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Metal Frames / Re: Yet another Seaboard GR-02 build
« on: August 06, 2024, 12:53:12 AM »
Beautiful build! I built mine as a budget commuter and it certainly deserves better than that.


Shimano GRX gives you a lot more flexibility than they advertise. I'm running an 11-46 cassette with my 46/30 crank. I did use a Wolf Tooth Roadlink and a larger jockey wheel but it works quite well.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
« on: July 21, 2024, 02:19:27 AM »
Quote from: ollyman on July 21, 2024, 01:51:03 AM
Hello Carbonda 707 fans.
I've got one ordered, what is the quality like of the seatpost hardware?
Worth upgrading?

And how have most people found the brake mounting areas, do they need facing?

Thanks


The seatpost hardware s functional, but not great. I found it was a bit fiddly to get it set up but it worked.


I didn't face the brake mounts. I've found the GRX calipers are very sensitive to alignment, so maybe that would have helped?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Looking for gravel alloy frameset
« on: July 20, 2024, 02:29:25 AM »
I also have a Seaboard GR02 as my commuter. The geometry is a bit more road than gravel and the tire clearance is listed as 42 mm. However, mine was really well made and went together with no issues at all. There's a decent selections of colors too.

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Metal Frames / Re: Aluminium frames
« on: June 26, 2024, 12:50:27 AM »
Quote from: Bigbobby1482 on June 25, 2024, 03:12:16 AM
I can vouch for Seaboard. I have a gr02 as a commuter and really love it! Overall build and finish is really, really good!
Same here! The paint was excellent and it went together without any issues. I built mine as a commuter as well but I've been having fun taking it on some of the easier gravel roads around here.


It looks like a way more expensive bike than it is.

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Metal Frames / Re: "Lucky Cat", my custom Waltly is finished and about to be shipped.
« on: June 26, 2024, 12:48:40 AM »
That's a beautiful frame and build!


Do you have a weight for the frame by any chance?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: DT 240EXP hub clones Goldix, Venfort
« on: June 23, 2024, 12:39:39 AM »
I'm up to about 1200 miles on my Goldix 240EXP hubs and one of the freehub bearings is pretty crunchy. All of the other bearings on both hubs feel smooth, but I will order a replacement set so I can replace them when they fail.


The freehub bearings were pretty easy to remove. How do I get the hub bearings out? The axle is pressed through the bearings and it pretty snug. I gave it a few taps but it didn't budge, and I didn't want to bang on it too hard.


(The freehub uses a pair of 6802 RS bearings. Both the front and rear hubs use 15267 2RS bearings.)

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Metal Frames / Re: Gravel Bike Frame for Long Torso and Short Legs (Aluminum)
« on: June 14, 2024, 12:59:01 AM »
Quote from: 3di on June 11, 2024, 01:39:47 AM
Thank you for the measurement!

My Inseam is 33" (84cm) with shoes, so if you have 2" to lift to your 36" there would be a stand over height of 34" on the bike. If I'm right, I guess there wouldn't be much room for me when jumping off in an emergency.

Google says: "The stand over height is the vertical distance from the center of the top tube to the ground in relation to the rider's crotch height" So I guess your "lift up measurement" was exactly this.

The L Frame is a little short,  what would you do?
What sort of tires do you plan on using? I have 700x44 which are a bit over the listed maximum and that reduces the clearance a bit. As I said, I wasn't wearing shoes when I did the stand over test so that will give you a little bit more. There's a decent chance you'd be OK with an XL, but it is a risk. This frame is really the only decent cheap option I've found. You may be able to a find a carbon frame for a bit more and some of those are longer and lower.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: June 14, 2024, 12:49:52 AM »
Quote from: perneto on June 11, 2024, 12:57:55 PM
Oh, I understand what you meant now: there's a hex nut around that small axle I was looking at. I'll have to find a very thin socket wrench as there is very little space around the nut. Thanks!


It is a hex nut but I couldn't find a socket thin enough to get in there. I have occasionally been able to make adjustments by wedging a small flathead screwdriver or two in there and turning the spindle, but that is very difficult. I ended up returning the pedals because they were in fairly sorry state after two years, and the bearing on one was very stiff.


