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Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
Guys, this is what open mold means lol. Everyone and their mom has some kind of SL7 variant.
January 31, 2024, 09:49:59 AM |
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Re: Patty's Long Rant and Guide To Affordable Frames
This is unfair and kind of wrong IMO. Regarding Pat it's probably a little unfair. But carbonazza has a point: The more companies like winspace see how they are seen as reputable brands delivering higher quality, the higher their prices will rise. Even more so, if they pay something for the marketing and being named and shown by "influencers". And the whole point of buying those Chinese frames is to spare all the cost for marketing-bullshit. Not buying a name, but just the frame for just riding. I would prefer to keep it that way. January 31, 2024, 10:38:09 AM |
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Lexon Gravel Frame
I’ve seen a few posts in the past asking about Lexon frames, I’ve been riding one for over a year now. Overall the quality has been good, no issues with frame. If i was picky id say the frame has a bit of flex at the BB area. I built it up with Ltwoo road and have had no issues, i had a minor issue with the shifting (had an Ali cassette) my mechanic changed it to a sram and the thing now shifts flawless. Super happy with it. February 02, 2024, 02:23:50 AM |
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Re: Sensah Empire FD Stiff
The sensah 2x1 front mech just is that way afaik. If you cant figure out a way to soften it you can replace it with a 105 front mech
February 03, 2024, 11:04:10 AM |
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Re: Sensah Empire FD Stiff
I ended up installing the Sensah FD anyway, and was successful in getting it to move. I am using Jagwaire compression less cables. I think my initial error was not fully disengaging the shifter to its resting position. The thing does have a “trimming” feature that is easy to overlook. Thanks folks. Will report back on how it works.
February 03, 2024, 04:52:18 PM |
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Re: New released Chinese Frameset recommendations
It is definitely heavily insipered by the madone, though worse in pretty much every aspect, that seatstay-top tube joind demolishes any aero performence it could have had
February 06, 2024, 06:24:36 AM |
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Winspace T1550 Build (NEW 1550 2.0 thoughts)
Not many people post photos of their completed bikes on here, but I always enjoy the posts. So I wanted to post my recently completed build on here, and share how much I spent. A lot of builds on here are really balling on a budget but I really purchased from mainstream vendors for less sketchiness, build came out to $3,288 assembled by my LBS Mechanics first "Chinese" build at the bike shop, he was very impressed with the quality and noted that the internal cable routing gave him no problems. All of the workers at the bike shop where really interested in the build and none had ever heard of Winspace. This really shows how obscure this forum is, we are so far away from mainstream. He did ride it and was super impressed with it, I told them how my goal was to create an entry level roadbike, but have carbon wheels at the same price point. 8.1 kgs with everything, 17.85 lbs Frame: Winspace T1550 ($1230 Black Friday) Wheels: Winspace 2023 Hypers D45 ($1049 Black Friday) Bar: Winspace Zero SL 380 W 105 L ($171 Black Friday) Groupset: Shimano 105 R7120 Disc ($688 Merlincycles) Tires: Conti GP 5000 ($130) Tubes: Ride Now TPU 36g ($25) Seat: Specialized Power Comp (Free: Old Bike) Pedals: Shimano 105 SPD-SL (Free: Old Bikes) Shop Assembly- $240 February 07, 2024, 02:33:25 PM |
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Re: Winspace T1550 Build
Just out of curiosity what country? Knoxville TN, United States. Most of the people who I have ran into riding here seem to be older. Less exposure to the corners of internet February 07, 2024, 07:15:46 PM |
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Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
A quick video of my new TIME Alpe d'Huez 2023 built with the WheelTop EDS TX transmission groupset. Full review after a few rides and tests later. Damn, that's some crisp shifting  Beautiful bike too! February 08, 2024, 05:11:09 AM |
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Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
Build is pretty much done. Not too many new parts as everything has been moved over from my VB-R-177 build. Haven't had a chance to take it out for a long spin but general impressions so far based on a short coffee ride: - Stiffer than the 168 and as stiff as the 177 but more aero (not sure I noticed the more aero part haha) - Zero offset seat tube is really going to help my personal fit - Saddle clamping system worked really well and easy to adjust. Extra fittings for carbon rail saddles was great to have included. - Mavic Speed release style axles are going to take a little getting used to. May need a dedicated axle for the trainer to make things easier to take on and off. - Overall no issues with the build, ended up drilling a hole in the bottom of the BB area to drain water. Also had to drill out the metal FD cable stop to fit Di2 wire - New HB-010 integrated bars that came with the frame feel much stiffer than the original ones I had with the wedge tightening system instead of standard two bolt Just needs some bar tape and maybe some decals and should be ready. 
February 08, 2024, 05:12:35 PM |
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