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Re: Chinese cycling clothes
...Just be aware Chinese clothing usually runs small, so go one or two sizes bigger. Spexcel is the same size as the European sizes. Look at the comments, many people put their height/weight and if they are happy or not, and you can see the size they ordered. January 13, 2021, 02:42:46 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Hi all, Holy shit - what did you do? Insult Chrises family? This is utter garbage and should not have left like this... However while your cases surely suck it looks like everything is kinda fine for most of the people - including me. So its a gamble you are in the lucky 50% everything is fine, rather lucky 40% - get the dremel we are fixing this or the fucked 10%. At least thats how it feels like reading here. Ordered a custom painted one a while ago after some back and forth with chris - I had my fit dialed in and knew exactly how long the Seatpost will be extended etc. and checked this and sizing with him. Frame arrived faster than expected. Looking through the frame with a camera everything looked more than ok - excess carbon could have been removed inside the frame, but structurally everything looked identical if not better than brand ones. The brake cable hole in the fork was a bit sloppy and the brake mounting holes could have been machined completely, but nothing concerning for use. Paint (the extremely popular green chameleon) was fine - not a very good paint job, but I took a glossy one not trusting the quality and expected some scratches that are less visible in glossy (there were none for me). After reading a lot of comments about problems with the build, headset creaking and BB problems etc. I was pessimistic building the bike up. However I did not have a single problem: Pressfit DUB BB - installed without a hitch, fit was really really unexpectedly good for a pressed and not screwed one. (Pressfit DUB BB is not recommended by Chris and everyone with in general - see Hambini, but if its fine for Movistar its fine for me) Cables - installed eTap Force and the brake cables were really easy to route, including through the integrated bar (the new one) Brakes - as said, mounting could have been machined entirely and not only cleaned from paint, installation was fine Front Derailleur - well its SRAM so hard to tell if the braze on was a bit out of whack or just SRAM things - probably the latter. Took a while to setup properly. Rear Derailleur - all good Axels - all good - still baffled that someone got a short axle from them a while ago Headset - I was prepared to work with micro spacers and so on to get it dialed in, but even with the delivered expander everything worked fine the second try - no play Integrated Bar (the new one) - cable routing was easy (just two so easier), spacers were fine and fitted after some wiggling into the bar. Seatpost/ Saddle Mount - I ordered other saddle clamps for round saddle rails and they fit perfectly, with carbon paste no seatpost slip and I am a heavy rider So overall I am happy with my experience with velobuild so far. Haven't ridden the bike much yet, but took it's through its paces already (couple of 1500w sprints, bunny hops, etc. etc.) and even my concerns with the bars flex are gone. If I get to it I will happily share some pictures. May 29, 2022, 06:16:28 AM |
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Re: Flared (aero) handlebar: What width in comparison to regular handlebar?
I predominately climb, descend and I like to ride out of saddle. I prefer the flared drops because it allows me to lean forward and apply forward momentum when sprinting uphill. With non-flared drops my knees can sometimes hit the bars. On fast descents I have more stability and can position low on the bike with my back flat. I'm in my drops more than I would be on non-flared bars. Only problem is that you'll probably be less aero on the flats, but it really depends on your terrain and riding style.
October 09, 2023, 08:30:19 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
my Yishun R1058D arrived finally October 26, 2023, 02:43:07 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
Looks nice but any reason you went for a copy of the standard byke logo? Just seems a little weird as someone who just takes a quick look at the frame and sees a branding that doesn't belong on the frame. I guess its more a joke regarding the "standert" frames, which is just a other "hipster" frame brand from Berlin, Germany. I think that joke works quite well here, as he also used the same font and a similar logo. December 04, 2023, 03:36:01 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
@joegal got me! Fair. Seems like a pretty standard route to take. Hoho December 05, 2023, 01:57:33 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
Here are a few pictures. I weighed the frame and fork on the kitchen scales ;-) Frame: 911 g Fork (uncut): 436 g I think these are outstanding values. Especially as the whole thing has been painted. Also attached are the desired detailed pictures. December 05, 2023, 04:26:03 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
That gap seems a bit large, are you positive that all the parts in the headset are installed correctly? It seems that light carbon includes parts for both full- internal and semi- internal hose routing. The space looks about the same if you compare to the screenshot of the video lightcarbon posted of the lcr017d I wouldn't worry about greasing the hoses but would definitely install some foam tubing to keep the hoses/ cables silent. December 09, 2023, 07:30:29 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
This video:Some newest photos of LCR017-D with T47, December 09, 2023, 04:14:09 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
I don't have this bike, but worth noting that the specs for FSA ACR and Deda DCR headsets are ~4nm of preload, not the ~2nm that most people are used to with traditional headsets. Also would NOT use grease on cables it will attract dirt and make a nice griding paste in your frame. December 09, 2023, 05:17:37 PM |
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