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Re: Elves Falath EVO 2023
No one is forcing you to read it. If you find it tiring, just move along. Just applauding change in the subject. Was it too loud for your little echo chamber you got going? Took a shot in the dark but still hit the nerve. November 25, 2023, 04:05:17 PM |
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Re: Elves Falath EVO 2023
I sincerely hope for your sake that you aren't so pathetic and passive aggressive in your actual life. Chances are you are just as pathetic and defeated, though. Pretty common among kids these days. I hope you see the irony in this. One guy says he bought the frame, I said that's good and you short your fuse. Bro you need some serious help. Anyway I am taking your advice and moving on (from your comments at least). November 27, 2023, 12:05:44 PM |
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
i just joined the community and this is my first post. i've found this forum helpful in finding gravel bike parts on Aliexpress, and wanted to share my thoughts on a couple of items I've bought recently. Paul Components "Boxcar" stem - Purchased from "Shop1102602987" but can't find them now. URL: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805641142650.html Review: 0/10. Junk. Do not buy. Details: I bought both the 90mm / 0 deg and 90mm 15 deg versions. When installing the 0 degree version, using a torque wrench set to Paul Comp's recommended setting, the clamp bolts all stripped out suddenly. I reported this to Aliexpress and they refunded my money in full. I haven't tried to install the 15 deg version and won't be; I think the aluminum used for this stem is poor quality, and I don't want to take the risk that the clamp could fail suddenly while riding. Redshift "Shockstop" stem URL: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805944907424.html Review: 4/10. Arrived damaged. Details: The stem arrived with obvious damage/deformation to the pivot bolt consistent with someone ham-fisting an allen key tool. I complained to Aliexpress and they refunded half of the purchase price. It came with the elastomer inserts (with two installed). I reached out to Redshift for a replacement pivot bolt and they explained that they can't replace this bolt as it should never be removed from the stem or adjusted, and damage to it will wreck the stem. As a result, I'm not sure if I will try it on my bike or not. Ingrid RD-1 Derailleur - Bought from the F1Z BIKE SHOP store; it's saved on my mobile app but can't be found on their website. URL:  Review: 8/10 good stuff. Would recommend. Details: I bought two of these, one in long cage and one in short. I mounted the long cage on my gravel bike, with an 11-42 cassette and Sensah SRX shifting. It worked great right out of the box. Shifts accurately and cleanly across the cassette with no issues. I'm really happy with it and have been putting in miles on it. Hopefully it continues to function well into the future. Along with it, I also bought extra cages, pulleys, and different shifting system adapters. Just in case something breaks or I want to change it up. Ingrid Road Crankset CRS-R2 - Bought from the F1Z BIKE SHOP store; it's saved on my mobile app but can't be found on their website. URL: Review: 6/10. Very difficult install, but once installed, working well. Details: The spindle was out of spec; it's supposed to be 30mm but was closer to 30.5mm. It wouldn't fit into the appropriate BB30 cups. I had to spend hours carefully sanding the spindle down to get it to the correct diameter. The Q-factor of these cranks is very low, so I also struggled to get the spacing right and not have the crank arms hit the chain stays. There's very little room to mess with the spacing since you have to ensure the crank arms engage fully and tightly with the spindle. I ended up taking it to a bike shop, who added an additional .5mm spacer on each side, and now it clears. On one hand, I'd be leery of recommending this crankset to anyone given the spindle issues. On the other, once installed, it's working well and looks great with the matching rear derailleur. Make sure you buy the 110bcd adapter spider; the only chainring size available on Aliexpress is the 48T that comes with this crank. If you want any other size, you'll need to buy it from Ingrid at around $150 each; the spider allows you to use normal 110 bcd / 5-bolt chainrings that cost much less. All-in-all, I would not recommend this crankset unless someone really wants the look and is ready to deal with potentially very difficult install process. that's all for now. I have more items to review, including the Paul Comp seatpost knockoff, POC helmet, various lights, and other bits. hope this is helpful! December 05, 2023, 10:19:56 AM |
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Re: Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress?
fake G8 insoles I haven't ridden them but I've handled genuine G8s. They're very cheaply made and ridiculously priced ... I don't know whether the ones you have are a full on replica, but it wouldn't be difficult to do. IMO they're the kind of thing all premium shoes should come with, but don't - but they're way too pricey for an aftermarket offering given the pretty low quality. For anyone wanting a higher quality full carbon insole with good arch and heel support, I'd recommend Winsole. Though if you're using super narrow shoes, they probably won't work. January 03, 2024, 03:02:13 AM |
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Re: Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress?
