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Messages - joegal

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I built fake Factor O2 back in November 2020 to replace my heavy Merida Reacto 400.

Nice build!  ;)
I am also interested in those replica frames. I tend to see them as a taboo somehow, but on the other hand they often look like good quality.
Remember where you bought the frame?

Would love to see more insights and experiences regarding those replicas.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« on: November 16, 2023, 12:39:36 PM »
Quick question about the saddle bolts, how do you tighten a saddle without a cutout in the middle?  I realized that one of the bolt faces upwards, and if there's no cut out in the saddle, I have no idea how to tighten it.

You could also check if there is enough space so you could use a trimmed down/shortened allen key.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Elitewheels Edge wheelset
« on: November 16, 2023, 11:25:59 AM »
I snagged this wheelset for a whooping 444€ including "tax-prepaid" shipping to Germany, in the 50mm variant, 21mm internal, but I asked for no decals.

I am now debating on which tire width to get. I will get a GP5000 non TL (with 19g TPU tubes), but the question is wether to get 25mm vs 28mm.

I have always had 25mm GP5000 tires and they measure about 28mm on my current wheels with 20.5mm internal width.


Has anyone tried GP5000 in 28 mm on these rims? How is the tire-rim interface? I always hear about the comfort (which I don't need probably), but I fear that they would bulge up on the 21mm internal rims and be even wider than the rim, "ruining" the aero benefits...


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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Systemsix frame
« on: November 05, 2023, 01:16:03 AM »
The frame has been ordered:

"The current lead times for new production are about three months, I will keep you posted then."

Did you get an Update yet? Or are you just quietly waiting until 3 months have passed? :D

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Looks great, thanks a lot for the helpful info and the measurements, raisinberry777!  8)

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A short review of these 'The One' style handlebars from Kocevlo:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004973884034.html

Bought in 380*100mm to fit a 2023 Merida Scultura (FSA ACR). One-piece bar and stem was a good opportunity to replace the heavy separate FSA stem and Merida branded handlebar that came with the bike. I bought this particular bar as it seemed to be compatible with the FSA ACR system.

Pros:
- Weight: 330g for 380x100mm - up there with some of the seriously lightweight options.
- Stiffness: I'm a lightweight climber-type build (67kg, 900w peak power) so I'm not really stretching these things to the limit, but there's no incredibly obvious deflection when I sprint out the saddle.
- Shape: Excellent modern compact style handlebar shape.
- Price: 100USD including integrated Garmin mount kit (which seems nicely made)
- Minimalist looks: only one sticker, and easy to remove by fingers

Cons:
- Routing: I didn't do this myself but my mechanic said that the bars had quite sharp edges inside that made routing the hoses particularly difficult. This was brake hoses only as it was a 12sp Shimano Di2 build.
- Shifter clamp: Shifter clamp area was undersized and clamp needed to be shimmed.
- Headset compression: my mechanic said he had to modify the bottom transition spacer as the Scultura top headset bearing sits fairly deep inside the tube - without modification it wasn't making sufficient contact to set the preload properly.

For the price, seems good, but be aware of the potential issues.

Sounds great, i am also thinking about getting those bars!
You mentioned that a sticker is easily removed. Are you talking about that white "Kocevlo" branding? that was actually holding me off from placing an order since I always read "Cock-Velo" :D
So great news, if that can be removed without residues.

And are the measurements true to size in your opinion? E.g. Hood/Drops width, reach, stem length, angle? I read a lot of contradicting statements regarding that barstem (from different manufacturers)

Thanks!

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The 177 does not fit 32s comfortably. Look at the thread about the 177 or PatLinos videos. However, the 168 has a bit more clearance, which he explained in his unboxing video, i guess. (https://youtu.be/nksJX4KVleQ?si=RFvANOcuPCLEmx4F)


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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Hygge Aero Carbon Frame
« on: October 15, 2023, 01:48:49 AM »

- The handlebar is just one of the cheap generic ones from aliexpress. It feels extremely flexy, I'm not sure I trust this one.
You can often find it branded as Kocevlo, but there are many other brandings too:
https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005006028345937.html
Strangely, their website shows a completely different cockpit and headset assembly:
https://hygge-bikes.com/products/high-performance-integrated-road-handlebar


I am confused by your statement about the cockpit being flexible.
People write a fair amount of positive feedback on the "the one pro", kecevlo, etc. handlebars which are all the same as the one you got.

Maybe the Lack of siffness correlates with your headset Player issue and your high spacer stack.


Do the others have some additional feedback on the handlebars? I am thinking about getting a set.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
« on: October 13, 2023, 12:58:50 AM »
Beautiful build and paint scheme. Congrats. Small question , what is happening with the seatpost dustcover? Seems to overhang to the back? Not being picky, just trying to figure out what to expect on my own build. Thanks.

That overhang is normal on the velobuild cover.
I also thought about trimming it, but i am not sure if it will look better.

Maybe i will getw the specialized grommet, that seems to be better!

But its nice that they include a seatpost grommet now!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: All round racer
« on: October 06, 2023, 08:32:32 AM »
Both Colnago and the Look bikes the OP showed as example have far less aggressive geometry than 017. That frame in general would be unrideable for people under 175cm or so because of its insane 390mm reach even with the lowest eize. Size 51 (equal to average M size frame) has shorter reach than 017 frame in size 49, which is equivalent to size XS  :)  :)

Great Insights, thats why i love this forum!

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Model A (under stem mount) snapped in half after about 150km of riding. Made my Garmin 1040 flying! Great product otherwise. Bell works nice and I like the location of the light mount being tucked behind. Really wish there was a proper version of this product.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005179544887.html

Well, the proper Version is the original Hidemybell mount.

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What about that frame:
https://www.yishunbike.com/product/r068-dperformance-road// in Size 56


The 068 looks like it could match your needs. https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=64e1237c909fa3001af0d10d,64f1dcc50f4eac001a44ba89,

Compared to the endurace in size M, its a bit longer and lower, so a bit more racey, but its not a full-on race position.

However, its hard to recommend a Bike fit based on measurements, it also depends on your flexibility ans preferences.
I'd recommend to compare with your gravel bike and see if you could tolerate going longer/lower or if you need a relaxed position.

Greetings from Germany! i hope you got a great deal on your Votec, so it doesnt hurt that you bought the wrong size! :)

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I'm new here and wanted to ask if there are frames from Yishun, Velobuild, etc. that are comparable to the Canyon Ultimate CF SL or the new Canyon Endurace CFR?


Hey, just a heads up: the ultimate and Endurace have a vastly different geometry... you probably should not mention them in the same sentence ;)

From the back of my head, the Velobuild 066 (old external and new interally routed Version) is inspired by the Canyon Endurace, geometry-wise and look-wise. But i didn't compare the geometry charts.
https://www.velobuild.com/products/2023-vb-r-066-carbon-fiber-endurance-road-racing-bike-frame-disc-version

Based on your height and inseam, i wouldnt say your dimensions are that difficult to work with - no super long or short legs.

Best is to compare the frame geometrys of your existing bike, e.g via bike-insights.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Hygge Aero Carbon Frame
« on: September 20, 2023, 05:18:05 AM »
I just looked at the review on YT and there is no comment like what you said... Could it already be removed?

It was commented under this post:
https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxr7VrOqzmj1AUAf-x3SFbZXlMgZYMVGU_

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
« on: September 19, 2023, 03:15:51 PM »
First broken one?

Oh damn, how did that happen? Already contacted Chris? what did he say?

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