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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / eeSilk Suspension stem on Aliexpress
« on: January 03, 2023, 07:22:17 PM »
What do you make of this https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005094735886.html

Amazing how quickly something gets copied, regardless of the quality of the copy.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Gravel Build help, please
« on: October 10, 2022, 12:43:39 AM »
Hey, so I have started my Gravel build, or started buying parts.  I plan the following, with a number of questions:

  • Waltly Ti frame - I'm going with their standard 2022 gravel frame. My main decision now is cabling:
    • all external cables - easy maintenance
    • all internal cables
    • external gear cables with internal brake hoses
     
  • Lun Grapid 650b wheels with 2.1 Btway tires - Already purchased
  • 1x drive train, but here is the issue. I would like mechanical gears with hydraulic brakes, however, looking at Sensah and Ltwoo they don't have hydraulics yet.
          I like the idea of the Sensah shifting, not too sure about the Ltwoo thumb shifting - personal preference, I'm coming from Shimano
          Looking at some options:
    • Go with cable actuated hydraulic brakes, eg. Juin GT-F because Sensah and Ltwoo don't offer hydraulic.
    • I see Sensah SRX Pro 1x12 groupset on Aliexpress but didn't know Sensah had a 12 speed gravel groupset - anyone tried this or can vouch for it?
    • I see Ltwoo have Gravel groupsets coming in 12 speed with hydraulic.....someone said ETA of September but I don't see anything
    • Sensah I've seen mention hydraulic but by end 2022 - I don't want to wait 3 months

I'm interested in people thoughts about the 'external' v 'internal', and which groupset and brakes to go for.  1x12 would be my preferred option

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Component Deals & Selection / Short Cranks 155/160 Supplier
« on: August 15, 2022, 05:01:51 PM »
I'm looking for 155/160mm cranks to try on my road bike.

Any Chinese brands doing these?  I see lots of 165mm, but no smaller on Alibaba and Aliexpress.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Frame Selection Help
« on: April 28, 2017, 08:06:44 PM »
Hey, I'm looking at a new frame to move all my existing running gear onto (Ultegra & Kysrium Elites).

I was looking at the LTK118/FM686 because this appears to be the frame Ribble are using for their new SL which gives me some confidence in the frame. However, when I contacted Longteng the assistance pointed me at their LTK036, stating that it uses EPS and a BB86, both of which result in a stronger, stiffer and lighter frame (790g I think).

Does anyone have any knowledge of the LTK036?

I'm basically looking for a frame for training and climbing rides, about 300km per week.  I don't want a bone shakingly stiff bike, but I want something with great power transfer. Also, if there are more appropriate frames or vendors I'm open to direction/advice.

Thanks

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