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Just thought I would point out a useful feature that some users may not realize exists. If you click on the orange "new" button next to the thread titles it will take you to the first unread post in that thread. A bookmark of sorts. Better than clicking through dozens of pages trying to figure out what post you last read.
September 15, 2020, 02:05:14 PM |
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Re: Are AliEx/open mold carbon bikes common in your area?
HA! My main riding buddy has the top of the line $7k Look 765RS gravel bike. He's an automotive mechanic by trade but can't figure out how to properly take care of his chain, despite my offers to do it/show him how. We will be on a ride and I'll say something to the affect of "Do you wear your ear bud in the right ear because because your chain sounds like a couple of Transformers trying to screw or is it just a coincidence?" The other day I was riding with my buddy who's an engineer by trade and was rolling on a Giant TCR Advanced. We noticed his cassette was rattling. It's not the most expensive bike, but it's still north of $4K USD and I was rolling on my "spare parts" 1x carbon endurance frame with $50 Sensah shifters and a $50 Goldix crankset. I asked him if he had tightened it properly, and he's like yeah I tightened it (he had a new wheelset). When we got back to my house to check on his cassette, he must have hand screwed the lock ring because that sucker just slid off the freehub! On my occasional group rides there's always a few bikes that need serious tuning, chains that need to be wiped down and the easily preventable mechanical issues. I think this is why I like AliEx and open mold frames, it truly forces you to learn your bike, which I think makes you a better cyclist in the long run. March 14, 2023, 11:19:24 AM |
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Re: Cassette wobble after local bike shop installed 9Velo GV35 wheelset
LBS like these need to die. Show me a carbon wheel that isn't made in China. Show me a hub that's not made in China. Anyway. Trace velo has a recent video where he thought he got a bad cassette, when it was a MTB type cassette that just needed a spacer to fit on a road hub. My 5 cents: switch to waxing your drive train (plenty of videos on YT on how to do that), and now that your drivetrain is always clean, do your own basic maintenance like changing cassettes and what not. You really dont need many tools, will grow hair on your chest, and will make you 12% more attractive. August 03, 2023, 08:09:27 AM |
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Re: Cassette wobble after local bike shop installed 9Velo GV35 wheelset
LBS like these need to die. Show me a carbon wheel that isn't made in China. Show me a hub that's not made in China. On the oft chance I need work done, I only go to a mom-n-pop LBS that's family owned and has been around since the 80s. The wife is the cashier and husband is the mechanic. They never question the components or the bikes, they just offer reasonable prices for repairs. The issues are some of these newer bike shops that are more into the trends or social media following. I find them the most biased when it comes to equipment. I recently picked up a Shimano Deore XT 11 speed cassette, even that cassette needed a spacer. August 03, 2023, 10:04:23 AM |
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Re: Which Disc-Wheels??? 65 mm height / Tubeless / min. 21 mm innerwidth / TA
Just for the overview and the continuation of the topic: Here I list my experiences with the Elite Wheels Edge wheelset :-) http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4444.0.html September 25, 2023, 06:56:26 AM |
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Re: Elitewheels Edge wheelset
Elitewheels has now taken my suggestion of the $85. However, the process was strange: I was called twice by a number from England (I didn't answer) and then a manager contacted me via whatsapp to ask me to please close the dispute and he would then send me the requested money via paypal to resolve the matter. I replied that he should transfer the money to me first so that I am sure not to be ghosted. He agreed and explained that resolving disputes via aliexpress reflects badly on the company and that's why they try to resolve it outside. Apparently there's then trouble from aliexpress... The communication was very nice and courteous. I am satisfied - he transferred the money directly and I can ultimately recommend elitewheels. you just have to be persistent ;-) but that's not only the case with providers on aliexpress - but also in other life situations. Of course, they first try to keep the damage as small as possible, which is not reprehensible. September 28, 2023, 05:07:39 AM |
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Re: Elitewheels Edge wheelset
My experience with the 45mm Elite Wheels Edge set after roughly 2000km: - Great stability - Very light - Combined with 28mm GP5000 and Ridenow TPU tubes - No issues with the 36T ratchet Freehub I can really recommend the wheel set. BR Chris September 29, 2023, 03:13:36 AM |
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Re: Handlebar tape recomendation?
I wanted more cush on my gravel bike, bikepacker, and 29er hardtail. (22.2 carbon "H" bars) I purchased foam insulation that fits perfectly on these bars, then covered them with ZTTO brand tape. This makes the OD of the bars about the same OD as my MTB grips. For my size hands, I like the larger OD much better than regular tape wrapped road or gravel bars. On rough gravel roads and singletrack I love this combination of foam and then wrap. https://www.harfington.com/products/p-1369365 December 17, 2023, 01:02:21 PM |
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Re: Patty's Long Rant and Guide To Affordable Frames
When I approached my build, it was less about saving alot of money and more about beating the market. Canyon just did a price drop, but most mainstream brands were 3k in Canyons case but 3,250 to 3,500 for a 105 mechanical build. This is with the aluminum wheels that always come stock on entry level road bikes. I think macro conditions are changing, which will make chinese builds less of a “deal.” But in my case the fact is that for $3k I got a T1550, HYPERS and 105. Compare that to the Emonda sl5 which is $3350, with clunker wheels. Spending the same money as an entry road bike build you can have the weight and aero benefits of carbon wheels. Also I know people on this forum who are REALLY down the rabbit whole that can piece together builds for sub 2k at similar spec. I would guess the main benefit this forum has spread is education on how to get cheaper carbon wheels. Many argue wheels are the most important upgrade
January 29, 2024, 09:01:18 PM |
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Re: Elitewheels Edge wheelset
I am in the market for a budget set of carbon wheels and have narrowed it down to either these Elite Edges or a set of Superteams with a Novatec FS522SB rear hub. Does anyone have insight into how the hubs compare? I've heard the Elite hubs are obnoxiously loud On hub noise, there's a video on YT from that Australian guy on the spectrum who waxes his chains, and he showed you can add grease to make hubs quieter. I've done it on 4 wheelsets recently, it does indeed work, night and day difference. I'm largely incompetent on hubs, but i've never had problems with Novatec, vs everything else i've had mixed feelings with (Bitec or Bitex (?) and no name "Taiwan" stuff). All else equal, my next wheels will have Novatec hubs just because i have never negative to say about them. I've bought a dozen wheelsets by now. February 29, 2024, 04:56:52 AM |
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