See likes

See likes given/taken


Posts you liked

Pages: 1 ... 56 57 [58] 59 60 ... 68
Post info No. of Likes
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
Quote from: Maden on August 25, 2023, 06:08:43 PM
Anyone tried these new lightweight cassettes by ZTTO out? Seems like a competitor to the SROAD cassettes as all the cogs are steel but are hollowed out to save weight.
The main difference is that the aluminum spider seems to be attached with thicker and more robust arms, maybe fixing the cracking issue from long-term use of SROAD.

11-speed version: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805693978065.html

12-speed version: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805694312729.html



I have a 11-34 12 speed on the way in blue. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805628739141.html?

I already have a 11-32 12 speed SROAD with 600 miles on it and no problems.
August 29, 2023, 07:19:49 PM 		1
Re: Velo Build R-099 Build
Quote from: carbonazza on September 03, 2023, 12:06:41 AM
Just curious, what are the little things attached to the spokes?

Those are just stickers from the spoke manufacturer Pillar.
He will probably remove them soon.  ;)
September 03, 2023, 02:04:54 AM 		1
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc! Have a feeling this isn't going to end well.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqpJGWQ
September 04, 2023, 11:15:22 AM 		1
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc! Articles I've read state that all carbon front chainrings last longer than expected.  I read that one can get up to about 10K miles on the Road.

Many have commented on how well they were wearing at 3K to 5K miles.  I do not see many follow up reports on if the actually get 10K miles out of them
September 04, 2023, 03:56:36 PM 		1
Re: Groupset News Besides the new gravel RD, the shift buttons and brake calipers have also been updated

obviously the usual caveats go with anything new they release, but the pace of iterations is really incredible

just a couple months ago the gravel RD looked like this


bonus, footage of early eRX prototype
September 06, 2023, 08:50:11 PM 		1
Re: Groupset News
Quote from: Maden on September 09, 2023, 08:58:01 PM
Just spotted Sensah Empire HRD 11 speed for sale on Aliexpress. Price is $249 for shifters, disc brake calipers, and derailleurs. Looks promising!

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805841249421.html

Thanks for that - I've done a little groupset comparison for anyone interested in the current state of the market for hydraulic groupsets. I have used official store prices for Ltwoo and Sensah. All items are shifters, brakes and derailleurs unless indicated otherwise. All prices include postage where relevant (to Australia - not sure how it differs for other markets).

Mechanical

Code: [Select]
| Groupset Name          | USD  | Link                                                      |
|------------------------|------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Ltwoo R7               | 240  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005708638779.html     |
| Ltwoo R9               | 265  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005097651417.html     |
| Ltwoo RX               | 287  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005035653680.html     |
|------------------------|------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Sensah Empire HRD      | 247  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006027398876.html     |
| Sensah Empire Pro HRD  | 297  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005961758310.html     |
|------------------------|------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Shimano Tiagra 4700    | 306  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005767481889.html     |
| Shimano 105 R7020      | 430  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003723174953.html     |
| Shimano Ultegra R8020  | 530  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003723174953.html     |

Electronic:

Code: [Select]
| Groupset Name         | USD  | Link                                                                                                                   | Notes          |
|-----------------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Ltwoo ER9             | 514  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005666489670.html                                                                  |                |
| Ltwoo ERX             | 656  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005666489670.html                                                                  |                |
|-----------------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Shimano 105 R7170     | 767  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005766195381.html                                                                  |                |
| Shimano Ultegra R8170 | 1435 | https://r2-bike.com/SHIMANO-Ultegra-Di2-R8170-Complete-Group-2x12-Crank-Length-1725-mm-50-34T-SPECIAL-OFFER            | Full set       |
|-----------------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Sram Rival 2x         | 697  | https://r2-bike.com/SRAM-Rival-eTap-AXS-Road-Disc-HRD-Flat-Mount-Road-Upgrade-Kit-2x12                                 |                |
| Sram Force D1 2x      | 742  | https://r2-bike.com/SRAM-Force-eTap-AXS-Road-Disc-HRD-Flat-Mount-Upgrade-Kit-2-speed                                   | With rotor     |


