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Component Deals & Selection / Re: TT Brake levers / Clip ons for Black Inc bar
« on: March 12, 2026, 03:13:27 AM »
Damn, thank you very much.

I totally forgot about Spcycle handlebar, even though I wanted to buy it together with their frame...

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: TT Brake levers / Clip ons for Black Inc bar
« on: March 10, 2026, 05:45:34 AM »
I paid 650 EUR for the frame, I'm not spending 1100 on original handlebar. If I have to spend 1000+ I'd rather spend it on the Winowcycle and new brake levers.

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Component Deals & Selection / TT Brake levers / Clip ons for Black Inc bar
« on: March 09, 2026, 08:29:17 AM »
Hi Everyone,

I recently singed up for Ironman 70.3 Poreč on 18.10.2026.

I have rep Factor Ostro Vam 2.0. and was looking at clip on bars, but I can't find any clip ons that are suitable for my bike, since my handlebar is aero and not straight, which means the clips ons would be pointed outwards.

Does anyone know if there are any clip ons (preferably cheap ones from Aliexpress) that are built for non round handlebars and you can move the angle of the rods left to right?

My handlebar - https://factorbikes.com/products/black-inc-integrated-aero-barstem

I was also looking at the option of buying the full Winowcycle HB053 handlebar, but this means I also have to buy new Stem (Profile design Tristem - 140 EUR) brake levers (Shimano ST-R9180 - 500 EUR) and most probably also satellite shifters (Shimano SW-R9160 - 180 EUR).

Third option that I can think of is buying new stem + rounded handlebar and fitting normal clip ons.

Are there any other options that I'm missing that could help my situtaion?

Would much appreciate anyones advice for my situation.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Alternatives For Winowcycle HB052 / HB053 TT Handlebar
« on: March 07, 2026, 12:45:52 PM »
Hi Everyone,

I recently signed up for Ironman 70.3 in Poreč which will be on 18th of October.

Now I'm lookinng to upgrade my cockpit on rep Factor Ostro Vam 2.0.

I was looking at Winowcycle HB052 (400$) and HB053 (620$) as they are one of the only ones I can actually find that aren't priced over 1000$.

Does anyone use Winowcycle handlebars or does maybe have a good alternative?

Is the HB053 worth 220 $ more over the HB052, as I can't spot any big differences?

How is the compatibily with Shimano DI2?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: February 03, 2026, 06:11:00 AM »
Does anyone have any idea where I could buy good quality headset spacers and spare decals?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: January 20, 2026, 10:08:52 AM »
I have Leese cranks.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EvzFpQU

Does anyone know how many spacers should I use between Bottom bracket and cranks?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: December 17, 2025, 08:01:36 AM »
Any aero bottles recommendation for this frame?

And also if anyone is using TT clip on bars, would appreciate recommendation.

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Component Deals & Selection / Bike build tools
« on: December 16, 2025, 09:01:45 AM »
Hi guys,

I've ordered Ostro Vam 2.0 replica and now I need to also order tools to assemble the bike.

Below is my list.

BB tool - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009460602066.html
Fork cutting tool - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007259504216.html
Internal routing kit - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010376274979.html
Cable dampener - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007393757799.html
Brake bleeding kit - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004050463751.html
Chain cutter - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004971858777.html
Cassette sprocket - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005797891396.html
Shimano cassette removal tool - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008606199083.html
Brake hose needle driver - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006904541797.html

I need to also add torque wrench, if anyone has a recommendation.

Am I missing anything special?






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Component Deals & Selection / T47A Bottom bracket
« on: December 15, 2025, 08:33:13 AM »
Hi All,

I've bought Ostro Vam 2.0 frame and need to source T47A BB.

I will pair it with LEESE 24mm Carbon cranks - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009549219633.html.

Is it worth buying BB from aliexpress and if yes can anyone give me a link for a decent BB, because I don't want to buy something that won't fit.

i found this one https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008164067923.html with ceramic bearings, are they worth it?

Or should I go for something like https://www.bike-discount.de/en/cyclingceramic-t47a-shimano-24mm-bottom-bracket.

Much appreciate your help.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: December 15, 2025, 05:25:19 AM »
What bottom brackets are you guys using with your frame?

Anyone has a link for me?

Please

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Spcycle R065 700C Full Carbon AERO Road Disc Brake Frameset
« on: December 10, 2025, 01:12:15 PM »
I'm looking to buy this frame, but I'm a bit confused.

On Aliexpress you have 2 options for the frame:
- Frame without handlebar sold by SPCYCLE STORE(TRADER), they don't have cameleon colors to choose from... metallic color with shipping and cupons - 505 EUR
- Frame with handle bar sold by SHENZHEN SPYCYCLE STORE (TRADER), cameleon blue with shipping and cupons - 622 EUR

Is this the same seller with 2 different names?

They also have the option to buy directly from their website.
Cameleon color with shipping comes to 608 EUR + there is an option for discount code if anyone has it.

What do you guys recommend?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: December 10, 2025, 09:28:54 AM »
Are bars on this frame replacable?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« on: November 30, 2025, 09:38:43 AM »
Can anyone give contact to Tom from Taiwan Glory?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Best Price/Performance Wheelset 500-1000 € Range
« on: November 27, 2025, 04:16:45 AM »
Hi guys,

I guess this was asked before many times, but I still can't decide on a wheelset...

When starting with my bike build plan my first wheels I wanted to buy were Superteams S-All Carbon Ultra (https://superteamwheels.com/products/s-all-carbon-ultra-h2-d30-50-disc-brake-black-decals), but yesterday I saw Hambini's video about Superteam wheelset and he said something about open spokes.

I also saw that a lot of people are buying wheelsets throught Peter from Xiamen Carbon Speed.

Can anyone recommend a wheelset with outer width of 30mm and rim depth either 50mm or 60mm.

There are just too many different sellers (Elite, Zen, XCS, Superteam, Tagoola, CSC, Serenade, 8lien, 9Velo, Frasports...) and my head hurts just thinking about all of them...

Would much appreciate your help, because I don't want to spend 1000 EUR if I can get the same wheelset for 500 EUR.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Chinese carbon frameset VS Cube agree SLT
« on: November 25, 2025, 05:10:02 AM »
It's actually not. :/

I've never had a road bike (I've ridden my brothers Merida Scultura M - too small since I'm 190 cm) before and I kind of don't want to spend 1200 EUR on a frame without knowing what fits me well.

I'd much rather spend 550 EUR on Spcycle R065 or something similar to test and if I don't like it just sell it locally for a couple of hundred euros or leave in the garage gathering dust.

Also another turn off from Cube Agree is geometry, since I'm looking for something more "AERO", because I need my bike for an ironman.

But again I don't want to buy a TT frame or something very aggressive like Velobuild VB-R-368, because where I live there aren't many flats.

The better side of Cube is that is very good looking and easier to resell than a chinese frameset.

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