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Chinarello Dogma F (100% Aliexpress Build)
My First Roadbike Build... just a try... Items List along the Store name in Aliexpress Dogma F size46.5 NebulaSun (Ride Love) $503.75 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004352240649.html Groupset R7020 GS 11-speed (Yiwu) $327.99 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005412227135.html Cogs 11-34T (Anracee) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32824377142.html Chain HG701 (Anracee) $75.96 (includes cogs) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32721995091.html BBR60 (Anracee) $15.81 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006603776104.html Crank PES 505 170mm (Magene) $276.33 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005506880823.html Chainring Zrace 50-34 (Zrace) $22.13 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005881248056.html Disc Zrace RT-RX 140mmF 160mmR (Zrace) $51.82 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006117053873.html Clear Protection Sticker(Digitaling Store) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006804223120.html Pads Zrace M1 XG (Digitaling Store) $6.40 (includes Clear Sticker) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006841395394.html Wheelset CSC 50mm Ratchet 36T 21mmID 28mmOD (CSC) $306.28 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006412487338.html TPU Cyclami 26G (bikego) $9.56 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005979668761.html Tire Kenda KountachElite 28C (beleza) $31.55 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005920703180.html Internal Foam Damper (outdoorTime) $5.69 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006125129217.html Cable Housing Shimano SUSY60098022 (chaser) $32.32 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32863892245.html SPD SL Carbon finish (Sava) $24.49 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004702217579.html Propel Bottle Cage (bicycle factory) $16.24 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006875247789.html Saddle Walgun Selle Italia SLR (yohoo-bike) $24.46 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004730284295.html brake fluid (ziyaco) $7.23 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005450452948.html corima sticker (readu) $13.96 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004058267231.html computer mount (cycling official storage) $10.25 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005830861482.html Bartape OG Evkin BT-001 (manufacturer direct) $6.77 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005644956337.html Total Costs: $1,768.99 + 105.56(duties) = $1,874.55 final weight: 8.04kg (includes 2bottle cages, no pedals, no computer mount) full build: 8.35kg hope it will last a thousand miles... issues on the build process; 1. Routing the FD cable is a bit of problem but able to run on the bottom of BB. 2. BB thread is clean unlike the many VBR218 issues. 3. I forgot to consider the expander thickness on top of steerer tube so I do cut twice  4. I put a bit of spacer in the base of rear brake instead of sanding the inner side to avoid delaminating the paint. 5. I overtighten(5nm) my seatpost bolts at first try that left some paint crack  i hope it's a not a problem later on. It's okay now, not sliding down anymore.6. Bleeding the brakes and alignment is one hell of experience 7. Aligning the RD is easier than the FD  initial ride(20kms) feel is stiff and maybe i am too excited to push which i felt lighter than my all-rounder bike(7.8kg SL4 copy )... let me try to some hill climb to compare...June 05, 2024, 12:27:53 PM |
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Re: TT-X42 Full Bike with Carbon and Wheeltop
Hello. I see it like you do. From my perspective, the package is unbeatable in terms of price. I can't understand how the package can be offered so cheaply. I'm considering whether to buy the deal or not. What bothers me the most is the 42 handlebar. Due to the fully integrated cockpit, a replacement is probably not so easy, which is why it puts me off a bit. Actually, I don't need the bike, but the Wheeltop groupset would really tempt me. I’m watching the deals (spring, summer, back to school, etc.), maybe the price can even be pushed down to 1100€ (including shipping to Germany). If I buy it, I will report back... February 24, 2025, 07:50:40 AM |
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Re: TT-X42 Full Bike with Carbon and Wheeltop
Hello. I was a little ambitious - it's possible if you go with L-Twoo ER9 instead. Add another $150 USD or so for the Wheeltop groupset - maybe you could fit it within budget if you managed to time the coupons perfectly. Here's a similar build from individual parts (though the wheels and crank are probably a bit better)
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Re: TT-X42 Full Bike with Carbon and Wheeltop
I see it like you do. From my perspective, the package is unbeatable in terms of price. I can't understand how the package can be offered so cheaply. I'm considering whether to buy the deal or not. What bothers me the most is the 42 handlebar. Due to the fully integrated cockpit, a replacement is probably not so easy, which is why it puts me off a bit. Actually, I don't need the bike, but the Wheeltop groupset would really tempt me. I’m watching the deals (spring, summer, back to school, etc.), maybe the price can even be pushed down to 1100€ (including shipping to Germany). If I buy it, I will report back... For what it's worth, I ordered the plain black finish, and ended up at 1.101eur with shipping to Denmark, using a 60eur off coupon, few days ago. That's also including the DPD shipping where 25% VAT is included. I'm in the same boat as you in terms of value-for-money. For Europe, I don't see how that can be beat doing a self-source build when VAT is added on top. See raisinberry's example. The kocevlo bars is priced at 60USD, but the price i see, because of VAT ends up at 74USD. Applying that to the entire build, it ends up being 1460USD instead. February 25, 2025, 12:33:58 AM |
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Re: TT-X42 Full Bike with Carbon and Wheeltop
Hi. I am 178cm and an inseam of 82cm. I got the 53cm. In hindsight, i could have gotten a size smaller however the toe overlap would be an issue. March 01, 2025, 01:36:58 AM |
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Re: TT-X42 Full Bike with Carbon and Wheeltop
I was thinking of buying this bike, which is 1100€ delivered in Spain. And then investing 300€ in changing to a second-hand Ultegra crankset (140€), a new Ultegra cassette (80€), a Shimano chain (35€) and Galfer discs. And it turns out to be a pretty decent bike, for 1440€ I don't think there's anything better. I had thought of putting together a bike with the TT-X68 frame and the Wheeltop electronic shifters, but that alone is 1400€. The frame is really quite dated, you'll be looking to replace the wheels eventually too. Tyre clearance is 32mm at a stretch, I run 28mm as the stock wheels are offset. March 04, 2025, 01:38:45 PM |
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Re: TT-X42 Full Bike with Carbon and Wheeltop
Very interesting indeed! If that frame doesnt really clear 32C, it's a deal breaker for me. The wheels are really bad. I can pull the trigger, delivered to France, for 1430 eur. At which point, i have a nice groupset, wheels i wouldnt want to ride, an outdated frame, and the cheapest components in existence. I think it's a great turn key deal for anyone who just wants "a bike". The moment you drill into it, it stops making sense. And putting ultegra components on this is putting lipstick on a pig. I could go point by point why, but i'd have to charge for the time it'd take to explain I think the biggest risk is spending good money after bad on such a platform, and never having a nice riding experience because the frame and wheels just suck. March 05, 2025, 12:59:27 AM |
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Re: TT-X42 Full Bike with Carbon and Wheeltop
I'm asking the seller some questions about the TT-X42, but he's not answering. I wonder if you can help me: The cassette is hg, and the casette comes with a spacer on the freehub. Brakes are bled, the only accessory is the charging cable and Allen key set. The groupset has been adjusted, so it's ready to ride after assembly. March 16, 2025, 01:59:11 PM |
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Re: Xmcarbonspeed CS-R01 build
Hi. They are light, that's about all I can say about them, I find them very difficult to clip in fully, just waiting to get a set of Favero Assioma UNO and I'll replace them May 06, 2025, 04:52:43 PM |
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