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Based on a recent comment here, I'm just trying these on a bike trip:All these socks only go up to size 45 which sucks, can't find any that are size eu 46 on ali
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ev2fVmF
And they are great. They are summer socks, so very thin.
The shipping to Belgium was very fast.
Sorry whatworlds most unfortunate company name
Nice looking Ostro replica there. Anyway, can you show what type of compression plug given by seller?I find that the expander plugs supplied by any chinese vendor is always shit and you have to replace it.
Because I've experienced it before, D-shaped steer tube is not working well with normal round compression plug. It tends to loose during ride and for me it's so dangerous.
Just fitted my OG-Evkin mount today, snapped in my wahoo with a satisfying click, was solid for my short ride, took the wahoo out and this was the resultThese mounts are always dodgy, i'd recommend you message the seller and ask for replacement.
a close up of the damaged tab
also not happy with the spacers between stem and mount they deform below 5nm. (happened with the cheap alloy ones, which have other problems)
I have sold quite a few of my open mold frames. they actually sell reasonably well in my area. i am able to get 60-75% of the price i paid. people are getting more curious about the value proposition that open mold frames provide. i like to split up the frame and group set when i sell though. i find that people either want a name brand group set for what ever they are doing or they want an open mold frame to build their own thing.I've found that if you part out a bike you can sell it for a lot more than if you were to sell it as a package.
Did you end up talking to them?I emailed them today, will wait a day and see what they come back with.
Curious about how the frame rides.
That is probably the difference, I have already built a Chinese frame a DengFu FM066SL ten years ago.The giant TCR's are really cheap here second hand, i've seen 3~ year old frame go for $500 aud.
I am looking for rim brake aero frame to last a few years. So I am looking at the top end, hence Giant Propel SL, Scott Foil RC etc.
An Aeroad would work, but they are rare (and expensive) in Australia.
Prices locally:
2015 Merida Reacto 7000 frame with brakes 300EUR (would like the next model)
Cheap Chinese rim brake aero frame + shipping and taxes 450EUR
2017 Scott Foil frame 600EUR (XL I need M/L)
Velobuild VB-R218 with integrated handlebar + shipping and taxes 660EUR
2017 Giant Propel SL complete bike with Ultegra + training wheels 900EUR (ISP cut 20mm short for me)
On my search I am finding out most people do not ride 10,000+km a year ;-) Most do a lot less and rarely in the rain. I can spot crash damage, so will avoid frames/bikes that have been in crashes (unlike the ones I already own)
Still buying second hand has it risks as does buying a Chinese frame, particularly the cheaper ones.
For me I see more value buying a five year old premium rim braked aero frame that has probably done less than 10,000km than a new frame from China.
I am a newer rider for fun and exercise. Is it worth it to have a longer plug like this?If you have a long torso you would want a longer reach with a high stack generally which would mean you would be getting further forward than most people(?). If you have a lot of spacers under your stem i'd advise the longer expander plug.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805075976089.html
or this
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832719440139.html
to prevent damage as I am actually going to have a longer head-fork tube on my bike. I am designing and printing a custom spacer for my 218. I have a long torso and short legs. So I am not getting as far forward as some people. at least for now.
