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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: December 03, 2025, 07:40:55 AM »
Quote from: Grumms on December 03, 2025, 02:59:25 AM
Recently ordered :
- 5G Saddle : https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005006022268921.html


Quality seems good. I made one 30km ride, very slow, and no discomfort. I'll wait for bigger rides to have a better opinion

- Elita One carbon seatpost : https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005007004183190.html


Since I don't gravel in winter, I removed my suspension seatpost and wanted to replace with something supposedly comfortable.

The Mixed 5D saddle is my absolute favourite, by now I switched all but one bike to this.
Even long indoor sessions do not cause any discomfort. The seat padding got softer over time so I changed the saddle after 9.000km indoors to a fresh one.
But at that price it is a non issue.

BR Chris

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Metal Frames / Update: 2022 PYTitans build
« on: December 03, 2025, 06:01:17 AM »
Well it has been a while.. time to share how the bike is doing after more than 5000km, including the latest upgrades.



Updated setup:
- PYTitans Gravel frame Size 52
- PES505 powermeter crank with 40 tooth chainring
- OG Evkin: Stem, Handlebar and Headset
- Generic: Carbon seat post with 25mm offset for 7x9mm carbon rails
- 3D printed AliX saddle
- Elite Wheels 32mm/35mm with RD13 Hubs and Panaracer Gravelking SS 40mm Tubeless tires.
- Shimano GRX610 1x12 Brifters, Derailleur and breaks
- ZTTO 12 Speed - 11-51 Casette

Rhinowalk bags and Rack were the latest AliX finds.

BR Chris

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: October 25, 2025, 01:42:15 AM »
Quote from: Udeson on October 24, 2025, 03:33:32 PM
1. Loose the chain
2. Disassemble the RD and move ot away from the bike (do not forget to unplug power connection)
3. Unscrew the small philipps-head screw on the bottom of the RD (the screw sits approximately at the depth of the groove of the mounting bolt of the RD cage) until it no longer loosens. Press the RD cage towards the RD and pull the srcrew out (if you do not hold the RD cage the spring pumps out the cage and you cannot reconstruct the position of the spring - inside the RD and on which of the three holes the spring was on the RD cage). How do I know? I didn't hold the cage when I removed the screw.

So if there are people here who can remember the original position of the spring inside the RD and in which hole the spring was positioned on the RD cage side... PLS let me know :-)

I did install mine on an ER9 V1 groupset that I use on my indoor training bike.
If I remember correctly the spring was on located on the leftmost hole that gives the strongest tension, but I do not think it really matters as long as you get sufficient chain tension.  :-)

BR Chris

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: 650b wheelset options
« on: September 25, 2025, 06:52:48 AM »
Not many 650B wheel sets left if I search on AliX.
Bought this 650B/40mm deep wheels recently from Elitewheels that I use on my 3T gravel bike with 50mm tires:
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4001062524224.html

Not really deep wheels but so far so good, I ordered it with the 36T ratchet system, light and stable.
No complaints.

BR
Chris

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Any ZIPP 303 XPLR clones out there?
« on: July 14, 2025, 09:05:35 AM »
Quote from: raisinberry777 on July 11, 2025, 09:42:55 PM
Yes, but they're not the wide internal wheels - those are only on their AliExpress store (and it's cheaper than those):
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005009234951911.html

We have 4 wheelsets from Elite bought on AliX in use with no problems.

So I have the new Gravel wheels in the link with 32mm internal width on order at the moment, seems they are still ramping up prodcution so the time until shipment is longer than usual. Ordered them during the summer sales and they where around 480 US$ including shipping to Switzerland. They come with a 50T ratchet system vs. the 36T I have currently in use.
Will report once they arrrive.

BR
Chris

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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Which immersive wax are you using?
« on: June 21, 2025, 04:13:11 PM »
Quote from: kubackje on May 17, 2025, 08:45:25 AM
I've used few like squirt, effetto mariposa flower power, ceramic speed ufo, dynamic slick wax and bike 7 pro wax is the best one in my experience. Chain last super long, wax life is long, easy to apply and very clean. It's so good I can't justify going hot wax and putting extra work.

In my case I went from Squirt to Effeto Mariposa, very happy as it creates less particles when riding indoors and lasts longer than Squirt.
Not considering going hot wax for now.

BR Chris

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO eGR
« on: June 10, 2025, 12:23:05 AM »
Quote from: jonathanf2 on June 08, 2025, 11:59:15 AM
I bought mine end of Nov. 2024 and it came with the shorter cage. I'm presuming your B-screw is all the way in?

