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Re: Chinese cycling clothes
Quote from: nickobec on October 18, 2023, 12:01:32 AM
Went looking myself, not a lot to find.

Tempted by https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004436474128.html trust Cheji as a brand (more than NeoPro), have a few pieces of their kit, prices looks good for the next couple of days (Cheji pricing fluctuates wildly), just not sold on the design.

Yes, there's not a whole lot of options. Swiftofo is the only other one I've come across that I like the look of.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000411945210.html
October 20, 2023, 07:24:17 AM 		1
Re: Consensus on replica frames ??
Quote from: Takiyaki on July 22, 2023, 07:11:45 AM
Not really, especially if you buy used. Plus with all the affordable "original" frames there's no point in buying a fake frame, unless you want to look like you spent more money than you could afford which seems to be the case with you.

i agree with you. I just got a fake factor ostro too. I have told my cycling group that my new bike: a prisma studio ostro frameset is coming, and i will not be riding fake bikes anymore, as i will be selling off my fake bianchi oltre xr4 disc.

I have also bought the ceramicspeed bottom bracket (in blue）to ensure no one can call out my fake bike.

and you may ask why am I doing this? its simply because i cannot afford a real ostro.
November 23, 2023, 11:41:55 PM 		1
Re: Consensus on replica frames ?? I built fake Factor O2 back in November 2020 to replace my heavy Merida Reacto 400.
The components I using for this build are SRAM Force 22, a Chinese handlebar, a Chinese lightweight wheelset, Schwalbe Pro One TLE 25mm, Fabric knurl bar tape, and Time Xpresso 2 pedal.

The total build-up is around ~ 6.8kg.

I'm not an expert to tell exactly how the ride feels on this bike. But what I can say it's night and day difference compared to Reacto 400.
The fake O2 frame feels so lively during the ride, stiff and fast to pick up the speed and yet convenient to use for a long ride. As for records, the longest distance I'm riding with this fake O2 is 220km, and countless 120km and above ride sessions.

To tell about the frame quality. Yes, it's may not the same as an original O2 but for a Chinese frame, it's high in quality compared to cheap chiner frames such as Twitter, Alcott, and Trifox. I've never experienced a creaking sound in BB area, slip seat post, and frame crack here and there.

I love this bike and will use it for a long time for sure.
November 24, 2023, 05:44:57 PM 		1
Re: Elitewheels Drive 50D --> Rim Failure Update from Anthony at Elitewheels:
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Thank you so much for your reply and help.

We will send "one replacement rim + 24 spare nipples + one roll of rim tape" to you via express by tomorrow.

And the tracking number will be updated by this Friday. Please wait for our next emails.
January 09, 2024, 07:32:35 AM 		1