Gravel:
Code: [Select]
| Groupset Name         | USD  | Link                                                                                                                   | Notes           |
|-----------------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| Ltwoo GR7 1x10        | 208  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005754630103.html                                                                  |                 |
| Ltwoo GR9 1x11        | 265  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005148057429.html                                                                  |                 |
| Ltwoo GRT 1x12        | 287  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005048297285.html                                                                  |                 |
|-----------------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| SRAM Apex XPLR 1x12   | 554  | Multiple links, see notes                                                                                              | Parts separate  |
| SRAM Rival XPLR 1x12  | 770  | https://r2-bike.com/SRAM-Mullet-Rival-eTap-GX-Eagle-AXS-Gravel-Upgrade-Kit_1                                           |                 |
|-----------------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| Shimano GRX 400 2x10  | 346  | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005354064020.html                                                                  |                 |
| Shimano GRX 810 1x11  | 789  | https://r2-bike.com/SHIMANO-GRX-Gravel-Group-RX810-Hydraulic-Disc-Brakes-1x11-42-Teeth                                 | Full set        |
| Shimano GRX 820 1x12  | 1122 | https://r2-bike.com/SHIMANO-GRX-820-Complete-Group-1x12-Crank-1725-mm-42-Teeth                                         | Full set        |
September 09, 2023, 11:41:08 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM909 @Carbonazza : finally you joined the blue side !
And you got the new blue SID . I was pretty sure that this might be a perfect fit to the blue raw carbon.

 ;D enjoy your ride.  8) you could add some crome colour shift decals.. I still feel that's a great match to the carbon blue.
 But if you don't... it's already amazing as it is.

Which size is the frame?
September 10, 2023, 12:32:44 PM 		1
Re: Groupset News
Quote from: StiffWeenies on September 06, 2023, 08:50:11 PM
Besides the new gravel RD, the shift buttons and brake calipers have also been updated

obviously the usual caveats go with anything new they release, but the pace of iterations is really incredible

just a couple months ago the gravel RD looked like this


bonus, footage of early eRX prototype

I was amazed to see a picture from Baidu Tieba on a forum located across the ocean, and it was even a picture I personally uploaded. The feeling is truly extraordinary.
Are you perhaps a member of Tieba as well?

我竟然能在一个远在大洋彼岸的论坛里看到来自百度贴吧的图片，甚至还是我自己亲自上传的，这样的感觉真的很奇妙
你不会还是贴吧吧友吧？
September 12, 2023, 09:16:05 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM909 @Carbonazza - My new favorite build on here! Easily the prettiest.

I've really wanted to play around with a blip-box on my Spark to eliminate my shifter pod and dropper lever.  What is the pricing (estimate) for the setup you have? (Not including derailleur or seatpost)

The handlebar setup is attractive as well. I'm currently using the Syncros 1-piece knock off from AliExpress and it's fine, but a bit flexible compared to an aluminum stem and carbon flat bar I replaced. Can you comment on stiffness of the bar you have?

I have so many questions, but last one for now, how are the wheels? On your advice I went LB XC925 featherweight rims and then laced them to CX-ray spokes and onyx Vesper hubs. Great wheelset but not exactly light at 1440g.  I love the hubs and rims so the only way to make them lighter would be spokes.  Was thinking Berd, but yours looks like an option as well.

Keep up the awesome builds.  You inspired me to get on the waiting list for Piccolas. I'll figure out how to pay for them and sell my wife on them when they get to me in a year.  ;D
September 12, 2023, 03:34:08 PM 		1
Re: Groupset News
Quote from: kbernstein on September 12, 2023, 10:50:45 AM
Do you  work for LTwoo Fabio?
No, I only know the staff of L-twoo, so I have the opportunity to see news and pictures of engineering prototypes. Also L-twoo doesn't mind the leak of such pictures. Just like StiffWeenies who posted earlier, we are all ordinary bicycle enthusiasts. The only difference is that we are Chinese, so we can access this kind of news earlier.
No，我只是和蓝图的工作人员认识，因此可以有机会看到工程样机的消息和图片，蓝图也并不介意这类图片的流出。就像前面发帖的StiffWeenies一样，我们都是普通的自行车玩家。只不过因为我们是中国人所以可以更早接触到这类新闻。
September 12, 2023, 10:01:56 PM 		1