Quote from: mingc on April 28, 2026, 05:47:09 PM
Why grease on the frame side of the clamp?

Its supposed to limit creaking. I really hate the noise of a creaking seatpost so I just do it out of caution

I have finished my build ca. 2 weeks ago. Everything was easy to put together and there have been no issues so far (ca. 350km ridden).

I saw a lot of people early on mentioning problems with a slipping seatpost. I received the new version with the "grippy surface" all around the seatpost. I used the same approach as with my Cannondale Supersix (which also famously has slipping and creaking issues with the seatpost) and put grease on the frame side of the clamp + grip paste on the seatpost side. Torqued to 6nm I have had no slippage even though the roads here in Britain are quite rough with a lot of pot holes.

So far it seems like the updated version of the seatpost solved the issue?

Am I understanding the instructions correctly that you basically have to cut the fork 8mm below the top of the stem (4mm plug + 4-5mm space on top)?

I can confirm the Continental Grand Prix TR are the real deal. Just bought two after buying some from a reputable european seller last year. They are 100% the same, they even have that specific Conti tyre smell. Comes out quite a bit cheaper when buying the no box version (2/3 the price for me).

Quote from: Hualicopter on March 10, 2026, 10:32:46 PM
Is the OEM T47 BB 12 or 16 notch? Need to buy a tool.

Very curious about that myself. If it is this one, it should be 16T? https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005007632877687.html

Quote from: chubv on February 01, 2026, 01:33:54 AM
I previously did this with two frames each. Sorry I didn't post it.

The 500 is a little bit smaller then the Scott and the 520 is a little bit taller.

For me personally, 5cm of spacers is too much. I think a bike with less spacers rides much better (more direct) and it also looks better. I would go with the bigger bike in your situation

Align the three frames by the bottom bracket both vertically and horizontally (its an option on bike-stats). That will be a much more useful comparison and should make it a bit clearer which frame fits better

Quote from: Bike.Man on January 23, 2026, 11:08:57 PM
No, you need 35mm for SRAM brakes too. 32mm is too short! I used these: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EIdRM9Q

Thank you! Did you get the M6 or the M6 version? From looking around, it seems like the M6 are the correct ones?

Is the 35mm requirement the same for SRAM bolts? I only have the 32s around so would appreciate a heads up if anyone knows

Just bough the frame, excited for it! Is anyone using the Magene P505 on this? (So the older version). Formally it is not compatible with internal T47 BBs but people have reported that it fits depending on the frame. Looking at the photos, I would think it should fit.

Thanks!

Does anyone here have experience with brake hoses for SRAM? I find the prices for OEM replacements extortionate (31 GBP for one hose with 2 barbs...) so this would be a great alternative:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007455565878.html