The Venzo pedals weight about the same but there is enough room to get a normal socket in there, so they should be maintainable.

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Metal Frames / Re: Gravel Bike Frame for Long Torso and Short Legs (Aluminum)
« on: June 11, 2024, 01:08:05 AM »
Quote from: 3di on June 10, 2024, 12:59:14 AM
Hi,

Thanks for your reply!

Yes I already saw the seaboard, an it's looking good.
But I'm not shure about the size, on bike stats page it looks nice but I'm not shure about the Standover height

Inner leg height is about 84 cm (33"),  how is yours and how much "air" is left until it hurts?

Thanks for your help!

What is this height


I just measured my bike and came up with a standover height of 81.5 mm, measured directly above the bottom bracket. My inner leg is about 36" and I could lift the bike at least 2". I wasn't wearing shoes so in reality I have more than that.


I also have 700x44 tires, so that raises the bike a bit.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: DT 240EXP hub clones Goldix, Venfort
« on: June 11, 2024, 01:00:56 AM »
Quote from: maui400 on June 10, 2024, 02:35:31 PM
Did anyone experience some similar issue or has an idea how to fix that?


I've put about 1000 miles on mine so far without any problems. I wonder if replacing the spring would help? It seems odd that it would start to stick with no visible damage.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Cheap parts on Amazon with a warranty?
« on: June 11, 2024, 12:32:02 AM »
After nearly two years, the ZERAY pedals weren't holding up too well. One of the bolts fell out and I couldn't find a replacement. They are a bit difficult to clip ion and out of despite the tension being quite loose. The bearing on the left pedal is getting stiff, and I haven't been able to find a socket thin enough to remove the nut on the spindle. I still had about a month on the 2 year warranty I bought through Amazon, so I returned them today and got a refund. It was a quick and painless process, so I will definitely consider doing that again.

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Metal Frames / Re: Gravel Bike Frame for Long Torso and Short Legs (Aluminum)
« on: June 09, 2024, 04:33:27 PM »
You're probably already seen the Seaboard GR02. If not, it's worth taking a look at the geometry. I'm very happy with my XL frame. (I'm 6' 3")  It is more of an all-road / light gravel frame though.


I spent quite a bit of time searching for aluminum frames. There are a few other options, but not much in the larger sizes.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Cheap Chinese Gravel frames under USD 500
« on: May 24, 2024, 12:52:03 AM »
Quote from: sync1 on May 18, 2024, 06:59:53 AM
Tsunami GR02, thats a good aluminum frame.


I second that. Mine was like $325 shipped to the US (11/11 sale). It's well made and the paint is excellent. It is a bit more of an all-road bike, but it's great on smooth gravel roads and rough pavement.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: May 11, 2024, 10:29:26 AM »
Anyone have any experience with the ZTTO P3 BOOST hubs? They're 6 pawl with 72 points of engagement. Weight is just OK, but the price is good. I will confess that the main reason I am interested is because they have a lime green option.


https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803355100658.html


They promise "magical reliability" and "can be counted on to last for enough miles."

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: April 14, 2024, 03:41:06 AM »
Quote from: Tijoe on April 13, 2024, 10:09:50 AM
Has anyone come across a set of ultralight SPD pedals offered on Aliexpress??   Perhaps with a TI axles?
I have two pairs of inexpensive SPD pedals that are fairly light. Both have chromoly spindles so there are likely lighter options out there.


I have the VENZO pedals on my road bike. I weighed them at 294 g (excluding cleats) and they've been pretty good so far. No issues clipping or unclipping and the bearings are holding up after a year of use. I got them on Amazon and couldn't find the AliExpress equivalent with a brief search.
https://www.amazon.com/Venzo-Mountain-Aluminum-Clipless-Compatible/dp/B084GHS6J6/
(82x55mm option)


On my gravel bike, I have ZERAY ZP-108S pedals. These are 283 g and they've been just OK. One of the screws fell out and one pedal is a little harder to clip in and out of. The bearings have also needed some adjustments. To be fair, they've taken a few hard rock strikes. I also got these from Amazon but there are a few sellers on AliExpress as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Clipless-Compatible-Included-Multi-Great/dp/B083V1K59R
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832669914249.html


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