I'm going to design and print some custom spacers for my vb218 build. How much does matter if they are one or two piece? also I am going to make computer mount... and maybe a flashlight mount in the future.

mount similar to this. https://www.printables.com/model/38316-improved-wahoo-elemnt-steerer-tube-headset-mount/

stuff like this is eazy peasy for me. I just want to make sure I am doing it right. is there a point to them being 2 peice?

I saw these on aliex https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804642965636.html

Anyone use them or  try them... I bought one to try but I am curious if anyone else has

So I just saw a video and thought... That works pretty damn well...  Like that greatly increases visibility.

UV fluorescent wheels.... There would be rim with basically glow paint or better tape(because it removable/replaceable.  Put them on your deep dish rims.

The hardest factor to over come is UV LED placement. 


BEST part is it looks cool as hell. And makes you a ton more visible.

I had surgery and wasnt allowed to exercise for 6 weeks. My lollipop pedals and shoes came. Once I was allowed to start exercising then I got really sick  for about 10 days with a really bad cold. and I finally am well and recovered enough to start cycling again. And omg why Have I been putting it off using clipless pedals. Its like treading water for me. Like I used to play water polo and its like an old hat.  I would say its like riding a bike... but its more like treading water.... this is insane its like a cycling cheat code. Its like cycling on easy mode now....Seriously why did I put it off???!!!

I starting put together a kit for rides. So I am trying figure out what I need with me. Besides and extra tube and pump and maybe patches. i am learning the hand roll method so I wont need levers. I don't know what I really need and what I don't. Also It would be helpful for all of us. SO what is your every ride carry?

So let me preface this as, I am building medium level rim brake bike for myself and get some experience before I jump in with both feet with the  R-218 to have a disc brake.  I have some body not being proportional issues.  Short legs and long torso.  30-31 inseam. and I am 6ft tall.

I saw this frame. Its got a long reach and short stack. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2251832766893306.html
I been going between it and the tan tan tt-x2. Which would be ok fit just need a longer stem, but its the one of the cheapest frame out there. So I am not out a lot of money if I do something wrong.  tan tan is a lot more well known than thrust as a brand. Also the coolness of the aero bike and cheapest option vers a slightly  better fit and more money.  Its hard to pick.

I been trying to see if its a copy of anything. Maybe you eagle eyed know it alls can tell me.



What frame should I go with? should I do threaded or press fit bb? What are you thoughts?


 

So I am 182ish tall woman aka 6ft tall shehulk, But I am all torso with the short legs of a 5'4" gal. Think, when I am at a restaurant but I sit taller than everyone else. 

I been trying to figure out a bike frame, but I feel lost. Like I see all the numbers and the geometry but cant really put them in context of what I need as a rider. I would like to build a through axel disc brake aero frame for 2x11 speed, I would like the option of at least 30s tires just incase. but I am not married to it. Its a want. I want a sexy fast looking bike that would be fast.  I think I will need a frame that I add handlebars and a stem as I might need a longer stem. If anyone can give me some suggestions especially my fellow tall riders, that would be awesome. Just to try to fit some context of what I need.

I am also 220lb I am a big person. but I am working on it. My goal is 85kgs. So I need a bike that can handle that.

Thanks in advance.

So I have a bike shaped schwinn empire xl that was given to me. And I would like to upgrade to 11 speed with some cheap chinese wheelset and gear set. I am trying to make it ride-able and safer. So I can grow as a rider into a sick china carbon aero road bike. AKA I have  cheap ass bike, I need to fix it up until I can justify putting together a great bike. I already swapped the brakes. Its 130mm dropset and 100mm fork as far as I can tell. I am waiting for schwinn to get back to me on bb size.  and any other specs for the frame.

Thanks

Queen of  Skulls