back in the day aero bikes were way stiffer but is that the case today? My roads aren't terrible but there are definitely some choppy sections and occasional potholes. If they are still super stiff I'd love some suggestions on round seatpost frames with dropped seatstays.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Road frames with vertical seatposts
« on: November 09, 2022, 07:58:50 PM »
I just edited the OP... any suggestions?
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tri looks, road geometry (reach), rim brakes.... does it exist?
« on: October 15, 2022, 04:30:25 PM »
That has some elements but is a little too angular. If that had a vertical seat tube, rounder internal corners in the front triangle and maybe a riser stem I could get on board.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Road frames with vertical seatposts
« on: October 14, 2022, 09:09:01 PM »But the geometry of tri bikes is no go for me. I want roadish reach & stack. Do such bikes exist in the open mold world?
I have more clarity on what I'm looking for now. Original rim brake takes on bikes like the Scott Foil & Cervelo S5. I know there are some straight up knock offs but that's not what I'm looking for. Any ideas?
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29+ & 27+ / Looking to do a 29" trail build... absolutely no idea where to begin
« on: October 14, 2022, 07:34:07 AM »
OK to go full Chinese components as well and I'd like to keep the weight down. What's a reasonable weight expectation and what should I focus on? I think I need about 130mm of travel.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Are Dengfu R06/Elves Falath the same frame?
« on: October 14, 2022, 07:25:43 AM »
Just bookmarking this frame for later... love this design:
http://miraclebikes.com/Product/detail/id/23.html
http://miraclebikes.com/Product/detail/id/23.html
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Curious what build weights people are averaging on their bikes?
« on: October 13, 2022, 08:16:02 PM »I didn't build my Chinese carbon frames/bikes with particularly lightweight components, but I think they turned out pretty light in comparison to my other road bikes.Man I have been looking for a decent S5 "inspired" frame for a while... what is the make and model?
2018 Chinese S5 replica 17.4 lb.
Here is my build. FM208. I got it down to 6kg/13.2lb with a carbon saddle, 1x drivetrain, tubular wheelset + Tufo S3s. Was awful to ride and slow though, so I put my padded saddle back on, went back to 2x and got some aero wheels + GP5Ks. Glides like a dream now.
WW spec:
Current spec:
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Are Dengfu R06/Elves Falath the same frame?
« on: October 13, 2022, 08:11:00 PM »
Thanks! Looks like the Miracle is no cheaper than the Elves. Good info.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Are Dengfu R06/Elves Falath the same frame?
« on: October 10, 2022, 03:34:37 PM »
Looking for an "aero" rim brake frame and I like these two options. Looking more at them they seem to be the same frame. I've had a great experience with my Dengfu FM208 so I have no qualms getting another Dengfu, hopefully with a cool paint job this time.
