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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: August 20, 2023, 01:36:33 PM »
I'd like to replace my rusty stem bolts. I don't know if they're unsafe but they're certainly unsightly (and heavy). Is anyone using titanium aliexpress bolts? Any recommendation?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: August 14, 2023, 12:44:38 AM »
Quote from: jonathanf2 on August 14, 2023, 12:06:59 AM
I don't think there's Komoot integration, but you can upload any of the standard map file formats onto the unit or create your own route via the app. I haven't used the navigation aspect of the computer very much, since I tend to ride locally, but I mainly bought it for those oft times I might get lost.
Can you import your own map themes?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: August 13, 2023, 12:46:45 PM »
Do you mean the courses do not automatically get sent from komoot/strava/ridewithGPS etc? What units did you have prior to this?
Can you load power-based training programs? I've heard someone complain the iClimb screen automatically popped up which was annoying (which garmin does too anyway). Do you know if it's possible to turn off?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: August 13, 2023, 03:29:23 AM »
Any long term review of the IGS630?  I seem to recall some of you have it
There are way too many paid unboxing videos to promote it but almost no deeper reviews with more than a week on it  ::)

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Groupset News
« on: August 09, 2023, 12:51:13 PM »
At an equal price point I'm leaning towards LTWOO more and more. It is the more consumer friendly choice on many aspects with the ability to change speeds, trimming individual cogs meaning whatever cassette you fancy, no petty locking features on a competitor's head unit, etc. The only negatives I've read are quality control and some minor software issues that can be fixed overnight I'm hopeful it can beat shimano in a not so distant future

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Airwolf: What is this model inspired from? [Trek Madone]
« on: August 08, 2023, 01:20:40 PM »
But this is still blatantly the same bike with all the IP violations. Pretending to not be affiliated with Trek is not enough

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Airwolf: What is this model inspired from? [Trek Madone]
« on: August 08, 2023, 05:23:49 AM »
I would say that's a little more than just "inspired" and there is no way they will be allowed to sell this... It's more than a blatant copy that definitely violates IP laws of a brand I wouldn't want to legally fight

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: August 08, 2023, 05:18:51 AM »
Absolutely no way the difference is only 10 grams.  Wasn't there 90 grams of difference between RX and R9 (non electronic)?
Carbon tax is a thing but if there is so little difference I don't see anyone informed buying ERX again. The seller must have forgotten the battery or something
Somebody had a concern for ER9 being software locked to 11 speed, was it confirmed it can do 11 and 12 speed?
Also, why is this thread in the Road bike section when the R9/RX thread is in the components section?

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild GF-002 Bikepacking build.
« on: August 07, 2023, 03:09:30 PM »
That's a real bummer, I thought having something strapped to a rack would make it more stable than dangling from the saddle  :'(
Unless you believe it is due to the DYI nature of straps. I've been eyeing this bag https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004651922036.html

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: August 07, 2023, 03:32:34 AM »
Quote from: jcr on August 06, 2023, 09:12:27 PM
eR9 without box or battery is $514 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005666489670.html

How? $617 with  $64 shipping for me

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: August 05, 2023, 09:22:15 AM »
I found it very cheesy at first but you forget pretty fast it's there. It is subtle enough so I don't really mind it, and if somebody has enough time to read it they are unlikely to know what it means anyway. But I'm sure you could scrape it off if you can't get past it.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Shimano groups on AliEx
« on: August 05, 2023, 06:51:32 AM »
New GRX drops on ali before official release
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005005849352088.html?af=226138_1&cv=44449653&cn=45ryx25tjgan0oe5jeon7ed8a8gr8ds9&dp=v5_45ryx25tjgan0oe5jeon7ed8a8gr8ds9&af=226138_1&cv=44449653&cn=45ryx25tjgan0oe5jeon7ed8a8gr8ds9&dp=v5_45ryx25tjgan0oe5jeon7ed8a8gr8ds9&utm_source=epn&utm_medium=cpa&utm_campaign=226138_1&utm_content=44449653&product_id=1005005849352088&afref=https%3A%2F%2Fweightweenies.starbike.com&aff_fcid=4e57f97111f74841ab1166e6f87e07cc-1691236146088-06537-_9G57Xi&aff_fsk=_9G57Xi&aff_platform=portals-hotproduct&sk=_9G57Xi&aff_trace_key=4e57f97111f74841ab1166e6f87e07cc-1691236146088-06537-_9G57Xi&terminal_id=e995646b953c4c82829e7d06eaebd2df&afSmartRedirect=y

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: August 05, 2023, 02:45:54 AM »
Quote from: numberzero on August 05, 2023, 01:45:15 AM
I ordered two sets of spexcel bib+jersey. According to the dimensions chart i went on S for 1,75m.


So you have what you pay for, don't expect a miracle  ;)

I wouldn't say  so. I didn't like my spexcel bibs at all, but after giving another even cheaper brand a try (darevie) I'm sold. They are easily better than my castelli set. There are bargains, but sometimes a brand won't fit you and that's okay.
I'm also surprised you went for S at 1m75, even in western brands you're probably a M

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild GF-002 Bikepacking build.
« on: August 04, 2023, 01:15:14 PM »
Awesome build, very similar to my build except integrated cockpit and tire clearance.

I also wanted to go with the rear rack route but couldn't find a rack pack with good volume and without paniers. How do you hold the drybag, just straps? Any issues? Do you think a 20L bag would still be stable? Thank you

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: August 03, 2023, 11:31:18 AM »
Two things you would never see me order from ali... carbon cranks and carbon cockpits. WAY too many horror stories for such little benefits..

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