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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: The Un-Official Guide To Fixing Headset Play - Please Add Your Advice Here
« on: August 09, 2022, 10:42:24 AM »
Great Idea, Can anyone do a youtube video series on this?
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TanTan TT-X21 frame
« on: December 20, 2021, 04:29:37 AM »
Mine is running fine on 28mm.
Loads of clearance!
Loads of clearance!
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph aka Tantan TT-X2
« on: December 15, 2021, 03:24:42 AM »
Nice build - What weight is it?
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Reasonable Chinese wheels
« on: May 08, 2021, 06:52:47 AM »Depends how reasonably priced you need ... aluminium or carbon?
I paid £258 ($360), which is kind of crazy considering that many 'branded' aluminium disc wheels cost more.
Thanks Nick, I bought elite carbon and I would recommend them.
Does anyone have experience of aluminium or other good carbon?
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Reasonable Chinese wheels
« on: May 07, 2021, 03:22:51 PM »
Hi all,
My next project is a 49cm road bike for my kids.
Can anyone suggest a reasonably price wheelset for disk brakes 6 screw and 12 mm thru axle?
Thanks
My next project is a 49cm road bike for my kids.
Can anyone suggest a reasonably price wheelset for disk brakes 6 screw and 12 mm thru axle?
Thanks
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: ZRACE crankset confusion
« on: May 03, 2021, 04:27:41 PM »
Mine is 29mm and needed a SRAM DUB BB86 bottom bracket.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: ZRACE crankset confusion
« on: April 14, 2021, 04:41:38 PM »I've ordered the ZRACE RX 1x crankset (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001345854813.html) but it's pretty annoying/confusing to put together:
Check these regularly after your first few rides. I heard a creak and I thought it was the bottom bracket, but it was these screws. Two fell out and I had to replace the set from an old Shimano crank.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TanTan TT-X21 frame
« on: March 31, 2021, 05:16:24 AM »
I finally gave up on the Sensah Empire Pro front derailleur on the TT-X21 and decided to remove the inner cable arrangement and went for a Shimano 105 7000 front Mech. It has an option to thread the outer housing to the derailleur. Two good features include the cable tensioning screw and anchor screw to the derailleur hanger. I found a fitting that allows the housing to leave the frame. As this is just in front of the wheel and will allow water into the frame, I plan to seal it with Silicone.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TanTan TT-X21 frame
« on: March 19, 2021, 09:14:47 AM »
Sorry to hear of your problems with your TT-X21.
I ordered extra parts with my TT-X21 that were not shipped. They did sent the spare derailleur and handlebar spacers via EMS. To be fair, they turned up quite quickly.
I have three problems after 100km of riding.
1) The front derailleur of the sensah empire pro is very hit and miss. It is hard to get the right cable tension in it. I might switch to a 105. This is more a problem with the groupset rather then the frame.
2) There is play in the rear wheels. This will require tightening bearings. Again not a frame issue.
3) There is play in the headset. It is minor and does not effect braking. I have ordered a longer compression cap that may fixe this. I know that previously in this forum, someone used light spacers.
I didn't get the frame painted, so no issues with over painting brake mounts.
I didn't use the Zrace bottom bracket, opting instead for the SRAM dub BB86. It works quite well and I have no complaints.
Another issue with the bike is the saddle that I chose. An all carbon fibre seat was not the best idea, so i am looking for a replacement.
I ordered extra parts with my TT-X21 that were not shipped. They did sent the spare derailleur and handlebar spacers via EMS. To be fair, they turned up quite quickly.
I have three problems after 100km of riding.
1) The front derailleur of the sensah empire pro is very hit and miss. It is hard to get the right cable tension in it. I might switch to a 105. This is more a problem with the groupset rather then the frame.
2) There is play in the rear wheels. This will require tightening bearings. Again not a frame issue.
3) There is play in the headset. It is minor and does not effect braking. I have ordered a longer compression cap that may fixe this. I know that previously in this forum, someone used light spacers.
I didn't get the frame painted, so no issues with over painting brake mounts.
I didn't use the Zrace bottom bracket, opting instead for the SRAM dub BB86. It works quite well and I have no complaints.
Another issue with the bike is the saddle that I chose. An all carbon fibre seat was not the best idea, so i am looking for a replacement.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TanTan TT-X21 frame
« on: March 13, 2021, 02:50:32 PM »
Finally went for a ride on my TT-X21.
Very stiff, very light and quick to pick up speed.
Very light on hills.
ZRace discs are a bit spongy.
Sensah front derailleur is hit and miss.
Very stiff, very light and quick to pick up speed.
Very light on hills.
ZRace discs are a bit spongy.
Sensah front derailleur is hit and miss.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velo Build R-099 Build
« on: March 05, 2021, 04:29:56 AM »
I have seen people like Hambini press the drive side first.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velo Build R-099 Build
« on: March 04, 2021, 03:15:33 PM »
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33012245392.html
this looks good
this looks good
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velo Build R-099 Build
« on: March 04, 2021, 09:19:44 AM »
Get the right tool for the press-fit SRAM DUB.
I try to use a DIY tool and the internal plastic cylinder cracked.
The bearings are lined up and the crank works well.
I just regret not ordering an Aliexpress install tool.
I try to use a DIY tool and the internal plastic cylinder cracked.
The bearings are lined up and the crank works well.
I just regret not ordering an Aliexpress install tool.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TanTan TT-X21 frame
« on: February 27, 2021, 07:40:08 AM »The top cap? 2ish Nm. Didn't take much to tighten down the head set once I got everything sorted out.
OK 2NM seems a bit low.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TanTan TT-X21 frame
« on: February 26, 2021, 06:23:21 PM »
Thx FHS
I fitted the bottom bracket today.
Chain and tuning tomorrow
I put the big bearing on the bottom of the fork.
What torque does you set the compression cap too?
I fitted the bottom bracket today.
Chain and tuning tomorrow
I put the big bearing on the bottom of the fork.
What torque does you set the compression cap too?