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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
First spy shot  March 20, 2021, 04:33:19 PM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Finish Parts: Carbonda Fm1001 "M" RS Lyrik Ultimate 140mm RS Super Deluxe 185x55 RS Reverb AXS 150x30,9mm and Trickstuff seat clamp Sram XX1 AXS Magura Mt7 polish with Mt5 HC1 levers and Dächle UL 203/180mm inkl titanscrews Newmen Sl31,8 Handelbar/ Stem Deathgrip Ultra Soft thin CrankBrothers Mallet E Pedals Dt Swiss XMC1200 30mm Maxxis Assegai Maxxgrip Exo+ and Dissector Maxxterra EXO mit Taunus Insert mounted with 100ml milk March 22, 2021, 09:23:00 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Frame is painted and shipping soon!
March 22, 2021, 02:08:55 PM |
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Re: Chinese cycling clothes
This is a review of all the clothing I've gotten from AliExpress. All prices are USD and I am located in USA. Racmmer Overall: Fast shipping, would buy again for fun things to wear on toot-about rides. Well-organized seller page on Ali. 1) I ordered a basic-level matching bibs+jersey set for $30, both in size Large. The screen printing is low quality and the material isn't so great, but for the price it's OK, plus the patterns are the best on AliExpress IMO. The sizing is a bit off from normal. Jersey runs large, but bibs run small. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32866597694.html 2) Jersey in the "Pro" range for $17, size Large. Jersey does not run large in the Pro range, material is slightly higher quality, screen printing same low quality. Again, fun colors however. Would buy another. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001504835729.html 3) Winter thermal fleece overshoe for $15, size XL. Didn't get to use them last winter, but I got them so I could double layer this fleece overshoe underneath a windbreaking overshoe (Wisconsin winters are no joke). https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32726518090.html 4) Why do they use two m's in their name? That's the biggest question. Zhuiyan & Socks Store Overall: Holy jeebus I LOVE their socks. And for the price too  ! I will be ordering more socks to give as gifts to cycling friends. Downside: slooooow shipping, but this is expected by the Cainiao shipping method. 1) These "Team Aero" Socks. They have silicon grippers at the top. One-size-fits-all suggests size from 39 to 45. At size 42, I do well with these, but they stretch enough I bet 47 would fit too. Silicon gripper is very nice and works well. Fun patterns. I bought 3x and all are great. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001046132853.html 2) These regular cloth socks are the best cycling socks I've ever worn. Nice stretch and don't stick to my feet when trying to slip them on. Normal drying rate during rides. Super cozy and comfy, I wear them around the house. Damnit now I want to order more pairs. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001127032897.html X-Tiger Overall: fast shipping, well-organized seller page on Ali (always a plus in my book!) would buy again. 1) These bib shorts, which were only available for a short time it seems. Nice material, good bib, but a bit expensive at $39. Size Large runs a bit large. Wouldn't buy them if I saw them in a store at this price, but I'm happy with this purchase. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001221450936.html 2) This cap doesn't breathe very well. Cheap little item. Would be good if I ever had a short haircut in the winter and wanted some protection through my breathable helmet. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000179327438.html 3) These gloves in the thick grey for $12. They're OK, size M is a bit tight, not really good below 3 degrees. Not super breathable. To be fair, gloves are very hard to get right, especially for me. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32947162199.html 4) These Shoe covers, size XL (44-47). These run true to size. I sized up so they could act as overshoes to my other Raccmer fleece overshoe. Good material, waterproof, nice velcro and zippers, strong construction. I really like these. I would buy them again in the right size for when I don't want to double layer overshoes. A real bargain. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000269961357.html ROCKBROS Overall: they make some good shit. They're like the ZTTO of apparel and accessories and bags. Good for the price, not quite the best however. 1) These autumn/spring gloves, which are actually perfect for anything over 12 degrees C. Really good fit for me, comfy padding that isn't so thick and large that you can't reach your brakes in the drops anymore (looking at you, literally every western bike brand I've tried gloves from...) Would definitely order again and I would buy these for friends. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000830490651.html 2) Photochromic tint-shifting glasses. The fit and finish is very good. As good as any Oakley BS that's for sure. Will order pairs for friends as gifts. As some reviewers noted about the Photochromic version, the tint doesn't get super dark. At first I agreed, however with use I find these are perfect for cloudy day riding, because they don't get too dark. Also good for late afternoon rides when the sun goes down but you still want eye protection. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000955468830.html Spexcel Overall: Would NOT order from them again. First Order Ordered 2 short sleeve jerseys, 1 long sleeve jersey, 2 bibshorts. Only 2 items were sent with the first order, had to wrestle with them over seller chat and pay a $5 something or other so they could generate another purchase order in the AliExpress system... Gah I don't even know, that left a sour taste. Kit is good, runs true to size, plenty of other reviewers have talked about them already so I'll pass on the details Second Order Ordered 4 more items, got a fake tracking number. Went to chat with the seller on Ali, they played games with me. Said fuckit and asked for a refund through AliExpress which was granted. I think Spexcel is super slammed with orders because of their popularity and they can't keep up, so they do the fake tracking numbers at times. Oh well. Looking forward to trying Santic and Rion after the positive things from this thread! EDIT: Are you having problems with your clothing zippers? Some sellers use good YKK zippers (or at least they are branded as such...). Some use no-name zips. Really sucks when a zipper comes apart on your jersey mid-ride. A tip from me is to pinch one side of the zipper slider slightly (very very slightly) closed with some pliers. See "Tightening a Zipper Slider" on this REI page https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/how-to-fix-a-jacket-zipper.html March 22, 2021, 11:25:42 PM |
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Re: LCFS947 - 160mm 4-bar 27+/29
Yes this will be my 4:th (and last.... ) bike to build. Its so much fun and the bikes are great. But I don't think they are easy to sell so they are only great value and fun for myself.
