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I submerged my Venfort hubs with the (dual) exp style ratchets in a creek and it started to slip. I replaced the springs and normal/old style 36pt "DT ratchets" from my Koozer clones and things are good so far.  The machining on the exp style ratchets may have been the issue, I suspect one of the ratchet rings was not moving in the channels.  Ordered another set of the old style 36pt ratchets from aliexpress as backups.

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My Venfort did not last 50 miles.  Ordered a Hope Pro 4 and have to rebuild my wheels, The Koozer DT clones I have in the shop seem much better made, going to try them out .

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: DT 240EXP hub clones Goldix, Venfort
« on: October 19, 2021, 08:30:18 AM »
I have two ZTTO 190 54t  star ratchet hubs on the bench waiting to be built up. 
J-Bend

Ordered a Venfort Boost 36t Hub for my Koski Bomber.   Also J bend... Ha the "pro 4" logo looks just like the Hope. I guess imitation is the highest form of flattery.

Will give updates once I get some miles on them.

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Things I have found on Aliexpress I would buy again:

Santic Shorts - $23.00
Fox knock off long sleeve jerseys - $12.00 (definitely nowhere close in design and completely different fabric, but cool and wicks sweat great).
Headsets - $9
Rear axle with ratcheting feature - $18 (def worth posting a link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2017-QR-86g-Bicycle-Skewer-front-15mm-rear-12mm-for-Carbon-Cyclocross-Fork-Thru-axle-12/32752388404.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.WTURaI)
Tideace Seatpost - $28
Tideace Handlebar (700 mm) - $20
Future Carbon saddle with Titanium rails - $30 (Selle SMP style - I have 2 and love them!)
Foam Grips - $2 (They are a little thinner than name brand, but $8 cheaper!)
Rock Bros Sunglass kit - $15 (This is the one that comes with 5 different lenses and case)
X2U Sport clothing - $12 to $15.  (I actually saw this stuff on a major European site for over $50! )
Tieboa Shoes - $52  (They made it though 1 season and still going strong).
Coospo Heartrate Monitor $20  (Works great with Strava and Wahoo)
Coospo Speed and Cadence sensor - $19 (Cadence works with Strava, Cadence and speed work with wahoo.  There are major compatibility issues with Strava on a phone and dual readout sensors, so it's a Strava issue, not a device issue).
Lixda Helmet - $15  I bought a second one because the first one smells like a jock strap... Now I take it in the shower with me after my rides and rinse it good. The new one has done much better just from the simple washings.
Rock Bros Multi Tool - $12
SNAIL brake rotors - $25 for a set.
Idqidao brak rotors - $10 per disk.  (Now I see DECKAS brand on the same 2pc rotor).
DECKAS chain Ring - $26
Aluminum Seatpost Clamp - $1.37


Things I would NOT buy again:

Any carbon part with ASIACOM brand on it.  My seatpost broke on the 3rd ride which was me just doing bunny hops in my front yard.  It broke in the air when I pulled the bike up underneath me and the seat slapped my butt.   I tried some handlebars... Seemed to be a little sketchy.  After about a dozen rides, I took them off to inspect them and the were cracked under the controls on both sides!!!! Glad I pulled that part.  The stem would not stay tight.  Every time crashed my handlebars would spin.  Kinda sucks because it was a 60mm x 15 degree which I used inverted to get my bars lower.  I really liked the positioning.  Now I'm on a Strynge 60mm x 7 degree inverted.

Most of the saddle bags I have tried did not last.  Granted I bought the cheap ones between $5 - $10.  I might give it 1 more round with the Rock Bros brand since the glasses and multi tool I have from them are holding up nicely.

Carbon saddles with carbon rails.  I'm only 155lbs and I broke the rails on the saddle within 2 weeks of riding.

My Asiacom handlebars crumbled like tissue paper (in the parking lot luckily).  No crashes, and the break did not occur at the controls/stem like other carbon bars normally do... They were as light as advertised unfortunately.

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P20MEMDAY  Good for sporting goods. https://pages.ebay.com/promo/2017/0522/memday17.html Max $50 off

May get another FR202 frame and fork for the wife this time. $290 shipped...

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29er / Re: Hi there! Question about doing a 29er build
« on: March 24, 2017, 03:18:18 PM »
I just ordered a frame from Ebay as it was cheap and simple. If I wanted a new 29er with a  suspension fork and components I would have got a factory plus bike, parts are expensive.

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Goin to try the  $14 BB7 Knock offs from E-bay (with rotor), The $28 IFX Crank/bb combo,  a $14 carbon post,  $20 760mm carbon bars and cheapest 056/202 frameset on the bay...  Wish me luck, I think I will need it.

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29er / Re: Welcome to Chinertown - Introduce Yourself!
« on: February 28, 2017, 04:08:04 PM »
Just ordered up a UD chiner from E-Bay today for touring, gravelgrinding 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Toray-Carbon-UD-Matt-29ER-Mountain-Bike-Frame-Bicycle-Frame-19-BSA-/272571459339?hash=item3f7686670b:g:~9sAAOSw4GVYNILu

$239 Shipped, looks like a FR-202, same geo.
 Also ordered a 3kmatte 15mm fork with TA for $95
Extra $17 for integrated HS and seatpost clamp as it was not included.

This is to replace a cross bike that was stolen down in California last year, look forward to documenting the build as it has been five years since I treated myself to a new bike.

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29er / Re: Looking for a longish slackish 29er hardtail frame
« on: January 27, 2017, 03:06:55 PM »
Angleset and tall fork will help. Save up for a Canfield EPO?

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Not really a Vitus unless it is whippy lugged aluminum.
Even the low budget Motobacons are better rides than the originals IMO.

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