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Super interested in your thoughts after a couple rides on those cranks

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: BXT-Gravel-135
« on: January 07, 2023, 04:38:07 PM »
Got it mostly built up.
The cable routing through the frame was a piece of cake minus the handlebar, that however is not its fault as that is from another manufacture. The exit of the bar is far to angled to allow proper shifting. Ultimately had to cut a relief channel. Hoping the bar it self holds up.
Other than that build was smooth.
I am waiting on some longer tubeless valves as the ones Prime included with the wheel are to short for a pump to actually attach to.
Once I get those setup I hope to actually get out on a shakedown ride but the weather will dictate that.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: BXT-Gravel-135
« on: December 29, 2022, 06:49:43 PM »
Got the decals and half the 3m wrap on.
Rest of the parts will be in next week.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / BXT-Gravel-135
« on: December 29, 2022, 12:19:56 PM »
I ordered this frame as a build for my wife. It will also be used as the main bike on the direct drive trainer in the basement. We ride the same size so this works out well.
Ordered during the 11-11 sale for about 310 USD and just received today. They actually shipped it FedEx, this might be because I complained how long it was taking to ship.
Ordered in the basic white. Assumed they would have had that in stock and ready to go. Took weeks to actually shipped but arrived in 5 days after shipping.
This is actually my 5th Chinese frame bike and the second BXT. The first BXT is a fat bike and has held up well riding it the last couple of winters. I also have a carbonda 696 gravel and 936 mtb. Also have a SPCycle hardtail that gets minimal use :)
Initial impressions are so-so. There are a few spots where the body line doesn't look perfect under the paint, the paint is ok, nothing to write home about, the fork front is really rather oddly shaped and a few bolts in the back are to long to properly insert.
Now I know this is a cheap frame so some of this is to be expected. The actual carbon work looks good so I have faith.

This bike will be getting built up with the 1x11 hydro sram setup from by 696 as that is getting an axs setup. I have most parts but am waiting on a few things so I expect to have it fully done in a month or so.

BXT-Gravel-135 (Ali)
Kocevlo Gravel Carbon Integrated Handlebars (Ali)
SRAM Rival 1x11 Shifters and brakes (Takeoffs)
SRAM 10-42T Cassette (Take off)
Prime Baroudeur Road Disc Wheelset (Wiggle.com)
Panaracer GravelKing SK 38c
Zeroing Road Crank w/ 40T (Ali)
TOSEEK Carbon Seatpost (Ali)
zRace Centerlock 160mm Rotors
Brown Carbon Seat (Ali)
Brown SuperCaz Bar Tape

Will be applying some decals and paint protection film before starting the build as well.
This will be the first fully integrated cabling build I have done so I look forward to the swearing and frustration!




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Thank you both. Pondered over Toseek and the other one for some time and then stumbled upon a brand called Mixed which makes 3 different types of carbon saddle namely 5D, 6D and 7D and all are ultra light. Not a plug but more than the weight what impressed me was the language used.
It is almost like they are taking efforts to sell their products not only with low price but also with quality of the written material?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804407872695.html
I actually use the one aceduece802 uses on 4 of my 5 bikes. Fits really well, but I am not really picky with saddles.
I actually also just got in the of the mixed seats for my wifes build, but that wont be dont till spring. First impressions are good, well made and packaged.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Riding shorts/ bibs / Knicks
« on: December 12, 2022, 03:53:58 PM »
I bought a set of Darevie shorts early in the year, road them countless times all summer.
Just now received another pair of shorts, 3/4 length pant, and full length pant. Along with a jersey. Happy with the fit and feel of all. The first pair are holding up just fine. For the price hard to beat.

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Glad someone took advantage of the deal. I really wanted to buy that frame, but I have too many bikes as-is! Definitely keep us updated when you receive the frame and build it.

Will for sure do. Will be putting AXS on the 696 so this one is getting the Rival 1x11 HRD groupset that is currently on the 696.
Pretty excited to get really mad at the internal routing through the headset/handelbar :)

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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804436031313.html

I have no experience with these BXT gravel frames, but with the current Black Friday $40 USD coupon 40DEAL, this makes it one of the cheapest gravel setups on AliEx. I already own two gravel frames, but if anyone is looking this could be a good bike build.

I have road a BXT fat bike frame the last two winters with success. That said I purchased a this frame with the BF deal, Gloss white. Will end up being a spare/trainer bike with my Carbonda 969 being the primary. I also ordered an integrated handlebar/stem for it. Look forward to yet another build.

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ENTER!

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29er / Re: Monster gravel... what should I be looking at?
« on: March 10, 2022, 02:04:36 PM »
Can vouch for the 696. Great Frame.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: December 02, 2021, 08:39:57 AM »
My frame is finally painted and heading my way. I can’t wait to build it!

Beautiful

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: September 01, 2021, 08:01:57 AM »
Hi everyone,
can someone tell me the exact colour code of that green. Looks inspired by Revel Ranger bikes.
I found Pantone #004225 looks quite similar.

That is my bike!
I actually sent him a picture of the glossy part of the revel ranger.
He never specified the RAL number. Sorry I am not more help.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: April 20, 2021, 11:15:22 AM »
My DIY Chainstay Protector.
Bouncy balls and Mastik Tape

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: April 05, 2021, 09:13:53 PM »
Build is done. Ignore the derailleur cable. I have it trimmed now ;) The color is based of the gloss/metallic green of the revel ranger. I sent adam a picture of that bike and they ran with it. Looks amazing in person.
Bike is 25.5 lbs with my old pedals. A nicer cassette and pedals should get it down to about 25.
Will be taking it on it's first real ride tomorrow. Pumped!

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: April 01, 2021, 10:27:11 AM »
Ready to get this build started.
Made up of both new and used parts. Will probably upgrade the fork at some point.

Painted Regular Weight FM936 Frame (Stock headset and Axle)
Velocity Blunt SS Wheels
RockShox Reba 100mm
Fox Float DPS 165x42.5
M8000 11 speed Groupset
M7100 SLX Brakes
Ashima 180mm Rotors
Fovno Phantom Crankset and BB
Wren Carbon Bars 750mm
Uno 35mm Stem
KS 125mm Dropper
Aliexpress Carbon Seat
Vittoria Barzo and Mezcal, both 2.35
ESI Chunky Grips

A bit of a budget build but it should tackle everything here in Michigan just fine.
Wrapped most of the frame last night in 3M, have just two chainstays left (ran out of 3m)

Should have it wrapped up over the weekend. Super excited!

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