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Re: Adidas cycling gear US Online store - big discounts The road boa is a bargain!
Got them myself, really comfy shoe but short fit! Get bigger size by 2 numbers
November 22, 2022, 12:38:23 PM 		1
Re: L-TWOO RX 2x12 road groupset
Quote from: RDY on November 22, 2022, 12:11:04 PM
More interested in whether their electronic stuff will play nice with Magura FM calipers :D  Or failing that Shimano.

Though I spoke to two SRAM dealers recently who are convinced that the new Red / Force AXS will move to mineral oil.  I'm not sure it'll happen personally, as I think SRAM want as much compatibility as possible, and there will be a lot of Rival AXS (DOT) and Red / Force XPLR (DOT) still on the market.  Standard Red and Force AXS are getting big clearance reductions atm ... Red particularly.  You can get the 2x gruppo without chainset for ~€1300 including VAT atm.

I'm not sure I trust anything from anyone with fingernails like that...  :o
November 22, 2022, 01:19:22 PM 		1
Re: Groupset News I ordered the L-twoo 2x12 group set….. will post photos when it arrives in a month.
November 22, 2022, 09:28:14 PM 		1
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc! Update on eBay chain (Ultegra spec) that I got at $17 earlier this week. While it was in transit, I went ahead and got the same HG701 from REI too just to compare the two.
Here are some observations with regards to packaging - slight difference in font type face in some places, font size on the rear of the box and texture of the overall packaging is a little shiny on eBay one v/s matte on the REI one.

Biggest two difference that I can see are 1) inner transparent plastic sheath that wraps the chain. The eBay chain had masterlink and rest of the chain all packed together, while REI one came with a neat little separate pouch for masterlink and another for actual chain.
2) eBay chain can only be had in 116 link length while REI's came with 126 links.

Apart from that, it is VERY hard to distinguish the actual chains from one another - both came with slight lubrication, markings are all correct, even the master links are exactly same not to mention the weights. I honestly don't know what to make of the eBay chain. For reference eBay chain came in at $17 + tax while REI was $40 + tax.
November 27, 2022, 11:57:51 AM 		1
Re: ZRace Disc Brakes
Quote from: coffeebreak on November 06, 2022, 10:02:49 AM
I too am currently looking at this or Zrace pair and interestingly only the black pair of Onirii has free shipping every other color and combination has paid shipping while everything from Zrace has paid shipping. I like the Zrace logo over Onirii but Zrace doesn't have silver/chrome option. Decisions decisions!

My Onirii brakes were (finally) delivered on Friday after spending 10 days in California. First impressions are good. The machining looks good, no obvious sharp edges or oil leaks. Interestingly, they are marked IIIPro on the inner side of the calipers. So may be these two are the same companies? Have installed them on my build but only rode the bike in our little cul-de-sac. I will report how they work, soon!
November 27, 2022, 12:05:24 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild GF-002 My GF-002 build is complete.

Some observations:

1. The painting of the frame took 2 weeks like Chris said. After it was painted, though, the shipping was fast. From China to my doorstep in Seattle it took exact 5 days.

2. Paint quality itself is satisfactory. The paint matches 90-95% with what I had in mind and has no obvious flaws that I could notice. All the screw/bolt holes were devoid of any paint and didn't have to clean anything.

3. Bottom bracket was not included in the box. Chris sent it after about a week. I decided not to use it anyway and got Token Ninja thread together model off of Amazon for $50.

4. I went with separate stem and handlebar combo thinking that it would be easier to route cables - big mistake. The internal cable routing was a nightmare. It was my first bike build so experience was lacking too but in the hindsight I should have just bought integrated handlebar. I am sure it couldn't be any more difficult than what I went through. On top, the frame came without any cable guides. Anyway, lesson learnt.
Also the compression-less SRAM brake cables caused more friction once I routed the cables than the cheapo cables that I got from LBS in the end. After multiple attempts at making SRAM cables work I gave up. So much time wasted and no returns, not to mention extremely hard to route. All the cables currently are moving freely without much friction and I am happy.

5. Apart from missing BB, rest of my order was complete with nothing missing. I got extra headset spacers, RD hangar, bottle cages.

6. The headset dust cap needed to be filed a little on the inside (previous few comments in this thread, for more detail) before it fit flush.

