Any jerseys that fit similar to Pedal Mafia? I normally go for Spexcel, but have the same experience where the pockets are pretty crummy.

Quote from: SkylarRnD on August 24, 2025, 03:47:37 PM
What would be the reason to get it out if you're always gonna mount the TA with the washer? Serious question bc mine is also stuck in there but I figured its a non-issue. Im sure Im wrong.

I already started to round the head of the thru-axle, so was thinking about getting a replacement so I don't get it forever stuck by not being able to insert a hex wrench in. SO looked at new thru-axles, but the ones I got from Ali have the washer stuck on them as well. So two washers... either take the washer out of the frame, or the washer off the thru-axle.

Quote from: Sander2177 on August 08, 2025, 02:51:46 PM
So had the same issue when I had the frame delivered had to get the rear washer out of the back as it got stuck.

Hey Sander, any tips on how to get the rear washer out? Got some new thru-axles but they have the washer stuck on them.

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Quick q for those who have the frame -

The front wheel thru-axle - is the gold conical washer supposed to be in the fork, or on the thru-axle? For my rear wheel, the washer is stuck on the frame (or at least I can't seem to get it out - haven't tried really hard though). Pics attached.

Bit annoying, I've dropped the washer a couple of times when I've pulled the thru-axle out, I know there's a spare one in the little pack of accessories but still.

Also, are the thru-axles the same as the normal Specialized ones/any ones compatible with the SL8? My rear thru axle I've already started to round it :facepalm: - should never use the ball hex wrenches.

Bike built! Haven't ridden it yet though - weather has been a bit crap. Given it was my first bike build, went okay - took a few nights in total. Managed to cut the steerer properly, pretty flat in the end - not sure if I'll cut it myself after the fit. 

Brake hoses were surprisingly straight-forward to get through the frame + handlebars with the internal routing tool. Di2 was actually harder given how floppy the cables are (my routing tool didn't come with the Di2 attachment, doh). The brake calipers also came pre-bled, and it doesn't seem like they need a bleed/any adjustment - also happily surprised.

Got a bit of brake rub on the rear wheel - might be the rotor that's a bit warped though.

7.44kg inc. cages, Garmin mount + Varia mount, Garmin Rally RS200 pedals

Ultegra Di2 12s, 52-36t chainrings, 11-34t cassette - all standard Shimano stuff, nothing fancy. Did swap out for a direct mount for the RD though.

Using Elite Drive 50D wheels, 32mm GP5000 clincher, RideNow TPU tubes

Received my frame today. Paint job looks good, a bit of misalignment near the brake screw holes, but bottom bracket looks good.

Frame weight 880g
Fork weight 420g

Not the lightest, but in their weight tolerances (or just over). Good that the fork is the "heavier" option - no QR code, no flex in it.

Ran the endoscope through the frame, was really hard to see but looks okay I think bar two things:

In the top-tube, where the head tube meets the top tube, there's bit of the latex mould. ChatGPT says that this isn't an issue.

Also near the rear brake mount, seems like epoxy or loose fibres :| If epoxy then should be okay?

The rest seems okay, fairly smooth inside.

Tried cutting the steerer tube today, can't really get the cuts super level - how important is this? Might just take it to a shop to get it done. About a <1mm difference across the circumference. Good thing I practised twice with the upper parts of the steerer.

Thanks! I picked up the Ryet Aircode, tried to find something similar to my Bontrager Aeolus.

What saddle is that?

Quote from: cramy on July 17, 2025, 04:44:51 AM
nice colors!!!

When did you order the frame?

Ordered on 17th of June, after a bit of back and forth on colours/sizing.

Just got my photos.

Colour came out a little bit more vibrant, but still happy with it. Hopefully BB and brake areas don't have any overspray and easy to build.

Messaged Vivian on Whatsapp about the fork issues - said that the fork design has been replaced with the "enhanced" version, whatever that means.

Not oblivious to the fact that I'm probably just getting fobbed off and will get what I get, but fingers crossed.

Does the RP088 seatpost fit the Tantan X-68 by any chance? Tantan didn't offer a 0-offset seatpost option.

Approx $1800 AUD, could have gotten it slightly cheaper with new coupons, cashback. No taxes - I did ask them to declare the package value less.

It was the full groupset including cranks, chain.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms298Lp this was the exact listing.