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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTK266-D-SL, race frame, 680g, <800g w/paint & metal parts (M), fits 35mm+ tires
« on: September 11, 2026, 03:18:24 AM »
Quote from: klrdd on September 10, 2026, 02:31:23 PM
Long Term Long Teng update:

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Swapped the 35mm Michelin Pro5 (37mm WAM) tires for 32mm
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Do you know the internal width of your rims? I'm tempted to try the Michelins, currently running Vittora N.EXT 34mm (25 WAM) on i23 rims but i'd prefer not to go any wider. Thinking of going for the 32mm michelins to keep the WAM down.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Hudud carbon cranks
« on: August 21, 2026, 06:58:50 AM »
Quote from: ChuckyRagnar55 on August 16, 2026, 01:04:50 AM
Hi there. I’ve had issues with lateral wobble in the chainring whenever I install the crankset; I’m not sure if anyone else has experienced this. I’ve tried everything—placing spacers here and there, using a different power meter, swapping chainrings—but nothing works. The problem goes away when I install Dura-Ace cranks, so I gather the issue lies in the alignment of the crank arm with the spindle, though I’m not certain—which is why I’m asking if anyone else has run into this. I’m thinking about buying a different crankset and reusing my current chainrings and power meter. The options are: Budget: Rpantahy High-end: Cybrei or Elilee
I had a similar problem with my coree cranks combined with a leoseek spider powermeter, i turned out that there were not enogh clearance and the crankarm bent/deformed  the spider when torqued down. I managed to fix i by placing a thin spacer (0.5 mm) between the spider and the crankarm.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Aliexpress EU Duty 3 euro
« on: July 13, 2026, 08:42:09 AM »
Quote from: hubba on July 13, 2026, 07:54:33 AM
Oh sorry I didn't read your post properly. Yes I wondered too why it's more than 3 euros.

It's probably by the goverment rule book, VAT is usually calculated on the total cost of the purchase including shipping and customfees.
IOSS is simply a way charging the calculated VAT direct on purchase and the seller is then responsible for transfering the funds to your( the buyers) national TAX authorities.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTK266-D-SL, race frame, 680g, <800g w/paint & metal parts (M), fits 35mm+ tires
« on: July 08, 2026, 04:18:43 AM »
Quote from: Vec on July 08, 2026, 04:06:49 AM
Did anyone have trouble screwing in bottle cage screws? Mine were really tight. When I pulled the screw out, it was really hot and the black coating on the threads was rubbed off.
I checked the screws are the right thread and pitch using another bike frame. Maybe my frame's threaded inserts are wrong. Anyone else experience the same issue? My frame is L size, ordered in march.

I had to clean the threads with a tap on one of the inserts for the bottle bolts, looked like some epoxy overrun in the threads. 

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: July 06, 2026, 01:36:08 AM »
Quote from: kar230 on July 05, 2026, 05:27:27 PM
Anyone tried these elitaone SL8 carbon handlebar copies?

Their seat posts have been rock solid for me, but not sure about this handlebar....considering it's significantly cheaper than any competitors, it makes me wonder why.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009805784135.html
I picked one up on a sale (€55 ish) for my weightweenie on a budget build, it feels solid riding and for the money i'm happy

Positives:
* Relativly ligthweight
* Feels solid riding
* Nice secure packaging and plenty of Accessories

On the negative side (Sample size of one):
* The outlet ports for cables near the shifters is machined and has a sharp edges, i used a round file to round off the edges.
* The computer mount did not fit very well on my handlebar had to modify the mount making a larger indentation on the surface facing the handlebar.
I still had to add a 2mm rubber washer to make the mount stable with my edge 1040, id say its OK now.
* Trying to get the computer mount stable i managed to pull the threaded rivet out of the handlebar, glued it back with some epoxy and its fine now.
* The spacers is not of the puzzle kind, if you want to add/remove spacers you will have to cut the brake lines and reroute


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Component Deals & Selection / Re: chinese carbon saddles
« on: June 30, 2026, 03:20:59 AM »
Quote from: alfiomotrambo on June 28, 2026, 12:50:50 PM
Hey guys,
Has anyone had any real-world experience with this Ryet saddle? https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005008818725526.html
I like the fact that you can choose the color; I think it will match my Gravel bike beautifully.

I have one on my weight weenie(ish) build, there is no padding, only a syntetic "leather" cover over the carbon base.
The base has some built in flex witch makes it sligtly forgiving when it comes to bumps.
Picked it beacuse of the low weigth and the narrow width model (ca130mm).

Paired with a good padded bib, it works for me, i did a 150k ride on it this weekend

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTK266-D-SL, race frame, 680g, <800g w/paint & metal parts (M), fits 35mm+ tires
« on: June 29, 2026, 04:47:49 AM »
Quote from: Re:Entry on June 28, 2026, 06:03:48 AM
Is anyone Running XMC Carbon wheels with 26mm IW and 34,8 OW with Conti 5000 STR 32mm? I am wondering if this combination fits the LTK.

