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Re: Any opinions/experiences with Spcycle bike framesets?
The ZTTO BBs aren’t really a better deal than Wheels Mfg because the bearings are terrible and need to be replaced almost immediately, which ends up costing about the same as just buying Wheels’ thread-together PF BB in the first place. But with extra time and effort.

There are other frames I'm looking at that are threaded BB. The only reason I was looking at these Spcycle framesets were from a cost perspective, I'd rather not have to deal putting more money into the BB if I can buy another frame with an easier setup.

February 13, 2023, 12:26:34 PM
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
Have you had much time on these?  Do the decals look to be under the clear coat or can they be pealed off?

I have this crank. The decals are definitely under the clear coat.

February 13, 2023, 07:57:52 PM
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Re: Shimano GRX brake adjustment I have one more suggestion. Sometimes if your bike thru-axles are too tight, it'll cause rubbing. You can even slightly ease back on tightness (while still being adequately torqued) to give that minor gap needed to stop rubbing. You can even try fudging the wheel slightly to one side before tightening the thru-axle. I know none of these solutions sound like something needed for high end cycling equipment, but the GRX brakes have notoriously little leeway and you just want to break the pads to allow more breathing on those new pads!
February 14, 2023, 09:41:22 AM
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Re: Shimano GRX brake adjustment I forgot to ask, did you try resetting the hydraulic piston pads? I usually do this when installing new pads, but it might help in alignment as well. Also double check if your disc rotors are properly torqued to spec. Sometimes centerlock rotors can be a bit loose also causing rubbing.

I do love my hydraulic GRX brakes on my gravel bike, but it took many long frustrating nightly hours to figure out half the stuff I suggested!

February 14, 2023, 11:40:20 AM
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc! After having used these aftermarket hood covers for a few months, I'm sold on their quality. I much prefer them over Shimano OEM hoods and I find them much more durable. Also they're less likely to crease when folding them back. I first bought them for my 105 5800 shifters and recently picked them up for my GRX 400 shifters. On a side note Shimano GRX 400/600, 105 7020 and Ultegra 8020 all use the same hood style. GRX 810 shifters might fit these as well, but I can't confirm. I opted for colored ones just to look different and you can find matching bar tape to really complete the look!

I haven't bought from this seller, but you can find them all over AliEx or Amazon if you're US based:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804759038624.html?

February 14, 2023, 11:46:05 AM
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Re: Where is everyone from? Los Angeles, California. In fact when I travel abroad I always just say Los Angeles and/or Hollywood! :D
February 14, 2023, 01:14:42 PM
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Re: My Winspace T1500 build Have you considered a threaded PF style bottom bracket? Once you're able to get that jammed BB out, I might consider switching over to that just to make future maintenance easier for yourself while you're still in the build process.
February 15, 2023, 09:41:33 AM
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
Thanks for the replies all. Since I wanted tubeless and these are probably not that, I went ahead with tried and tested Panaracer GKs from a bike store that's closing down. I will eventually order the 40c and put them on a reserve rim set.

Yes 25c and 28c are both 350g/tire per the description. Never weighed my other road tires but that does seem heavy.

Panaracers are my go-to tires. I constantly find them going on sale, they're easy to setup tubeless and brown sidewalls always look good! I even picked up GK 28c slicks for my road bike, because the roads in my area have been absolute trash, so I needed something durable. Panaracer also has lightweight Agilest tires which are awesome as well. A shop in Colorado was selling them for $48 for a pair and they clock in at 190g per 25c tire for the clinchers. Even the tubeless 25c tires clock in at a scant 215g.

So far when it comes to components I've been leaning towards Chinese carbon frames/wheels/cranksets/misc. components, Taiwanese TRP/Juin Tech brakes + Xpedo pedals and Japanese Shimano shifters/RD/FD + Panaracer tires. I find this trio tends to form the best budget/performance/quality combination.

February 15, 2023, 12:11:33 PM
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Re: Another Seaboard GR02 Nice build! Have you weighed it yet? I'm surprised these Seaboard builds aren't more popular amongst the AliEx crowd.
February 16, 2023, 11:13:59 AM
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
I made a conscious decision not to purchase American Classic tires.  To me, they need to come clean and disclose more regarding where they manufacture their tires.
I don't care if they are made in China if they are open about it.  But their website still has no contact phone number or state anything about where their tires are manufactured.  Perhaps someone to has purchased American Classic tires will look on their tires and see where they say they are manufactured.

I thought AM Classic was a Taiwanese operation? Anyways, they've upped their prices from the intro $30 USD to $40-45 USD, so their appeal isn't all that great anymore. I tried both their Timekeeper slicks in clincher and tubeless, and the clinchers have flimsy/weak sidewalls and the tubeless version are a real pain in the butt to bead. My buddy had an issues with their gravel tires and tossed them in the trash. Plus they smell funny.

Every few months I find Panaracer tires on sale so those are my go-to tires now. The latest Agilest tires are fast! I beat a previous hill climbing sprint PR segment by 7 seconds on those tires. Lastly Panaracers have that fresh rubber smell I like to sniff!

February 16, 2023, 05:30:01 PM
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