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Re: What's your go to bottom bracket?
yeah i guess BB's are one area not to scrimp on, Hope sounds good.
October 04, 2021, 03:54:48 PM |
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Re: Titanium bolts
StiffWeenies already mentioned the brand called Risk from AliExpress and I can only recommend them. I started to replace the rusty bolts with titanium ones sold by them. I am using their chainring bolts for over a year and their headset bolt for 6 months now without any problems. My only complaint is that their packaging is too fancy. They send the bolts in a metal box which is padded with form fitted foam. In my opinion it is just too much waste. I would have been perfectly happy just receiving the bolts in paper bags. 
January 31, 2022, 01:37:07 PM |
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Re: TFSA Carbon Frameset Build-Up
I have to say, there's a real sense of satisfaction after building out a bike. On top of that, on the group ride the bike easily kept pace with cyclists on top tier frames with far more expensive components. I'm amazed at how many roadies I meet who don't even know how to tune their derailleur. I have been raised to be my own mechanic. Cars, bike, what ever. Right now I am tearing apart the cheap bike I have. Giving it an overhaul. I think its an important thing to know how to take care of your things. I have repaired so many of my things. October 02, 2022, 08:33:25 PM |
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Re: Fake eeBrakes G4
Nice hack! Stick it back to them lol. Those are getting crazy honestly. Last month I was selling an All-City bike locally and someone proposed a trade offer for CK components. Just out of curiosity I asked what does he have to trade and guy says limited edition CK brakes from 2019 but since my bike was only $900 he said it's not an even trade and wanted me to pay $100 on top. Per him those brakes "will only go up in price" because every year there's a new limited edition and old ones keep getting rare Yeah when i am buying and selling bikes i avoid anything with Pauls, Chris King, Enve, etc. components. nothing really wrong with the parts (other than ego driven elitism and over pricing) but the people that put them on their bikes generally have an emotional attachment to the bikes and the perceived status it gives them. not exactly sure but they always think that they are worth big $$$ even when on a shit bike. and they usually get very offended when i offer a realistic price. Also with the CK headsets, i still dont know what you are paying for. I am going year 7 now with my NECO Chinese one that was $15. and it is on a fat bike that sees salted roads and lots of moisture. a CK would have to last 1000 yrs to make the cost worth it. March 14, 2023, 04:19:54 PM |
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Re: Tantan FM629 review (/ FM609 / FM619 / FM639)
Leave it to TanTan to choose the worst possible name for this paint job I thought it was because the paint was highly addictive 
April 18, 2023, 01:54:21 AM |
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Re: Carbon-repair process of my TFSA (SL6 clone) frame
This morning I removed the tape and protective plastic to see the result. It is not very aesthetically pleasing but that is just because I will be leaving it like this and will not be sanding and painting... Structurally it looks very solid. The sound when tapping on the tube sounds exactly the same on the repair than it does on the rest of the tube and there is no flex. I think I actually would be OK to use this frame as my outdoor frame if I would not have ordered a new one already... Things I could have done better:
 
July 31, 2023, 01:43:06 AM |
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Re: Carbon-repair process of my TFSA (SL6 clone) frame
Thanks for the tip. I put the bike back together again this afternoon, and now I kind of regret ordering a new frame...  
July 31, 2023, 08:47:10 AM |
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Re: Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress?
Second what others have recommended Uno alloy stems RideNow TPU tubes (36g in use, 24g waiting to try) YBN chains (all my bikes run waxed YBN chains, including run about ratbike) Rhinowalk bags (gym, handlebar, top tube and seat roll in use, quality is excellent) XXX copy bottle cages (no worse at scratching bottles than other brands and more reliable than other brands, ie don’t break or eject bottles) To add Uno alloy handlebars, both road and gravel and my flared gravel bar has seen abuse. MZYRH flat pedals Wellgo red cleats (exactly the same as Favero and Powertap cleats) Zeray ZP-110 look keo compatible pedals AOlikes headband, sits under your helmet and silicone gutter stops sweat getting in your eyes. TPU folding flask - make your own gels 250ml worth and stick it in your back pocket Generic HR bands for Garmin HR, a consumable product but lasts as long as gamins, cheaper and comes in a range of colours. Generic alloy computer mount (Garmin or Wahoo) with GoPro mount underneath that mounts to your handlebar with hinge. Deemount tubeless sealants injectors Deemount side loading bottle cages Cheji cycling kit (just need to be aware pricing fluctuates madly) To avoid Generic alloy computer mount that mounts to your stem with two bolts, cracked too many to recommend Plastic computer mount with GoPro mount underneath that mounts to your handlebar, again cracked too many. Replica/copies/cheap cycling kit, especially bibs with the multicoloured 5D pads. October 17, 2023, 11:55:57 PM |
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Re: TFSA JH-15 and JH-10 - lightweight and aero disc frames
I wish the light frame had a round seat post. Tired of proprietary seat posts
February 16, 2024, 07:40:00 PM |
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Re: Chinese cycling clothes
so I ordered a YKYWBIKE 3/4 bib during the Anniversary sale and it just arrived yesterday. The quality is so good, especially the Elastic Interface chamois. One thing I noticed though is that I possibly derped when I ordered it, not knowing it was for women But hey, it still fits great! April 03, 2024, 09:06:06 AM |
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