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Re: New Tavelo Arow has 'interesting' geometry attached
May 26, 2024, 11:58:26 PM 		1
Re: Frame req? (Aero, dropped SS, high stack, short reach) Yea im going to be waiting for a 58. Any idea when that will be coming peter?
February 09, 2025, 04:46:37 AM 		1
Re: The 100€ gravel alu frame from QI-Long actually arrived and its ok-ish quality. It takes your bog standard threaded BB. I used BB-MT800 and there was not a single issues threading in.
As my part lists:
Deore 12 speed m6100 derailer, shifter, 51-10 casette and m9100 chain. Neco semi integrated cartridge headset bearing, noname adjustable stem, noname alu handlebar aka what my lbs had in stock. MT200 hydraulic front brake, noname mechanical rear disc brake, aliexpress 203mm front and zrace floating 180mm rear brake rotor. Noname alu seatpost, noname saddle. Zraze blade crankset, zrace 6mm offset 36t chainring, mzryh alu platform pedal. Noname metal front and rear fenders, noname front and rear light. Shimano front hub dynamo with noname rim and dt spokes/nipples(laced myself). Goldix GDX370 star ratchet microspline rear hub, noname rim with dt spokes/nipples(lbs laced). Continental Contact Speed tyres.

Not the most high end build but it rides really really nicely. Every part is from aliexpress except for the noname stuff which is from my lbs.
June 03, 2025, 03:21:00 PM 		1
Re: AirWolf "Grevil"
Quote from: JonMS on August 11, 2026, 12:36:07 PM
Someone reached out asking about this frame recently so update time I guess. This frame has earned its keep in my ever-growing fleet of bikes. So much so that I decided to paint it a GMC color called Downpour Metallic. I also swapped out the drivetrain for a mix of SRAM Force D2 & E1. Now running 12sp XPLR in 2X with a Force WIDE FD with 48/34 cranks from Alugear. 10-44T cassette incoming.

And ofc you had to turn it into a counterfeit by putting a logo where it doesn't belong. On an airwolf frame, the irony is exquisite.
August 12, 2026, 01:13:22 AM 		1
Garmin FR 265 for $269 on Ali — solid deal or better options around $250? Hey all,

Looking to upgrade my wearable for tracking recovery/sleep, cross-training, and broadcasting HR to my bike setup.

Spotted the Garmin Forerunner 265 on AliExpress:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256812700245414.html

It’s listed at $304.40, but code FAUS35 drops it to $269.40 shipped (retail is normally ~$450).

Before pulling the trigger:

Is $269 a good deal for the 265 right now, or should I wait?

How does the AMOLED screen hold up on the handlebars in bright sunlight?

Any better alternatives in the $250–$300 range (Coros Pace 3, older Fenix, etc.)?

Appreciate any quick thoughts!
September 08, 2026, 03:58:28 AM 		1
Re: Bikepacking frame, with eyelets and storage. GF003? I waited a couple of days, hoping you'd get a few more suggestions, finally started typing and then get myself ninja'd.

I have an SPCycle G028 that I've built up for bike-packing / light-ish touring. I've fitted a rear rack, Bluemels Basic mudguards (a pain to fit) and GRX 820 2x mechanical - 48-31 chain rings and an 11-36 Goldix cassette.

The frame is a little more aggressive than your Velobuild, but probably solvable with the right stem and bars combo.  It's also very heavy: 1305g for a Large/56, painted and with accessory bolts, without hangers, and 498g for the forks. So quite a lot heavier than advertised.

It has down tube storage (find your own bag) which I can fit a multi tool and BBB Doubleshot pump in, but spare tubes, patches, basic first aid kit have to go elsewhere. It has quite the array of accessory points/rivnuts, though you'll need to get creative to fit full-size mudguards and a rack. Routing 2x mechanical outers and hoses wasn't too bad - I have separate bar and stem, routing hoses externally to these.

My intended use is 70% road, 30% off - basically the UK's National Cycle Network. I'm running Caracal 45's on 25mm internal width wheels; and hope to avoid mud. 🙂 The G028 gives plenty of room for these plus the mudguards.

For winching up hills fully loaded it's overgeared so I've ordered but not yet fitted a replacement 11-39 cassette which should work ok with GRX. I'd also go 46-30 if I had my time again, and may yet change here too.

On the road it's very stable, very unexciting and it's perfectly capable for gravel /unpaved bike paths. As a load carrier it's pretty good with around 12kg on the rear, 3kg up front, plus my 82kg,  but I wouldn't trust much larger loads to the seat-stay rivnuts, particularly on rougher ground.
September 08, 2026, 10:10:44 AM 		1
Re: Mondince FM376 - 57mm tire clearance
Quote from: dynosam on September 13, 2026, 03:32:52 PM
I received a video of my updated fork overnight with no rivets so hopefully should be shipping out this week.

How much to ship a matching sticker sheet to Australia? I love the Wyde branding!

Message me your mail adress and i sent you the file. Then you can get a shop in Aus to cut them for you.
September 13, 2026, 11:30:52 PM 		1