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29er / Re: Carbon Speed Grand Opening Giveaway - Win a FREE Set of Carbon Rims!
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29er / Re: My first bike build: IP-256SL
« on: October 07, 2014, 07:11:42 AM »
Irrespective of whether they are painted or not, individual frames are exempt from ADD and subject only to import duty at 4.7% and VAT at standard rate.
https://www.gov.uk/trade-tariff/headings/8714?country=&day=7&month=10&year=2014
https://www.gov.uk/trade-tariff/headings/8714?country=&day=7&month=10&year=2014
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After The Ride / Re: Adding a "Chinese Carbon Road Bike" Section to the Forum?
« on: June 28, 2014, 09:51:11 AM »
One (two?) words - velobuild.com
I can't speak in general about how popular Chiner road frames are but RBR are on their sixth thread:
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/bikes-frames-forks/chinese-carbon-thread-ebay-direct-version-6-0-a-272806.html
I built my FM015 ISP up about 2 1/2 years ago. It's a light, stiff frame with a couple of minor engineering issues that were fixable. The long and the short of it though is that I'm a MAMIL ex BMXer and MTBer who wanted to catch the carbon gravy train. My conclusion was that although the responsiveness was nice, I'm not a racer and my custom steel frame was just soooo much more comfy on any ride over 2 hours (which is most of my rides). So the Chiner has sat in the garage on the turbo for 18 months as a trainer.
IMHO, adding a road section will only dilute the content. There's enough sites dealing with this stuff already. It depends on what your hopes are for this site, I guess.
I can't speak in general about how popular Chiner road frames are but RBR are on their sixth thread:
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/bikes-frames-forks/chinese-carbon-thread-ebay-direct-version-6-0-a-272806.html
I built my FM015 ISP up about 2 1/2 years ago. It's a light, stiff frame with a couple of minor engineering issues that were fixable. The long and the short of it though is that I'm a MAMIL ex BMXer and MTBer who wanted to catch the carbon gravy train. My conclusion was that although the responsiveness was nice, I'm not a racer and my custom steel frame was just soooo much more comfy on any ride over 2 hours (which is most of my rides). So the Chiner has sat in the garage on the turbo for 18 months as a trainer.
IMHO, adding a road section will only dilute the content. There's enough sites dealing with this stuff already. It depends on what your hopes are for this site, I guess.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Lightweight carbon fork with 15 mm axle
« on: June 28, 2014, 04:17:02 AM »
If you mean the two small rivets just over half way up the leg, these are the front brake hose guide on the trailing edge of the fork.
It's not unusual to see an alloy ring at the bottom of carbon steerers. Given the way most people medieval their races on, it seems prudent on the part of the factory to provide some protection. It may be overkill but it's better than gouging the steerer, no?
If you insist on the thru axle model, go with the xmiplay and the 1000g weight saving.
It's not unusual to see an alloy ring at the bottom of carbon steerers. Given the way most people medieval their races on, it seems prudent on the part of the factory to provide some protection. It may be overkill but it's better than gouging the steerer, no?
If you insist on the thru axle model, go with the xmiplay and the 1000g weight saving.
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29er / Chiner chainring clearance
« on: June 21, 2014, 04:11:35 AM »
I'm wondering what advice people have with regard to max inner chain rings on the Chiner frames? At the moment I'm trying to decide whether to order an IP256 or IP057 and will be going with a BSA bottom bracket.
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29er / Re: Chinertown's 1000th Post Giveaway - Win FREE Hookless Carbon Rims!
« on: June 21, 2014, 03:09:26 AM »
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After The Ride / Re: iPhone or Android??
« on: June 21, 2014, 02:55:50 AM »
My 4S contract expired last November. It still works perfectly. I didn't upgrade to a snazzy new phone because the 4G network doesn't extend to our neck of the woods yet (only 3-4 miles away which is frustrating!). I'm on a rolling monthly plan and just waiting to see what the next gen iPhone looks like in September.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: UST tyres
« on: June 18, 2014, 10:27:13 AM »
Thanks for moving to the appropriate section, Ned!
