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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: New TanTan Aero Frame TT-X65
« on: February 20, 2025, 09:00:55 PM »
If this makes its way to an outfit that does a good job with paint (Tideace?) I'd definitely consider this.  Nice looking frame.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Hygge Aero Carbon Frame
« on: February 18, 2025, 09:52:37 PM »
Quote from: Thomas BT on February 16, 2025, 07:49:15 AM
Hello everyone,

I'm coming for opionions on a not so fun topic, I was cleaning my bike and found this very concerning "chip" in the paint, after investigation I can't figure out if it is a clear coat chip or something serious.  I'm very scared to ride it because it seems to be on the top and external side

I would love to hear some opinions

I don't see a "chip" in the clearcoat there.  Look at the last picture you posted.  Inboard from the white mark is what looks like a jagged line - you can see the light perturbed there.  That looks to me to be indicative of a crack. You can tap with a coin to see if that line there seems different than surrounding material; I'd lay a small wager that it will sound different. Subsequent to finding a tap indication I'd ask for a new frame. 

25 years experience testing composites here.  Really hard to be definitive from cell phone snaps, but I'd strongly recommend not riding that until someone who has seen failures like this (grizzled bike shop mechanic) can lay hands on it or if the tap test is obvious.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: January 09, 2025, 07:54:51 PM »
Quote from: amacal1 on January 08, 2025, 07:48:42 PM
Merino wool socks? Why are some of them $0.99 and some approx. $8? I don't trust the $.99 price, lol.

Interesting. I don't see any for a buck.  I paid $14 for 3. 

Now are they Merino?  Yeah, no idea.  They're pretty warm and thick.  I don't remember that they have a label with what's in them.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: January 08, 2025, 06:44:46 PM »
Here and there I have tried some socks on Ali, looking for a good cycling sock.  Most are pure nylon - stifling, uncomfortable pieces of meh.  I found these to be pretty poor:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805527551106.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806808721210.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806956495113.html

Then I hit the jackpot.  These are really good - about 1/3 cotton, poly, and nylon (and a bit of spandex).  Not super cheap, but 1/4 of the price of the norm.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806903562930.html

As a bonus these are pretty decent wool socks:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807721527319.html

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress?
« on: January 02, 2025, 09:56:16 PM »
Quote from: BeeMC on November 17, 2024, 06:44:22 PM
I like these, lots of grips, and good looking:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrEubWj
I tried a selection from Ali and this was the one that I've stuck with for carbon rims.  Good grip without squealing.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« on: December 10, 2024, 08:48:46 PM »
No issues here, but I'm using a Redshift stem and typical aluminum bar.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« on: December 04, 2024, 11:18:45 AM »
Quote from: KopytoNieBladzi on December 04, 2024, 09:08:36 AM
;D ;D ;D
few more details and we are ready for first ride

The blue accents rock.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: 2024 11.11 / Black Friday sale planning
« on: November 13, 2024, 02:08:21 PM »
Quote from: SillyMochi on November 13, 2024, 10:42:25 AM

For Wheeltop you might actually want to go through their own store. They announced a couple of months back, that going forward, they will only deal with warranty claims for purchases that were made with them directly. I am not sure if that means groupsets bought from other stores will not have any warranty at all or "just" means you have to claim it with the particular store where you bought it from. Might wanna search this forum for more info as I did not follow their groupset closely.

For better or worse I bought this through the Weko Lin store on Ali, who has in bold letters they are an authorized dealer.  With coupons and cashback (topcashback had a killer 20% back deal going) I think my total will be about $390 shipped on the rim brake version.  $200 off was too much to ignore there.  Hopefully won't need the warranty service.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« on: October 26, 2024, 11:56:48 AM »
Quote from: Rolandos on October 24, 2024, 08:37:48 AM
What do you have inside of it? Got some pictures?

The frame does come with a "stuff bag", i.e. the Tideace Schlong.  Two pics of the sealed bag and with stuff.  It all barely fits and keeps everything snug once the cover is on. Stuff I carry in there:

Tube
CO2 and mini inflator
Multitool (say it like Leeloo)
Zip ties
plug tool
boot material (dog food packaging)
Levers
alcohol wipe
a couple compressed wipes
quicklinks
a bit of TP ('cause you never know!)
extra valve and valve tool

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« on: October 24, 2024, 08:09:05 AM »
Quote from: Nickvvliet on October 24, 2024, 03:34:33 AM
Did you also notice that he put tape around the storage box? That is not a good sign, right? Or it is just out of precaution...

Mine doesn't rattle.  I do have it full, though.

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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Re: 11.11 Sale Predictions?
« on: October 15, 2024, 05:36:54 PM »
Quote from: tbgallant on October 09, 2024, 08:27:39 AM
Wondering if folks are expecting any good Ali 11.11 sale deals this year?

I will likely hold off on some purchases in hopes there will be some pretty good deals.  Specifically I'm eyeing up Ultegra Di2 (12 spd) groups.. does anybody remember the prices on these being lower during 11.11 last year?

Cheers

Is there a good primer on this?  I know the big coupons run out.  When does everything go live - is there a time of day to get this going to capture the best deals?  I'd like to grab a groupset and want to hit it properly and not feel like I'm trying to get Taylor Swift tickets.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« on: October 11, 2024, 07:59:21 PM »
Quote from: Ossip on October 10, 2024, 02:44:19 AM
You got your rear GP5000 in the wrong rollin rotation
just you know :)

Lol, oh no.  I might average 15.97mph instead of 16. 

 ;D

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« on: October 10, 2024, 12:05:10 AM »
Quote from: impmonkey on October 09, 2024, 03:00:23 PM
I see the option for unpainted, but nothing for painted without logos.
Not a fan of the logos :)
They will.  I asked for the big logo to be omitted and with custom paint.  No problem.  I'm sure they'd do one with no logos.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« on: September 27, 2024, 03:28:40 PM »
Loaded up.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« on: September 23, 2024, 03:35:02 PM »
Quote from: Rolandos on September 23, 2024, 02:13:51 AM
46 is pretty good. Might be worth a shot.

How long did it take from order to delivery for you guys? Eddy said 3-10 days for painting and 5-15 for shipping. I wanna start riding ASAP! :) Hate waiting :D

Also, what kind of bottom bracket are you guys running for offroad? I got a ceramicspeed T47a on my Factor but for offroad ceramic bearings... Idk about that. Looking for options!

3 weeks to my door, but the shipping time was like 2 days.  Still agog at that one. 

For BB I used the Praxis IB T47 one.  Reasonable cost and it works fine, though I haven't tortured the bike off-road yet.

Quote from: Rolandos on September 23, 2024, 01:11:30 PM
Check! Is there any non SRAM UDH users here? As I plan to use GRX DI2 , Does the frame also come with a standard hangar or do I need something like wheels mfg dropout 562?

Maybe I'm a dumb ass, but I used what they sent, hooked it up to my GRX 600 stuff and it works.  I have no idea if what they sent is UDH or a standard hangar.



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