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Re: TT-Bike Budget Build
from my understanding the tt119 tt912 are all the same ish mold shape/geometry, Id have to look deeper into it though. Those sound about right in terms of frame options. for disc brakes you either have full mechanical, mechanical hydros, or full hydros (trp/sram/shimano tt levers are pricey, riderever is more affordable) id say the style of extensions on the velobuild look aero but you want adjustability/comfort more than anything. For the dub spindle, a t47 is best for the larger bearings. Think about what fits the best and what would be easiest to workon/reassmble for travel. March 01, 2025, 02:54:00 PM |
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If you want the stem to flush with the top tube, VB-TT-023 is the one to check out. If you want the aero fairing cover in front of steerer tube n made the section look super deep, tt912 is the one you wanna look at. imo for tt/tri bike, dont look for cheapest, but look for the one that gonna make you feel like riding rocket ship. my tt912 still gets the looks n head turner these days (also probably coz it doesnt have logo, so ppl were trying to guess what is it  )
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Re: TT-Bike Budget Build
3. I already have a SRAM Force D2 Powermeter (left crank). Are there any budget-friendly crankset options? I’m planning to use a 52/36T chainring but I’m not too familiar with SRAM compatibility. Would this one from AliExpress fit and be compatible with the Powermeter? Aliepress = https://tinyurl.com/3tuj9wuf Because you have the left side crank, you'll need the same right side crank/spider/chainrings to match. I doubt that the Senicx crank will be a direct fit for SRAM cranks. Cheapest option is probably going to be to buy a full crankset with the length and chainring size of your choice and use it with the left side power meter. March 01, 2025, 06:51:50 PM |
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I am thinking of the same in the future I’m running these RideRever hydraulics on my Velobuild VB-TT. They’re good, haven’t used the SRAM Hydro’s to compare to. But once upon a time these RiderRevers came stock on Cervelo TT bikes. March 02, 2025, 01:14:56 PM |
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back then in 2023 came to know about yeoleo t9/t9s because a jp triathlete were riding it on strava. i think by that time it was taken off yeoleo website. then as i stumbled upon tt912, hmm this looks familiar.. yeoleo official website no longer advertise it, but their old youtube n fb still have it. i cant quite see if theres uci sticker anyway, due too beefier frame, tt912 may be heavy compared to other chiner tri frames. n also my cockpit is the older 2pieces stem+handlebar. i like speedmax cfr look with uprise basebar, thus i intentionally request n went for this config n install the basebar upside down (take note, with this 2piece setup, the fork front fairing has cutout for the current stem head if you swap stem in future, you need to figure how to cover the gap. the newer cockpit is 1 piece, n no cutout. but no uprise basebar) March 02, 2025, 05:15:50 PM |
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Yeah they look good and I like that you can have your blips mounted on them. How much did you pay for them? There are not too many vendors selling them in Europe... Keep us posted, I'm in Europe too, and agree. When i looked at it, assuming the frame allows, my ccl was i'd do mech disc, because the ride rever hydro are super expensive. I have mech discs on my gravel bike, they do work. Hydro is better, but i wouldnt be descending hairpins on a TT bike. Also, from a traveling perspective for races, sram wireless + cable actuated brakes should be easier to live with than hydro hoses. And Hambini in the last nero show podcast said he had to empty his hoses from hydro fluid several times while taking planes in Europe. I doubt he made that up. March 03, 2025, 06:04:57 AM |
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Hambini is EXACTLY the type of person I would expect to make something like that up.
March 03, 2025, 06:42:47 AM |
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I like the riderever TT brake lever. But I can't find any good deal on them and dont want to spend 250-300$ +It really depends on the routing, and the routing is usually horrible on TTs. March 03, 2025, 06:43:48 AM |
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Did you use any specific mech disc setup or just what was available for you? on my gravel bike? the rig everybody was doing 2 years ago, with jagwire compressionless housing and so on. Note that my rotors baked. I havent had that on my road bike, but i took this gravel bike on stuff that was so dangerously steep and with hairpins, idk how the road bike w hydro brakes would have fared. I'm over 80kg, the kinetic energy you accumulate when you descend steep stuff is terrifying when you have to almost stop to turn. I got brake fade at the end of some descents. And then i put a 180mm disc at the back, that helped. Still havent found a sensible front adaptor for 180mm discs. Either way, not the terrain for a TT bike. March 03, 2025, 12:42:37 PM |
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I pulled the trigger today and ordered the BXT-TT-119 frame and the EliteWheel Set ENT Disc 2.0 (82mm). I have the main components but still need to order some smaller parts. Here is an overview of the components and prices (shipping included). Very tight execution here, well done, truly. Looking fwd to the pictures! And make sure to run a big chainring, spinning out on the flat because of gearing is very annoying, it's fun to go fast. March 18, 2025, 02:13:52 AM |
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