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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Frame that accepts qr and thru axles?
« on: April 19, 2022, 07:28:37 PM »
Good point. Are there any qr gravel frames still around?
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Frame that accepts qr and thru axles?
« on: April 16, 2022, 09:24:11 PM »
I'm looking for a gravel frame that takes both qr and thru axles for the wheels. I thought I saw a post for one but can't find it.
I'm going to migrate my old gravel bike components to the new frame then if I like it upgrade the wheels and groupset later. Current wheelset is quick release hence the question.
I'm going to migrate my old gravel bike components to the new frame then if I like it upgrade the wheels and groupset later. Current wheelset is quick release hence the question.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TanTan TT-X21 v Giant Propel Advanced Pro Disc
« on: October 17, 2021, 06:12:28 PM »
I guess the cost of the frame is only part of the total price. If I'm spending $2k or more on a groupset then spending a bit more on a frame may be worth it, if as I'm hearing the traditional brands do have a tangible benefit (and you can afford the extra cost). I have found quite a few mainstream frames on sale so the difference is more like 2 or 2 1/2 times not 3 or 4 times (which is closer to retail prices)
I have not tipped my toe into open mold frames yet but have run light bicycle rims for years and I can't tell the difference between them and more expensive wheels and I'll happily use them for my next bike so in that area I'm sold. Are there any frames / manufacturers that make frames equivalent to mainstream frames? Happy to pay a little more if required. I guess it is not just the shape but also the resin and the effort on the layup?
I have not tipped my toe into open mold frames yet but have run light bicycle rims for years and I can't tell the difference between them and more expensive wheels and I'll happily use them for my next bike so in that area I'm sold. Are there any frames / manufacturers that make frames equivalent to mainstream frames? Happy to pay a little more if required. I guess it is not just the shape but also the resin and the effort on the layup?
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TanTan TT-X21 v Giant Propel Advanced Pro Disc
« on: October 17, 2021, 04:33:26 PM »
Really appreciate this post and the feedback. While I like a bargain ( and a lot of these frames seem that way) I have flipped a lot of bikes that were not quite there for me. I'm hoping to something that works as well as a commercial, name brand frame. Sounds like the propel vs tan tan does show the propel is quantantively better. Luckily I'm in a position that I can afford a more expensive frame if it warants (which it seems like it does in this case). Would love feedback from anyone else who has gone to a more expensive frame and if they noticed the improvement.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Ride quality of open mould / design frames vs traditional brands?
« on: October 17, 2021, 01:50:19 PM »
I'm highly interested is building up and open design frame. I don't have concerns about the safety or general quality of the frames that are available.
I am concerned about the ride quality and having the stiffness where is matters but not overly stiff. I have risen quite a few carbon bikes and they are not all created equally. I had a Norco search for example that while stiff felt dead. My cervelo feels lively yet comfortable.
Anyone compared these frames ride feel with bikes that may have inspired them? Particularly interested in comparing a specialized tarmac sl7 vs a vb-r168m?
I am concerned about the ride quality and having the stiffness where is matters but not overly stiff. I have risen quite a few carbon bikes and they are not all created equally. I had a Norco search for example that while stiff felt dead. My cervelo feels lively yet comfortable.
Anyone compared these frames ride feel with bikes that may have inspired them? Particularly interested in comparing a specialized tarmac sl7 vs a vb-r168m?
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