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Re: Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress?
Got them ! .
February 01, 2024, 03:15:11 PM |
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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: LightCarbon gravel frame with suspension
This arrived earlier than expected …was sent Friday and received Monday. Frame looks quality
February 02, 2024, 02:34:52 AM |
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Re: Another Seaboard GR02
I finally completed my Seaboard GR02. I built it up as a cheap commuter using parts from eBay, AliExpress, my parts bin, and hand-me-downs from upgrading my road and gravel bikes. This was an incredibly easy frame to build up. No issues with alignment, and cable routing was simple, even without any guides. It's 1x11 with a 40T ring and 11-34 cassette. That's not much of a gear range, but it's about the same as the gear range I use currently on my commute. (I already had the cassette.) Without pedals, it came out to 21.6 lb / 9.79 kg. I spent a little over $600 building it up. The Sensah brifters shift pretty well when pared with a Shimano 105 derailleur. I'm not enamored with the Sensah ergonomics because it I have to be more deliberate when shifting to a larger cog than I do with my Shimano drivetrains, but it works. Brifters: Sensah SRX Pro Derailleur: Shimano 105 R7000 GS Cassette: Shimano 11-34 Cranks: Shimano GRX FC-RX600, 40T Brakes: Tektro MD-C550 Wheels: DT Swiss E1850 Spline Tires: WTB Byway, 700x44 (currently tubed) Saddle: WTB SL8 Comp Seatpost: Carbonda (from my CFR707) Handlebar: Easton EA700AX, 42cm, 16 deg flare Stem: UNO 110mm Tape: Blackburn thick EVA covered with Rocktape kinesiology tape (Experiment - I had this lying around. I Like the feel better than the Blackburn tape, but I'm not sure how it will hold up. I commute without gloves.) February 03, 2024, 03:01:37 AM |
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Re: Lexon Gravel Frame
It probably can take it, (I run it with a 34t without issues), but the problem is not that, the problem is that it has a pretty weak spring. For road it more or less works, but chain hitting the stay and flying around will definitely be an issue with such a weak spring.
February 03, 2024, 02:09:00 PM |
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Re: Titanium custom gravel build
The more I see it and ride it, the more I am tempted to get rid of all the other bikes. It is such a perfect fit and the ride quality so good both on road and off-road (once you bring down the pressure of those knobby Cinturato S/M tires)
February 03, 2024, 02:20:39 PM |
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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: LTWOO RX hydro sets
If you bought it from AliEx, I'd contact the store you bought the groupset from and see if they can send you replacement shifters. If not, try contacting Ltwoo directly and see if they'll replace it for you. Thanks for the guidance. Despite having purchased the groupset more than 3 months ago on Aliexpress, the seller will send me a new one as this replacement part does not yet exist, not even Ltwoo Official has it. February 08, 2024, 06:48:36 AM |
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
I couldn't find Ass Savers Winwing anymore but this came closest https://a.aliexpress.com/_mN9n64K I have been using the el cheapo ass saver under seat guard to a good effect, hoping this to provide some more protection on group rides. February 08, 2024, 10:14:30 AM |
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
that is basically the same tool to align the hanger 
February 08, 2024, 01:29:06 PM |
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