There's also a Dub version. Not sure if that works with your set up. Some prefer the beefier spindle.
Can anyone confirm if that 24mm spindle is aluminum or steel?

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According to the description it's alloy:
» Spindel ：Ø29mm Alloy Spindle

I'm the same way. My big ass head is surprisingly just a bit too small for my POC helmet. The helmet feels good on my head, but I wouldn't look so much like a dork if the size L helmets were just a bit smaller. Also the damn POC straps are just never long enough and almost too short for my ears when fully extended.
I bought an AliX Abus copy which fit well, admittedly a bit better than the POC but obviously not as high quality and a bit less comfortable. My gf needed a helmet so I gave it to her. It's certainly worth the $25 or so it cost.
Thanks for the Costco tip. I'll definitely look those up.

Actually I think they were priced higher now that I looked up the Costco helmet, but still well-priced. I did try one in-store and it fit well...though not great looking:
https://www.costco.com/freetown-gear-%2526-gravel-lumiere-adult-bike-helmet-with-mips.product.100856858.html

Also I bought two knock-off helmets, a Trek Bontrager and a POC. I ended up just taking off the stickers on the Trek helmet since they were heat applied to the surface. The knock-off POC helmet I left as-is because the graphics were under the clear coat. Though I bought a gold color that isn't in the POC line-up. I compared it to my buddy's official POC helmet and you can barely tell the difference beside the internal padding. Also every helmet video I've seen comparing these knockoffs have been done by the bike companies themselves. If the bike industry had their way as well, they'd probably make videos saying how Chinese carbon is also unsafe! Lol

I bought the LTWOO A7 10 speed mtb shifters. They're supposed to be 1:1/Sram compatible but i could never get them working right with an X9 10 speed derailer.

There's barely any info regarding the LTwoo GR9 groupset, but there seems to be some positive review on their R9 road groupset, especially the 12 speed setup. Also the seller I posted in my previous thread seems to be really on-point. They sent me photos of the product and my box with shipping label before sending it out. Crossing fingers it will be somewhat decent. Though I'll probably mix-n-match my Shimano gear first to see how they play together.

That is intriguing, climbing means descending too... is it to save weight or is it something else ?
I would never go back to rim brakes for high speed descents in the mountains.

I ride disc brakes on all my bikes in order to keep wheel swapping simple. TPU tubes + lightweight clinchers still weigh less than a lightweight tubeless setup and I just like the feel of uphill acceleration. My other bike build I'm running tubeless road slicks and my gravel bike is tubeless as well, so I definitely lean tubeless for most everything else.

BTW - It's still recommended that you setup your wheels with tubeless tape with these TPU tubes. Which I don't mind, because the wheels will be ready if I do swap to tubeless tires.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803308490756.html

I caved in and bought this GR9 gravel groupset for a gravel bike I'm currently building. I was debating between this and the Sensah SRX, but the LTwoo Shimano compatibility and cheaper price won me over. I can mix-n-match the LTwoo RD and shifters with my Shimano components. Since I don't have any SRAM gear, the Sensah SRX wouldn't be compatible with the rest of my gear. With the current sale, I was able to apply a promo code to reduce the price. I also purchased a lightweight 11-50t cassette to go with the GR9 groupset.

I received my Cyclami order of 4 tubes. I wasn't planning to install a tube right away, but the same day they arrived I also ran over a big rusty nail! So it gave me an excuse to try one out. Anyways first impressions is that it's a bit more sturdier built than the RideNow TPU tubes. The rubber base attaching the valve to the tube is a much winder oval shape, the RideNow tube rubber base is circular and smaller. Also on my 50mm depth wheels, the presta valve head barely peeks out at a length of 60mm, RideNow valve are 65mm. My major disappointment is that the presta valve is non-removable! So if you were to damage the nozzle, the whole tube is a goner! Not sure if it's a weight issue or what since they're using an alloy valve. Besides that issue, the overall tube looks more robust. I'll report back on ride performance, but I'm guessing it'll be similar to the RideNow tube.

Both IIIPRO and Tanke brakes linked above are very old designs, 05 is still the newest for now

Good to know. I recently ordered ONIRII BR-05 calipers and from all appearances look like rebranded ZRace BR-005 calipers. I'm hoping they are the same, I wanted Juin Tech calipers, but I'm doing a budget build.

I was planning to get the ZRace, but ONIRII was running a 12 day shipping guarantee and I'm just waiting on brakes to finish the bike.

Have you tried posting a review on AliExpress regarding the Elite Wheels wheelset you purchased and also on their seller feedback section? That would probably be useful as well.

Even though I own both Elite Wheels and Superteam wheelsets, I've purchased them via Amazon and/or Ebay, which I tend to think have better buyer protection. My biggest purchase was on Ali has been a bike carbon frame. Even though the box arrived battered, thankfully the seller packed my frame extremely well, secured with abundant bubble wrap.