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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Xmcarbonspeed CS-R01 build
« on: May 04, 2025, 04:03:31 PM »
Quote from: Icyseanfitz on November 11, 2024, 11:48:16 AM
bought the majority of the remainder of the parts needed in the aliexpress 11/11 sale, Only thing really left to get is tyres and bartape  ;D

Groupset: WHEELTOP EDS-TX https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006971691534.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.37.21bd1802fPmDzT
Cassette: ZTTO 12 speed ultralight 12-34 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007610723152.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.15.21bd1802fPmDzT
Crankset: RIRO Carbon Fiber 170 50/34 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006481196419.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.31.21bd1802fPmDzT
Chain: YBN SLA1210TIB Black https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005504952160.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.20.21bd1802fPmDzT
Pedals: TIM 12 LOGO 165g https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003642232349.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.26.21bd1802fPmDzT
Saddle: RYET 3D 135 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006249187930.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.59.21bd1802fPmDzT
Tubes: Ridenow Ultralight 19g https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005742091890.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.42.21bd1802fPmDzT
Hi.
How do these pedals work compared to Shimano Ultegra pedals? Are they quicker to get off the pedals compared to previous Shimano pedals? I notice they're considerably lighter, and I need to replace mine. Thanks.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Crankset choice. Rotor aldhu
« on: April 30, 2025, 06:21:28 PM »
I also found this offer on Shimano Dura Ace
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrvXspl
135€

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Crankset choice. Rotor aldhu
« on: April 30, 2025, 05:29:27 PM »
My priority is to increase lightness. Right now, I have a Senicx PR1, which I think weighs around 900g. And I want the whole thing to run smoothly, without having to constantly adjust it. It'll be a 50-34.
I also want to change the cassette to a 12-speed, and I'm torn between an 11-34 Ultegra or an ultralight ZTTO from AliExpress.
 Thanks.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Crankset choice. Rotor aldhu
« on: April 30, 2025, 11:12:58 AM »
Quote from: Tom77 on April 30, 2025, 09:53:59 AM
In case you want to have a powermeter on a shimano groupset: I opted for SRAM Red E1 crank with sigeyi axo powermeter and Shimano chainrings -> 581g in total
Thanks, but I don't want a powermeter.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Crankset choice. Rotor aldhu
« on: April 30, 2025, 11:11:35 AM »
Quote from: toxin on April 30, 2025, 09:47:20 AM
If you're willing to pay for a rotor, go for Elilee or Cybrei and get something that's better in all regards
Thanks but Rotor Aldhu crankset with chainrings costs me €120, and the options you're giving me are worth €300...

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Crankset choice. Rotor aldhu
« on: April 30, 2025, 08:07:45 AM »
Hello.

I'm thinking about replacing my 50-34 crankset. I'm torn between Rotor Aldhu alloy or another carbon option, such as Lexon, Riro, Racework... The price is similar, and I think the weight is similar too.
Which option should I choose?

Regards

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TT-X42 Full Bike with Carbon and Wheeltop
« on: March 16, 2025, 07:57:18 AM »
I'm asking the seller some questions about the TT-X42, but he's not answering. I wonder if you can help me:
Is the cassette HG (Shimano) or XDR (Sram) freehub?
Do the hydraulic brakes come bled? Do they send a bleeder container?
Do the shifters come pre-adjusted?
Thanks

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TT-X42 Full Bike with Carbon and Wheeltop
« on: March 13, 2025, 10:54:22 AM »
Quote from: alrobiso on March 07, 2025, 07:26:54 PM
They have released this new model TT-X80 http://tantancycling.com/index.php?_m=mod_product&_a=view&p_id=1188

Which is $899 USD before shipping and other fees.

I inquired if they could offer a paint job but at this time only in matte black.
I just saw it on AliExpress too https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKp3B9N Do you think this frame is better than the TT x42? It seems more aerodynamic.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TT-X42 Full Bike with Carbon and Wheeltop
« on: March 05, 2025, 05:10:45 AM »
Quote from: Serge_K on March 05, 2025, 12:59:27 AM
Very interesting indeed!
If that frame doesnt really clear 32C, it's a deal breaker for me.
The wheels are really bad.
I can pull the trigger, delivered to France, for 1430 eur. At which point, i have a nice groupset, wheels i wouldnt want to ride, an outdated frame, and the cheapest components in existence.

I think it's a great turn key deal for anyone who just wants "a bike". The moment you drill into it, it stops making sense. And putting ultegra components on this is putting lipstick on a pig. I could go point by point why, but i'd have to charge for the time it'd take to explain :D

I think the biggest risk is spending good money after bad on such a platform, and never having a nice riding experience because the frame and wheels just suck.
What frame and wheels would you recommend? Thanks

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TT-X42 Full Bike with Carbon and Wheeltop
« on: March 04, 2025, 12:00:45 PM »
Quote from: waltini on March 02, 2025, 02:41:30 AM
You can but it doesn't make sense financially. Get a more modern frame and build it up. Otherwise you're replacing wheels, crank, handlebar and saddle.
I was thinking of buying this bike, which is 1100€ delivered in Spain. And then investing 300€ in changing to a second-hand Ultegra crankset (140€), a new Ultegra cassette (80€), a Shimano chain (35€) and Galfer discs. And it turns out to be a pretty decent bike, for 1440€ I don't think there's anything better. I had thought of putting together a bike with the TT-X68 frame and the Wheeltop electronic shifters, but that alone is 1400€.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TT-X42 Full Bike with Carbon and Wheeltop
« on: February 28, 2025, 05:49:37 PM »
Hi.
What size did you order? I'm in doubt, I'm 182cm tall and have an inseam of 86cm.
Regards

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TT-X42 Full Bike with Carbon and Wheeltop
« on: February 23, 2025, 09:42:48 AM »
Quote from: raisinberry777 on February 18, 2025, 02:18:20 PM
You're probably better off buying the Kocevlo frame from AliExpress and building yourself, it will be a similar price but you'll be able to choose the parts along the way.
Hello.
I'm also thinking about buying this bike.
HBuying the Kocevlo frame and Wheeltop shifter costs almost the same as the TT-X42 with carbon wheels and shipping to Europe, €1250.
Maybe there's something I'm missing.

Regards

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