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I've seen some Youtube reviews for integrated carbon stem/handlebar units from China, and some were pretty easy to bend. That gor me worried.

I'm not a small guy at well over 1,80 m and can put some force on my handlebar when I go out of the saddle. I'm tempted to try an integrated stem/handlebar unit, but it only makes sense for me if it's stiffer or more comfortable than the (already good!) stock unit on my Giant TCR. I'm thankful for any experiences or pointers to specific units.

Regarding carbon wheels, it is of course tempting to find a replacement for the sturdy, but heavy Giant PR-2 wheels. They are said to weigh 1900 g. If I go down that road, tubeless ready rims are a given for me, and I would also opt for a rather deep profile (in the range of 45 mm or more). Wide profile rims (up to 28 mm) with U shape and disc only design (no braking surface) are also on my wishlist. And I do believe that hookless wheels are to be preferred over conventional hooked rims. A wheelset weight of 1500-1600 g seems fair.

How about an asymmetric rim profile? Does this offer significant advantages with rather narrow road rims?
(I do have asymmetric rims on my XC mountain bike wheelset, but these rims are 38 mm wide. Quite a step up from road rims with not more than 25..28 mm width.)

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I got lucky in the waiting game.

Found a used Giant TCR Advanced Disc close to me, 2017 model, great condition, very reliable seller. And that thing FLYS! The improvement over my old bike is enormous. Most likely it doesn't fit 28s though, but that's a point I am willing to accept in this package. The clearance for the width of the tires is there, but the seat post is so close to the rear wheel that the height of the tire is limited. I might try if it can accomodate 28s some day, but I expect that a set of tubeless 25s on wide rims is the better choice. Kudos to Giant for including tubeless ready alloy rims in their standard package!

I can take my time now to find a nice set of Chinese carbon wheels and probably try a Chinese carbon handlebar - if I dare.

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Happy New Year to you all!

I'm considering to replace my 14 year old road bike, and been checking the Chinese carbon makers' websites for quite some time now. But I haven't yet found the frame that gives me a "that's what I want" feeling. Maybe you guys can help...

I'm coming from a 2004 Giant OCR Zero, size XL (60 cm). 120 mm stem, slammed to lowest position. I've gotten used to an aero position and aim for a frame with a stack to reach ratio well under 1,50, preferably 1,45 or even lower at the front.

What else is important? Thru axles. Mounts for hydraulic disc brakes. Enough clearance to mount beefy 28 mm tires, because I do encounter dirt roads on a regular basis (no need for a "gravel bike" though, 28 mm slicks are just fine).

I don't care about frame weight. Aero design is a nice to have, but definitely not mandatory. I prefer a long and stable geometry over short and nimble.

Thank you!

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Belt Driven Carbon
« on: September 01, 2016, 07:32:20 AM »
In order to mount a belt drive you need a frame with a chainstay or seatstay that can be opened. You can divide a chain, but you can't divide a belt.

I doubt that there are any suitable carbon frames available at all.

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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Your experiences with Workswell?
« on: September 01, 2016, 07:29:45 AM »
Hey, guys!

I've been enquiring a few of the better known Chinese suppliers, and after some comparison I'm pretty tempted to pull the trigger on some offers from Workswellbikes. They offer at considerably lower prices, but I understand that they are a trusted source. Would you recommend to go with them?

My current favourites are:

WCB-M-062 or 096 with rigid fork (15x100)
and a matching carbon wheelset: 35 mm wide rims and Novatec hubs

as a winter project to be finished next year:
WCB-R-115
with this wheelset: like WWC-R-60-26.5c, but built with WWC-R-56-27.25c in a 18/21 spokes setup with Powerway hubs

What do you think?

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I just got a warning froma friend who owns the carbon version of the Sepcialised ENduro that the tire clearance of the frame might not be enough to fit a 2,35" tire on a 40 mm rim. He recommends a 35 mm rim for the rear wheel and a 40 mm for the front wheel.

However, there are quite some versions on offer. I even found a supplier that differentiates between "AM versions" and "DH versions" for both widths. The rim weights are different, and I would go for the DH version to be on the safe side. Carbon rims are still lightweight, and a little extra stiffness doesn't hurt with my rider weight...

Has anybody experiences how the carbon wheels hold up in rocky terrain and rough, fast descends?

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Hey!

I'm happy I've finally found this forum. I've been contemplating Chinese carbon parts for quite a while now, and what I read so far supports that plan.

However, there seem to be not many reviews around for carbon rims/wheels in more gravity orientated biking.

My stats: I ride a Specialized Enduro Comp (29"), my current weight is 85 kg and I live not too far from the Alpes mountains. So pretty demanding terrain is within reach. I'd describe my riding style as rather smooth and not too brutal, but I have to admit that the Enduro encourages you to just point the bike into the target direction and open the brakes.

I'm considering 35 mm wide rims, or even 40 mm rims. My preferred tires are 2,35" Schwalbes, like Hans Dampf or Magic Mary (tubeless of course), but I'd also be ok to test the Conti 2,4" models.

I'm looking forward to reading your experiences, opinions and recommendations. :-)

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