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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: June 15, 2026, 03:42:27 PM »
So. After not being particularly a fan of YKWKYKYBike clothing other than their bibs i tried some stuff last year. Raudax was what i would consider the worst quality of all.
Specxel is really good for the price but mostly produces for under 180cm and under 90kg. But when they fit, i love them

Im using this jersey since last year and am more than happy with it:
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005008962786689.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.9.6307719e0JAOU9&algo_pvid=98cdf9f0-2163-4bab-a6a1-eecc0aa61ee7&algo_exp_id=98cdf9f0-2163-4bab-a6a1-eecc0aa61ee7-8&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%22701%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22search%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21EUR%2136.19%2136.19%21%21%2141.16%2141.16%21%402103963717800696339832190ea9a5%2112000047386467637%21sea%21DE%21900461435%21X%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29919%3Bd%3Aff6a79fd%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895&curPageLogUid=RwkPs5PLyoab&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A1005008962786689%7C_p_origin_prod%3A

Now i ordered some more of the new Specxel Stuff
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005012061780951.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.55.3ba35c5f40fxws&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005012303059325.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.54.3ba35c5f40fxws&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu

as wall as some of the stuff from the brand BCBE-ING
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005012284405426.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.7.135b6368RgNoXO&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005010533319747.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.10.135b6368RgNoXO&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu

The spexcel stuff should come soon. I will report :)

I am a big fan of the bib (no idea of the ride quality here tho) but the fit is perfect.
Same with the three longsleves (the black one i also have in white i didnt make pictures tho)
The jacket fits nice also.
Just the short jersey isnt as good as i wouldve liked. Didnt make pics of these also.

Seem reeeaaaaly nice quality on par with spexcel and definately better than YKWKYKB jerseys.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Helmets
« on: June 07, 2026, 10:24:44 AM »
The A20 Helmet by P2R in China is really nice. Single digit placement on Virginia Tech Ranking and 60€ without the visor.

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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Interesting Chat with a vendor
« on: May 31, 2026, 02:10:25 PM »
So. I wanted to send both chains back but Aliexpress proposed a 20€ discount. So i kept the black one and still sent away the oilslick one.
After that i got a beautiful message from the vendor :D

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: May 30, 2026, 04:34:05 AM »
This BCBE long sleeve one look really good https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005010533319747.html unfortunately it's too hot for long sleeve

We have a 05:30am groupride. even in the summer i will take a long one. so i am going to give updates :)

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: May 29, 2026, 10:49:24 AM »
So. After not being particularly a fan of YKWKYKYBike clothing other than their bibs i tried some stuff last year. Raudax was what i would consider the worst quality of all.
Specxel is really good for the price but mostly produces for under 180cm and under 90kg. But when they fit, i love them

Im using this jersey since last year and am more than happy with it:
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005008962786689.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.9.6307719e0JAOU9&algo_pvid=98cdf9f0-2163-4bab-a6a1-eecc0aa61ee7&algo_exp_id=98cdf9f0-2163-4bab-a6a1-eecc0aa61ee7-8&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%22701%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22search%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21EUR%2136.19%2136.19%21%21%2141.16%2141.16%21%402103963717800696339832190ea9a5%2112000047386467637%21sea%21DE%21900461435%21X%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29919%3Bd%3Aff6a79fd%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895&curPageLogUid=RwkPs5PLyoab&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A1005008962786689%7C_p_origin_prod%3A

Now i ordered some more of the new Specxel Stuff
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005012061780951.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.55.3ba35c5f40fxws&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005012303059325.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.54.3ba35c5f40fxws&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu

as wall as some of the stuff from the brand BCBE-ING
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005012284405426.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.7.135b6368RgNoXO&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005010533319747.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.10.135b6368RgNoXO&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu

The spexcel stuff should come soon. I will report :)


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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Road cycling shoes?
« on: May 26, 2026, 02:07:04 PM »
Cannot find shoes in over 46 which seem to be good. Any tips there?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: KORE wheelsets
« on: May 13, 2026, 07:14:06 PM »
Update after ~300km:

Nothing to say other than i am still a fan. Sometimes i hear some "ding"s but i think thats just the occasional gravel hitting the rim.
Im new to thick carbon wheels so i cannot say anything other than that i "think" i heard the same sounds with my 1000km on my Elite Ent 2.0
The Kore feel better made and look better tho. So thats my 2 cents.

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Thanks for the post.
I was already considering buying a bought 105 FD, because i already wanted to throw my alley keys out of the window at some point :D
Then thats something i at least consider. :D

Still would love to make the FD i have rn to work if possible :D

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Hello Hello,

i am 99% sure its somehow my fault but i cannot get the front mechanical derailleru of the LTWoo 12 Speed groupset to work.
No problem at all with the rear derailleur, but when i try to set up the cable of the FD it doesnt pull any kind of tension. If i pull the cable harder the cable is so tight that i wont be able to turn the bar to the left.

I tried to follow the official LTWoo Youtube tutorial but cannot see what i am doing different.


When i dont pull as much tension i try to shift to the larger sprocket but nothing happens. When i downshift all little tension there was is gone and the cable just hangs kinda loose.

I would appreciate any help. :)



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Component Deals & Selection / Re: KORE wheelsets
« on: April 21, 2026, 08:58:46 AM »
Second the look. I really like the decals even tho i was quite sceptical of them.
Also the carbon look isnt 100% black but has a little bit of life in them. They look fantastic

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: KORE wheelsets
« on: April 17, 2026, 10:46:17 AM »
Have them. Put them on my bike and am happy about them. I am in no way a pro, but they are lighter than my Elite ENT 2.0, look fire and feel fast to ride.
We will see what time will tell :)

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: KORE wheelsets
« on: April 15, 2026, 08:49:46 AM »
Alright, so the wheels have just arrived. The box had a dent on top (next to the rim), but everything seems in order fortunately. Will check properly once I get back from work, will report back.

Really intrigued. Tell us more.
Although mine are supposed to come tomorrow :)

Surely this must be a typo. For this weight it must be at least 130kg.

Probably. Thought the same. Especially since the Elite Wheel ENT 2.0 weigh about the same and are rated up to 130kg.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: KORE wheelsets
« on: April 15, 2026, 05:35:54 AM »
They seem really interesting:

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WEIGHT LIMIT :100kg (rider,bike, equipment and luggage)
That is a no go for me tho. Thats barely 90kg bodyweight at best.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: KORE wheelsets
« on: April 14, 2026, 06:42:02 AM »
What grease would you use for the 32 ratchet version? Is a NLGI 2 fine for that?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: KORE wheelsets
« on: April 13, 2026, 03:40:01 AM »
My experience on these after few rides now.
- hubs are silent for about 100km and then they start to purr
- EXTREMELY stiff wheelset, most likely due to carbon spokes
- about average in cross wind

Wouldnt mind them staying silent tho

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