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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TAGOOLA New Brand Launch：Carbon Fiber Road Rims and Wheelset Promotion
« on: Today at 11:43:17 AM »
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TAGOOLA New Brand Launch：Carbon Fiber Road Rims and Wheelset Promotion
« on: April 13, 2025, 04:42:25 PM »Who is the last mile delivery courier? UPS or FedEx?
FedEx
When you pick shipping options it shows FedEx as the alternative to the basic Ali shipping. Only $10 more than the standard shipping option.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TAGOOLA New Brand Launch：Carbon Fiber Road Rims and Wheelset Promotion
« on: April 13, 2025, 01:08:23 PM »
For reference, I placed the order on 9th and wheels cleared customs today. This is with expedited shipping mind you.
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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on the 145% Chinese tariff on purchases?
« on: April 10, 2025, 02:29:54 PM »
This sounds too ridiculous to be serious. I keep thinking this is just a bluff/power move to have an upper hand on negotiations and it'll settle at a much more reasonable number.
But nothing is clear and that's the problem.
But nothing is clear and that's the problem.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TAGOOLA New Brand Launch：Carbon Fiber Road Rims and Wheelset Promotion
« on: April 09, 2025, 11:09:09 AM »
Just pulled the trigger on a pair of wheels with expedited shipping hoping to make the May 2nd cutoff. Just heard US tariff rate jumped to a ridiculous 90% with a $50 fee. That would make this $375 pair of wheels almost $800 all said and done if it doesn't get here on time.
Contemplating canceling it. What do you guys think the chances are it gets here in time?
Contemplating canceling it. What do you guys think the chances are it gets here in time?
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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on probability of 90% USA tariffs on purchases next year?
« on: April 09, 2025, 11:04:25 AM »
Damn. I had canceled my Elite wheels order because it wasn't going to make it in time and opted for some Tagoola wheels with expedited shipping. It'll be close, but wouldn't mind paying 30% tax if needed. Definitely won't risk it at 90% though!
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Long ass stems?
« on: April 07, 2025, 10:32:30 AM »https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806053434162.html
Colors are Black and Red. Good colors for something so long.
Those seem like the best bet. Uno stems only go up to 130 I believe. Didn’t realize there was such a steep price hike for longer stems.
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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on probability of 20% USA tariffs on purchases next year?
« on: April 03, 2025, 05:12:23 PM »
I think I just made my final Ali purchase for the foreseeable future. Jumped on some Elite gravel wheels with $50 off coupon.
To think that in the future those coupons will only help to offset the tariffs and fees instead of creating screaming deals.
It was great while it lasted.
To think that in the future those coupons will only help to offset the tariffs and fees instead of creating screaming deals.
It was great while it lasted.
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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on probability of 20% USA tariffs on purchases next year?
« on: March 23, 2025, 05:23:53 PM »
Future us.
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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on probability of 20% USA tariffs on purchases next year?
« on: March 21, 2025, 09:46:03 PM »
I was checking prices at Btlos wheels and got a follow up email offering a discount code and a reassurance that bike parts are not subject to tariffs.
“According to the latest U.S. customs policy, bicycle accessories are not subject to tariffs, so you can purchase them with confidence.”
Of course they didn’t site any policy. Is this just a sales pitch or does anyone have more info on this?
“According to the latest U.S. customs policy, bicycle accessories are not subject to tariffs, so you can purchase them with confidence.”
Of course they didn’t site any policy. Is this just a sales pitch or does anyone have more info on this?
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: BXT 135 build
« on: March 21, 2025, 09:40:56 PM »You build it yet?
Was trying to sell the frame and group, but no one was biting. Guess I’ll just have to keep it lol!
Still might be another month or so before it’s built.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: RCRW Carbon Wheelset 31mm wide 25mm internal
« on: March 19, 2025, 01:36:43 PM »V profiles are okay, but not like this, has to be curved
Isn't that what V shape means? V has no curve.
As opposed to U shaped rims. U is curved.
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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Re: Velobuild quality & pricing
« on: March 19, 2025, 11:24:49 AM »Hi!
I ordered the VB-TT-023 last year an dI'm very happy with it. I had a problem with the fork, the steerer tube hole was not "drilled enough" to install the expander but they sent me a new fork very fast
I also like the riding feeling, it's more like a road bike than a TT bike... i prefer that (I had the orbea ordu omx before)
José.
Not a huge fan of TT bikes, but that looks great! What wheels are those?
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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Winspace C5 BB concerns/carbon quality
« on: March 17, 2025, 10:22:05 PM »Have you tried to post your bad experience on social media (youtube, ...) and comments all the videos or posts which promote this brand ?
This is a good strategy. Hit up their popular influencers and try to get some traction in the comments. Tag winspace as much as possible.
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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Re: Velobuild quality & pricing
« on: March 17, 2025, 10:25:25 AM »
My first chinese frame was through velobuild back when it was a forum similar to this. Then it was handed over (or sold) to Zhongwei and it became their storefront. It actually was a zhongwei frame and I rode it for thousands of miles. Sold it and it is still being ridden locally.
Serge summed it up pretty concisely. We skip the middle man and overhead costs buying direct.
While I don't believe these frames are the same quality as high end big brands, they're getting closer and closer.
Serge summed it up pretty concisely. We skip the middle man and overhead costs buying direct.
While I don't believe these frames are the same quality as high end big brands, they're getting closer and closer.