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29er / Re: Help with components - build on a budget
« on: September 19, 2014, 09:07:33 AM »
The cockpit part is the headset, handlebar, stem and grips.
The missing thing are the seatpost, seatclamp, saddle.
Don't forget the rotors, thay are not always part of a brake set.

For the cockpit, seatpost, seatclamp and sadle, you can look on AliExpress. There are some cheap and descent kits (handlebar, stem, seatpost), less than 100 USD. I got my saddle also from AliExpress. You can find there a lot.

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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Re: Wrong wheel set delivered
« on: September 19, 2014, 08:14:49 AM »
Today, I received the correct wheel set at my office. After a really quick look, everything seems okay.

I'm happy with the solution that was offered. But I was happier to get the correct wheel set at the first time. But, a mistake is human.

If I have to order again by this vendor, I certainly will. No doubt.



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29er / Re: Frame that accepts higher volume tires?
« on: September 18, 2014, 02:41:22 PM »
Quote from: Vipassana on September 15, 2014, 12:40:26 AM
I can tell you that the IP-256SL is pretty full with a 2.25 Racing Ralph on a 30mm hookless rim.  There is perhaps a bit more room to fit a 2.35, but it would be very snug and your probably beat up the frame when mud and rocks tried to squeeze by.  With the 2.25 RaRa, there is about 0.25" between the outer tire tread lugs and the inner chain stay.
I've got the same configuration.
I made some pictures of the space that's left.


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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Painting carbon frame / parts self
« on: September 18, 2014, 02:14:18 PM »
It's not really a sticker. Only the white sticks onto the frame. I sent my picture to this guy and he created three 'stickers' for me, for just 6 EUR (7.74 USD). It sticks on the frame very well, but I have to be careful with cleaning the bike at the edges of the sticker, it will let loose if I clean to hard at that point.

This guy owns frame-stickers.nl . If you use google "bike frame stickers", you definitely find someone nearby.

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29er / Re: Chinese Carbon 29er Pic Thread.
« on: September 18, 2014, 12:10:09 PM »
Nice to see you have so much fun with your bike. The IP-057 is a well proven frame. I hope my IP-256 is just as reliable as your frame

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Painting carbon frame / parts self
« on: September 18, 2014, 10:04:58 AM »
Maybe it's easier to use stickers. I ask someone to create a sticker of a dragonhead (see pictures below).
It's also possible to create name frame stickers.

Dragonhead on my headset:


Original

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29er / Re: IP-256SL by MTB2223
« on: September 17, 2014, 08:13:10 AM »
Quote from: Sitar_Ned on September 17, 2014, 08:06:26 AM
I've always thought the Ritchey carbon stuff was some of the better that was available.
It's a fake one, it's not really Ritchey. It's a seatpost from China, aliexpress. I cannot find it anymore on AliExpress, but it's something like this, but with "Ritchey" printed on it: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Carbon-MTB-kit-for-bicycle-bike-use-flat-handlebar-seapost-stem-seatpost-clip-clamp-4pc-kit/2038107096.html


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29er / Re: IP-256SL by MTB2223
« on: September 16, 2014, 02:49:04 AM »
I think it's a fake one (for the price I paid for).
The only disadvantage of the saddle is the mud is coming through the saddle. I've got an ass-saver to prevent mud from below :)

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ass-saver-highway-bike-bicycle-fender-Mini-Fashion-Multicolor-10-color-to-choose-wholesale/1794505348.html


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29er / Re: IP-256SL by MTB2223
« on: September 15, 2014, 05:44:20 PM »
Last weekend I was in Germany and during a simple trail my saddle clamp came off.
Today I glued it back with aerospace glue. I think this will do the trick.


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29er / Re: IP-256SL by MTB2223
« on: September 15, 2014, 05:11:31 PM »
It's a cheap knock off. To be honest, I didn't expect anything of this 8 USD saddle, but it suprised me. It's better than my previous saddle and I'll keep this one.

Bought it on aliexpress: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/IN-2014-Spider-Ergonomics-hollow-Bicycle-bicycle-parts-saddle-for-men-women-mtb-bike-seat-cushion/2038227912.html



My weight is 82 kg without kit. The weight of the saddle is 185 gram.


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29er / Re: Chinertown's For No Apparent Reason Giveaway- Win A FREE Rigid Fork OR Riser Bar
« on: September 13, 2014, 03:49:34 AM »
Quote from: Sitar_Ned on September 12, 2014, 07:51:13 PM
Will announce this weekend! Sorry for the slight delay, fellas.
Can't wait ... for the video!  8)

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Fat Bikes / Re: Chinese Carbon Fat Bike Pic Thread
« on: September 09, 2014, 06:35:17 AM »
Whow, that look awesome!!! Like that color combination, black and red!!!

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29er / Re: IP-057 Full Build - Need Advice
« on: September 09, 2014, 03:32:16 AM »
Damn, that's really bad luck! I hope it's possible to fix this rim.

I think I'll be happy that I've two sets of wheels.

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29er / Re: IP-256SL by MTB2223
« on: September 09, 2014, 02:23:15 AM »
Quote from: Vipassana on September 08, 2014, 06:16:23 PM
Looks good!  Check out my thread for how I fixed the cable noise problem.  I've put a couple hundred miles on the bike since the fix and I still hear nothing.
Thank you Vipassana, I saw your post. I'll do this next week. It's not that annoying.

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After The Ride / Re: Barn Burner 2014 - Leadville Race Series - Flagstaff, AZ
« on: September 09, 2014, 02:18:50 AM »
Whow, nice story. What a nice and big event.
Thank you for sharing you experience.
Nice to hear you don't have any trouble with your bike.

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