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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Last post by jonathanf2 on June 05, 2025, 10:51:28 AM »
I did a 32km group ride last night with the fast guys dropping the hammer on the straightaways before checkpoint segments. The R088 was just flying! It accelerated fast on quick sprint runs, drafted like a missile when I tucked behind some of the taller riders and where it really shined was on short punchy climbs where I could easily stay in the big ring and attack the hill. What I'm finding is the bike can run with dual personalities depending on which wheelset I use making it quite versatile. My other road frame is far more stiffer, aero and can put down more speed, but it doesn't feel as agile as the R088 on rolling terrain.

On a side note, the other day I tried fitting 32c semi-slick gravel tires, surprisingly the rear still had a bit of clearance. The fork on the other hand, just barely fit 32c semi-slicks, but no mud clearance. So I would stick with at least 32c road slicks or 30c tires.  ;)
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« Last post by voidptr on June 05, 2025, 08:30:27 AM »
Quote from: kubackje on June 03, 2025, 11:59:27 PM
It's shows over 100$ from this link.

I've just paid 50$ from this link
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EvLv3SE

And what's strange now when I got to the store I've bought from it shows me the price 87$. AliExpress is doing some strange stuff, wonder how to always get the best price like I just did ...
It's probably their 'early bird' feature where you'll get a huge discount (like 50% off), but it's only for the first 1-3 buyers of a product.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Last post by estingo on June 05, 2025, 08:26:03 AM »
Issue solved, AliX seller, send to me another RD and I got it yesterday. Connected everything but couldn't connect the shifters. Deleted everything again, and connected first RD then FD, this was working on the app. Then I took both batteries from the shifters out. Pressed the button and added the battery first right. pressed it down and hold the button in. blue pairing light paired. connect to the RD with cable loader on it. Took that off then it's also in pairing mode and Bam connected. Now did the same with the left shifter and connect it to the RD instead of the FD because that's the main connector (the RD) and Bam connected. problem solved!

However, I was too nervous and couldn't wait until the seller and Wheeltop resolved the issue so I also bought another one at https://xzxcomponents.com/ So in the end I will have two. So if I have got this problem again I have a spare one, this wasn't my initial idea but oke what ever I'm not gone send it back. And Facebook Wheeltop user group was a blessing, what a positive feedback with all the people that have issues.
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Last post by TikO on June 05, 2025, 08:25:26 AM »
Quote from: SillyMochi on June 05, 2025, 07:39:31 AM
What headset bearings are you using?

The one Tideace gave with the frameset. Which, looking back at this thread, wasn't probably the best choice.
It works for now tho and i reallllyyy don't want to redo the whole integrated routing again with 4 cables.
Just saw the new wireless XTR Di2 announcement and it's backward compatible with GRX Di2 hood. So that's promising for my next upgrade.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Last post by MTB-Addicted on June 05, 2025, 08:17:15 AM »
Quote from: Sander2177 on June 05, 2025, 06:21:30 AM

I agree and everyone wants to know who is making it!  ;D — Tan Tan can openly sell the frames, but there are subtle differences that seem designed to skirt around IP infringement.

One example: seat posts don’t interchange between the X68 and the SL8. The X68 is about 1mm wider, so while it looks nearly identical the difference are so subtle you just don't notice them and from what i can see this is the only differences this is Just enough of a difference to avoid a direct copy, I think.

I agree and I would be curious to know the name of the producer because the frame is extremely well done, so similar to the original and super light; in this range of price, it is the lighest frame in the chinese carbon market, as far as I know.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TanTan TT-X38 Build
« Last post by Sander2177 on June 05, 2025, 07:50:35 AM »
Quote from: ejump0 on February 19, 2025, 10:01:36 AM
so the gap between 2 dropouts you made it to be 102mm permanently rather than force squeeze a lil to be 100mm?

i was using thruaxle L125-TL14  (101mm gap) when i got the play.
i happen to have L121-TL17 to test(attached pic), and the wobble reduced as i somewhat overtighten a bit (till the wheel stop wobbling, has a lil resistance to rotate).based on calc, around 99.67mm.

and upon inspection, this is what it looks on my dropout of nut side. 
kinda uneven. TanTan is not really responsive on this issue. 
should the nut fully exposed, or should be covered by carbon?


No exposed. Same as my X68 had paint over spray etc. I celaned it up with some acetone and used some 320 grit sandpaper to tidy up the areas

i think i need to find thruaxle with solid part lenght 109-110mm (the left dropout seemed to be around 9.6mm thickness
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Last post by Sander2177 on June 05, 2025, 07:48:31 AM »
Quote from: pandinoyoung on June 05, 2025, 07:36:54 AM
ok. my frame shipped. paid on may 6th shipped on may 5th. ordered raw frame.
do you know how long it takes to arrive in europe?

I'm in UK and was quoted 10-18days.
You should have been given a shipping duration
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Last post by Alancik123 on June 05, 2025, 07:47:39 AM »
Looking for crank/chainring options.
I live in quite flat lands so planning to run something from 46 to 50t chainring.
I see some people struggle to run 44t chainrings, some do it 48t somehow. Could someone tell me how can I run biggest chainring on this frame? I plan on running Sram 1x mullet setup.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TanTan TT-X38 Build
« Last post by Gigi27 on June 05, 2025, 07:41:15 AM »
Quote from: Motus on June 05, 2025, 05:07:02 AM
The bike has now 500 km, I find it very comfortable with the 30mm tires. I left a couple of extra spacers, at least one will be removed.
The final weight is around 7.4 kg without pedals.

Next upgrade the wheels, at least 50mm  ;)

Where did you get the decals?! If this is the same bike that was posted on bdc-mag forum that means I might be able to source them as well  ;)
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Last post by SillyMochi on June 05, 2025, 07:39:31 AM »
What headset bearings are you using?
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