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Re: Winspace T1550 Build Here is my T1500 w/ D67 Hyper Wheels. Over 2 years of use and still probably my favorite bike. Mechanical shifting Ultegra R8020 has been absolutely flawless. Elilee OSPW system...now out of production  >:(
February 17, 2024, 02:07:23 PM 		1
Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
Quote from: SillyMochi on June 07, 2024, 06:26:47 AM
So my frame arrived today. Well packed and undamaged. Took about 5 weeks from order placement and 14 days from shipment notification to delivery. Not super fast but not super slow either.

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Looking forward to building it up in the next days. Unfortunately, still waiting for the chainrings to arrive, so full build will have to wait until ~end of next week.

I know it's been awhile, since I promised pictures of the completed build ...

Last week I finally received another package from velobuild. First, I was a bit worried as the package said "bicycle rear hanger" and I know they have them as spare parts as well. But inside were actually the correct 7x9mm saddle rail clamps that were missing. Then I had to wait for better weather since this summer just doesn't really want to start here but well I finally went for a longer ride today and took some pictures as well. Unfortunately, there were still some wet patches on the road here and there, so I gathered a bit of dirt on the frame; just kindly ignore that :D

Really happy with the overall build and ride feeling. Aggressive enough for my riding, a bit of aero, and not too heavy either. The bike weights in at around 7.6kg and my full "ride-ready" weight (pedals, computer mount, bottle holder) is around 8kg. Considering I went with 2x 11-34 for hilly terrain and a built-in power meter, I think that's not too bad.

A few notes and remarks after ~400km of riding the bike:
  • The saddle rails came lose a few times; just enough for the saddle to tilt. I gave the threads a bit of medium thread lock and so far it seems to hold. Time will tell if it remains like that.
  • My headset developed some play quite quickly. I first though it might be the longer compression plug I got cheap from AE and installed the one that came with the frame. Same story though. Might need to tighten the handlebar stem bolts more than the recommendation ...
  • Stiffness is fine in general. I noticed that when I put more torque through the pedals (hard riding up hill, maybe ~1000W), my disc brakes rub a bit. I suspect the frame is just bending a little bit "too much" under that power and my rather high weight of 90kg that it deforms so much the calipers are rubbing just a little bit from side to side movement of the frame while I push the pedals hard. Since I'm currently not able to do real sprints due to injury, I cannot comment if that might become an issue down the line once I recovered. Will observe.
Not concerning the frame but just some general notes about the build:
  • Magene Powermeter just works. Install was effortless and so was the setup. Can recommend.
  • Pass Quest 2x aero chainrings fit the look&feel of the Magene very well. Not sure how many aero gains those chainrings actually offer (not that it would matter to my riding at all) but I just like the clean and "closed-up" look of them.
  • Goldix 12s Ultralight cassette: works fine in general but takes some time to shift from smallest to 2nd smallest cog. Other shifts are quick and easy (so indexing is correct) but that last one just does not want to down shift. Also my favorite gears (5-8) are a bit more noisy than the others. Especially when I'm in the big ring at the front. Not sure why though. Maybe it just needs a fresh wax after ~400km. Will have to observe.

PS: just the other day, another rider chased after me as I passed him just to admire the bike ("What a nice looking bike!"). Wanted to know what brand it is and where I got it from :D
July 08, 2024, 10:52:44 AM 		1
Re: Seka Spear I just became a Canadian dealer for SEKA and can help out Americans as well. I have the spear on order and I’m very excited to see how it stands up against my factor 02 vam at 13lbs. Will keep you posted.
July 21, 2024, 04:51:24 PM 		1
Re: Rockbros carbon cranks feedback? They're the same as lexon cranks, which are basically the same as cybrei cranks
July 22, 2024, 07:53:38 AM 		1
Re: Hygge Aero Carbon Frame Small update from me… now 5100km into this frame and still hasn’t let me down at all, very happy with everything. Sadly I popped a spoke on the front Hygge rim, I got it fixed but the brakes squealed/vibrated when braking so I decided to replace the rims to something nicer, more up to date with current specs

Now rocking Magene Exar Ultra dark, so far so good.

Also had chance to weigh it, 7.8KG without pedals (L frame)
July 22, 2024, 05:34:20 PM 		1
Re: Chinarello Dogma F (100% Aliexpress Build)
Quote from: neobiker on July 27, 2024, 04:16:50 AM
The 2024 version is here

Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out!
US $792.16 | NEW F 2025 TOP carbon frame F14 Bottom BSA (BB68) threaded carbon road bike frame Disc Brake carbon bike frame Shipping free
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EyYHOox

quite expensive for me ;D

check this store(QILEFU Official Store), this is the same group of  "Zhou Shi Jun Store" & "RIDELOVE Store".... but the same as my build, old chinarello ;D
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007092067274.html
July 28, 2024, 11:34:52 AM 		1
Re: Hygge Aero Carbon Frame
Quote from: thejuampi on July 29, 2024, 12:55:35 PM
Hi Everyone,

I have a bicycle with a Model S frame from Hygge. In the past few months, three times now the headset spacer has slightly opened up. I'm not sure what could be causing this, but I think it happens when I stand up on the bike to pedal harder.

I wanted to ask if anyone else has experienced this issue. Also, I'm considering buying new spacers, but I'm not sure which ones to get. Any advice would be appreciated.

I had this happen a few times in the beginning, but is is stable now.
You can get the spacers in metal on Ali.
July 29, 2024, 01:15:42 PM 		1
Re: LEXON Road Carbon Crankset Received the first pictures of the 24mm spindle crank set from LEXON.
Material is titanium and looks anodized.

Q factor is 151mm
Chain Line is 52.5mm

Still with Easton interface for spider or powermeter.
July 30, 2024, 02:58:58 AM 		1
Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM Very nice, keep us posted. Interested especially in that D shaped steerer that scares me.
The frame looks so much like my open mould Long Teng.
Yet another friend this weekend who thought Tractor was Factor and assumed I was riding a superbike :D wonderful trolling. I then told him how much it cost me and now he wants one.
August 07, 2024, 12:39:17 PM 		1
Re: Hygge Aero Carbon Frame
Quote from: TidyDinosaur on August 11, 2024, 12:29:51 AM
It seems a lot of sizes are not available for the moment,so that could be true...

Winow Sports told me that the frame was recently upgraded to EPS technology.

I wish someone can send a picture of the inside of the frame (EPS).
August 11, 2024, 05:57:38 AM 		1