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Messages - tbgallant

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Component Deals & Selection / Light'ish centerlock adapter/lock ring combo?
« on: January 20, 2026, 08:29:16 AM »
What are folks buying for relatively light but also high value centerlock adapters? 

My current adapter/lock ring combo is 32g, so I'm assuming I can do better than that.

Thanks

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: January 17, 2026, 06:47:09 AM »
I have been pretty happy with Cheji bibs (red pad), but I still haven't found my go to jersey.

I want a race fit but also good smooth fabrics with some aero ribbing on the shoulders/sleeves.  Has anybody been happy with any of the Ali options on race day?

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Meinier 26 inch kids MTB build
« on: January 12, 2026, 07:14:57 PM »
Can you share those pedals?

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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Re: HBX Carbon wheels?
« on: January 09, 2026, 10:40:45 AM »
Dan, very open to suggestions? 

One of my 'checkboxes' is 32-34mm exterior width with 50 to 60mm depth.  I can't find too many that meet this requirement?

Also, when you say 'better specs', which specs in particular are lacking?

Thanks

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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / HBX Carbon wheels?
« on: January 09, 2026, 07:15:22 AM »
I'm considering these wheels:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008692192157.html

Anybody have any experience with them?  They check a lot of boxes, and aren't 'super' cheap but also seem to be quite high value. 

Cheers


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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Supplier for 'good' (or great) quality bolts
« on: December 13, 2025, 06:01:49 PM »
Sounds like folks fine the price for Wanyifa Ti to be worth it vs just 'run of the mill stainless' when I'm not worried about weight?

Sounds like I will just have to try and find a 'well reviewed graded SS bolt' supplier for my 'commuter bike' needs. 

Nice to know Wanyifa is good for Ti though! 

Cheers

Tim

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Component Deals & Selection / Supplier for 'good' (or great) quality bolts
« on: December 11, 2025, 10:29:03 AM »
I don't need/want Titanium bolts, I just want good quality (good threads, good tolerance on the socket head that will interface well with quality hex keys, etc).

Does anybody have a good Ali supplier for this sort of thing?  I'm find with paying a bit more than the 'budget variety pack of meh bolts' that I often see (and have bought before).

Thanks

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Best SPD-SL Compatible Pedals
« on: July 30, 2025, 08:36:19 PM »
Anybody have any semi-long term experience with the LFZ spd sl pedals (carbon and Ti)?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006256883405.html

Looking for a solid locked in feel (no play).

Thanks

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: April 22, 2025, 09:35:15 AM »
Anybody have any good experiences/reccomendations for mountain bike shorts on Ali? 

Ideally something with good fit/range of movement and a well thought out waist closure (good velcro, belt, adjustable).

Thanks!

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Component Deals & Selection / What seller/store on Ali for carbon MTB bar (bar only not bar/stem)
« on: March 28, 2025, 07:14:34 PM »
Looking for a good quality (not weightweenie saving that last gram) flat (or slight rise) carbon MTB bar.  Width doesn't matter (for my kid).

Some back sweep probably wouldn't hurt but not required.

Cheers

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Component Deals & Selection / Suggest high-flow / good presta valve cores?
« on: March 17, 2025, 10:50:15 AM »
Hey all,

I've purchased lots of presta valve cores on Ali, but I find most of them are pretty low flow/poor quality.  Anybody have any vendor suggestions/links for 'good' presta valve cores (bulk of 10 more or is fine)?

Thanks

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: January 08, 2025, 08:20:15 PM »
What INBIKE men's jersey is the most 'aero'? 

Also, sizing suggestions, I'm 178cm and 79kg (reasonably wide shoulders).  Thanks!

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: 2024 11.11 / Black Friday sale planning
« on: November 01, 2024, 05:52:04 PM »
I can't get ANY of the choice coupon codes to work. If they did, some items might be worth it.

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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Re: 11.11 Sale Predictions?
« on: October 10, 2024, 08:18:42 AM »
Thanks all, glad to hear it makes sense to wait for 11.11.  If nothing else, prices likely won't be higher 'after' 11.11 than they are now.


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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / 11.11 Sale Predictions?
« on: October 09, 2024, 08:27:39 AM »
Wondering if folks are expecting any good Ali 11.11 sale deals this year?

I will likely hold off on some purchases in hopes there will be some pretty good deals.  Specifically I'm eyeing up Ultegra Di2 (12 spd) groups.. does anybody remember the prices on these being lower during 11.11 last year?

Cheers

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