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Re: Component build plan thoughts I would get the CL900 rotors even when they are a tiny bit heavier they're a much better construction.

Definitely skip the Shimano cranks if budget allows they're not even that reliable. Get one of the Elilee / Cybrei clones it's a huge weight saving.

If you want to save money while getting them consider buying them with for example Sigeyi axo power meter spider if you're not locked on the power meter pedals. You can probably get the cranks + powermeter for the same price as the pedals alone or even cheaper.

Stick to Shimano cassette if you care about shifting quality, I just bought a new 9200 Dura-ace cassette for 139€ from ebay.

Depeding if the capacity is enough for you get Dura-ace cage for the derailleur you can find them cheap on ebay. Weight saving is over half compared to full Dura-Ace derailleur for not a lot of money.
November 09, 2025, 12:31:15 PM 		1
Re: Component build plan thoughts Yes there are many similar cranksets like Elilee and Cybrei that are cheaper and marginally more heavy. For example Bigrock crankset. The originals are a safe bet though if budget allows.

You need 9200 cage like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/336164692220
But you have to calculate that the capacity is enough as it's shorter than ultegra.
November 10, 2025, 07:09:58 AM 		1
Re: S-WORKS VENGE + SUPERTEAM WHEELS You can't ask for more details on the wheels? But given the rapid pace around wheel development, I would zero the value of the wheels and consider the frame at that price only.
November 17, 2025, 11:30:47 AM 		1
Re: Chinese carbon frameset VS Cube agree SLT Assuming the Cube fits you and is a geometry you like, I'd get the Cube.
November 23, 2025, 02:32:01 PM 		1
Re: Chinese carbon frameset VS Cube agree SLT If the Cube fits you, get the Cube. If you want a fake, please inform yourself here, like in the Factor Fake Thread to at least get a fake from a more "reliable" seller.
November 24, 2025, 12:09:45 AM 		1
Re: Chinese carbon frameset VS Cube agree SLT It’s a joke right
November 24, 2025, 01:50:22 PM 		1
Re: Chinese carbon frameset VS Cube agree SLT In your situation I would first continue to try and find bikes to test ride before I buy anything because lord knows what geometry fits you. Bike geometry refers to the bike frame's tube measurements and angles between tubes, when people say geometry they don't refer to buzzwords like 'aero' or 'climbing' but rather the likes of 'endurance' (shorter and taller) and 'race' (longer and lower), there are aero endurance bikes and non aero race bikes :D .
Ask in that cycling club if you could test ride bikes size 58-62 as a starting point or maybe go to a bike shop to test ride something and see how the geometry of whatever you just tested stacks up against the cube or whatever else you're looking at. The site geometrygeeks.bike lets compare frame geometries, a bike's geometry is also not set in stone because you can always alter it through changing stems, spacers. I definitely would not buy that cube blindly without testing.
For big brand fakes like that pinarello you linked its generally speaking not advised to buy these because very often they are lower quality and its morally questionable. If you do want to go that route there are threads on that topic, don't buy blindly it's risky.
November 25, 2025, 07:39:17 AM 		1
Re: Chinese carbon frameset VS Cube agree SLT get the cube. the frame is pretty aero, and has relaxed geometry: very good for an ironman for someone tall like you, you should be able to install aero extensions and get comfortable (expect a long process, fitting aero extensions that fit you, on a road bike).
The aliexpress link you mentioned is trash, and happens to be in violation of a multitude of laws, too.
as of "good fakes", the "best" shop recently shipped someone on here a frame so badly out of spec that it belongs in the bin and can't be ridden.
November 25, 2025, 08:03:50 AM 		1
Re: Chinese carbon frameset VS Cube agree SLT
Quote from: Serge_K on November 25, 2025, 08:03:50 AM
get the cube. the frame is pretty aero, and has relaxed geometry: very good for an ironman for someone tall like you, you should be able to install aero extensions and get comfortable (expect a long process, fitting aero extensions that fit you, on a road bike).
The aliexpress link you mentioned is trash, and happens to be in violation of a multitude of laws, too.
as of "good fakes", the "best" shop recently shipped someone on here a frame so badly out of spec that it belongs in the bin and can't be ridden.

what serge says, if the geometry of the cube is fitting for you take it.
Regarding fakes, I wouldn't recommend fakes to anyone new in cycling! You'll end up having troubles setting up the bike!
November 25, 2025, 10:43:21 AM 		1
Re: Bike build tools
Quote from: JJx on December 16, 2025, 12:52:39 PM
Off the top of my head:
Star nut installation tool
Head set cup press

Sometimes it's hard to know until you need the tool.

????? its a carbon road bike
December 16, 2025, 01:00:52 PM 		1