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Re: How do yall feel about the value of open mold road bikes vs mainstream brands?
I have sold quite a few of my open mold frames. they actually sell reasonably well in my area. i am able to get 60-75% of the price i paid. people are getting more curious about the value proposition that open mold frames provide. i like to split up the frame and group set when i sell though. i find that people either want a name brand group set for what ever they are doing or they want an open mold frame to build their own thing.I've found that if you part out a bike you can sell it for a lot more than if you were to sell it as a package. September 12, 2023, 10:38:52 PM |
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Re: Light Saddle and bottle cage
i don't have a seat recommendation but for bottle cages i have ordered these. they are crazy light at 7-8g and they are shockingly rigid and have great holding strength. they are easily able to handle XC to trail riding. i would not take them to the DH park (have not actually tried) but i have been very happy with them. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805102025523.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.bb4f38das6cPck&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa September 16, 2023, 09:15:21 AM |
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Re: Elitewheels Edge wheelset
Same here. I forgot to mention that. Tax free shipping comes on top and you need to take that into account. Rim tape was not enough for two wheels. I’m running two wheelsets with Pillar 1420s now and another two with Sapim CX-Rays. I’ve also built custom wheels with CX-Rays, Pillar 1420s and CN Mac424 spokes, which are a CX-Ray copy as well. It might be true that Sapim uses higher grade steel. But honestly, geometrically these spokes are virtually identical and all these wheels are running fine without issues after many years. When given the choice, I’d happily choose 1420s over CX-Rays to save some money. Cheap aluminium nipples can be more of a problem IMO. I only use Sapim Polyax nipples for aluminium. With the cheap ones, the anodising wears off when tightening them down and they corrode and seize easily over time, especially when a wheelset sees a lot of dirt and water or salty winter roads. If you do wash your bike regularly with non aggressive cleaner, it shouldn’t be an issue, though. September 18, 2023, 03:11:53 PM |
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Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
Nice looking Ostro replica there. Anyway, can you show what type of compression plug given by seller?I find that the expander plugs supplied by any chinese vendor is always shit and you have to replace it. I just buy a default 50 or 70mm deda and sorted. September 21, 2023, 12:06:57 AM |
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Lewis Bike (Trickstuff 2 & 4 piston clones)
Saw this posted at WWs - https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&p=1829140#p1829140 https://www.lewisbike.com/product/disc-brakes.html Anyone got any intel? Was inevitable that some Chinese clones appeared. Given the selling price, they're hopefully decent quality. September 21, 2023, 07:23:26 AM |
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Re: Carbonda 505SL Integrated Stem
I received my CFR505-SL this week, building up with Shimano GRX810 2x11. I've never been disappointed by Carbonda, and pretty happy with the quality on this one. They did forget to include my seatpost clamp, fortunately have a spare in my parts box. Will post more pictures later. I've built up many frames up over the years, this is the first using an integrated handlebar (the CGB02). Differences between CFR505-SL and CFR505:
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September 23, 2023, 08:36:55 PM |
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Re: Chinese cycling clothes
Would you mind sharing the links ? Winter https://a.aliexpress.com/_EJNwtdv Autumn https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwSeIMT my favorite September 24, 2023, 10:56:08 AM |
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Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
I myself have found only a few third-party lightweight options for SPD-SL. Even though Shimano pedals are reliable, Look KEO seems to be a better choice for cost-conscious weight savings. If you want to save weight, you go with Time pedals. Otherwise, just get used Dura-Ace. Still light and will outlive any Aliexpress special pedal IMO September 24, 2023, 02:28:24 PM |
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Re: Chinese cycling clothes
is it really waterproof? It seems it's hard to have a waterproof/resistant fabric AND breathable, it's found only on more expensive clothes I don't even count that it will be waterproof and good breathable at the same time. For this you need a top class membrane. And the best I could are polish brand jmp sport - https://sklep.jmpsport.pl/sporty/246-2618-x2-kurtka-rowerowa-meska-40000-jmp-2415820012108.html#/4-rozmiar-xl/30-kolor-ciemny_niebieski - this is the only rain jacket that does not make me wet under. But since I do not like to ride in the rain that much I need those spexcels for colder days and they do the job perfectly. The winter one I am sure will be good on a little rain September 25, 2023, 11:48:33 AM |
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Re: Chinese cycling clothes
PSA: Not chinese but the decathlon RC500 is often on sale at 30€ in europe and has excellent reviews. Not sure why there would be a need to gamble on ali
September 25, 2023, 11:51:47 AM |
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