I recently posted about my experiment with a i29 o38 rim and panaracer 38c (43mm WAM) this (just) touched the FD but cleared everything else with 2-3mm, so you should easily fit your combo.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTK266-D-SL, race frame, 680g, <800g w/paint & metal parts (M), fits 35mm+ tires
« on: June 24, 2026, 05:26:27 AM »
I had to (dry) test mounting my panaracer gravelking slick 38 mounted on iw29/ow 38 rims, the combo  is 43mm WAM. The front clears with a good margin, the rear (just) touch the di2 cable on the front deraileur and gives a 2-3mm clearance to seat and chainstays.
Going back to my n.ext 34mm on i25 for now. But with a 1x setup and generous clearance conscience 😁 its possible to fit and ride 43mm wam  tires on this frame.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: chinese carbon saddles
« on: June 15, 2026, 01:57:25 AM »
Quote from: hubba on June 12, 2026, 11:55:36 AM
This looks great but I would prefer to have a bit of padding. Couldn't find a padded version when I searched. I suspect the leather padded version is pretty hard too.
I shoud have been clearer in my post, i have the light "padded" version of T01. It's essensially the carbonfibre base wrapped in fake leather, maybe gives you less slipping but no added padding :-)
The base has some built in flex that dampens the impact of small bumps, i havn't done any really long rides on it yet, the longest my butt survived is a 100k 3:30h ride.
However saddles are a higly individual thing, what suits my butt may not suit everyones/anyones butt :D.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: chinese carbon saddles
« on: June 12, 2026, 06:43:27 AM »
Quote from: hubba on June 08, 2026, 10:54:14 AM
I would prefer 130mm wide saddle but there aren't really any Chinese options. 150mm is way too wide. My sitbones are 9.5cm and I ride a low position.

Have a look at the RYET T01 saddle, padding is non existant on mine :) but i think there are versions with more padding if you look around.

/Håkan

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTK266-D-SL, race frame, 680g, <800g w/paint & metal parts (M), fits 35mm+ tires
« on: May 26, 2026, 09:36:35 AM »
Quote from: jamez on May 26, 2026, 02:12:43 AM
Crashed my bike , so decided to try the LTK266. Alisa was very helpful and said it would be done and shipped soon. (size L, transparent glossy blue)
Still a bit sceptical about the seatpost. It seems very wide and non-aero, and that bulky ritchey clamp is kind of a pity as well. Same goes for the seatpost clamp solution - not the best design I think, but again hopefully OK.
Ordered a 55R low stack headset and hopefully will 3D-print some adapters to get a nice transition to my stem. Going with semi-integrated with the brake hoses running open under the stem, was my plan.

Was there a STL-file for di2 battery holder? Went through the posts but couldn't find it.

There were a member that had 3d printed a di2 battery holder, can't find any info if it were made public.
I mounted mine with some of the packaging material and a pair of O-rings.
As a detail obsessed person :D i'm tempted to order the GIANT kit ( GIA150000049), looks it's around 11EUR + shipping.

Regarding the aero properties of the frame i'd say its a bit chunky overall, this is not a sleek aero model of a frame.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTK266-D-SL, race frame, 680g, <800g w/paint & metal parts (M), fits 35mm+ tires
« on: May 24, 2026, 03:23:36 PM »
Quote from: Vobluda on May 24, 2026, 10:55:55 AM
At 188cm tall and 90cm inner leg I am looking into XXL frame. With Stack 601 and Reach 401 I think it would work better for me then XL with to me only 580 stack. Any thoughts please?
Im 193cm with an 93cm inseam and went with the XXL, if you done a bike fit or have a bike that you are comfortable on take your (effektive) stack and reach parameters and look at the geometry charts. There's a few online comparison tools available which simplify the process, e.g. geometrygeeks.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTK266-D-SL, race frame, 680g, <800g w/paint & metal parts (M), fits 35mm+ tires
« on: May 24, 2026, 03:12:48 PM »
Initial assembly of my xxl frame is done, done a weight weenie build on a budget. 6.9kg as pictured, no pedals or bar tape, rigged for komfort with plenty of spacers right now
For reference I'm 193cm tall with an 93cm inseam and fairly flexible.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTK266-D-SL, race frame, 680g, <800g w/paint & metal parts (M), fits 35mm+ tires
« on: May 23, 2026, 01:01:03 PM »
Quote from: CycOps on May 22, 2026, 12:38:03 PM
That weight is for black carbon matte finish, right?

I went for the carbon matte clearcoat, no black pigments in the clearcoat.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTK266-D-SL, race frame, 680g, <800g w/paint & metal parts (M), fits 35mm+ tires
« on: May 22, 2026, 05:46:11 AM »
Finally took delivery of my xxl frame  :).
Just unpacked it and thrown the frame on the scales. 861gr with fd/rd hardware.

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