I haven't come to any conclusions yet but I trying to be methodical about determining what it the 'best' build solution for me. The UST solution appears to be the most 'elegant' 'tubeless' solution since at least Mavic's UST rims are not drilled, tyre bed is extruded to secure the tyre and it does not require liquid sealant (but might be sensible to run anyway).
I take on board your comments re weight C_D and certainly, Mavic's own UST tyres do appear to be heavier and less appropriate to the type of riding I'll mostly be doing which is fire roads and sandy forest trails.
I have a preference for Continental as my tyre provider but their site is extremely unclear with regard to which, if any, of their 29er tyres is UST compliant (as opposed to tubeless ready). They claim that their Protection range are UST compliant but then none of the tables state UST compliant on the 29er sizes, just the 26" tyres.
As far as I can make out, TLR does not necessarily make a tyre UST compliant!
Aidez moi, svp!
I haven't come to any conclusions yet but I trying to be methodical about determining what it the 'best' build solution for me. The UST solution appears to be the most 'elegant' 'tubeless' solution since at least Mavic's UST rims are not drilled, tyre bed is extruded to secure the tyre and it does not require liquid sealant (but might be sensible to run anyway).
I take on board your comments re weight C_D and certainly, Mavic's own UST tyres do appear to be heavier and less appropriate to the type of riding I'll mostly be doing which is fire roads and sandy forest trails.
I have a preference for Continental as my tyre provider but their site is extremely unclear with regard to which, if any, of their 29er tyres is UST compliant (as opposed to tubeless ready). They claim that their Protection range are UST compliant but then none of the tables state UST compliant on the 29er sizes, just the 26" tyres.
As far as I can make out, TLR does not necessarily make a tyre UST compliant!
Aidez moi, svp!
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Component Deals & Selection / UST tyres
« on: June 18, 2014, 07:49:15 AM »
Hi. I am struggling to negotiate the UST/tubeless tyre mire! In the majority of cases, none of the tyre manufacturers make a clear differentiation on their sites between their UST and tubeless models.
I'm hoping that friendly CT member(s) can advise, if running UST, which tyres they're using and why!
I'm hoping that friendly CT member(s) can advise, if running UST, which tyres they're using and why!
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29er / Re: Should I get the 057 or 256??
« on: June 13, 2014, 03:11:39 AM »
256 availability update - Peter quoted 35-45 days for 15.5" BSA 135mm UD matte overnight!!!!
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29er / Re: Would you pay someone to build a Chiner for you?
« on: June 12, 2014, 04:19:50 PM »
Just got in from a club ride. The local wrench reckons 1.5 hours to build a current 29er from scratch with new parts. Cost - depends on whether you source parts from the LBS or not! Turn up at the shop with internet sourced f&f/components - that'll be £100, please (guilty!). Let the shop source your specification and try to price match - £60-80 approx if you give them a fair chance to price match. In other words, they mark up their labour rate by 25-50% for online builds.
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29er / Re: Should I get the 057 or 256??
« on: June 12, 2014, 08:48:44 AM »
I'm contemplating a 256 but running it with Iplay's thru axle rigid fork. I weight 175 lbs and will be riding flat, rooty singletrack and fire roads. Does anybody have any thoughts on which of the 057 or 256 is best suited to this type of riding? Look forward to hearing from you!
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29er / Re: Would you pay someone to build a Chiner for you?
« on: June 12, 2014, 07:30:50 AM »
Wow! Labour rates sure are high in the US. I'm sorry to be an ass but if that's indicative then it's no wonder off-shore trade is booming. For comparison, my FM015 road build over here in the UK cost me £90 or US$150 at today's ROE. There's no way that anybody would pay $500+ for a build over here. It's a 2 hour job - no wrench in the world is that good.
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