7. For my 183cm height, the seat tube is almost too tall. I have set it to lowest marking (10) and it is still a tad bit tall. My frame is size L.

8. The rear triangle of the frame does not accommodate post mount TRP HY/RD brakes with flat mount adapters. I learnt that the hard way. I don't think it is a problem on VB' side though. The TRPs are massive. They came off of my donor bike and I was disappointed that they did not fit. This caused me to order Onirii BR-05 set that took almost 20 days to deliver! Word of caution, if you are planning on using PM brakes with FM adapter, those either might not fit or will be too close to upper arm of the triangle for comfort.

9. The FD cable routing is confusing and the parts supplied by VB aren't a good fit. I used rubber grommets from a local h/w store to route FD cable to my liking.

10. No torque markings on any screws. I referred to my other CF bike for all the screws and used a torque wrench bought from Amazon.

11. Didn't want to risk anything and used carbon paste on seat post, handlebar/stem.

12. Token Ninja BB is a god sent gift. The fit is excellent and installation was a breeze.


Took almost a month but that's a blame on my part for not ordering right parts from get go, with those damn brakes taking frustratingly long time. Unlike most builds here, it is a mechanical build with parts that came off of a donor bike. Parts that did not come from donor were bought from Craigslist, OfferUp etc while brakes, misc. bits and pieces came from AliExpress.

And now the pictures from maiden ride today. It rides amazingly well. For my novice hands, the way it came together in the end, makes me proud.
November 28, 2022, 08:03:04 PM 		1
Re: ZRace Disc Brakes
Quote from: jonathanf2 on November 28, 2022, 06:57:42 PM
I'm currently using a GRX drivetrain on my 1x bike build (RD + crank), but my original thought was to try the Chinese shifters as opposed to using Shimano 11 speed shifters and save on money. If I can't get either the shifters or brakes to work properly, I'll probably stomach the cost and get 105/Ultegra shifters and TRP spyre brakes.

Don't give up yet...
1) I use 105 / Juintech F1 on my Ti Gravel bike with great results, no need to go full hydraulic
2) On my second Gravel I use the Sensah SRX Pro Brifters in combination with BR-005 breaks and Cooma Ex Plus break pads. This combines with Jagwire compressionless housings gets it close to my other bike at a fraction of the cost.

Good note regarding the dust cover for the back break. I am considering this upgrade also....

Ti Gravel with Juintech F1's:


Gavel Blues with BR-005's:



BR Chris
November 29, 2022, 05:22:56 AM 		1
Re: ZRace Disc Brakes
Quote from: jonathanf2 on November 30, 2022, 09:42:01 AM
We should compile a list of sellers who ship items fast. I've received items from Ali that come faster than items I purchase domestically from Ebay.

You are lucky! The only overseas item that came to me faster than domestic shipping are ones sent by Japanese camera equipment sellers on eBay (MAP camera for example). But yes, a list like that would be helpful.

On Aliex, the fastest shipping I had was from Zrace for rotors. I wish I had ordered the whole caliper, rotor, pad package from them in one go instead of Onirii.
On second position, Rockbros and IIIPro.
November 30, 2022, 01:22:00 PM 		1
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
Quote from: jonathanf2 on November 25, 2022, 04:55:07 PM
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804436031313.html

I have no experience with these BXT gravel frames, but with the current Black Friday $40 USD coupon 40DEAL, this makes it one of the cheapest gravel setups on AliEx. I already own two gravel frames, but if anyone is looking this could be a good bike build.

I have road a BXT fat bike frame the last two winters with success. That said I purchased a this frame with the BF deal, Gloss white. Will end up being a spare/trainer bike with my Carbonda 969 being the primary. I also ordered an integrated handlebar/stem for it. Look forward to yet another build.
November 30, 2022, 02:23:49 PM 		1
Re: ZRace Disc Brakes Back to BR-05 brakes, have ridden the bike in snow+rain for about 100 miles since installation and brakes are getting better. Definitely needed longer than expected for them to settle in but good bite and reasonable modulation control.

I’m on default pads they came in. The rear squeals when wet but front doesn’t. All in all, pretty good performance. I’m sure in dry, summery conditions they would be even better. Rear is 140mm rotor, have ordered 160mm (Zrace) to match the front.
December 02, 2022, 01:36:44 PM 		1