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Messages - KvotheTheRaven

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I have a rim brake Trek Emonda ALR. I've fitted 30c tires in there and would have no problem going to 32s. It's decently light too for an aluminum frame at around 1200g with paint and hardware in size 50. The only box it doesn't tick is a threaded bb. I would definitely recommend, the smooth welds make it seem almost like carbon.

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I only see these aliexpress.com/item/32825340170.html at 530€ shipped without chainrings, I can get rotor crankset for cheaper. That's pretty bad when 105 with 4iiii is 300€ and not much heavier around 730g
Magene P505 and Zrace RX are also both more expensive and i've heard bad things about both (cranksets, not PM itself)
Such a shame how uncompetitive the chinese are for midrange cranksets imo. It should be right up their alley with casting and milling but nobody is doing affordable, modular and not ridiculously expensive sets.

Oh wow, they've gotten much more expensive. When I bought mine two years ago, I paid 75 percent what it is now...

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Are there compact chainring options for SRAM axs cranks? I can't find ali cranksets that fit all my requirements (165 or 170mm, 50-32 or 48-32, powermeter, reasonably light <700g). Even on a budget the most appealing option is shimano 105 with a 4iiii left side, often goes on sale for 200€, which makes the total crankset with PM around 300e but an alternative could be SRAM rival with powermeter spindle, even cheaper at 260ish but with rings designed for 10T start cassette (and for their flattop chains?). Are there 50-34 107BCD that don't break the bank and not made for flattop? Or should I stick with 105+4iiii left crank?

Have you looked the Xcadey cranksets and power meter? They're decently budget friendly. Mine for the crank arms alone are about 420g. The spider is around another 100g or so. I've been running mine 1x, so I'm not sure how much 2x chainrings might add, but in total the crankset weighs in the ballpark of 600g (I don't exactly remember). They even come in 160mm if that's your jam.

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Yup the rim would be compatible. But you might be better off just buying a disc wheelset, unless you're willing to build the wheelset yourself.

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Hi guys, am I the only one that can't access the LTWOO official store on Ali? It seems that we can see items from them but only through Choice Store (concept from Ali). The reason I am asking is that the er9 is on sale through Choice, but it won't ship to Canada.

Yeah I have this problem too in Canada. I noticed the price from the LTWOO official store is substantially lower than any other, so that's too bad.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Groupset News
« on: October 26, 2023, 03:00:50 PM »
And some more interesting Sensah news that I missed - they're currently testing (looks close to release) a 12 speed version of the Team Pro shifters that work on the same pull ratio as the existing 11 speed gear.

https://twitter.com/thundervolt2/status/1712774126149251371

These are rim-brake shifters, and in the comments on this post, the rep says that they may make a small batch for hydraulic levers as well.

Nice to see another 12-speed rim brake option out there - handy for those who want to keep drivetrain spares the same across bikes.

So I asked the Sensah store on Ali when they might be selling these shifters. Something was lost in translation but their message suggests that they are also developing a derailleur with shimano 11 speed pull ratio.

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Did you build them yourself? I haven't made it down that avenue yet, but I'd love to. I started building a diy truing stand a while back. Now might be the time.

Yeah, I did build them myself. Probably not as true as can be, since my truing stand is just my bike with zip ties...

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I built up a set of 30mm deep wheels for about 400USD. It weighs around 1120g. I can't quite give a verdict yet as I don't have many kilometres on it yet. So if you're willing to source some lesser known parts from ali, you can build something pretty light for pretty cheap.

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So this hub apparently has 696 points of engagement. Huge flange diameter in the rear. It should build a stiff wheel laterally. KOCEVLO RD690 Road DISC Brake Straightpull Hub 24 hole 696 points of engagement drive system ENDURO Bearing| | - AliExpress


It's also sold by other brands it seems, Goldix included. Goldix actually builds a wheelset around them, and claimed weight is 1350g for the pair in 40mm depth. If the quality is good, that's a pretty good deal for something that only cost 825 CAD. Free returns, too, at least here in Canada.


GOLDIX Carbon Wheels 696 Rings Disc Brake 700c Road Bike 24h Wheelset 1352g ENT UCI Quality Carbon Rim Center Lock Road Cycling| | - AliExpress





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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Aliexpress wheels - What's wrong
« on: June 21, 2023, 06:03:57 PM »
I have had good luck with the following, some assembly required.  Ryet 29", 33mm outside width, assymetric carbon rims, USD175/pair, Ztto M1 36t ratchet hub, DT Swiss straight pull stainless steel spokes with copper nipples.  Price, if you can build them yourself, is around $325USD.  Spare parts for hubs are easily found and cheap.  4k km and no issues on one of my 1Kw ebikes, other pair recently installed.

How much does the pair weigh?

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Do you guys need the correct size 7x9 saddle clamps?

Here you go.  They only provided me the 7x7 clamps when I bought this frame last year.  I'm guessing they still only send the 7x7 mount.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrs5jHS

My Airwolf came with 7x9, but this is good to know for those who did not get the size they wanted.

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FWIW I realized the geometry on this Rinasclta/Airwolf frame is the same as the Scott Addict (the endurance model, not RC).

Huh, that's interesting. I any case I ended purchasing the frame from Airwolf myself, and I'm quite happy with it.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: LTWOO RX hydro sets
« on: April 02, 2023, 04:57:08 PM »
This seller has started to sell the groupsets with the Zrace XG brakes instead of the Lt-woo ones. It's interesting that the seller call themselves the Lt-woo official store, however.

One could have a pretty light groupo for cheap..

Prices are also dropping. Not only that, but the shipping has as well, at least in Canada. Used to be around 50 CAD, now it's free.

Here's the link. Kinda long but I'm not sure how to shorten it. Sorry.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005385555775.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000014.8.22e1d7dfrfkZ3R&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.281175.0&scm_id=1007.40050.281175.0&scm-url=1007.40050.281175.0&pvid=1bf7f486-3de1-4d6f-9a7f-d2579f33918a&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.281175.0,pvid:1bf7f486-3de1-4d6f-9a7f-d2579f33918a,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238110%231995&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000032839479096%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%2230050%22%7D&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21CAD%21617.98%21432.58%21%21%21%21%21%40210312cc16804722848118866e46d0%2112000032839479096%21rec%21CA%214261068451

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