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Re: TopCarbon TCGF066 gravel frame USPS says it should be here Thursday!
February 16, 2022, 06:26:33 AM 		1
Re: TopCarbon TCGF066 gravel frame Hi guys, the frame arrived 10. february after one month and 4 days to Poland. I have some problems with it. After first raw assembly there was a play in the headset.  I think there was missing a spacer that should be 3 mm of thickness. The integradted cable routing is real pain in ass. I will never get into it next time ;) The size S seem to be ok for 160 cm tall girl with longish legs. We have 360/70 bar stem combo. If you have any questions please ask me :)
February 21, 2022, 07:56:00 AM 		1
Re: Lexon GFX Carbon Gravel Bike Frame Build Lexon just messaged me that it should ship today or tomorrow, let’s just hope they expedite the shipping!
February 28, 2022, 09:06:26 PM 		1
Re: Lexon GFX Carbon Gravel Bike Frame Build I was told it was shipped today, tracking is yet to be updated. Lexon did say they made sure a bearing fit over the steerer tube, so it "should" be right!
March 03, 2022, 11:43:33 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM909 My bike is ready :)
April 16, 2022, 10:09:13 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707 Beautiful! I love that paint scheme, and it looks like a really fun bike. Can't wait to hear your experience on the trails.
April 17, 2022, 11:27:53 PM 		1
Re: BTLOS Wheels Wheels arrived today! Overall good shopping experience with BTLOS. Fast communication, but slow delivery. That’s typical with all the Covid shutdowns, so can’t fault them for that.
Wheels came pretty lightly packed, but they seem fine. Only visible blemishes are some not so round spoke holes on the rim bed. Don’t think that matters much at all.

These will be going on my 2020 Cannondale Habit.

Edit: sorry I have no idea how to rotate the pics. Not sure why they uploaded upside down.
April 26, 2022, 09:44:54 PM 		1
Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame



14,7kg

this thing is fast as f**k - holy gosh.
April 29, 2022, 03:39:11 AM 		1
Re: TopCarbon TCGF066 gravel frame I custom ordered the frame set with the handlebars from Lexon; unpainted (primer black) frame and with a SP-011 seatpost instead of the standard one (see pic).
Customer service didn't start to well with being unable to provide a working tracking number on month after it was allegedly shipped.
After two months it arrived with;

-  A Cracked headtube
-  Damaged fork/front axle threads
-  Missing handlebars (and headset spacers and the other accessories)
-  The wrong seatpost

When I pointed this out to the seller the responses was lacking to say the least.
They only ever wanted to address the fork axle threads and one of the responses was: "it is press fit  BB86"
I sent loads of photos but all the responses was like talking to a robot or someone trying to make fun of you.     
After having no luck with the seller I escalated my case to AliExpress and that's when Lexon offered me a refund of 15$. The missing handlebar alone is ten times that!!!
AliExpress in the end (after 30 pic, 3 videos and a month of processing) found all my complaints valid but still only refunded me 1/3 of what I had payed.
I will never buy anything ever again from Lexon.



I was offered the option to send it all back, at my on expense of course at approximately 3/8 the purchase price or ~320USD, for a "full refund" and a 30USD AliExpress voucher as compensation for all my troubles and shipping expenses. All that would of course be paid out after it had been received and safely gone through by Lexon to make sure that everything there and as described. Sure...

At this point I have _ZERO_ confidence in Lexon and if I where to send the frame back it would just mysteriously "disappeared" or gotten "damaged" or "pick-a-reason". Anything and everything to not refund me.
       
 
May 02, 2022, 04:04:44 PM 		1
How I painted my frame I decided to paint my Carbonda CFR707 frame myself. This was my first bike painting project, and I learned quite a bit during the process. I thought I’d document my experiences for anyone else contemplating a similar project. I made plenty of mistakes along the way so hopefully this will save someone some trouble!


I used SprayMax 2K primer and clear coat, and Montana Cans Gold paint. I also painted the bottle cages using the same procedure. I left the insides carbon since they would quickly get scuffed by the bottles.


A few general tips:
  • Always wear PPE when working with aerosols, especially the 2K stuff! I wore a respirator, gloves, and safety glasses when doing any kind of spraying. (All of my sanding was wet sanding, so there was no concern with dust.)
  • I used a scrap of PVC pipe to practice and test techniques on. This gave me a good idea of how well the paint sanded and polished, and I was also able to practice doing fades.
  • Bikes are very weird shapes, so it helps to have a large work surface and a rack to hang the frame during painting.
  • Change sandpaper frequently, as the finer grits clog very easily.
  • Always inspect your work in good lighting, such as direct sunlight. Some issues will not show up well otherwise.
  • The online color guide for Montana Cans wasn’t a great match. The frame ended up significantly more purple than intended. The paint did match the color samples on the cans though.
  • I had a few issues with my finger overhanging the spray nozzle and causing drips. It pays to check your finger position frequently.
June 04, 2022, 12:47:29 PM 		1