How are the Stone 2x chainrings? Like if you're spinning slowly does it consistently hook onto the first shift pin available and shift up, as stock Shimano does? And shifts under heavier loads, cross chains in the big ring acceptably, etc?

Has to be the same Adam, which is probably a nickname anyway.
How come the frameset is more expensive though? Going through Carbonda a 696 is 480USD

Fri, Oct 21, 2022, 5:12 AM

Dear sir,
Thanks for your inquiry.
For the model FM906-D,the price details as bellow:
590USD for light weight version(frame,fork,seatpost and clamp)
490USD for nor weight version(frame,fork,seatpost and clamp)
Other parts:
15USD for headset
30USD for F&R axles set
Shipping cost 240USD to your area.

Looking forward to hear you soon.

 Flybike Asia Sports Equipment Co.,Ltd
    惠州市美源吉体育用品有限公司
              Adam Zhong/钟柱
              Salesman/销售

by the photos alone the fabric seems the kind of cheap polyester which with time starts to disintegrate - loose threads, color fades, and the sweat smell doesn't go away. Of course, that'd be just what it looks like, but at that price, I wouldn't expect anything different, especially it's an unknown brand.
If you're ok with trying and maybe having to throw away after some months, then maybe worth it..

but imo, with offers from Darevie and Rion on the 'super deals' and such, which end up not being much more expensive, and at least you know the brand and that the fabric is better, I'd say it's better to spend your money on those than on some risky new shirt/brand

• Stability of the steering is a lot better with the grips less inward angled.
• Play in the rear derailleur stays away after the modification of the hanger parts
• There is some creaking that keeps popping up, especially after hitting a hole in the road or doing a little bunny hop. I suspect it is the left BB cup as there is always some anti-seize compound where the cup threads into the frame that even re-appears after a while even after washing it off. I reckon this can only mean there is some movement there. I am going to remove the cup, clean it and put some mild thread locker on the threads. 
• Seatpost seems to stay put for the time being with he 6 Nm torque, thread locker on the bolt and a lot of carbon paste.

Hello, the photos of the Eglath frame are misleading. Indeed, the frame is very inclined. The head tube is very high (opposite of the Vanyar) and the seat tube is low. In the photos, it appears that the horizontal tube is parallel to the ground. For example, if I follow Elves' size recommendations, for my 1m78, I end up with 120mm of head tube for the Vanyar and 170mm for the Eglath.

https://aliexpress.com/item/1005005922695020.html

Anyone? Willing to try or already tried? They look pretty good from pictures but at this price I'm a little hesitant

with offers from Darevie and Rion on the 'super deals' and such, which end up not being much more expensive, and at least you know the brand and that the fabric is better, I'd say it's better to spend your money on those than on some risky new shirt/brand