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Thanks for the Input Tijoe. That is a relevant point. However here we are well past the point if Gravel or MTB. I've than them all, Gravel bikes that look like MTBs and and MTBs that look like gravel bikes. They are all cool and the there is no clear boarder between what is a Gravel Bike and what is an MTB anymore.
As mentioned above and in my original post. I'm looking for a decent gravel frame for a lightweight rider.
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If you're only using it on Zwift and even with virtual shifting, why not forget about the cassette and shifters entirely and just use the Zwift cog instead?
If you're only using it on Zwift and even with virtual shifting, why not forget about the cassette and shifters entirely and just use the Zwift cog instead?
I do Zwift for just riding around or racing, but when doing workouts I do them on a phone app or on my Garmin and always turn off ERG-mode for efforts >threshold (because that's what you're supposed to do, or so I've heard).

using the small ring is less noisy than the big one, at least on my machines. It assumes ERG mode / virtual incline though, otherwise obviously you spin out.

on alix,
BB is 10-12 eur.
crankset can be had for <40 eur w rings, i think, if you buy the cheapest, heaviest ones. Fairly good one costs 45 (crank & rings) (I recently specced that on 2 bikes for friends, perfectly legit stuff).
sensah mechanical w mechanical brakes, i've used, it works. A friend is very happy with the ltwoo R9 mechanical, hydro, i suspect they do the same, cheaper, mechanical / mechanical. If you go 10 speed or less, it gets really, really cheap, but idk if it's as good as the 11s stuff i'm talking about, i simply do not know.
11s cassette is 20-25 eur.
All shipped to Europe as of a few weeks ago.


Sensah is an option for sure. Was looking for 10 speed stuff but reviews and stuff are few and far between.
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I think 80 Designer Store did have a listing for them. They are currently just out of stock for the ER9 hence you cannot find their listings anywhere (except in your orders if you ordered that specific item before). So yeah just send them a message and they let you know if and when they can send you one.
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ER9 or just the regular R9? Contact 80 Design Store, I've bought small miscellaneous from them a few times and they always deliver.
ER9 just changed it
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: the new Van Rysel RCR-F
« Last post by toxin on Today at 01:35:22 PM »
I suppose I must've read something that led me down the wrong conclusions about tyres specifically. I still maintain that vertically stiff bikes (the component that matters for comfort) have no objective upsides when the goal is going fast.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« Last post by Miodu on Today at 01:33:42 PM »
Hello guys !
My shimano 105 mechanical front derailleur comes with a cable stopper . Should I run the hose all the way to derailleur and remove the frame cable stopper ?

Thank you !

I also have mech 105 and i drilled larger hole in stopper.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Anyone Tried Elita One Master Post?
« Last post by glepore on Today at 01:32:01 PM »
Re vcls clone-There used to be a bunch. I had two of them fail at the upper clamp area, stay away.
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I'm 194 with a 92cm inseam and I'm riding the SP cycle G068 (canyon grail clone) in the XL size. 435 reach, 634 stack. Riding in a road setup right now, 38cmx100mm road bars, 35mm gp5000 AS on elite wheel ent gravel wheels. Most of the road bikes seem to have way too low of stack for me so this made the most sense. Get a road setup + the option to throw on gravel/mtb tires
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I have, their conclusion was the same I found as well. Why pay more to wear out faster when gains are marginal for a non racer ?
that's why I said its a race chain. pretty large difference for racers.
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the data from ZFC is out there you can check it out. defo a race chain but the wear rate is not that bad

 I have, their conclusion was the same I found as well. Why pay more to wear out faster when gains are marginal for a non racer ?
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