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Re: Full sus xc non boost frameset?
There is no difference between the crankset on a boost and non boost bike, boost just uses a 3mm offset chainring, and non boost a 6mm offset. If a crankset is being advertised as boost it simply refers to the chainring attached to the crankset when you buy it.
November 14, 2020, 06:29:41 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Build is done. Ignore the derailleur cable. I have it trimmed now  The color is based of the gloss/metallic green of the revel ranger. I sent adam a picture of that bike and they ran with it. Looks amazing in person.Bike is 25.5 lbs with my old pedals. A nicer cassette and pedals should get it down to about 25. Will be taking it on it's first real ride tomorrow. Pumped! April 05, 2021, 09:13:53 PM |
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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
@janmeyer Can you share your body mesurments? length and inseam? I'm about 188 with an 89 cm inseam. You can't directly compare the reach of this frame to a typical road bike. Like many of the newer gravel bikes, the 707 was designed with a longer front center for stability on rough terrain, and you compensate by running a shorter stem. An XL 707 with an 80mm stem gives me about the same handlebar position as my L Canyon Endurace with a 110mm stem. However, the front wheel will be about 40mm farther forward on the 707, so it should be more stable on the technical descents. (And there will be more toe clearance, even with fat tires.) The XL 707 is very close in measurements to the L Canyon Grizl. That bike comes with an 80mm stem and has essentially the same handlebar position (Reach+ and Stack+ in canyon terms) as the L Endurace. October 05, 2021, 08:23:36 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Whew!!! All 131 pages thoroughly read! The 936 has been high on my list of potential frames, but the hardware quality has been a bit of a booger, IMO. I did some digging into the other brands using the frame and came across this on the Vitus page: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0365/1272/7173/files/RapideFS_Metric_Spare_Parts_Kit_External.pdf?v=1630512037 It's a superb breakdown of all the pivots, hardware, bearings, everything in the 936 frames! Hopefully, it will be of use to those of us in need of replacement hardware.
February 19, 2022, 06:55:28 PM |
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Re: TopCarbon TCGF066 gravel frame
Ohhhhhh. In that case I'd definitely go full internal. Seems like you'll have much smoother curves on the cables.
May 21, 2022, 04:50:55 PM |
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Re: LTWOO RX hydro sets
...I installed two original Garbaruk and two AliX sourced parts, I can see no difference in fit or function. Thanks for the feedback. I have a a Garb cage that I bought to convert a medium cage M8000 11s RD to a larger range 12s, works as it should. If I need to do something similar again I'll go the cheaper route if I can. Any one know if that cage is compatible with deraileurs other than the advertized RD-RX812? The different cages are pretty specific but there are several versions. Check Garb's site to see what they offer and then use that info to search AliX. What RD are you trying to mod? Sometimes you can simply switch the cage to get more range. For example, Shimano's GS, SS and SGS RD'a are all the same except for the cage length and cages are available separately. In the case of Shimano, you do need to make sure the SGS(long cage) RD will allow the cassette range you want to run, you can look those specs up on Shimano's site. February 01, 2023, 05:41:07 PM |
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Re: Sunshine 12 speed cassette, difference in cog spacing
I find the key to running the 11 speed version of that cassette is to use a 12 speed chain on the 11 speed cassette. With the 12 speed cassette you're on even tighter tolerances.
July 04, 2023, 10:26:39 AM |
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Re: Airwolf YFR068 - 2023 Gravel Frame
No fender mounts - race bike. Could run some of the no mount needed types.
October 16, 2023, 01:39:22 PM |
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
i just joined the community and this is my first post. i've found this forum helpful in finding gravel bike parts on Aliexpress, and wanted to share my thoughts on a couple of items I've bought recently. Paul Components "Boxcar" stem - Purchased from "Shop1102602987" but can't find them now. URL: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805641142650.html Review: 0/10. Junk. Do not buy. Details: I bought both the 90mm / 0 deg and 90mm 15 deg versions. When installing the 0 degree version, using a torque wrench set to Paul Comp's recommended setting, the clamp bolts all stripped out suddenly. I reported this to Aliexpress and they refunded my money in full. I haven't tried to install the 15 deg version and won't be; I think the aluminum used for this stem is poor quality, and I don't want to take the risk that the clamp could fail suddenly while riding. Redshift "Shockstop" stem URL: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805944907424.html Review: 4/10. Arrived damaged. Details: The stem arrived with obvious damage/deformation to the pivot bolt consistent with someone ham-fisting an allen key tool. I complained to Aliexpress and they refunded half of the purchase price. It came with the elastomer inserts (with two installed). I reached out to Redshift for a replacement pivot bolt and they explained that they can't replace this bolt as it should never be removed from the stem or adjusted, and damage to it will wreck the stem. As a result, I'm not sure if I will try it on my bike or not. Ingrid RD-1 Derailleur - Bought from the F1Z BIKE SHOP store; it's saved on my mobile app but can't be found on their website. URL:  Review: 8/10 good stuff. Would recommend. Details: I bought two of these, one in long cage and one in short. I mounted the long cage on my gravel bike, with an 11-42 cassette and Sensah SRX shifting. It worked great right out of the box. Shifts accurately and cleanly across the cassette with no issues. I'm really happy with it and have been putting in miles on it. Hopefully it continues to function well into the future. Along with it, I also bought extra cages, pulleys, and different shifting system adapters. Just in case something breaks or I want to change it up. Ingrid Road Crankset CRS-R2 - Bought from the F1Z BIKE SHOP store; it's saved on my mobile app but can't be found on their website. URL: Review: 6/10. Very difficult install, but once installed, working well. Details: The spindle was out of spec; it's supposed to be 30mm but was closer to 30.5mm. It wouldn't fit into the appropriate BB30 cups. I had to spend hours carefully sanding the spindle down to get it to the correct diameter. The Q-factor of these cranks is very low, so I also struggled to get the spacing right and not have the crank arms hit the chain stays. There's very little room to mess with the spacing since you have to ensure the crank arms engage fully and tightly with the spindle. I ended up taking it to a bike shop, who added an additional .5mm spacer on each side, and now it clears. On one hand, I'd be leery of recommending this crankset to anyone given the spindle issues. On the other, once installed, it's working well and looks great with the matching rear derailleur. Make sure you buy the 110bcd adapter spider; the only chainring size available on Aliexpress is the 48T that comes with this crank. If you want any other size, you'll need to buy it from Ingrid at around $150 each; the spider allows you to use normal 110 bcd / 5-bolt chainrings that cost much less. All-in-all, I would not recommend this crankset unless someone really wants the look and is ready to deal with potentially very difficult install process. that's all for now. I have more items to review, including the Paul Comp seatpost knockoff, POC helmet, various lights, and other bits. hope this is helpful! December 05, 2023, 10:19:56 AM |
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Re: Rubber/silicon plugs for covering unused mounting points?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002297946777.html
January 22, 2024, 05:44:20 AM |
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