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Re: New frame: Longteng RD301-D
New forum member here, and starting a new thread after posting about this in a thread on the LightCarbon LCR017-D (https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4309.255.html).

Long story short: I snuck in to the Taipei Bike Show today to check out some Longteng and LightCarbon frames, and at the Longteng booth, I found out that they have an unreleased frame which is undergoing testing: the RD301-D.  Here is a short video that I took, and a few pages from their brochure with its geometry: https://imgur.com/a/XvH327j.

Appearance wise, the 301 doesn't break any new ground, but a few things stand out:
- It has an aero profile but is under 1000g weight
- The geometry (especially stack) sort of sits between an upright endurance bike and bikes like the Velobuild 177 and 268, Winspace SLC 2.0 and 1500, Yoeleo R11 - this geometry is a sweet spot for me [edit: the geometry seems comparable to the touted all-arounder Trigon AR01]
- Whoa, max tire clearance of 38!
- Cool little storage space on the downtube
- Threaded T47 BB
- Per their rep Alisa, it's made with a mix of T800 and T1000 carbon

This frame hasn't been posted on their website, and Alisa said it will be released "in a few months" once testing is complete.  The 54cm has passed their tests and is available if anyone is interested - you can email Alisa at longtengalisa@163.com.

Peace out!

[Edited to add reference to the Trigon AR01]

Couple of things:

That fork design with the pronounced ridge on the fork blade is typical of VB and LT.  Previously they've been very noodly - lateral stiffness is diabolical.  There also seems to be some variance - usually VB are worse, and some VBs worse than others.  Hopefully not the case here, but we'll see.

Bit doubtful about 38 clearance.  But it would be nice to have a nominally aero profile with that clearance.

March 08, 2024, 05:51:31 AM
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Re: New G056 on it's way ! Or you could post in the 5 page thread on the first page of this sub-forum ... http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3739.0.html
March 28, 2024, 07:20:57 AM
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Re: Tavelo Aero Frame
I am pretty sure these values are not correct, given the weight of the current attack bike. Maybe if they would use a lot more t1000 carbon wich would cause a big increase in price.

Man hours are far more expensive than higher modulus carbon.  But they may choose to charge a lot more if it has a competitive and desirable feature (light weight).  I doubt those figures for anything except an XS or S though.

Waiting to see geo.

April 05, 2024, 01:19:39 PM
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Re: 24" bmx carbon frames Gave up.  All the 24" carbon frames are super narrow tire clearance.
April 22, 2024, 08:25:00 AM
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Re: TideaceBike New mold Road Frame FM-CR068 groupbuy
Sorry for my mistake, it is for 700*32C for the new mold FM-CR068.

Thanks

So are you really just going to ignore the discussion about the cut off seat tube / looped top tube etc?  No comment on how it's been designed and why?

April 25, 2024, 06:30:45 AM
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Re: Seka Spear
Before factor opened a new factory in Taiwan, Seka and Factor were made in the same factory I think.

Factor don't have a new factory in Taiwan, and Seka and Factor are still made in the same factory in China.

May 03, 2024, 05:57:08 AM
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Re: RIRO cassette failure It shouldn't break like that if it's a decent grade of well machined alu.  But it probably isn't, hence the result.  If you have an all alu cassette, then the smaller cogs are vulnerable.  But big cogs after very little riding is a sign of poor quality.
May 06, 2024, 06:23:22 PM
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Re: What's the geometry of your dream gravel bike? 69degree head angle.  75.5-76 degree seat angle.  longish FC and 1100 WB.  around 610 stack and 425 reach in a 58.  78-80mm BB drop. sloping top tube.  DEEP headtube. downtube flared to shroud the bottle.   aggressively dropped seatsays. BB386Evo.  Clearance at the rear for 54x700 in 2x with a road 50/34 chainset. clearance at the front - as much as possible.  preferably downtube storage.  seat tube cage very low mounted. 27.2mm seatpost with vibration damping insert.
May 10, 2024, 05:51:12 PM
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc! Can anyone recommend some high quality, light, with solid side entry carbon bottle cages?  Need some for MTB.
May 11, 2024, 07:06:59 AM
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Re: Carbonda FM909 https://superiorbikes.com/en-en/bikes/product/xf-9-9-team/1341

This looks very much like a FBA design .... update / alternative to the 909? 

May 26, 2024, 12:50:55 PM
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