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29er / Planning new XC/DC? build
« on: December 15, 2023, 11:35:49 PM »
Before I get into it, Im curious about forum etiquette here. Should I start 5+ different threads discussing the individual parts or do it all in one thread? I was thinking the later woud be better since all the info is in one spot, but don't wanna be a nuisance. Thanks

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29er / Re: Spcycle 2023 New Travel 120mm Super Light 29er full suspension frame
« on: November 10, 2023, 04:21:52 PM »
See some people have ordered, but nobody is reporting... Does anyone actually have one yet?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress?
« on: November 08, 2023, 11:13:25 PM »
Quote from: sbellote on October 17, 2023, 01:44:58 PM
I'm in need of new bottle cages so this interests me much...
do these carbon ones, recommended above, scratch the bottles? My only experience with carbon cages was one of those Bontrager XXX knock-offs, and while it held the bottle well it just left it all scratched, maybe because it was too tight, but I also believe it was a case of rough edges on the carbon.
I moved to Elite Cannibal bottle cages, the nylon one which is already pretty good at <30g each, but the price on these ones right now is just insane, at least here in Brazil.

Another one I was interested is this Xoss N2 one in nylon, seems pretty good price/weight relation
Maybe too late but I (and my GF) have these on our bikes. Maybe 14 in total? All have been flawless.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32939053708.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.27.3c455bbc9KIurR&algo_pvid=cc3535c7-a4e9-49d4-be28-bb80014c8b10&algo_exp_id=cc3535c7-a4e9-49d4-be28-bb80014c8b10-13&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21CAD%2168.16%2130.67%21%21%2148.32%21%21%402101fb0a16995069549822831e8582%2166128263833%21sea%21CA%212589744473%21&curPageLogUid=FmSjcdju58L7

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29er / Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« on: November 08, 2023, 09:44:39 PM »
Sorry another sizing question... I've been reading thought this thread and it seems apparent these size about a 1/2 size smaller. I am very green at deciphering geometry so I know not what I say but people usually give their height and inseam when looking for recommendations, wouldn't hight-inseam be a more appropriate metric? I'm 182cm/87cm FWIW. I'm fairly new to MTB and currently ride a OG Evkin CF-052 (L) wich has a 623mm effective top tube length, with a 50mm stem and find it a neutral length. It seems by that the XL would be a great fit, however, the reach on the FM1001 is significantly longer so not sure what to think. I'm a sit'n'spin style climber and will likely spend more time in the saddle on a full sus bike if this influences anything.

Thanks for any input!

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