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Re: Tarmac SL7 "copies" post pictures and weight of yours :)
I am talking to this seller from TFSA (which I never heard of before and they are new on Aliexpress) in case they could fix a custom version for me without shifter holes and raw carbon from the mould. IIRC TFSA is the OEM behind brands like Sava, Twitter and Delihea Rather than being a simple purveyor of generic frames like most open mould brands, TFSA is a bit different because they got their start making literal fake frames. In terms of general credibility and quality, I'd rate TFSA below the average open mould brand. There is no guarantee that tolerance critical OEM parts (especially seatposts) will fit either because although they may appear close, dimensions will never be truly 1:1 since they're not working off the same factory mould. June 03, 2022, 01:00:02 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
Hi, Just finished my bike. It's fine at first ride, I need to do some minor adjustments to saddle position. Parts: Frame Size 49 Handlebar/stem: 90 / 400 mm Groupset: Shimano 105 Di2 R7170 2x12-Speed Cranks: 105 FC-R7100 (165 mm / 50-34T) Casette: 105 CS-R7100 11-34T Chain: CN-M7100 Brake pads: L05A Rotors: Shimano RT-MT900 Center-Lock Disc Rotor Saddle: RYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle Ultralight Carbon Fiber Pedals: West Biking Carbon Fiber Pedal Featuring 3 Bearings Wheels: Fulcrum Racing Zero Carbon Tyres; Continental Grand Prix 5000 622x30C Thanks anyone for recommendations and some insights August 10, 2025, 02:57:56 AM |
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
Tough to say for sure without seeing the other side of the connector, but that looks like a JST XH 2.54mm connector or something very similar, at first glance. Most of the dynamo lights I've seen were all bare wires as they expect you to crimp/solder them yourself. Those are super common connectors and lots of sellers who will sell the female mating connector on its own, or as part of a harness with wires pre-crimped. They have no weather sealing at all and the slightest bit of water will get in there and corrode the connectors, and while a short across the dynamo likely won't hurt it, it's not going to be great for your light output. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006227337604.html If it was me I'd just cut the end off and solder or waterproof-crimp to the new wires of your replacement light. September 22, 2025, 05:53:39 PM |
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Re: Carbonda FM909
I would like to sincerely thank everyone in this community and especialy this thread for their support. To give some background: In 2019, I lost my son at the age of four due to cancer. After his passing, I found solace in mountain biking and began riding intensively. I had an old bike, but I wanted to replace it with a custom-built bike as a tribute to my son. Although I had no prior experience in bike building, I wanted something truly special — a real memorial bike to honor his memory. After extensive research, I discovered this forum and learned a great deal from all of you. Alongside YouTube tutorials and blogs, I decided to order a frame from Carbonda / Wing and wheels from Elite Wheels. I also wanted a custom paint job. My son loved Paw Patrol and had a light blue bike that he adored. I used the same color as his first balance bike for the paint. On the bike, I included the phrase "Knalluh Joel" — which translates to "Let's blaze" in English — from the show Blaze and the Monster Machines, something he loved very much. Orange was his favorite color. So i decided the bike should be in orange. Also inspired by a bike that i had seen on this thread. I have had the bike for about two years now and have ridden thousands of kilometers — over 6,000 km — including many single tracks and ride it really hard also, not only in the Netherlands but also in Belgium, Germany, France, Luxemburg. The bike still performs excellently. I really enjoy riding it and even completed the "Elfstedentocht" 240 km ride in a single day on this bike. I recommend the Carbonda frame to anyone interested. If you have any questions about the building process or purchasing, please feel free to contact me. I did not keep track of the exact final cost, but it was approximately 3.600 euros. Most parts were sourced from AliExpress, except the Shimano XT M8100 groupset and Maxxis tires, which I bought from a Dutch webshop at a very competitive price. Please see the pictures attached. My exerpiece from Carbonda was oke. The contact went oke, delivery took to long (to long). It was well packed. Custom painting was not that great in my opinion. I saw some imperfections, but overall it was like i wanted and also like i had ordered. Painting quality in the Netherlands would be from a higher quality but also with a higher cost so i cant complain. All with all the paint holds really well and is scratch proof sofar  . Please see attached the pictures.  October 23, 2025, 02:40:06 PM |
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Re: XMCS: 2026 Aero and Allround road frames
Sea Otter is not for introverts… An interesting pattern I seen with the majority of Far East brands on display here is their efforts to be as inoffensive as possible. They don’t really initiate conversation and simply let the products speak for themselves. Even with eye contact. I know this is just cultural. As an American who understands the dynamic needed in being approachable and speaking up, I’m happy to have done my small part in Peter’s booth to intrigued media folks and patrons. Sea Otter thrives on A-type personalities. It’s not just selling products. It’s really about offering an experience. April 18, 2026, 03:56:58 PM |
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Re: Tavelo Arden
You know that Belgium is a small country almost at the end of Europe. I certainly wouldn't call it local support for anyone not living 250km away. In Bruges: Ray: "Chocolate. They’re famous for chocolate and child abuse, and they only invented the chocolate to get to the kids. And Tavelo local support." April 21, 2026, 08:18:52 AM |
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