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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Replacement Dt swiss style rachets
« on: February 05, 2026, 03:39:11 PM »
I bought the steel version. I do recall only using one spring in its installation. I think I tried both at the beginning and the hub would not close, so I reverted to using the stock accessories.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Replacement Dt swiss style rachets
« on: February 05, 2026, 03:36:43 AM »
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKtkGEV

I have these ones in the 54 teeth configuration for my Elitewheels Edge wheelset. I only used the ratchet itself and reused the springs and stuff that were already in the wheel hub for the original 36t. Never skipped a beat in ~1500km so far but it gets a bit loud for my liking.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Shimano di2 groupsets from aliexpress
« on: September 15, 2025, 07:37:09 AM »
I’m curious whether warranty would hold up if purchasing from cyclegears? If not, it may be better to buy from Xianyu to save 20-30%.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: September 10, 2025, 07:41:11 AM »
I would assume that the hole for the rear derailleur would be too small and require filing as it is designed for Di2 battery cables. I don’t think mechanical is a good idea since you would need to route your shifter cables through the integrated headset.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Best spd-sl cleats?
« on: August 24, 2025, 10:45:18 PM »
Where are you finding Shimano cleats for $40? In my area, I can find them for AUD$20.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Road cycling shoes?
« on: August 20, 2025, 05:55:37 AM »
I have been happily using these Sidebike shoes for the past year.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006045609259.html

They are easy to keep clean with a rag after riding. I recommend avoiding riding in the wet, since the BOA gets gummed up and unlatching gets difficult.


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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Best SPD-SL Style Pedals
« on: August 20, 2025, 05:45:52 AM »
Quote from: sh on August 19, 2025, 10:14:44 AM
Do these work with shimano cleats? I read that some of the onirii pedals will not work with non-onirii cleats without lateral play, and onirii doesn't sell their own cleats iirc  :(

I compared the cleats included with the pedals when new to a new set of Shimano yellow cleats, and they seemed completely identical, minus the Shimano logo. I'll have to test out the Shimano cleats and report back whether there is any lateral play, as reported by the others. As for the original cleats, I felt zero lateral play in the couple of thousand kilometres I put on them.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Best SPD-SL Style Pedals
« on: August 18, 2025, 06:06:56 PM »
I like the Onirii 06 in the titanium axle version. It is lighter than Dura-ace and has lasted me well. I have used these daily the last 10 months and I can report no fault. I think Trace Velo had a couple good things to say in his review on YouTube.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMNOilL

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: [Help]. Looking for short cranks
« on: August 07, 2025, 07:23:18 PM »
You can find short cranksets from Aliexpress, particularly from reputable sellers who deal in group set sales: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMv1YkV

As a bonus, if you can use Taobao or Xianyu (via a shipping forwarder), you can find them for cheaper and greater availability.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Loud Unaas wheels ratchet replacement
« on: June 22, 2025, 08:40:37 AM »
I’ve found that packing the hubs with Shimano freehub grease can quiet down a ratchet hub to the likes of a 4-pawl freehub.

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