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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: March 21, 2023, 05:10:41 AM »
The Vitus Rapide FS CRX seems to come second(after the Epic Pro) in:
Best cross-country mountain bikes 2023 - https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-cross-country-bikes/  :)

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29er / Re: Carbonda FM-1306A a 69° Hardtail
« on: March 20, 2023, 06:13:45 PM »
… but I thought it is FM 160 => PM 160. Are you sure it is FM to PM 180?
Yes, it is FM160-PM160 on the rear.
And the rigid fork has a PM 160 to PM 180mm adapter

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A good cable tension or lateral position of an electronic derailleur are generally easy.
The right chain length and a B-screw well set, are to me what generally makes a smooth shifting, even on an MTB.

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Don't think I saw your post, and well, you know what search function is like on this forum

I recently discovered the search is contextual to the post you look at.
For instance if you are on a 29er page, it won't search the road posts.
Not perfect but way better to find things, like my post about Ritchey's headset above.

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29er / Re: OG-Evkin CF-052 bottom bracket troubles
« on: March 17, 2023, 03:21:58 PM »
Did you check if the faces are parallel?
Maybe with two rulers, to check a parallax and see if they deviate too much.

There is a tool to face the frame, but I'm not sure, grinding 2mm of carbon may be a lot.
Did you measure the diameter with a calliper to see if they fall within the tolerance?

Then contact OG-Evkin, to know what they think.
They are responsive, unfortunately  to a certain point in my experience.
Hambini has some videos where he shows how to fix some poorly built BB shells.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: March 17, 2023, 09:17:41 AM »
...Otherwise a properly tuned modern shock should be ridden open...

Are you tuning your shock yourself ?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Shipping times, Post Covid.
« on: March 17, 2023, 08:19:25 AM »
Maybe because I'm located in California and live next to a major customs hub, most things ship within 1-2 weeks...

We have the same luck in Belgium, a hub and same kind of shipping times.

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Thanks.  I'd never seen that mentioned before.

Sure ?
See 4 posts above this one http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3756.msg38378.html#msg38378 ;D

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Metal Frames / Re: Chinese Titanium Frames...
« on: March 17, 2023, 08:03:12 AM »
... Ti seatpost...

Do you feel it flexing a little?
To give you more comfort like a carbon one.
Is it 27.2mm ?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Clipless shoes
« on: March 17, 2023, 07:59:25 AM »
I recently stumbled onto the website www.sportpursuit.com  You have to sign up to view their site/prices. (its free) They sell closeouts on cycling and other outdoor gear.  Some crazy deals on there but size selection can be limited at times.

They have sometimes good deals, the return are paying but works well and they have a very good support in case of troubles.
It is a business model where they collect our money, and then buy the items from a bankrupt company or some end of stocks.

In most cases, you can always find items at the same price or even lower when looking for the same products on Google.

They have as well their own brands too, that are kind of so-so( Rivelo, RULE#XIV, Isoobaa, Fjern,...), on which they make you feel you get a big discount while they are the only one selling them.
They build a mostly empty web site for each brand, with nice looking people that look cool in nature. To give them some credential.

I may look negative, but not, I bought a lot of things from them knowing the above.
Recently Sportful jerseys at Aliexpress like prices, and some Rapha garments.

privatesportshop.com has the same business model, and they could be recently connected as they start to sell the same stuff.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: MTB Shoes from Aliexpress
« on: March 10, 2023, 12:55:35 PM »
I have an order on the way for these, ironically as a replacement for 20 year old Sidi Dominators with super hard plastic soles that got brittle and broke off.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800832860200.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.23.21ef18022qCNPC&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US

Looking forward to your feedback !

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: March 10, 2023, 11:53:25 AM »
It's aliveeee!

...
aliex handlebar/stem combo 40mm
...


Nice bike with a nice view !  8)
Do you have the link to the bar/stem combo ?

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29er / Re: Carbonda FM909
« on: March 10, 2023, 11:50:14 AM »
Can you use an offset chainring?
The ring is on a Sigeyi power meter, maybe with some shims I'll be able to move it outward.

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29er / Re: Carbonda FM909
« on: March 10, 2023, 06:54:26 AM »
I was going to ask here if someone did try to install a non-boost Eagle crankset with a 34T Oval on the FM909.
To have a better chainline on the big cogs, like I did on my FM936.

But then I did some research.

And found an article from WolfTooth: https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/pages/boost-chainline-and-chainrings
Telling that it is a quite bad idea on a 12sp 1x, as the chainring is 3mm more inward, and crosses more the chain on the 2-3 smaller cogs.
And it may touch the cog just above.

I instantly understood why my chains have this strange lateral wear.
So I wrote this other message to make you benefit from my smart trial... ::)

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
« on: March 09, 2023, 03:15:17 AM »
What's it to you? Let the man do what he wants. I find it good jest to be honest.

At least this will help him resell it for a much better price  ;D

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