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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: August 04, 2026, 01:27:34 AM »
Darevie with the ei pads, they are very well made and priced.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Best TPU tube brand
« on: July 05, 2026, 02:43:25 AM »
I use gustavo on gravel. Quality is fine, have had no issues with them. I usually pay around $10 for 2. Have stocked up and should be good for quite a while. Have only had 2 punctures, they were both on the same day from the same piece of glass that embedded itself in the tire.

Bought 1 cyclami and it came with a faulty valve connection and wouldnt hold any air. Others may have had better luck than i have.

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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: 12 speed quick links
« on: June 21, 2026, 09:16:49 PM »
I tried a couple of those on 11 speed, they take almost no force to put on or take off. Like you can just about take it off without any tools.
Compare that to the shimano genuine quick links where it's pretty difficult even with a good tool.

Not sure I trust it if it's that loose... At least the KMC ones need the tool (but are easy with the tool)

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: chinese carbon saddles
« on: May 31, 2026, 07:03:44 PM »
Have been using a Mixed 5d for about a year. Pretty good saddle, great for the ~$30 it costs. I think I want to switch to a flatter saddle though, the big flare at the back means I'm always leaning forward and putting a lot of weight on the hands.

Tried the Ryet Ultimate 135mm carbon base + eva padding. Quality is great, doesn’t fit my body (seems to rub where the thigh and butt meet up), and it's so firm that it bruised the area around my sit bones.

Would a Ryet aircode 3d be the next or best move? I don't rotate pelvis too much, and I want something where the curve from the nose to the big pad area is steeper (like the 5d) rather than more gradual (like the ultimate). Does it actually measure 150mm wide?
Perhaps RT03 in 145?


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I just swapped over from the stock tektro semi-metallics that came with my bike for the bucklos sintered pads, and the improvement in stopping power is amazing. Would definitely recommend, especially for the price (about $4)

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Saddle bags
« on: May 09, 2026, 07:06:53 PM »
I have one that looks just like the cxcw or thinkrider posted above. It's really good, highly recommended. Getting the boa type mechanism is definitely worth the few extra dollars.
It fits 3 tubes, a few repair patches, multi tool, pencil, zipties, and a gel.

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