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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
The velobuild cage I had on the seat tube (of an 099) also broke during the first ride I actually stuck a bottle in it lol. The little tab at the bottom just snapped. I guess the vertical mounting puts way more stress on the retainer. The downtube mounted one is still working well for me.
June 14, 2022, 10:13:46 AM |
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Re: I Am Slowly Getting Fed Up (Crybaby Rant)
Yeah I basically expect next to zero post sale support. It's also really difficult (well just expensive) to send anything back. And if you can't send it back, what are the manufactures gonna do? I think it's a little unrealistic to expect insta-refunds or replacements for budget alternatives on the other side of the world.
June 21, 2022, 07:45:06 PM |
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Re: My experience with Velobuild wheels and requesting after sales support.
I have a story to contribute as well. This is by far the craziest story lol. Had to be a google translate mishap. Also probably(hopefully) the last time VB forgot to drill the little hole in a wheelset. June 21, 2022, 08:39:25 PM |
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Re: **Haideli Customer Appreciation FM-M009 Hardtail Frame GIVEAWAY!**
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August 22, 2022, 08:43:23 PM |
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Re: LCFS947 - 160mm 4-bar 27+/29
I would try to patch it up with a carbon fiber repair kit that can be had on Amazon for $50. It is just 2 part epoxy with carbon fiber fabric. Prep the area with alcohol and knock off any loose paint. Make a slurry with the epoxy kit and some chopped strands of carbon fiber and apply it to the damaged area. Wrap it tightly with some shrink wrap to compress and allow it cure. I looked into this, actually doesn't seem like too difficult of a repair. But there's no kits in Canada that are cheap. The Amazon ones are 100+, and I checked to buy the items individually and it'd be 150ish. But Wendy @lightcarbon sent me an invoice for a new front triangle for $432 shipped. Pretty tempted to just go with that. Little bit more expensive but then I won't ever be concerned about it. Plus a downtube protector haha. August 25, 2022, 11:56:58 AM |
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Re: Velo Build R-099 Build
Straight seatpost finally showed up. Looks pretty good! Haven't gone on any rides with it yet, first one tomorrow. They also forgot to send me the new compression ring, at least my micro-spacer solution has been holding up fine. August 26, 2022, 07:34:20 PM |
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Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro"
Could you please tell me which big brands offer alu frames at this price? i have a friend looking for something like this and all he finds is considerably higher cost I think the closest option is probably the propain spindrift AL? https://www.propain-bikes.com/en/product/framesets/frameset-spindrift-al-29/ At least if you're in Europe, it's more expensive in NA. It's mentioned earlier in this thread, but the Bird Aeris 9 is an interesting option, however with the 180mm link it ends up at just under1600usd https://www.bird.bike/product/aeris-9-frameset/#configuration I've been considering the 1003 for a while now, but the lack of a bottle cage is holding me back. It'd just be a park/lift day bike, and in that case a full dh bike might just make more sense. October 31, 2022, 01:25:29 PM |
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Re: Tideace 2022 New Enduro Mold FS838 Being Production
Looks cool. 180mm seatpost insert is a little short, but a oneup 150mm will have 5cm exposed. Should be no problem, my 947 has 7cm exposed with a 120mm post. Would love to see a partially built frame with a shock and idler installed. All the geo numbers look pretty solid. EDIT: There's a few more renders and the 'test report' on the haidelibikes site: https://www.haidelibikes.com/marketing-products/enduro-29e-suspension-mountain-bicycle-frame.html December 14, 2022, 08:30:49 AM |
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Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro"
I stumbled onto this pinkbike listing: https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3574226/ and the company page: https://www.cachetbikes.com/product-page/downhill Looks like a dh version of the 1003? Slightly different geometry chart, different shock size, but looks very similar otherwise. I've been looking for a dh frame lately and this would be a decent option. March 16, 2023, 01:33:51 PM |
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Re: Spcycle 2023 New Travel 120mm Super Light 29er full suspension frame
Headset routing is a marketing play to make maintenance of traditional cable pull systems so annoying people just break down and throw away money on wireless systems lol. Headset routing sucks, especially on mountain bikes.
May 06, 2023, 09:55:49 PM |
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