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Hello, long time lurker in the forum. I'm ready to pull the trigger on two of these frames. One for my wife and one for me. Do you have an Alibaba link you buy it from, or should I just send an email to the OP David at info@lc2000.com.cn?

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Search 100 Cycling, there's a couple different speedcraft clones...

Thank you sir

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Hi there,

I've had many sunglasses including Rockbros, but the 100% Speedcraft XS is the one that suits me best. The regular sized ones are too big for my face. Do you know if there's any replica or dupe for that particular model? Thanks!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« on: September 11, 2025, 11:11:50 PM »
No, I don’t think a 1000g wheelset is worryingly light at all — there are wheelsets out there that come in at 650–750g, so it’s not unheard of. When I made my decision, I did put some thought into it. I’m around 75kg on a good day, and if you’ve read the thread, you’ll know my front wheel has a 90kg rider weight limit. So I went ultralight on the front.
For the rear, I could’ve gone with a 90kg limit too, but I chose a wheel rated for 100–110kg to give myself a bit more margin. That’s in line with other respected brands like CRW (Craft Racing Works), which also have 100kg rider limits — and I’ve used those wheels before without any issues.
Yes, in hand they feel light, but if you’re going to ride a wheel with a 90kg rider limit, you just need to be mindful of how and where you’re using it., I’ve also got another set of 60/65 mm wheels with a 90kg rider limit that weigh around 1230g, and I’ve been riding them for months with no problems and I'm in the UK where we are not exactly know for our smooth roads  ;D

So if you're someone considering going down the ultralight route with 90kg rider weight limit wheels, you really need to think about how you're going to use them. Personally, I wouldn’t use a wheel with that limit for anything other than road riding. I know some people use them on gravel, and some are even sold as gravel-capable — but if I were going to run a 90kg limit wheel on gravel, I’d want to be around 65kg myself.
If you're looking for something super lightweight but still robust, brands like XM CarbonSpeed are worth checking out. They use T1100 carbon in their lightweight wheels, which is rare — most brands stick to T1000. And despite being lightweight, many of XM’s wheels have a 120kg rider weight limit, which says a lot about their engineering.
So yeah, it really depends on the brand, the materials used, and how well the wheels are designed. Just make sure the specs match your riding style and weight.

Thanks so much for the quick explainer. If they work for you, they'll sure work for me as my max has been around 68 kg at 166 cm tall. My wife is the same weight but taller at 175 cm. I'm investigating parts for a two all-around builds for both of us, based on the Spcycle SP-R088.

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Has anyone compared this frame against a reference western brand frame such as Specialized Tarmac SL7, Trek Emonda, Orbea Orca, Canyon Ultimate, Cannondale Supersix, etc?

I've read about 30 pages of this topic but haven't find a first hand comparison. Another user reported gassing out on a group ride against brand name bikes but that doesn't really say the bike can't transfer power. He could have been tired that day. Honestly, most people on this topic have been dropping great comments about the frame.

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I think with raw ud matte, the underlying carbon texture will have some sections that look flat black and other sections with fiber mesh. Raw ud glossy looks more like marble with varying fiber textures under a glossy clear coat.

I typically use clear nail polish with the glossy clear coat. It tends to hide blemishes quite well. Though I use this clear protection decal film on my frame. It blends well with the glossy clear coat and isn't noticeable whatsoever. Best to lightly apply it with a blow dryer or heat gun and it doesn't leave any adhesive residue when removing. I've tried the helicopter clear tape and I think that stuff sucks. It looks ugly and leaves residue when you remove it.

Protection decal film in black and clear:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806808712099.html

As a reminder, you can use gasoline to break down the residue in case it happens again with any other tape or protective film. Just don't leave it too much time over raw uncoated paint

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« on: August 29, 2025, 12:04:28 AM »
Hi guys, I'm new to the forums. I want this post to serve as an introduction: I'm Daniel and read the forums mostly to learn about more straightforward cycling products made in China. I grew kind of bored of the marketing especially for road bikes, so here I am, looking for a new frame on which to build an all rounder road bike.

On another note, I respect your relationship with the brand and people behind it, but don't you think a sub-1000 gram wheelset can be worryingly light?



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