March 24, 2021, 07:25:44 AM |
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Re: Waltly Ti gravel - dropped seatstay and fat tubes - in progress
Future plan: Nice looking frame! What are the build details? I was told it would be 2 months from submitting final plan to the frame being completed. It did take another 3 weeks or so to work out the frame details so that may have changed. I'm expecting / hoping my frame will ship in mid to late May. I opted for FedEx ($280usd) shipping to the US which only took 4 days last time. April and May is prime gravel riding season so I'll be late to the party. What were you using for solution and power supply when you tried anodizing? I did the blue on my other Waltly frame with a 28v power supply and it came out great. It has seemed to dull a bit though. I did the head tube logo and some small bits like headset spacers with 9v batteries clipped together as well. The issue with the batteries is that they don't provide enough current to do bigger items. I ordered a 0v to 120v variable power supply from Amazon that I hope will give better results this time around. It should arrive next week and I'll test it with some extra spacers I have. I have some Ti m5 x 16mm screws coming from AliExpress that I hope I can get to bright pink and possibly green. I'll keep you posted on the results. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DJ25QL2/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_7?smid=A12APH4T5I08JR&psc=1 March 31, 2021, 06:45:21 AM |
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Re: Waltly Ti gravel - dropped seatstay and fat tubes - in progress
Nice looking frame! What are the build details? No build details really, but I want to try the DIY berd/carbon rim mentioned in another thread. Keeping an eye out for the rope. If you want etching, get the files ready before they ask is about all you can do now I guess. Power supply I used was bench supply (DP832, 3A 32V+32V = 64V max). The power supply you linked looks like a good choice, and you'll be able to slowly ramp up and see the color change. Just be careful when at really high voltages, eg wearing thick rubber gloves. Attached is the deep purple/ink color, I believe it was around 24V. You can see the polished smooth bits look great, but the seatpost that is all scratched up does not look as good. I might try polishing but I suspect its a huge amount of work. March 31, 2021, 02:53:25 PM |
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Re: ICAN triaero A9
Finally finished.. Tomorrow morning I will ride it.. April 01, 2021, 03:55:32 PM |
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Re: Lexon 258 Full-Suspension XC
i have the hong fu and ver sattisfied about it,    
April 08, 2021, 08:01:27 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Here is my bling build ! The weather isn't very nice here, so only two ~70km rides so far. But I loved every instant of them, a smile from one ear to the other, even once when I crashed it  Not sure if it is the geometry, the full suspension, the seatpost or the electronic shifting in particular, but this has little in common with my past hardtail riding. It is a size M SL. OG-Evkin bar Ligthbicyle XC925 wheelset with DT-Swiss EXP 240. XX1 AXS derailleur + Blipbox + Multiclics SID Ultimate 120mm and SIDLuxe shock 42.5mm Piccola brakes Reverb AXS 2.35 tires. And 10,1kg The commands are, left click easier gear, right click harder gear. Click on both for the seatpost. I was hoping for a more greenish blue, than this reddish one, but I start to get used to it  I'm still testing different 3D printed mounts for the blips for different positions. For now the cables are taped below the bar, my plan was to make them go through the bar end and exit through one of the mount holes. But there was some sun, and I preferred to go ride than work more on it. Maybe later. April 12, 2021, 05:55:25 AM |
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