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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: ICAN Triaero A9
« on: April 07, 2021, 08:55:24 PM »
Quote from: Matt_C on April 07, 2021, 12:21:29 PM
Have you ever used a full hydraulic set up? If so, how does the braking performance compare?

I have been using elite wheels but recently I have been having problems with their OEM hubs. Some play in the rear wheel and noise coming from the hub. Replaced the bearings and got a new freehub but it is starting to make noises again already. I really want to try their ratchet hubs but this one is giving me second thoughts.

Used full hydraulic before and prefer the performance and feel. The braking feels smoother, more consistent and far more reassuring. Thanks for the info on the Elite Wheels!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: ICAN Triaero A9
« on: April 06, 2021, 10:23:58 PM »
Quote from: Matt_C on April 06, 2021, 02:30:14 PM
This is the exact spec I plan to build my frames up with. Please keep us informed on the braking performance, did you use compressionless cable housing?  What is the final weight of the build?

Hi Matt_C, it seems a good value spec. I'll let you know when I have changed the brake pads, I discovered on a longer ride that the brakes are better once the rotors warm up a bit. Still not totally convincing though...we'll see. Yes, I used Jagwire compressionless housing (Road pro).

What wheels are you going to use on your build?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: ICAN Triaero A9
« on: April 06, 2021, 10:14:43 PM »
Quote from: Nicoloc on April 06, 2021, 12:47:43 PM
if i were you, i would get away quickly from the sensha front derailleur.
The cable tension required is really high and have damage the bottom bracket cable routing piece on my frame.
I was also seeing some tilt back of the derailleur and was really anxious for the frame derailleur mount hardware...
I switch to a 105 and now works perfectly fine.

Other than that nice build :)
What is the overall cost ?
Nicoloc

Thanks @Nicoloc. I dream of doing away with the front derailleur, to the point where I am considering a hub shifting setup from Classified.
As Matt_C said the cable housing comes to the insert and then the cable comes out to the derailleur. As in the pic below. Did you have a problem with this setup? The build came in at about $1600 (including delivery) paying full retail for everything.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: ICAN Triaero A9
« on: April 06, 2021, 03:08:56 AM »
Finally, all done. Heaps of fun!

Wanted to cable with full housing and managed in the end, but I did find that some of the bends in the steering area were a bit tight.
The ZRACE disc pads are not very good and will change those immediately.

Rides well and looking forward to the first long ride!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: 1st Build Need Help
« on: February 24, 2021, 11:08:49 PM »
Hello Masta.

For the bottom bracket explanation: Parktool has a good post here: https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/bottom-bracket-standards-and-terminology. Basically, BB86 refers to the width of the shell in mm. The BB has to match the BB shell on the bike and the inside diameter of the BB has to accommodate the spindle on the crankset. More experienced builders will no doubt have a lot more to add.   :D

The TRP spyres have a dual-piston system and the ZRACE BR002's have only one moving piston, as far as I know. I haven't tried either so can't tell you if the performance is that much better on the dual piston.

If you opt for a frame with a press-fit bottom bracket you will need a press-fit tool. You can use the work stand just don't clamp the carbon, rather clamp on the aluminium seatpost.

Enjoy the build!






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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: ICAN Triaero A9
« on: February 24, 2021, 09:41:38 PM »
Here is the geometry for the ICAN HB40 handlebars. See the PDF attached.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: ICAN Triaero A9
« on: February 24, 2021, 09:23:21 PM »
@Ossip, Debby's email address is debby@icancycling.com. Checking on the handlebar stem angle for you and will post here later.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Groupset Stock (or lack of!)
« on: February 06, 2021, 10:55:29 PM »
Not much going on in China either, the local bike shop is buying cheap bikes whole and stripping them for the groupsets  :o. If you can buy off Taobao (Chinese Ali) there is a SRAM Force here: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.271.8df32f97Q209lG&id=628252926269&ns=1&abbucket=19#detail. The store is good, bought from them before and they seem to allow overseas shipping.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« on: February 02, 2021, 11:28:16 PM »
I haven't used the full Hydraulic version of the Zoom Brakes but had a pair of cable-actuated hydraulics on my steel frame gravel bike. They performed so well I hadn't actually noticed that they were cheap brakes. :P.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Price & availability check...
« on: January 18, 2021, 06:27:35 AM »
The price range can be as low as $300-400.

Here is a random selection:

Velobuild $379 to $529
Trifox - special on the X16 at $689, The X8 is $599
Rinascltabike $679-$1300
Ican $535 for the A18  - $900 for the fully integrated A9
Winspace $1180 to $1480

Shipping costs vary between those who have warehouses in different parts of the world. Round $80-$120 from China.

The basic matt black is often quicker to deliver and paint jobs can be up to a month depending on the seller.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: ICAN Triaero A9
« on: January 17, 2021, 04:45:19 AM »
Quote from: Matt_C on January 16, 2021, 02:31:24 PM
Great quality pictures. Keep them coming. I am so happy with my A9, I hope yours ends up bringing you just as much joy!
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Thanks, Matt_C! Looking forward to riding it.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: January 16, 2021, 03:38:21 AM »
At the moment using the Santic jerseys, shoe warmers and bib-shorts. All pretty decent and have used the jerseys for a year now, no problems. The jersey fit is snug so just check with their sizing tables before buying. The shoe warmers could be a better fit, I think the range of shoe sizes covered by each model is too large. santicshop.com

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After The Ride / Re: Where is everyone from?
« on: January 15, 2021, 01:26:15 AM »
Beijing- China

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / ICAN Triaero A9
« on: January 14, 2021, 09:43:42 PM »
My ICAN Triaero A9 frame arrived a while back and have finally had some time to start building. The frame looks good, everything fits together properly and looks well finished. Looking forward to this build! 8). Some photos attached.

The customer service was excellent (I dealt with Debby).
I live in Beijing so delivery was just a few days. Check with them before ordering as I understand that certain items/ paint jobs may take longer than indicated. Also, with the Covid situation changing all the time there could be further delays.

Weight (measured with a Super B digital scale, accurate to 5g).

Frame, size 58: 1.205kg with hanger
Fork: 0.420kg
Seatpost: 0.275kg
Handlebars (HB40), width 400mm x 100mm stem: 0.355kg

I have ordered some 60mm carbon wheels from a supplier on Taobao who has good reviews. No English I think, so we’ll see what I get :P. I’ll post some pics when I get them.

Thinking I’ll go 12 speed on this one if I can find the right components.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Z RACE - Chain
« on: January 13, 2021, 06:09:42 PM »
Hi all. In case it helps someone, I have used the Zrace chains on an 11-speed gravel bike and on a 9-speed road bike. No problems or "stretching" after 300km. There is a shop, down the road from us, that does steel frame bikes and they fit Zrace chains to their basic model gravel/ adventure bikes.

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