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check out Dahon GB2 foldable full gravel bike 27.5 wheels. Folded in reasonable dimension, not as compact as brompton type.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Chaoyang road tyres
« on: April 11, 2025, 01:28:56 AM »
one more Chinese review on the Storm R1:
https://www.coiegypt.com/product/53485.html?all=1

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Chaoyang road tyres
« on: April 11, 2025, 12:54:14 AM »
Q for the tire experts...

The Storm R1 advertised as 330 TPI for the casing, does it mean

a) 330 threads per inch for one single ply of casing?

or

b) 100 threads per inch per ply, 3 ply casing?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Chaoyang road tyres
« on: April 10, 2025, 09:17:52 PM »
Chinese article about the Chaoyang Storm R1:
https://www.lianglunshijie.com/htmlry/cmhd/139217.html

1) Author praised about how easy is to install the tubeless version of the R1 to the author DuraAce C38 wheelset, just use the regular floor pump can inflate and seal the tires.

2) Even mentioned sealant is optional for the R1 since it sealed so well.

3) ARISUN R1 28c installed on a 21mm inner width rim, the actual width is 30.7mm. Use 60-65psi tire pressure to effectively improve comfort

4) It can be said that its grip is close to that of Vittoria Corsa Pro or Pirelli P Zero Race

5) Weight: 299g claimed, 310g actual

6) Author concluded: ARISUN Wind R1 is worth recommending, lowering the threshold/barrier to enter the world of tubeless tires

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Chaoyang road tyres
« on: April 10, 2025, 04:46:22 PM »
Yeah mine is H486 Cobra. I think the H496 has slight improvement.
Definitely interested to get hold of the Arisun Storm to try out. THe downside is limited size of 25/28. Wish they've 30/32.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Chaoyang road tyres
« on: April 10, 2025, 04:36:59 PM »
Been using the Chaoyang Cobra 700x25 and x28 for few years. Performance is close the name brand tires. Happy with how they roll.

Is also being called the "poor men GP5000".

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HED Tomcat gravel wheelset.

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Looking for tube/clincher type gravel tire that's easy to install (w/ tpu tube), any recommendations? 700x40-45 range.
Thanks you.

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E-Bike Motors, Batteries, & Components / conversion kit
« on: March 25, 2025, 01:58:13 PM »
Been browsing around on e-bike conversion kit, seems like some semi decent kit only only around 500-700usd , rear wheel hub motor + battery.

Anyone has good experience converting let's say a gravel to a rear wheel e-bike kit?

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If you're located in USA, Hunt Wheels is another option...

It's not carbon, but at 1403g for the pair, can't beat the price:

https://us.huntbikewheels.com/products/gravel-race-wheelset?srsltid=AfmBOopPe4I3ezdfzbhszb4gdjgGeNB_OcPkSQBRRHyvZ8js06PUB35a

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E-Bike Frames & Builds / Re: E-gravel bike / frame
« on: March 18, 2025, 03:41:44 PM »
The only full e-gravel bike I came into is the 4-Leafs e-gravel complete bike from their site last year, full carbon -egravel with mid-drive bafang motor and chinese groupsets. Asking price was usd$2500. But that bike is no longer on their site this year.

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Hi TAGOOLA, do you've gravel wheelset under 1400g/pair?

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Other than Elves Amanyar, any other Chinese TT bike that's non-traditional double-triangle design? asking for a tri friend...

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