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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« Last post by Kommandant33 on Today at 05:18:19 PM »
Does anyone have any experience with the Tanke TP-50 pedals? I am just about to order some...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005854273102.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.11.4a76HMfIHMfI3p&algo_pvid=e9f391d4-0001-430a-9145-de19952061cb&algo_exp_id=e9f391d4-0001-430a-9145-de19952061cb-5&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21AUD%2155.57%2127.40%21%21%21263.99%21130.15%21%4021032dc617159840245267766e6260%2112000034584580447%21sea%21AU%214168771240%21&curPageLogUid=LxYM2rIkITGa&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO eGR
« Last post by trcycling on Today at 05:10:21 PM »
Quote from: FabioZang on Today at 06:25:24 AM
What I want to say is that Ltwoo does not adhere to any known standards, whether it's flat mount or post mount. Ltwoo has designed its own specification and provides a bracket with the kit to install it on most flat mount frames. Therefore, you will find that the included screws are M5 size, not M6. Additionally, this Ltwoo-specific specification was not initially designed to accommodate post mount frames, meaning it cannot be installed on any post mount frame.

As for the second question, it is actually easily solvable. Any Shimano hydraulic disc brake caliper compatible with mineral oil systems can be used with Ltwoo's control lever, including but not limited to models like MT200, M6100, R7170, GRX400, and so on.

You just need to ensure that the syringe, olive head, and hose are compatible. I recommend using BH90 components across the board because BH90 hoses can be directly installed on all BH59 compatible components. As long as you ensure proper hose installation, you don't have to worry about any compatibility issues.

I have paired my GR9 control lever with the UR300 flat mount caliper using BH90 hose, syringe, and olive head, and the braking performance and feel are excellent. I have been using it smoothly for nearly 5,000km without any issues of brake fluid leakage or loss of braking power. So, feel free to boldly pair them together.

Thank you so much. I came to that conclusion about the L-TWOO mount being oddball and none of the plates compatible with post mount. A shame the seller specifically told me that it was post mount only. I'm hoping that was a language issue not bad info. (I will be telling them)

Also great info on confirming compatibility. I found a pair of post-mount RS785 calipers that will mount without an adapter nearby for cheap so that should work. The BH90 recommendation is also quite helpful. The Shimano spec sheets seem to indicate both BH59 in some configs and BH90 in others and who knows what's best with the LTWOO levers.  :)  So BH90 it is. I've heard the responsiveness is generally a bit better with 90s regardless of the design spec in Shimanoland anyway. Just have to wait for hose since none of my local shops have it in stock. (Who'd have thought the calipers would be easier than the hose?)

Thank you to the others on this thread for also and convincingly confirming the applicability of Shimano calipers.  I'll be back, hopefully with a success story and tips if all goes well.
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29er / Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame
« Last post by bossman302 on Today at 03:48:36 PM »
Quote from: FullCarbonAlchemist on Today at 12:22:00 AM
Which were the 4 bearings that were most beat up? I have some guesses…

Were the trunnion bearings among them? That seems to have been common.

My plan is to use the Carbonda provided kit for the F6902 bearings between the rocker and seat stays (if I understand which goes where correctly), and Enduro Max for everything else. The hardware in the kit will be backups in case the main pivot axle or any bolts get stripped/corroded. They’re awfully soft, like the Carbonda provided UDH hangers which I’ve all replaced with Wheels Manufacturing.

Hopefully this and a spring tune (new Shimano 12 speed got one ride last fall and was never fully dialed) will get rid of my various creaks and clunks. I mostly rode my FM1003 last year and wasn’t able to ride nearly enough due to very poor weather in New England…but am eager to get the 1002 back in rotation.

Yes they were. I had already replaced them once with Enduro bearings because the original bearings had pretty much seized. Now on my third set. The others were a main pivot and a rear triangle bearing. Not sure which bearing was causing my god awful creak but its nice having a quiet bike again lol Will see how long that last
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« Last post by jonathanf2 on Today at 03:08:24 PM »
Quote from: kbernstein on Today at 01:36:27 PM
Seen it last week and it looks like the cervelo/focus one, but it's not even cheaper. Got one at the LBS for 25CHF, seen it even cheaper on bike24

What are the 150/102/135mm sizes?

For people who want to spin at 400 RPMs!  ;D

Yeah, I think the seller should clarify that part.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Last post by toxin on Today at 01:36:40 PM »
The 4 piston calipers are their mtb brakes, these are new road/gravel ones
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« Last post by kbernstein on Today at 01:36:27 PM »
Quote from: 00Garza on Today at 11:59:40 AM
Looks like Rhinowalk finally has a bolt on top tube bag.

$24.90 | Rhinowalk Bike Top Tube Bag With Bolt Mounted and Strap Waterproof Aerodynamic Low Drag Fit For Triathlon Gravel MTB Road Bicycle
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOJO57k
Seen it last week and it looks like the cervelo/focus one, but it's not even cheaper. Got one at the LBS for 25CHF, seen it even cheaper on bike24

Quote from: jonathanf2 on Today at 12:25:13 PM
Anyone see this new carbon crankset? It has 165mm, 170mm and 172.5mm crank arm lengths. The Riro and Racework cranksets are only 170mm.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805742548463.html


What are the 150/102/135mm sizes?
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« Last post by toxin on Today at 01:17:28 PM »
It's also wide as fuck
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Last post by toxin on Today at 01:15:25 PM »
The cranks are their own and they do make an mtb cassete. They also sell some stuff to decathlon
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Winowsports TT-119 - New Disc Time Trial Frameset
« Last post by BadIdeasMakeGoodStories on Today at 12:36:29 PM »
Info for anyone else who may be purchasing. Spacer bolts are M5, I bought sets in 20mm increments from 40-100mm from Bolt Depot for <$10 to play with pad height. I believe the spacers are compatible with the PD A3A riser kit, but have yet to order and check -- still getting other aspects of the fit dialed.


Some niggles:

- the hardware holding the arm rests / clamping the extensions is incredibly soft. I recommend replacing it right away.
- had to sand down the seatpost to allow for movement within the seattube
- bottle cage mounts are too far down the downtube to mount a standard bottle cage. Even with a sideloader the rear wheel cut out is too large to allow the bottle to sit flush. Might be fixed on larger sizes, but if even a 54 is too small I doubt it. Using a Wolftooth B-Rad to move it farther up the downtube for now, and planning to try the Cervelo aero bottle, which looks like it may clear.
- Stem clamps from only one side and has a weak hold on the steerer. Needs to be torqued to 6-7Nm or it still wants to turn. Going to try adding some carbon paste and see if that helps.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« Last post by jonathanf2 on Today at 12:25:13 PM »
Anyone see this new carbon crankset? It has 165mm, 170mm and 172.5mm crank arm lengths. The Riro and Racework cranksets are only 170mm.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805742548463.html

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