I just got my wheels. 60mm and 23mm internal, 1400g without holes on the rim bed. The hub was very loud but I put some grease between the ratchet rings and it quieted down. Did a little photoshoot of my bike with the wheels on it . Lastly, yes, my bike is too small for me...

I just took advantage of the cyber day sale on Aliexpress to purchase a set of 60mm deep, 23mm internal wheels with Goldix R240SL hubs from OTVTO. The seller replied quickly and had real knowledge about their products. They build the wheels when you order them, so they take up to 14 days to ship. I paid an extra $20 for a 'tapeless upgrade', so no holes in the rim bed. They have other upgrade options such as custom finishes, decals, etc. I was a bit iffy as they don't have many reviews, but the ones I saw were positive, and together with the good communication I had to pull the trigger. Will report when I get them.

I have the same model as you two above, in EVA. It works well for me, and really cheap too.

I just received the CS-57 'Alien' helmet from Sunrimoon. It's really good quality. The outer shell seems durable, the gel pads inside are comfortable (even comes with replacement foam pads) and the magnetic buckle is really convenient, you can take it on and off with one hand. The adjustment dial is smooth and can be moved down for a better fit. I opted for size M having a 58cm head and it fits me, but I'd go for size L if I had a bigger head. Also, really light at 240g.

The main drawback for me is the branding, which I find a bit loud. Probably wouldn't complain if it was a name brand to be honest. Also, the paint finish around the edges of the shell could be a little cleaner, and my glasses don't fit particularly well in the slots.

Overall, a great helmet! Well worth the $80.

Quote from: coffeebreak on July 28, 2023, 03:15:07 PM
Can someone point me to 2x CX style 48/36 or some such crankset with 24mm spindle? All I'm finding is road style compact (50/34) or 1x gravel type with many options in smallish chainrings.

Senicx has a couple offerings with a 24mm spindle and 46/30 chainrings. Haven't used them myself but have heard good things about them.
PR3: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004861114532.html
GR4: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005061035762.html

The Lezyne Pocket Drive is small and about 80g, has a little hose too.

I recently installed a sunshine cassette on my bike. Shifts flawlessly and not noisy at all, apparently the plastic spacers and riveted construction dampen the sound. Can't speak on durability yet, but even if it lasts half as much as a shimano cassette you're getting a good deal.

I have been looking for a 48-32 crankset for a touring/gravel bike but so far haven't found anything affordable or in stock. I have a set of 3x 104/64bcd MTB cranks that I could use, but the only compatible chainrings I've found are made by Spécialités TA in France and are kind of expensive for what they are. There's a huge variety of cheap chainrings on Ali but these are either narrow-wide only or 2/3x rings that fit the bolt spacing but are too small.
Any help would be appreciated! 46-30 would also work for me.

Here are the Spécialités compact chainrings for those interested:
https://specialites-ta.com/triple/50-198-triple-plateau-specialites-ta-chinook-9v-exterieur-104mm-noir-mat-specialites-ta-pl401043.html 104bcd big ring
https://specialites-ta.com/triple/49-186-triple-plateau-specialites-ta-chinook-9v-intermediaire-104mm-noir-mat-specialites-ta-pl40104209.html 104bcd middle/small ring
https://specialites-ta.com/triple/48-179-triple-plateau-specialites-ta-chinook-9v-interieur-64mm-noir-mat-specialites-ta-pl40064109.html 64bcd small ring

Quote from: Nickk2000 on July 05, 2021, 04:29:33 PMSpeaking of which, anyone got a super super light frame built out of open mold parts? I saw someone got a 4.83 kg supersix, curious if anyones actually hit 6kg maybe?

There are some chiner builds on WW, here are some of them:
4.7kg ICAN A2 https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=163352
5.25kg Hongfu FM079 https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=162485
6kg Dengfu FM208 https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=162485

Also here's a very long thread discussing chinese/open mold road frames https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=113717

May be residue from the bag they used to mold it, not sure though.

I have two pairs from Rockbros, one photochromic and one polarised. They are pretty sturdy and comfortable. Just beware that the photochromic glasses don't get very dark, it's only a slight tint in most conditions. For me they are perfect for cloudy days. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000955468830.html

Quote from: Zrider on March 22, 2021, 08:29:34 AM
I also order from Spexcel and so far have gotten 2 fake shipping numbers, so we will see if they actually fill the order!

I got a couple of bibs and a jersey from Spexcel and so far they have been great, they are very high quality for their price. However, customer service hasn't been great, I ordered an item that wasn't in stock and they didn't issue a replacement until I inquired about it.
I also have a pair of Rockbros photocromic glasses coming in the mail, excited to try them out!

I think you'd be better off purchasing a left-sided Shimano based power meter, that way you don't have to worry about the BB, and you'll have an easier time servicing and/or reselling it. Moreover, you get a reliable Shimano crank, power meter aside. Sigeyi, Xcadey and Magene are said to be accurate and of good value. However it seems that Shimano cranks are in low supply, so you may have to wait a while for them to come back in stock (and back down in price!). This Ultegra PM used to be ~$200 6 months ago, now it's $300! https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32896718766.html

Just bought some stuff from Spexcel. Great prices, will surely update when I receive my order!
Anyone got a reputable brand of cycling shoes? Also a sunglasses supplier (with UV filter of course) would be great.

I've been looking for the same type of frame, but struggled as most of the frames on offer have a more race-oriented geometry. So far the closest I've found is the carbonda CFR 1056. The geometry is very similar to the Endurace indeed. 32c tire clearance, disc brakes and 1050g frame + 480g fork in size M. I'm new to chinese carbon, but from what I've read Carbonda has a good reputation. Maybe this is the one?