I need to re-test my setup with adjusted gear fine tuning. I was also running a newly waxed chain, so that might have accounted for me not catching the gear adjustment prior to riding. I also have the mechanical GR9 bike to compare as a base comparison. That RD has far more leeway for bigger cassettes and can probably do a 52t cog no problem.

So must be the short cage given the date I bought the eGR set.
The B-screw is not completely maxed out yet but close, the distance between the 51T cog and the cage cog looks good and the chain clears well when shifting.
I am using an original Shimano chain that I rund with "Effetto Mariposa" fluid wax.

BR
Chris

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO eGR
« on: June 08, 2025, 10:01:27 AM »
Interesting discussion regarding the use of 50+ tooth cassettes with the eGR.

Just yesterday I shuffled some wheels and installed a  one with a Shimano microspline Casette 10-51 which came with my girlfriends new gravel bike.
Since I only have HG cassettes flying around, I gave it a try and installed the wheel as is. After some readjusting of the end stops and the B-Screw the shifting works quite well and even the 51 cog works.
My egr is from March 2024 so not sure if this already has the long derailleur cage or not.

Will try some outdoor ride to confirm there is no issue using this 10-51 cassette in the coming weeks and report back.

BR Chris

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Magene P505 PES Base Spider Powermeter
« on: December 08, 2024, 01:39:47 PM »
Thanks to this thread I was able to fix a problem with my second pair of Magene 505 PES.

The first crank PM set is in use since April 2024 without issues exept for the crank getting loose on two occasions, using strong Loctite fixed the issue permanently.

I bought the second PES set some time ago but built up my new bike just recently.
After acivation and Firmware update I found that I could connect to the PM with my Garmin Edge and also Fenix watch but no Power or Cadence data is displayed when pedaling. Checking the Magene App it would calibrate but the Pedal balance would show 100% on the left Pedal.

After reading this thread I found the trick connecting power and then using a Magnet over the red LED to perform a reset, which magially fixed my issue and power and cadence is now displayed…

Thanks to all contributors

BR Chris

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Magene Heart rate Monitor (H303 and H603)
« on: December 08, 2024, 09:18:32 AM »
Using an older Magene H64? - With rechargeable CR2032 cells I need to change the battery every 2 months.
One problem I found early on was wrong too high readings and they were caused by the chest belt being conductive when wet by sweat.

Solution:
Cut the belt between the connection points to the HR monitor, so the belt is split.
Since then no problems with the HR monitor except for corroded connectors which required me to change the belt once so far.

BR Chris

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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Please start using Mywhoosh?
« on: October 26, 2024, 09:40:11 AM »
I am a user of Zwift since 2018 and still enjoying it. The yearly cost is well worth for me since I do not like to go to the gym and ride year round indoor for general fitness.
Of course I prefer outdoor riding but due to work and miserable weather I use Zwift at least twice per week.
The social aspect and that you are not riding in a deserted landscape is a big plus for me.

My indoor setup uses an Apple TV and so far only Zwift support this properly.
MyWoosh is in beta and a pain to install while IndieVelo is not free if you want to use the AppleTV.

I will stay on Zwift for the time being  8)

BR Chris

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO eGR
« on: August 27, 2024, 04:35:09 PM »
As shared on the other thread, battery quality is importatnt. Having issues on my eGR with quick discharge.
Will change batteries as recommended by others.

STAY AWAY from these:
Doublepow 14500 AA 3.7V Lithium Battery 800mAh / https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006240603318.html

BR Chris

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: August 27, 2024, 04:30:51 PM »
I have some DLG batteries on order from AliX, will swap them and report if this solves the problem.
Quite sure it will.  ;-)
Thank you for your answers.

BR Chris

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: CWind G30 U Carbon Frame
« on: August 27, 2024, 04:27:36 PM »
For me the the 54 frame works perfect with a 100mm stem and compact handlebar.
I would personally not go larger, but it really depends on your preferred position on the bike.

BR Chris

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Smart trainer
« on: August 27, 2024, 04:20:03 PM »
User of two Tacx Flux-S here, many used on the market for a decent price.
They may need some belt maintenance once in a while but you can find a lot of information in a Facebook group and parts are easy to get.
Mine is now over 5 years old and still going strong.

In my opinion not worth getting something unproven from AliX, due to the weight the shipment will cost you and arm and a leg...

BR Chris

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