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Re: SES AR Road Handlebar from Aliexpress
Did a 50 mile gravel race with these, filled with potholes and other big hits to them and they are still kicking. Big confidence booster.
April 30, 2023, 06:03:55 AM |
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Re: Winspace T1550 new frame?
Interesting, I’m having a very different experience with the 168. Very little difference between it and my Tarmac SL7 apart from weight. And I’m no world tour sprinter but even pushing 1600W in a sprint it feels great. It’s my dedicated crit bike now over my SL7 for the crash replacement ability. And at less than half the price of an Allez Sprint, there’s no way I’d pick the Allez over it. May 17, 2023, 07:02:06 AM |
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Re: ProX carbon wheels (LightCarbon)
Got my pair last week, 50mm depth, R98 hubs, rim brake. Used them with clinchers only, works well, planning on going tubeless soon (I was thinking about going tubeless once I wear out current tyres, Michelin Pro 4s, but already slashed the rear tyre... Gonna use a spare tyre for couple of weeks). Small update - since then I did few rides on clinchers until I got parts necessary for the bike, picked the bike from shop on Monday, with tubeless tyres installed (Pirelli P Zero Race TLR 26mm). Only managed to do couple of short rides, ~50km in total since going tubeless, but so far so good. May 17, 2023, 03:01:56 PM |
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Re: High end big brand OEM road rims 38/45/50mm on sale!!!
I put an order in for a wheel set from Peter, thought I write a few words about the process I had quick mail conversation with Peter providing good advise on suitable rims for me End up ordering: DC2855 road disc rims 21/21H UD glossy Custom high end 6 pawl 21/21H 2:1 center lock straight pull hubs for carbon spokes steel bearings 330g with Shimano driver Carbon spokes with nipples Weight including rimtape is 1400gr for the pair on my kitchen scales. Paid 762. USD including shipping and taxes, Ordered on may 8, received my wheels received them on jun-13,, not superfast but the norm for stuff from China to my location. Doing miles on the wheels now, my initial impressions is that they are not a massive improvement on my old elite ENT wheelset. Still pleased with my purchase thou. June 27, 2023, 02:55:01 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
My issue that stops me buying is that I run most of my bikes 1 X and I'd want to remove hanger. They tell me this is difficult (it looks like Allen Key on their web pictures but I'm presuming it's actually riveted). The same hanger is on my R086D and I was able to immediately remove it upon delivery. I'm also running a 1x setup. 2mm and 2.5mm bolts don't require much torque so you should be able to remove it. After a few exchanges with Yishun, it seems the main reason they are reluctant to offer frames to the general public is to avoid overstepping their agreement with 3rd party brands who may have ordered (or in part developed) frames and are charging double the price. August 22, 2023, 12:56:28 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
Questions 1 - Is the LCR017-D available in all sizes yet, or just 54? 2 - LC (not Yishun) offer paint options correct? 3 - The lightweight version is not available for single orders? October 22, 2023, 11:11:52 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
Questions I think size 56 has now also passed the test and can be pre-ordered. Yes. I ordered a complete custom paint job. You can mix all shades of pantonet. I was able to order the light version. So it will be possible. October 22, 2023, 12:01:27 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
Coincidentally, I had this brand's advertisement pop up on my Instagram feed earlier today. Never heard of them. $7000 USD for a 105 Di2 equipped bike. Does this frame not look like some sort of Yishun/LC variant? https://alcavibikes.com/collections/bikes/products/alcavi-v1-shimano-105 What annoys about micro-brands like this one (besides a bike costing more than a similar spec Tarmac SL8) is their marketing videos want you believe they actually spent 5 years developing a frame. Rather than simply going to an OEM factory from China to purchase a licensed frame. I really hope I'm wrong about this. October 22, 2023, 05:21:39 PM |
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Re: Nich Cycling (Thailand) - Legend4 Frameset - UCI Approved
Living in the biggest west coast US city with year round cycling weather, I very rarely (pretty much never), see any Chinese bike frames. I'm always looking! The Freds and Crit bros would rather pay monthly car payments for their $10k plus S-Works bike or their custom titanium frame sprinkled in pixie dust. I don't think people want to spend several grand just to deal with overseas customer service.
November 07, 2023, 05:11:00 PM |
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Workswell WCB-R-306
Because there's no topic yet for the Workswell WCB-R-306, I'll kick things off. In recent weeks, I've slowly been building up my bike. I didn't buy the frame directly from Workswell; instead, I found a good deal on the marketplace in the Netherlands. My impression of the frame is very positive — it's highly agile and well-finished. So far, I haven't encountered any downsides. The bike is equipped with : Shimano 105 DI2, crank: 50/34 casette: 11-34 cassette, Wheels: Elite Wheels (the specific type is unknown; I've had them for three years).  building up with normal handlebar:  Finished with Integrated handlebar  The handlebar is also from Workswell, the WHB-027. It's well-crafted and feels comfortable, but I've noticed a considerable amount of flex, especially when in the drops. It could be normal for a carbon handlebar, as I don't have prior experience with this material. I think it's relatively simple to make the handlebar stiffer by closing the hole at the top of the stem. I can't find a good reason for the existence of this hole.   Overall, I haven't come across any negatives so far, the only thing where i am still looking for is a seatpost cover, i have try the cover of an Tamarac SL7 it fits on the seatpost but dont cover the whole wedge   November 12, 2023, 02:44:15 PM |
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