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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO eGR
« on: March 27, 2024, 05:26:54 AM »
Quote from: ChrisB on March 22, 2024, 08:53:13 AM
Could not resist the eGR offer during the current sales with a 40$ coupon...
Let's see how this works out...

BR Chris

What cassette/chain/chainring do you plan to have with it ?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Elitewheels Edge wheelset
« on: March 27, 2024, 05:22:59 AM »
Quote from: BeR on March 18, 2024, 03:51:16 AM
Is it easy to install the GP 5000 tubetype on them ? Which one looks better between 23 and 25 mm ?

Just a note about the GP5000 tubeless, the second generation is much easier to put on than the first(was a nightmare in general).
I was even able recently to put them and inflate them using a floor pump, without a compressor.
So maybe you can scout forums to know if the new tube type generation is easier too.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Puncture proof Continental Gatorskin tyres any good?
« on: March 27, 2024, 04:56:17 AM »
Quote from: Velovelo on March 21, 2024, 07:29:53 PM
How about the Maxxis Re-fuse? Does anyone have experience with these?

They are the slowest apparently  8)

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: First gravel frame (and first chinese frame)
« on: March 27, 2024, 04:31:56 AM »
Quote from: gf on March 27, 2024, 02:28:25 AM
Thanks a lot for your feedback; at the end I think i will go with Spcycle g058, for geometry (I tetsed a cannondale Topstone of a friend in size m and was quite ok, but if the future gravel should be little shorter I think is better for me) and design. I am considering solid or metallic paint; do their paint job worth the extra money?
Thanks

Just a note about Carbonda. $200 over the life of your bike is nothing, just maybe waiting a few months to save that extra amount if cash is tight.
I'm a fan of Carbonda because of the service that comes with it in case of trouble.
I ordered dozens of frames from them and never one failed, which is already something, but got some shipping loss... and they took care of everything.
And their new 505 model tick many good boxes for me.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Alternative for blipbox
« on: March 25, 2024, 12:12:36 PM »
Quote from: Sakizashi on March 20, 2024, 10:22:52 PM
Currently, no. From what I understand, that functionality is unlikely.

No, I tried at my last FM909 build, and confirm they don't work with the seatpost.
I thought it was the same as changing rings by pressing both together, but the seatpost seems to have a different need.
There was rumors for a firmware update that didn't arrive, so I kept them, but they are now rotting, waiting for a potential future use.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: new iGS800 Bike GPS Computer
« on: March 25, 2024, 12:08:01 PM »
Quote from: poyo on March 25, 2024, 10:48:25 AM
Here are a few more links to videos.
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1sJ4m177Fq/
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1h2421N7J4/

Thanks for the links ! There are plenty other clips on the web site: https://search.bilibili.com/all?keyword=igs800&search_source=1
Just for the eyes as nothing is in English.
My Karoo is getting warm again when charging, and will probably die again soon.
I did start to look around for a change, and this is falling just in time...

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Flat handlebar recommendation?
« on: March 18, 2024, 12:45:50 PM »
Here's an all in one stem/bar: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005611032673.html
Very stiff and light, but tend to get more expensive day by day  ???
From Firespider( in fact it is Toseek but with more exclusive models )

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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Carbonda fork vibration
« on: March 07, 2024, 07:02:35 AM »
You also need to check the space between the top of the steering tube and the plug. Sometimes the tube is cut too long, which makes it contact the plug, preventing proper compression.

Keep tightening the plug gradually. Place the bike on the ground, pull the front brake, and place your thumb and index finger in front and back of the frame where the headset contacts. Then, push/pull the bike to feel for any play. Tighten the plug just enough so you don't feel any play, but not too much more than that.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: March 05, 2024, 05:45:53 AM »
Quote from: sbellote on March 04, 2024, 05:49:53 AM
...I'd say to take a look at Og-Evkin too...

I was buying and advising for Og-Evkin too until I got problems and they were not helping at all.
Tooseek people are great to deal with. For me a good service is a part of the deal.

Just their carbon bottle cage are so great, and I didn't find someone else yet to replace them.

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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Installing bottom bracket internal routing guide
« on: March 05, 2024, 05:42:30 AM »
There are many models of these.
And generally they are a pain if removed.
I would unscrew it almost to the end to have the maximum freedom of movement
Put the inner part inside.
And pull it to force the inner part to wrap the hose, and make contact to the tube, and screw.

When nothing work, disassembling the BB to have access is generally the only option.
Surgical pliers you can lock on is my life saving tool in general for this.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Name brand di2 complete or Chiner build?
« on: March 04, 2024, 05:25:51 AM »
If you go with top-end components, with all carbon parts direct from China you get usually a bike similar in weight or lighter, better equipped for half the price you would get in a shop.
On the other side, if you equip it with cheap chinese components, you end up with a bike that is still expensive like 2000+ but lighter in general
And in between plenty of variation that will depend case by case.
With the big elephant in the room, not having a sticker on the frame makes the bike really hard to sell for a good price.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: 35mm tire clearance road bike?
« on: March 03, 2024, 11:44:31 AM »
Quote from: Sakizashi on October 15, 2023, 11:34:40 AM
...It doesnt meet my Stack or HTA requirements though...

Just curious, what are your stack/HTA requirements ?
Did you check the 1136 from Carbonda too, not radical, but it has about 10mm less stack and is a more recent frame than the 1056.
https://geometrygeeks.bike/compare/flybike-fm1136-2021-m-1,carbonda-cfr-1056-2020-m/

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: March 03, 2024, 11:36:42 AM »
Quote from: coffeebreak on March 03, 2024, 10:44:55 AM
Folks, like Uno stem and Elita seatpost is there any no-brainer handlebar on Aliexpress?
Not looking for integrated, internal routing, flare or even Di2 holes. Just a road bar with flat top.
Tooseek have good products, and good service
https://toseek.aliexpress.com/store/912268096

Their upscale brand is Firespider
https://firespider.aliexpress.com/store/1100268111
With stiffer and lighter carbon

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: March 01, 2024, 11:39:59 AM »
Quote from: hubertus on March 01, 2024, 08:18:22 AM
...This time with dielectric grease on both derailleurs...

I'm planning to build my e-gravel with this group.
Would you mind to explain the known issue(s) of the group, as there are already 30+ pages.
The "dielectric grease" intrigued me  ???

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: March 01, 2024, 11:35:52 AM »
Quote from: adroitrider on February 29, 2024, 03:33:19 PM
...upgrading the bottom bracket...
Lucky you  8)
What BB is this ? And what will you put now ?

I gave up to my BB92/DUB combo and ordered a new triangle with BSA.
Unlike you, I ride half of the year in the mud, and the BB's do not last.

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