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Re: True CX frame (not gravel)
I just ordered the tantan gr045! It has the exact same geo as the new Blue norcross. I believe tantan is the same mfg blue uses for their production bikes. This is an interesting cross bike with long reach and 70 hta and longer front center than most cx bikes. I think its a great mix modern and classic cx geo. Ordered from tantan's alibaba store. Will report back when I receive the frame. September 18, 2023, 02:56:55 PM |
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Re: True CX frame (not gravel)
I will post some pictures later but I have been meaning to share my experience with my cx build. Cyclocross is my primary discipline, and for this year I wanted a pit bike. I too wanted the true CX geometry with short wheelbase and high bottom bracket. I landed on the GR029/FE-806/CX028 frame. I put on SRAM force because that is what I like and I race single speed with the zip tied shifter. I purchased through ebay store https://www.ebay.com/usr/yxbikes. It included headset and thru axles (although the fork doesn't have a threaded insert, so it uses a quick release style thru axle), which added a level of simplicity. It came with the flyxii top cap. The crown race was a pretty snug fit, and required a pvc pipe to push it into place (https://nuxx.net/blog/2014/02/09/pvc-1-5-crown-race-setter/). The geometry is a bit funky. I really wanted to get the stack down to a certain size. This frame has a high stack and short reach. So a compromise was required to get the stack where I wanted. I sized down, thinking I could run a bit longer stem. This worked, but I will say, it puts your pressure vector on the front tire in a less desirable angle while cornering off camber. I have since put back on a shorter stem. The build went very smoothly as it uses those clip in cable stops. BB shell threads don't look pretty but they were fine. I paired this with a set of 40mm superteams with onirii rotors (CD-02), which aren't great and have a slight creak to them, but serve the purpose just fine. Other items include, Ryet 3D saddle, Uno 100mm stem, RXL SL 38mm, Elita One 27.2x350mm seatpost, and Bolany 11-36 cassette. Basically a full chiner build with Sram Force. Total Weight came in with pedals and bottle cages just under 18 lbs. When the season rolled around, I raced it instead of my A bike, and I love it. The bike rips corners and having a true CX geometry and sizing down a bit has worked really well for me. I'd highly recommend this frame if you are racing CX but just be aware of the stack/reach combo. I much prefer it over longer gravely type frames being used in cx. November 01, 2023, 11:01:55 AM |
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Re: Magene P505 PES Base Spider Powermeter
Looking at one of these myself for my gravel bike. Anything to keep in mind if setting it up 1x? Any recommendations on good Ali chainrings to pair it with? I have a 36t deckas chainring on my CX rig. It's fine, it's the cheapest narrow-wide chainring I could find for 36t. No real complaints here! November 14, 2023, 04:10:15 PM |
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Re: Chinese cycling clothes
Found a new skinsuitNot a skinsuit I would choose The 9D Gel (thick pad) is one of the worst pads I have ever ridden in: thick, bulky and uncomfortable. February 25, 2024, 07:03:46 AM |
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Re: Chinese cycling clothes
The rion bibs look like they are the same as my YKYWbike bibs and I'm not the biggest fan of the pad. It's very stiff and doesn't conform to the saddle very well
March 01, 2024, 08:04:17 AM |
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Re: LTWOO eGR
Ltwoo eGR coming out to about $380 shipped after coupon from ltwoo official store. ~$350 now  but gonna pass. The recent surge of issues is enough to deter me.https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806450112754.html April 25, 2024, 05:55:58 PM |
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Re: Magene P505 PES Base Spider Powermeter
Bike nr 3 on this pm now. Best budget powermeter out there 
July 05, 2024, 02:24:56 AM |
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Suspension Seatposts - anyone actually have experience with the varieties on Ali
Ali has a handful of suspension seatpost options: Safort (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806048707134.html) which looks absolutely insane with a saddle on. Suntour NCX (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806653305084.html) which is a more well known option - I think an actual authentic? Cane Creek eeSilk (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806406741371.html) Not a big fan of the rubber bumpers? I think sprint suspension may be better for a bigger dude like me? Kinekt (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807064063674.html) No idea what this is all about. Redshift (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807064063674.html) this is kind of the top of the class, eh? Satori Animaris (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802190578725.html) Anyway - has anyone actually ridden any of these ali versions of these? Curious how they stand up. July 06, 2024, 09:51:53 PM |
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Re: Chinese cycling clothes
I'm very impressed by the bib shorts with pockets from Inbike: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtbxMx6 Currently $26 USD but I bought them for $20 USD a couple weeks ago I bought these as there are not many options for budget bib shorts with pockets (I tried some from Kemaloce and they were absolutely dreadful, straight in the bin). These Inbike ones are great - lycra is good quality, straps are decent, pockets are a good size and the pad seems impressive but have only done a 2-hour ride so far. Also quite interestingly, the tag has a contact for Lameda cycling on it - so I can only assume that it's made by Lameda or perhaps there's some relationship between the brands? Some of the Lameda stuff on AliExpress looks great but the amount of options makes it hard to figure out which one to try. September 17, 2024, 05:57:41 PM |
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Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion
I understand you mainly sell wheels, but do you sell carbon TT bars as well? Thanks September 27, 2024, 02:54:38 AM |
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