fake G8 insolesI have these. Two pairs which I've been using for >2yrs they're really good for the price and solved my issues with shoes, I definitely needed arch support and the 'common' insoles I've tried didn't work. Found these on Ali, bought one and another after around 3 months to have as spare (they actually went out of stock for a year or so, came back some months ago) my experience is that they work really well, but the plastic on the arches is not the best, it starts to soften after some time. So like I started with the no.3 arch but it turned to a 2 effectively, so I had to change to a 4 to keep the support as it should. Also the glue between the plastic part below and the foam is not good, if you get any water in it'll detach. But easily solved just glued back together other than that, is really nice, and for sure worth the price. A fraction of the real one, but of reasonable quality, and the customization is worth it. How does your Ryet 3D compare to the Mixed 5D?I had the Mixed for some time, then changed to the Ryet 3D (pro stealth model) and now am testing a different Ryet 3D on my mtb in terms of quality and finishing, I'd say they're on par with each other. But talking about comfort, definitely would go with the 3D. It softens enough when riding, but don't 'compress' like the foam saddle in long rides. you need to be more aware of the shape, actually, and try a model that works better for you. Ryet have been releasing a number of different 3D saddles so a lot of shapes to choose from, grab the closest to a saddle you have and like and you should be ok January 03, 2024, 06:11:25 AM |
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Re: Onirii One
Received the frame (size M) yesterday. It took 34 days to receive it from the day I paid. Initial impressions: no giant red flags yet but it's also not a perfect work of art. Plus I still need to build it so more quirks seem likely to come up. There is a tiny scrape on the down tube right where it meets the headtube. Also I thought the cables were 100% internal but there is a hole where you can run a cable outside/around the bottom bracket. I may need that since i'm planning on using a 30mm axle and im not positive that will leave room for the brake line inside the frame. The logo is just stickers, no coating over them. Headset spacers have male/female features that lock them into place on top of each other. The only problem with them is that the top one reeeaaallly needs to be forced to fit into the indents in the bar/stem in order to lock into place. I may just need to cut one of the bosses off the top spacer. I'll share more as I build it too. They have faced the bottom bracket and brake caliper mounts so that's always good to see. For some reason I though the stem angle was 7 degrees so I was a little surprised to see its listed as 12, that shouldn't be a problem though. If anyone wants pictures of specific parts let me know. Weights: 775g - Frame (with bottle cage bolts and front derailleur mount) 354g - Fork (significantly heavier than listed in their Aliexpress store) 60g - Thru axles (both together) 140g - Headset (see picture to see what's included, there are other parts, these are just the ones I plan on using) 335g - Bar/stem (a little lighter than listed, with bolts for computer mount and fork clamping) 182g - Seatpost 8.5g - Seat collar with bolt While waiting for the frame to arrive I sent Onirii a lot of annoyingly specific questions about various aspects of the frame and they were always quick to respond (within their business hours) with thorough answers. January 13, 2024, 09:55:59 AM |
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Re: Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress?
I have these. Two pairs which I've been using for >2yrsI have owned a pair of G8 Performance 2620 insoles for over 3 years and 30,000km. Happy with them, but not the price for replacements as they do wear out. So when I saw these copies I purchased a couple of pairs. They look almost identical to the G8s, so much the arch supports looks and feels the same and are interchangeable. Which is good news as the arch supports do degrade over time (a comment BikeFit James made about the G8 on YouTube, I have experienced with my G8 and but the plastic on the arches is not the best, it starts to soften after some time.The difference is in the sole, 2620 are available in 4 sizes, the copy is one size, looks based on a large (I have a med 2620) and can be trimmed to any size between 41 and 46. The sole looks to be made of similar but slightly different material The heel and footbed attachment points sit flush with the original, the copy they protrude a little from the sole. Very happy with my purchase and will make good use of them. January 25, 2024, 02:53:33 AM |
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Panniers, Bike Bags, Stuff sacks, and Saddle bags
I want to get a dedicated thread going to review and discuss available carrying of your gear for Bikepacking, Adventure cycling and Bicycle touring. I want to keep this thread to items that are used to carrry your gear on your long multiday rides. - Panniers, Bike bags, Stuff sacks and saddle bags. Aliexpress lists and sells a lot of different items in this category. I am always looking for the lightest, most durable, perhaps water proof, and best bang for the buck. For this years planned trips, I am trying to remove more weight and am looking for the lightest durable gear packs I can find on Aliexpress. (Perhaps other brands outside Aliexpress, if they are affordable.) I am hoping other forum members will have some good recommendations for bags you have purchased and used. I purchased a set of Rhinowalk panniers over a year ago. They have held up OK, on 3, week+ trips, but they are already showing signs of wear, and are having issues. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832858229989.html I purchased and use one of these NEWBOLER saddlebags for overnight trips. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832636637212.html I have purchased numerous sacks off of Ali express. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832771567611.html https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805087053087.html https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805093049693.html January 26, 2024, 02:07:34 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame -build finally complete!
Had to dig for this thread in the deep, with all the new banter about VBR-268, this poor little thread is getting forgotten.
April 16, 2024, 06:23:26 AM |
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
I've broken chains but never a quick link of any brand or type. I reuse them without any second thought until I retire the chain. Same here I've only broken chains, but I've never broken a quick link be it Shimano or even the cheap ones. The SUMC and Rider Ace quick links can be bought in bulk. They seem to have a shorter use life, but you can have like 50 of them for not much money. April 17, 2024, 07:05:58 PM |
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