Quote from: Uberflo on January 26, 2026, 10:54:28 AM
A new headset will not solve the issue as the Tantan uses proprietary spacers. I dont think there is any other C ring available that will fit this handlebar.

if you're having headset play just use a 1mm spacer between the compression ring and the topcap. Problem solved

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Quote from: KopytoNieBladzi on June 23, 2025, 03:03:09 PM
Sooo.... 1600 km with this frame which include 2x 220 km rides
It is my main long distance bike now, but for some reason I'm thinking about going full back on XC as a ,,do it all,, since that was always my way before this project

what handle bar is that and do you have a link to it? How do you like it?

Quote from: gintokisensei on December 25, 2025, 09:06:42 AM
I've got the Tideace frame and the Lenox handlebar.
I've used the bearings and the metal C-ring that comes with the Lenox handlebar and got a little bit of play (1 or 2 mm). Do you know how can I fix it? Using the plastic C-ring?

yet that should do the trick.

Quote from: Hainesy on November 30, 2025, 04:04:05 AM
@jaypayne05 Frame looks great - what colour code was that?

Color was Number 47 glossy. This is the link to the frame protector https://a.co/d/8HwFwoo

Quote from: Tilmanstoa5ty on May 26, 2025, 03:46:27 PM
IIRC the default position is already as close as they can get. You can only get them further away from the handlebars. At least that's what i've heard. Given how small the shifters are the lever reach seems rather high unfortunately.

That may be true for some but I find the shifter position perfect for me.

Quote from: asarkany on May 26, 2025, 08:48:15 AM
Is it possible to adjust lever reach? I find that the levers are too far from the handlebar for my taste

that top screw should do the trick.

Quote from: MrMojo93 on April 19, 2025, 03:30:13 PM
Do you really need a chain guard with wheeltop gex? I'm also thinking about this specific model of chain guard.

Not with the chain ring that I'm running. But I just like having one just Incase. The clutch keeps the chain pretty stable but I'm a creature of habit

This bike is pretty fast. Took it on a 75 mile gravel ride today. It did really well in the sand pit areas with the 50mm tires on it. 5 stars for this bike

Quote from: Uberflo on April 15, 2025, 11:08:35 PM
With full integration or you use this frame cap with holes?

It's semi integrated for now. I'm test out different stem length to see what I like. I ride with a 80mm stem first but it made the bike feel too small. I put a 100mm and did around 45 miles and it felt much better.  I have some numbness in my left fingers, so now I have to figure out my hood position on the left side.

Quote from: SillyMochi on April 15, 2025, 11:53:11 AM
Just tight enough so that there is no play in the headset. It's also called "pre-load" and describes pretty much what it does. If you want a torque setting I'd go with 1-1.5Nm. 5Nm is definitely too much and might even overload the bearings i.e. excessive wear. The top cap does not hold the fork (except during the installation process), the handlebar bolts/clamp will do that. It really is just to pre-load the whole setup so that it is nicely tight when you torque the handlebar bolts to spec. If you want, you could even remove the top cap and screw afterwards - not recommended since it leaves a hole and looks shit but just technically speaking.

Interesting. Most people would have actually preferred a "no hole fork" but didn't know that would have been an option, from what I saw. Sucks, that you see it the other way round. And totally agree with you, they should have made that clear during the ordering process. But not surprised either. One thing I learn from ordering Chinese direct to consumer, is that I over-confirm everything. Had a few "aha-moments" on similar details where I thought everything is clear but turned out it wasn't.

Great explanation, thank you.

Quote from: Uberflo on April 15, 2025, 02:10:47 PM
Which handlebar do you use? Max. 2 nm on the cap

separate bar and stem combination

Quick question. After torquing down the compression nut. Do y'all apply a small amount of torque to the top cap or just tight enough for no head play. Some say 5nm some say 2-3nm

Quote from: Uberflo on April 09, 2025, 08:57:54 AM
its a DUB wide crankset with BBinfinite bottom bracket and their wide spacers

@gloscherrybomb is using the same setup as me so he already helped me out. Thanks

Quote from: gloscherrybomb on April 09, 2025, 08:36:39 AM
It fits without a spacer, but I used a small one (0.5mm maybe?) just to give a little extra clearance.

FYI I'm using the wheeltop gravel groupset also. It's perfect once you get the gears dial in. It never miss a shift.