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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: T1100 and M40X Use in Rims and Frames
« on: April 15, 2026, 01:22:10 AM »
Thanks.

It peeked my interest when I noticed a couple of manufacturers listing this.  However with 8Lien seeing the flex in this video I am unsure as to whether it assists in a wheel.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW8beI_jdiP/

Not sure if this is the same as a non T1100 M40X wheel and something you have to live with when pushing wheels circa 1000g.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Lightweight Wheels and Flex
« on: April 15, 2026, 01:19:29 AM »
Came across this video on the 8Lien Aether wheels and the lateral flex shown and mention of rub near the brake disk is something I thought I would ask if this is normal/common place when pushing for these low weights in wheels now.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW8beI_jdiP/

Seems everyone is pushing wheels around 1kg and I guess hub used with spoke angles or flange distance, types of spoke and rim used sacrifice lateral stiffness. And everyone seems to copy each other so a Hworks HX Hub wheel then gets copied by a OEM builder at less cost, or a similar hub made or copied to replicate that when they can no longer source the H Works hub.  Doesn’t mean that was the best design in the first place, but as a result the lightweight standard seems to be introduced via sheer numbers of similar products.

When looking at wheels are there any hub, rim or spoke options that are better and should be the minimum when choosing a wheel? Then at least you know what you are sacrificing when you deviate from this.

Was hoping for input from those like Toxin who come across as pretty knowledgeable in all things wheels.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / T1100 and M40X Use in Rims and Frames
« on: April 11, 2026, 01:25:29 PM »
Anyone know the benefits or drawbacks of using such a mix of materials in Frames (XLAB AD9) and Rims (8lien Aether).

Seems interesting that only a few are stating they use this and is that down to application or cost of materials.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« on: February 28, 2026, 04:13:15 PM »
Quote from: RLA on February 28, 2026, 01:58:04 PM
That's unfortunate. Stock Vaporlite Ultra's in 23 or 25? No extras requested?

No standard spec.

Guess that is what happens when smaller companies become popular, prices go up following the increased exposure and popularity.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« on: February 28, 2026, 11:29:10 AM »
Quote from: RLA on February 23, 2026, 07:36:43 AM
That's no secret. Ultras are 899 USD + shipping.

Looks like prices have gone up as today quoted 999 USD plus shipping for Ultras and 899 USD for Pro.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
« on: January 12, 2025, 02:41:55 AM »
Sorry only just seen this.  This one was bought at same time and works as it should

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007274254758.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.57fd1802L1raYf

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Exar RB Pro vs Elite Edge Rim Brake Wheels
« on: December 28, 2024, 05:21:19 AM »
To respond to my own post, I ended up going with the Elite wheels Edge.  Magene shop on aliexpress does not seem to allow you to message them.  I emailed their website instead and got a slow response saying if you want Campagnolo freehub you have to purchase seperately.

Much easier to buy via Elite wheels with the correct freehub in the first place so that is where I placed my order.

They arrived on the 14th December.  My Campagnolo freehub, steel bearing, 40mm weighed 587g front and 684g rear.  I have installed the rim tape, my yellow veloflex corse 25mm tyres and cyclami Tpu tubes and now have to wait for better weather to test them out.

My old shamal ultra wheels will now be used for this time of year.  Unless of course I can used the elites all year round and sell the shamals.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
« on: December 28, 2024, 05:09:40 AM »
Pump only inflates a 700c road tyre to 50 psi.  Pump was fully charged myself and showed 3 bars.  By the time you get to 50 psi all 3 bars have gone and the pump refuses to inflate past this.  You can turn it back on and get a short period further but then it is totally dead.

As a result these pumps are not fit for purpose.  Either the battery is not 500mah, the max air pressure is not 120 psi as a result.  Battery shows 3 bars after only 10 mins charge yet charge time should be 45 mins.  I can leave on charge for 45 mins and still the issue remains so i have a feeling the battery fitted is too small and not as per description/specification.

 I purchased a different pump at same time and that one rated at 450mah and 120 psi max pressure works as expected from a different manufacturer.

Unfortunately cyclami a2s are not worth buying and I will be having to instigate a return and refund.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Exar RB Pro vs Elite Edge Rim Brake Wheels
« on: November 16, 2024, 01:34:03 AM »
Hi All.

I own a Lemond Titanium from 2002 and would like some nice carbon wheels for it taking advantage of the current 11/11 promotion and discount vouchers on aliexpress.

I was set on going for the lighter weight and less expensive elitewheels edge 40mm but then saw the exar RB Pro in 45mm.

Anyone have any experience with either in rim brake version?

Only thing that puts me off exar is the fact that aliexpress does not seem to offer version for Campagnolo which you can select for freehub and I presume brake pads via elitewheels.

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