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It's been 5 years..
I built four road bikes from Chinese carbon frames between 2017 & 2019. All of them purchased on eBay with free shipping to USA. The first one was sent the wrong frame size to me, filed a dispute and got to keep the frameset for free. After completing the build and test riding it for few weeks, I sold it to a neighbor who actually fits on it better than me. He's been riding it ever since, with close to 2k miles pedaled.  The replacement frame was sent the proper size that I ordered. Built up in 2019 and been my all around riding.  Third frame was aero road frame, cable routing was PITA with the handlebar, only wish it had disc brakes.  Last build was a TT frameset, built up with wireless shifting.  All of them have been ridden regularly. I don't ride nearly as much as I used to since 2020, but still very fun bikes to ride. October 05, 2022, 08:38:02 AM |
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Re: Groupset News
Well...looks like I have to reconfigure the gravel build I've been budgeting for. These are exciting developments. Hoping that clutch is an actual clutch. I'm in the same boat as you. I'm building a gravel bike now and the LTwoo gravel groupset looks really compelling, hydraulic brakes and a clutch on the rear derailleur would be wonderful. October 05, 2022, 02:04:58 PM |
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Re: Groupset News
I'm looking out for: 1) The electronic-hydraulic versions. 2) Reports of how the hydraulic version works with Magura FM calipers. 3) Hoping that on the gravel side of things, the RD / FD will work with large(ish) cassettes and standard compact road rings - i.e. like the current 50/34 with 11/40 setup I'm currently running on my gravel bike - mechanical GRX 8xx RD, XTR 11s cassette, DA 91xx FD - that but wireless and without the Shimano / SRAM / Campag tax and being forced into 12s would be awesome. October 05, 2022, 02:11:59 PM |
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Re: Tideace 2022 29er Boost 12*148mm New Mold MTB029
I have the SPcycle version of this frame and it's not as bad as the one here. bearing seats are well formed, PF BB is always going to be a potential problem... I have a RF aeffect chainset with a 0 dish 34T chainring and it's tight, couldn't go bigger in this frame. it's definitely Boost only wheels, no adapters in this or the chainline is not great. the dropout is a bit odd. I've had the driveside retaining bolt jump a couple of times on rough stuff, especially cornering. I replaced with a slightly longer bolt and it's been fine, but I think it's the design. The threaded section of the dropout, the bit the axle screws into, is part of the inner plate of the dropout/hanger. the outer plate just holds it all in the frames dropout, and is secured using a small bolt. If there is any flex being transmitted through the rear wheel, it loads the little bolt. On similar dropouts (they look very much like cube dropouts) the threaded section is part of the outer plate, so tightening the axle closes it all together around the frame dropout, making for a much more secure setup. No idea why it's different on these frames. ride wise, it's quite stiff and not that forgiving. it may be the short stays are responsible for that, but it doesn't have the give of other carbon frames I've ridden. it's light and climbs like a goat though. I ran mine with 120mm forks, but it's much better suited to forks up to 110mm travel. October 06, 2022, 10:59:05 AM |
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Re: SROAD lightweight cassettes
I've got an 11-28 SROAD SLR2 cassette in black that is used with Shimano 105 mechanical derailleur and shifters. Put around 6,000km's on it so far and it's been flawless. Shifting is fantastic and it's super light. Would highly recommend them.
October 09, 2022, 12:10:41 PM |
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Re: ZRace Disc Brakes
After about a year with the ZTTO brakes, I must say they are really bad. I have changed the pads to metal a long time ago and that did give some improvement, but nowadays the brakes are simply dangerous. Yesterday there were 2 times during a ride I was afraid I would miss a corner because the brakes were so bad... I am fed up with the ZTTO brakes and have now ordered the Onirii BR-05 brakes. These should be an improvement over the old BR-02 brakes. Will keep you updated when they get here... October 10, 2022, 08:08:34 AM |
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Re: Groupset News
L-TWOO hydraulic is finally here Prices listed below include brifters, calipers and derailleurs. Chain, chainring, cassette, etc. are not included. 2x12 Carbon: 2280RMB 2x11 Carbon: 1880RMB 2x11 Alloy: 1388RMB Weights 2s Left Brifter: 301g 12s Right Brifter: 305g (can definitely be lighter because the brake lever is Alloy while the shift lever is Carbon) Front Derailleur: 99g 12s Rear Derailleur (Carbon): 212g 12s Rear Derailleur (Alloy): 232g Front Caliper incl. Hose: 160g Rear Caliper incl. Hose: 178g        
October 21, 2022, 11:42:03 AM |
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Re: Groupset News
Were they testing with Shimano/Sram cassette? If it's one of those aliexpress cassette (Sunshine, ztto, goldix etc.) shifting is always finicky, sometimes the cassette itself is loose (it's not riveted but screwed in with cheap screws. The ramps are bad etc. Larger gap between pads does have an advantage though, usually results in less brake pad rubbing. Although if the throw is too long it might not be as responsive as Shimano brakes. I also did notice that using genuine hydraulic hose from shimano seems to be better than those cheap ones I found on Aliexpress for like a few quids per meter. Again thanks for your hard work, hoping somebody like Trace Velo can review that groupset in the near future 
October 21, 2022, 02:25:18 PM |
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Re: ZRace Disc Brakes
So, I did my first ride with the new Onirii BR-05 brakes. 100km on asphalt... The front one is still with the standard housing and pads. For the rear one I used the compressionless housing and metal pads. They are a HUGE improvement over the old BR-02 brakes. In the past I was never able to lock up the rear wheel not even on gravel. With the new brakes, I have to modulate braking to NOT lock up the rear wheel. The front brake is not as strong, so I guess this will be because of the pads and/or housing. But they still work nicely. October 23, 2022, 12:37:20 PM |
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