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Messages - kbernstein

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: new iGS800 Bike GPS Computer
« on: July 08, 2024, 03:06:30 AM »
I still get over 25 hours of battery life with a GPX file and 3 sensors paired. You might have a faulty unit

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Cheji Clothing
« on: July 04, 2024, 03:24:05 AM »
Whatare the pockets like on the skinsuit? None of their pictures show them and even the video avoids showing anything but the mildly seductive mewing model

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Not for the bike itself but I got recommended this video:
Unusual hack but seems well tested, and great savings.

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I forgot to mention it but I found this last week:
But given how obscure it is I would assume it didn't sell too well. I can't even find them for sale
Anyway enjoy the rain. I was in st claude for 3 days last week and it alternated between 30c and monsoon

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: July 01, 2024, 11:41:55 AM »
Darevie bibs (2023?): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005057467316.html
My experience doesn't mirror others at all. They are by far my favorite bibs, the pad is perfect, gripper is good and construction lasts. I got 3

X-tiger thermal fleeced overshoes: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006146554661.html
Haven't used them much yet but toasty for sure. Feet got too warm at 7c. Nobrainer for occasional cold rides

2023 Darevie jerseys: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005368814809.html
Great fit, love the sleeve material. Great overall but I wish the pockets sat lower (there is a vented mesh under them), wish there was a zipper pocket and wish there was no rubber gripper. Tends to come up after some time which doesn't happen on jerseys with no gripper IME. I also have 3

YKYWbike jersey: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33002919708.html
So oversized for me it's not even funny. Be very mindful of size as mine is easily 2 if not 3 sizes too large. Looks great but can't review. Has a zipper pocket

YKYWbike bibs (similar to RION unless the pad is different): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005266133348.html
Great materials, awful pad. Extremely rigid, doesn't bend/wrap around the saddle or legs. Sitting is "fine" but walking with them is torture

Spexcel 2021 bibs, can't find anymore, hopefully discontinued. Very itchy straps and awful coolmax pad. Extremely soft but somehow rigid. Stand up and it magically tapers into a V that goes straight into your crack. Not my cup of tea

The cheji skinsuit was discussed a bunch here before, can I have some sizing examples for reference?

Generic thicker socks: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002797544747.html
I mostly use them for running/hiking, they are very well constructed, breathe fairly well and zero rubbing. I'm 44EU for reference and they are quite snug

Generic aero socks: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004958591750.html
-A nobrainer for me. Comfortable, don't slip. Not sure I'm saving 30W but even if they don't save anything they are awesome for the price

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What is this thing on the crankset?

Is it the back of the left crank or a PM in the same place as the shimano PM?

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I'm probably late but I hadn't seen this product yet:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006968771581.html
Ridenow's take on the crankbrother lever/tire glider. Available on the 3 for $6 section for lower. Comparable size and dimensions to the crankbrothers one (but looks more practical)

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: new iGS800 Bike GPS Computer
« on: June 28, 2024, 01:36:08 PM »
the igs630 got rerouting, had iclimb pro and segments beta is available too. I haven't installed the update yet, so I'm not sure if it really can reroute.
I don't really understand how it will work, but the functionality seems to be the same.
As I understand it the IGS630 is not getting a firmware upgrade for rerouting. It's a new device called IGS630S that just has a couple changes including rerouting, with a higher MSRP
Personally happy with the 630 overall except for mapping, it sometimes gets confused following a route, and I've had the device completely crash and reboot mid-ride once (not saved in the storage). Still ordered a magene C606 to compare because on paper it looks awesome if it can load 2 regions worth of maps

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285g zeray MTB pedals update: Quite good but could do with better factory QC. One doesn't spin as well as the other and the other's endcap wasn't torqued properly at all. Also 8mm hex, but otherwise no regrets. Came with good cleats but I got a noname pair from the 3 for $6 section and they are easily the worst thing I've bought from ali. Horribly machined, full of imperfections, ridiculously soft metal I could probably bite it, toast after 30km and only one unclip, stuck inside the pedal.
Are the ZTTO cassettes (not the new ultralight ones) shifting fine with shimano? As in are the HG ramps well machined?

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Need a 2nd saddle, shape would probably fit me but quality looks pretty questionable, any real world feedback?

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toxin claimed on WW a while back the RD could clear 40T, but are there real world reports on this?

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Did anyone notice Wheeltop is now advertising 3-14 speed cassette compatibility? I didn't even know 14 speed cassettes existed? Lol

https://wheeltop.com/products/eds-bicycle-derailleur

14 speed is pretty outdated now, if you aren't riding 1*15 you're shooting yourself in the foot
https://www.instagram.com/themonstergravel/

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Of course it's possible if the groupset itself is not damaged. With rare high end exceptions where mechanical groupsets can't be installed on some frames, it should be just a straight swap with the exception of new brake hoses and fittings. A few other compatibilities to look out for would be clearance for tire, chainrings, disc rotors but everything is probably fine
By the way the UCI certification is completely worthless and nothing but marketing if you don't race in UCI events. Not indicative of quality in any way

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Read somewhere else that SRAM lost their lawsuit against wheeltop and had some patents invalidated in china, meaning all chinese groupsets can be fully wireless from now on
Not sure how trustworthy that is until a local or insider confirms but this seems huge

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