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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Do-it-all gravel, ~$2860 / 8.1 kg — beat my build?
« on: August 30, 2026, 10:03:41 AM »
Quote from: Grailstore on August 21, 2026, 06:55:56 AM
I actually found a CSC wheelset very similar to this Zen one, and it's cheaper — around $500 shipped with taxes prepaid. But I think wheels are the most important part of a build, and I've read quite a few bad reviews about CSC, so I don't want to take the risk. Zen's customer service is fast and responsive, and I believe if anything goes wrong they'd help me out much better than CSC would.

I also looked into Serenade — their wheels are cheap too and the product itself seems really good, but the replies I got from them by email were a bit rushed and not very accurate. Communication with Zen has been great so far, so I'll stick with them.

No you are mistaken bro about CSC wheelset especially the gravel ones, I have used mine for almost a year now and it has been maintenance free and gave me no headaches at all i am at 6000km now!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: SL9 officially launched
« on: July 14, 2026, 04:43:40 AM »
Anyone got a hold of one SL9 frame? Is YOHObike still around? Taiwan Eisen? Or does tan tan have an upcoming version? Wonder who is the manufacturer for the rep frames over Aliexpress that are for sale?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: New pardus bike?
« on: June 23, 2026, 12:13:11 AM »
Perhaps you can ask them nicely to declare lower values like 300 euros only? I can give you the number of the boss/manager of UAEcycle in Dubai. He is a nice person and can definitely get what you need. PM me and you can reach out to him via WhatsApp. Cheers!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: New pardus bike?
« on: June 22, 2026, 02:12:20 PM »
this is now available at our local UAE dealer, have a look guys here it is;

https://www.uaecycle.com/products/pardus-spark-evo-gen4-framset

or a whole build;

https://www.uaecycle.com/products/pardus-spark-evo-gen4-ultegra-di2-carbon-road-bike

USD 1 = AED 3.67

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Yohobike Now Has a Y1RS
« on: May 20, 2026, 12:13:36 AM »
Quote from: Takiyaki on April 27, 2026, 05:11:01 PM
Do yall have no shame or what

Dude the virtue signaling is strong in this!
Perhaps ask the western brands your question, anyways the are all going to be gobbled up by the china frames very soon anyways.
All the people posting on instagram riding those Y1RS do not even have shame, notice how many of them are rockin the frame, especially from Asia.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Yohobike Now Has a Y1RS
« on: May 04, 2026, 03:42:15 AM »
Finally grant from GC Performance featured the replica Y1RS, interesting except his virtue signalling, see the comments under his video.


https://youtu.be/OQ699c1Jqxk?si=4nW17J7gLv79lyej

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Yohobike Now Has a Y1RS
« on: April 07, 2026, 07:07:47 AM »
Quote from: Alienado on April 07, 2026, 06:31:44 AM
Has anyone here bought this model?

I am planning to build one but I got turned off due to a video by OZ Cycles who featured a replica Cervelo S5 with such poor bottom bracket and some other issues. For sure that frame also came from the same factory where all these replica bikes are coming from. Scary scary video, unless someone does a preview on youtube and then builds one. In asian instagram I see a lot of sketchy builds but I couldnt judge whether or not they are using replica frames but my guy feeling says so heheh

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: April 07, 2026, 07:03:38 AM »
Quote from: jermu on April 04, 2026, 01:26:44 PM
Just shy of 100km first ride. Very comfy ride even with tires pressures being too high. I have 30mm Conti GP 5k S TR on 26 or 27 internal wheels, tires measure pretty much at bang on 33mm.
Drive side has about 3mm space and NDS has a bit less than 3mm. I was thinking of running 32mm on rear but that does not seems necessary considering how soft the ride was.

Cockpit feels like it is too soft, noodly even. Anyone tried stock one and then went for 3rd party option?

On the stand brakes are fine but out of saddle front brake rubs. I checked Specialized manual and they recommend 15nm on thru-axles, highly likely I am not quite that high. Still need to check and probably file the mount a bit.

Using a Ali zero offset post, fit to frame is a bit loose, no slippage though. Dont like the 1 bolt saddle clamp though. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010110922128.html
Maybe I have not quite read every single post carefully enough but SL 8 seat posts *DO NOT* fit this frame? At least how they should?

Overall quite pleased from one ride.

Dude thanks for this feedback, is it possible for you to post some images of your setup and a comparison of the seatposts? I have bought my SL8 from yohobikes(the seller is a douchebag) and I have been baited and switched apparently and was told to just ignore some minor flaws (fact carbon 12r in the wrong place in the downtube deliberately ommitted on the QC pics I asked, probably a rejected frame from a previous buyer, totally my fault as I was rushing to build one due to an upcoming local race last year sheesh!)

