Another voice pro H Works hubs

Whereas I am not heavy but ride a lot, i built some wheels for a very strong rider. Though he is not very heavy, he manages to destroy freehubs sometimes.
The h works wheels are still
fine.

Ratchet sound is there, yes. It's not that loud as elite (that's pretty easy as elite is just super loud).
I got a color swatch for my wheels and the anodizing process is also very reliable. They are as teal as they have been when they were new. Despite sun, bad weather, salt...

I doubt that anything over 45 mm will work with current SRAM 2by AXS.

At least AF/ carbonda is clearly stating that in the spec. 2x is stated with 45mm limit. 
A bit sad, with 45mm it's not really a crazy difference to my 505 which allows for 42 with 2x

Anyone got a smell problem with Darevie bibs that have this style straps?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008329021857.html

They are very comfortable bibs but they are close to unusable to me now. No matter how good I wash them the straps start to smell horrible pretty soon. It's somehow related to the net like structure they have.
I've had countless bibs over the years and never had a any kind of smell problems I often have to neutralize the smell with vinegar.

Nothing smelly here. I am very picky about bad smells at clothes.
Check your laundry machine.  Even if it's supposed to clean clothes it must be cleaned - the rubber sealings catch a lot of stuff that can create bad smell. Also the machine must run at high temperatures from time to time, otherwise some clothes (not all?) can get really bad smells .

What I find ridiculous is that all these reviewers miss the point that you can get the saddle you need from most of the brands.

Disagreed. There are saddles from different companies that are overlapping, but you can not get every shape from every company. If it was thar easy, one only must buy all models from one company and pick the right one. If it was that easy.. there would be much less pain in the cycling world.

Almost except... The link you posted is for 180 grams/meter UHMWPE, which is about 10X the weight of the UHMWPE material I am looking for.  The link you posted states the material is for ballistic applications.

Here is a link to the Dyneema material I am trying to find on Aliexpress:    https://www.dyneema.com/fabric-finder/dyneema-composite-fabric-055/ct1e08

This is a link to a Chinese manufacturer with their version of Dyneema.  https://www.mydellan.com/product/uhmwpe-fabric/

I found one fabric at AliExpress but horrible expensive. Not worth...
~135€/m

Other than that...i know shipping might be an issue.. but this is exactly what you mentioned : https://www.extremtextil.de/en/dyneema-composite-fabric-0.55-19g-sqm/70284.DKLOLV

Frame color discussion topic

Hi guys,

I am new here and maybe this question is asked a couple of times before...

I'm planning to build a Chinese carbon gravel bike. My eye fell on the Carbonda CFR707 but I noticed the frame model design is from 2021.

What is currently considered the standard/go to frame brand/model in the DIY building community?

Is Carbonda CFR707 still a relevant choice for a new build?

Thanks!

If you like the frame and if it has the technical spec that you want, the geometry that suits you?
 Does it even matter if others say it's old?


It has some features as the 27.2mm round seat post which is rare for many of the very new models.

Tire width may be "outdated"  but not everyone wants to ride 60mm tires.. so that's not a bad point. It's just a specification. If it's what you want, it's good. If it's not what you want, it's not good (for you)

I do have both and use both. I never said inbike is a shitty brand. Not at all. But the stuff I have from Lameda is just higher quality, especially the bibs.

100% agreed. I have both.
Lameda is higher in quality and also has more fancy designs.

I also have the statement from Lameda that Lameda is a bit more snug in the same size. I can 100% agree to that statement. 
Inbike is nice, but the fabrics are more simple and so is the design.
And yes they are connected. Inbike clothes have lameda printed on the paper stuff that hangs on the new clothes.

Hmmm, so you are the "What’s your FTP?" guy 

That's the super lovely guy in a group ride .... answer "i really don't know" and they will get crazy.

I don't really get why asking about a bike is stupid? Either it's very much a sign of interest OR just some group ride smalltalk if nothing else suits.
Some people ask, some don't. If mostly it's like " cool color"
Maybe other people also don't like the FTP question as it's like a who is better higher faster comp.