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Component Deals & Selection / Re: LTWOO TX or other cheap 12sp MTB derailleurs
« Last post by Ludo on Today at 03:07:40 PM »With current pricing available on Shimano, it’s hard to overlook…
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: LTWOO TX or other cheap 12sp MTB derailleurs
« Last post by Dingus_Bingus420 on Today at 02:56:51 PM »Thanks for both your replies, based on a little more research and failing to hear anything back from ltwoo I ended up buying a mixed shimano groupset. For around the same $50 I got an m8100 shifter and m6100 derailleur, since I ride pretty aggressive trails I'm hoping the shimano's stiffer clutch is a better fit for me.
Knowing the development time of chinese companies I'm probably just a few months early to a beefier 12sp group being released, but for now I'm making the most of the big brand stuff.
Knowing the development time of chinese companies I'm probably just a few months early to a beefier 12sp group being released, but for now I'm making the most of the big brand stuff.
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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Grease / Thread lock / Anti-seize
« Last post by BeR on Today at 02:24:38 PM »I wanted to double check guys - would you recommend anti-seize for a thru axle thread and grease for middle of a thru axle?
Yes, I did that.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« Last post by patliean1 on Today at 01:18:38 PM »I posted a picture here: https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4605.msg58651.html#msg58651
They include clamps for both 7x9 and 7x7 by default. Currently, I'm using the 7x7 without any issues.
Yeah that's how my saddle rails are positioned too
I've done some longer endurance rides and a couple of spirited efforts, but no fast group rides/races yet. Not until I can resolve the clamp issue or source a saddle with 7x7 rails.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« Last post by RasmusWH on Today at 01:16:11 PM »7x11 rails not fitting into a 7x9 clamp?! Big surprise!
No but honestly, why would you expect them to fit? You sometimes get away with it on a system that clamps from above. But those from the side never really work with anything but the specs they came with.
That is exactly what I just said. And even though it measures 7x11 mm it is sold as 7x9 mm, so you have your "big surprise" right there
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« Last post by SillyMochi on Today at 01:12:01 PM »I have two different Ryet carbon saddles on my two 268 frames. On one of the saddle the rails measure 9 mm high, on the other 11 mm.
I was asked by Velobuild if I needed a special clamp for carbon rails and was send two sets. They fit fine on the one with 7x9 mm (picture 1) but terrible on the one with 11 mm (picture 2). I just don't think that the side clamping mechanism in general is great on these kind of carbon rails. Should have done my research better before I ordered the Ryet knock off of the Pro Stealth II.
I'm on the look out for a clamp that goes closer to 11 mm than the one I've got.
7x11 rails not fitting into a 7x9 clamp?! Big surprise!
No but honestly, why would you expect them to fit? You sometimes get away with it on a system that clamps from above. But those from the side never really work with anything but the specs they came with.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« Last post by RasmusWH on Today at 01:00:53 PM »I have two different Ryet carbon saddles on my two 268 frames. On one of the saddle the rails measure 9 mm high, on the other 11 mm.
I was asked by Velobuild if I needed a special clamp for carbon rails and was send two sets. They fit fine on the one with 7x9 mm (picture 1) but terrible on the one with 11 mm (picture 2). I just don't think that the side clamping mechanism in general is great on these kind of carbon rails. Should have done my research better before I ordered the Ryet knock off of the Pro Stealth II.
I'm on the look out for a clamp that goes closer to 11 mm than the one I've got.
I was asked by Velobuild if I needed a special clamp for carbon rails and was send two sets. They fit fine on the one with 7x9 mm (picture 1) but terrible on the one with 11 mm (picture 2). I just don't think that the side clamping mechanism in general is great on these kind of carbon rails. Should have done my research better before I ordered the Ryet knock off of the Pro Stealth II.
I'm on the look out for a clamp that goes closer to 11 mm than the one I've got.
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Which gravel wheels?
« Last post by perneto on Today at 12:53:00 PM »Hi all, I'm new here and thinking about getting my first carbon wheelset for my gravel bike. I'm trying to stick to a lower budget and good reliability (e.g. I'd like steel spokes rather than carbon), but also ease of tubeless setup. I saw that 9Velo GV wheels have a rim bed without holes, which seems like a great feature for tubeless.
Are any of the other brand people have discussed here offering hole-less rims, hopefully at a bit lower price? Or should I just go ahead with 9Velo GV 45 for ~800 EUR?
Are any of the other brand people have discussed here offering hole-less rims, hopefully at a bit lower price? Or should I just go ahead with 9Velo GV 45 for ~800 EUR?
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After The Ride / Re: How addictive is bike building?!
« Last post by Ludo on Today at 12:27:44 PM »Awesome, looking forward to it
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
« Last post by rasch on Today at 12:23:46 PM »Same here, a hole underneath the BB, for the fork, have not seen any.
Thanks to both.
Maybe it was the first frame builds. As regards the fork dunno. Some user a while back complained about a big gap between the frame and the spacers. I guess water can go in. Anyway I don't ride in the rain ahaha. It's more concerning when cleaning/washing it