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Standard TCR carbon seatpost is a -15/+5mm offset.
So you can flip around the clamp (back to front and vice versa) so the offset changes.

Durianrider has a Youtube video about how this works.

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I had quite a lot of them already, including some polish brands. Except the CSC wheels which I had around 3 years ago, all above 4th place are im general great and very reliable, very similar. I really enjoy riding on a wide rim so this is why XMCS is on the first place.
1. XMCS
2. Tagoola/Avian
3. Proway/Falcon
4. CSC

Can you tell me how the CSC are compared to the other ones? I mean the other ones are very good according to many people here.
What differs from that in the CSC?

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Have a look at the Morpheus Reppit frame.
Created by a guy called Arne Peters, find him on Youtube.

Stack goes up to 677 in XXL, or 650 in XL.

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Thanks it worked !
Here are the picture of my build then !!
Custom paint and everything xmcs and AliExpress except for group set and tyres.
Frame, wheels, handlebar, chain rings, cranks and spindle are from XMCS.
Xcadey power meter
Oniri pedals
Ryet saddle
Pirelli P Zero tyres
Weight 7.7 kg.
Will write a review soon !

Super nice bike/frame!
But did you repaint it? Or was the one in post #77 not your frame?

The one you showed before has other decals and looks more "racing green" (which I liked even more) while this one looks a teint lighter green.

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Like I said, this frame is being promoted as a performance bike, rather than endurance. So the topic title is confusing.
But yeah I understand why you need a steeper seatpost in size 58  ;)

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Front center is a bit too short. Toe overlap is certain. But that seat tube angle looks bad. 73° across all sizes?  ??? Who wants that? If the seatpost is round I could remedy that by mounting and flipping an offset seatpost.
Remember that LCR018-D has 8mm of rise in handlebars so stack is about the same. I might get this one over the LC one if the weight is at least 100g less and if the seatpost is round.

73 degrees seat tube angle looks bad >> it just depends on the size.
XMCS Gran Turismo is also 73 degrees in sizes 54 and 56.
And so is my Giant TCR...

Maybe a steeper seat angle is more preferable, but calling it bad is a bit too far imo.

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Not sure why it says endurance in the Topic title.
Elves clearly mark it as an all-road performance bike on their Australian website.

The cost for the frameset is EUR 1140,-

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: CSC Gravel Bike Wheels
« on: September 29, 2025, 08:51:21 AM »
Update after 2k on the 40x30mm D272 hub wheels. Flawless so far. Feeling and riding really good tbh.

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Mate, maybe you could be a little more gently in future warranty complaints.

Statements like "outrageous" and "compensation" in the 2nd sentence already. Are you serious?
Let alone, the "legal avenues" when they don't react like the way you want.

Very agressive tone of voice right from the start imho.

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Sales & Classifieds / Re: Carbonda Store
« on: June 04, 2025, 07:41:00 AM »
Sorry, no plans for this at the moment.But this year our new products will be unveiled at EUROBIKE this month.

Any chance on a light(er) weight endurance frame from either Carbonda or Quick Pro?
Carbonda offers some options, but not particularly lightweight.

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Love it.  Will plan a build around this frame next January.  Only thing I don’t like is the seatpost clamp.  Had bad luck with one of those on an Elves Falath.

Agree! Something like the Giant 2 bolt design is much better.
But a really good looking frame!

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If I were to guess...sponsoring that women's conti team while also not exactly innovating on their primary sellers (wheels) has really put them in a bind. The competition especially for wheels has surpassed Winspace. And what was their response? Increase prices LoL. We basically have reached peak carbon spoked wheels for the time being.

Just like with the western brands Winspace was making huge profits coming out of the pandemic. But eventually they were stuck with large amounts of inventory they couldn't move, as the consumer moved on to other brands. You really don't hear much about them anymore like we did back in 2020-22.

Also Joe from China Cycling/Panda Podium has left the building, so marketing wise they are not up there anymore...

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: CSC Gravel Bike Wheels
« on: March 27, 2025, 04:49:14 AM »
Bought the same wheels, haven't ridden them, probably next week will.
First impression is good, no problem mounting the tyres either.

Bought them after a couple of posts with positive feedback on a Dutch cycling forum.

Although there is a difference in reviews between the wheels with their own CSCT31 hub and the D272 hubs. The latter is giving better reviews and less issues than the first.

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Geometry attached. Size 56cm would be the first mold available in April. Since we make this frameset with high standard as couple of big brands, you could tell the details when it is available, one piece mold, mixed of T1100, 40T, 30T Toray carbon fiber. latex molding etc. The price on this frameset with handlebar won't be that cheap as our previous frameset.  But would be cheaper than some other Chinese brands.

Everything still in the works, with this mould/frame Peter? Any updates maybe?

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