Now I am debating myself if I will be getting a genuine roval rapide handlebar vs an EXS Aerover and a zero offset seatpost. Did saw some
Offering in aliexpress. I noticed the genuine handlebar and seatpost definitely has a lighter gray tone compared to the ones that come with the yohobike special plus there was no computer mount included in the package for mine hence I went with a tasty looking magcad wahoo bolt v2 that some of the other guys got. Will post my setup soon.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: April 07, 2026, 04:50:35 AM »
Quote from: Sander2177 on April 05, 2026, 01:55:41 PM

Well recorded issue with these frames is the poor finish of the brake mounts basically they are not machined flat at factory like the real deal. Same as the BB shell.
I had the same issue with my front brake great in the stand but rub when riding.
To it to a LBS to have the brake mounts and BB shell faced now all good!

Dude you are the guy from Italy right who has both gen and replica sl8? Been following you on Strava, my burning question is it possible to use a genuine seatpost on this replica homage frame?been wanting to run that zero offset seatpost. I bought a 3d lightmount for a magene Radar Tail light and the replica seatpost tend to be bigger since the 3d printed light mount wouldnt totally close off and has like 3-4mm of gap? I reckon the homage seatpost IS bigger in diamater compared to the genuine one?
And how do I mod the spacers not to touch the top tube? I have used genuine spacers but too late the paint already rubbed on that part. Appreciate your expert advise!

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« on: February 05, 2026, 01:28:37 AM »
Quote from: Grailer on February 04, 2026, 11:48:13 PM
Where are you located? Any reason you can’t buy it online?

It seems to be very hard to find this groupset apart from u folks in the USA as it is fairly very new. Which retailer or e tailer did you purchased it from? Which biggest online bike dealers in the USA carries all the major inventory of SRAM  I am from the middle east and most of out stuff here is only Shimano. I think SRAM is very abundant in the USA. Very hard to find SRAM force XPLR 13 speed groupset. Can u please give me some leads?

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« on: February 04, 2026, 10:41:28 PM »
Quote from: rebbesen on February 04, 2026, 06:00:43 AM
Hi all,
I’m waiting for my Mondraker FM316 frame and I’ve already picked up a complete SRAM Force XPLR 13-speed groupset plus Elite Wheels Aero+ wheels (32 mm internal).

Has anyone here successfully run Schwalbe Thunder Burt 29×2.1 on this frame?

I know actual tire width depends a lot on rim internal width, and with 32 mm internal I suspect the TB 2.1 will measure quite a bit wider than nominal.

If you’ve tried it, could you share:
Measured tire width (mm) on your rim
Clearance at fork + chainstays/seatstays

Thanks!

Hey man I have been looking everywhere for this groupset, I happen not to be stateside I know the answer would be your LBS but where the heck can I get this tasty groupset? Do you have an online link or an e mail where I could ask for a price qoute?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: East Meets West: Building a Lynskey with (mostly) Chinese Components
« on: February 03, 2026, 11:29:07 PM »
Got myself a few months back CSC gravel wheelset 32 internal and 40mm wide external rims weighing only around 1300-1400gms for 45mm depth wheel. Around 380-400usd. If your frame can support the width. Best purchase ever for me, placed some zipp 303 decals afterwards and it looks damn pretty LOL. I got the wheels from Aliexpress. Am a happy camper

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Colnago Y1RS replica?
« on: December 01, 2025, 05:45:01 AM »
it looks to be available now as Yoho bikes has it now present on their site;


https://yohobike.com/product/2026-t1100-carbon-fiber-colnago-y1rs-frame-with-handlebar-eps-technology-crf03-color-catalog/#


Only thing holding me back is that I am based in Abu Dhabi, UAE and the Colnago store is always a route for us, let alone I know the sales persons over there LOL


Just looking at the many posts over at FB from asian riders, thai or wherever and have a doubt on their builds LOL


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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Colnago Y1RS replica?
« on: October 23, 2025, 09:50:21 PM »
Also I am seeing the ads in Aliexpress for the same frame, also a bit sketchy those ads are since I can see a lot of folks added them up on their carts, and some
20 plus sales? I am just here waiting here with my pop corn, and being in the UAE I can see them everywhere and starting to doubt other riders whether their builds are using these newly released replica frame LOL

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Chinertown Giveaway - Win the TIDEACE FM-CR068 Carbon Road Frame!
« on: August 23, 2025, 10:17:46 PM »
Tideacebike


Since aerobikes are now back, appreciate it if I could build a bike with this awesome looking frame.

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