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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« on: September 13, 2026, 04:56:37 AM »
Just found that the Magene PES charging cable also works for the Wheeltop group, and seems to have a slightly better hold than the original cable. Handy if you happen to have one lying around, or need a spare.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Lightweight rim brake carbon wheelset
« on: September 08, 2026, 04:42:51 PM »
1) please write your own posts.

2) rim brakes are basically custom order these days, contact Zen or Serenade.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Garmin FR 265 for $269 on Ali — solid deal or better options around $250?
« on: September 08, 2026, 04:35:17 AM »
I think it's the best option in that price range. I bought one a few months ago to replace a failing old Huawei watch. I have a Garmin Edge 1040 so can't comment on how it looks for the bars (for me it's for running) but visibility for running is great. Broadcasting HR works fine.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: new iGS800 Bike GPS Computer
« on: September 05, 2026, 02:37:40 AM »
Quote from: BFBS on September 05, 2026, 01:35:54 AM
How are ghost watts the problem of the computer and not the Powermeter?
And I didn’t have a problem with the navigation on my BCS300T.
Like the SR Mini it is a bit chirpy, but I like that.

Because it depends on how the computer implements the ANT+ spec for powermeters. The ANT+ spec minimum allows for, instances where 0W is sent from the meter, the prior value to be held and recorded for up to 3 seconds. All serious manufacturers (Garmin, Wahoo, etc.) go beyond that to ensure that when the power meter is reporting 0W is actually records 0W.

From my previous experience, I wholly agree with Serge_K. The hardware is great. The software is not up to standard and feels poorly tested.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Sensah Electronic Groupset (14 speed?)
« on: September 04, 2026, 05:15:43 AM »
Quote from: Eddy_Twerckx on September 03, 2026, 07:13:44 PM
I've been on XPLR 13s for almost a year and despise the 10-46t cassette. The lack of a 14t and 16t irritates the heck out of me. I hate the 13t to 15t jump. Campagnolo's 10-48t looks way better. I'd buy this group just to run that cassette.

On the other hand, the 11-46t cassette makes no sense. Not sure who the target is.

There's also a Shimano 10-48 13 speed cassette coming - if it's cheaper like normal Shimano cassettes then I could be very interested in running it with this or the L-Twoo group.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Thoughts on modern frame geometry trends? Steep seat tubes? High stack?
« on: September 02, 2026, 04:35:15 PM »
Quote from: Eddy_Twerckx on September 02, 2026, 10:44:55 AM
Slowly joining the dark side? Sounds like you had some big changes in fit and fit philosophy since your original post here where you wanted to push your saddle further back. I was similar. It was such a weird thing to slam the saddle forward. I moved mine about 4cm forward in total. Yes, 4cm. But it’s been the best thing I’ve ever done in my cycling career. More power. More comfort. It took some time getting adjusted but I’m fully on board with the progressive geometry.

I'm in the same boat. Both my bikes I'm on 0 offset posts with the saddle as far forward as it will go (74 degree STA on both). Never been more comfortable.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Shimano di2 groupsets from aliexpress
« on: September 02, 2026, 03:44:57 AM »
Quote from: maxpet on September 01, 2026, 07:41:44 AM
Just bought a M8250 upgrade kit for 350€ from anrancee including duty free shrimping, will report once it arrives (current best price in EU is around 500€)

I bought an M6250 kit and Ultegra shifters for a gravel build, no issues.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« on: August 27, 2026, 04:16:50 PM »
Quote from: RickyM on August 27, 2026, 02:20:34 PM
Great news.
Hope now I can get my FD perfect, because I could never get it not to rub when riding in the biggest cog.
I´ll give my feedback after I try it

You can adjust all the trim positions on the FD with the new app - having gone through and re-done all the FD positions now it's definitely worthwhile doing so. This is the app they needed to launch with rather than release it three years later - I expect it would have made people feel very different about the setup process.

I did a quick comparison of FD shifting speed compared to the 105 Di2 on my other road bike since the firmware noted some changes to FD shifting in the new firmware. I have mine set to race mode (using the DrEDS web app so it still sleeps properly as well). Downshifts are approximately the same speed, upshifts are maybe 0.3s-0.5s slower.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« on: August 26, 2026, 02:41:59 AM »
It's not in the Play Store yet, but the author of the third party DrEDS app has made it available on his website here:

https://dreds.jeckyll.net/wtapp/1787577235493WheelTopNew-202-1.9.80-release.apk

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« on: August 26, 2026, 01:23:37 AM »
New firmware updates for all parts today. There's also mention of a v2 app that allows fine tuning of the position for each derailleur (hopefully that means live fine-tuning, as that's probably the biggest setup issue with the groupset currently). The v2 app doesn't seem to be available yet but I will do the firmware updates once it is.

EDIT: Did all the updates. Right shifter firmware reset the settings on it (so you'll have to configure buttons again). The new app is available and FINALLY ALLOWS FOR LIVE FINE-TUNING!!! Better late than never. Shifter firmware updates apparently now increase battery life, and the RD ANT+ profile has been updated related to the battery settings - hopefully that now means it shows low battery at a lower battery percentage (rather than the 50% it was before).

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Sensah Electronic Groupset (14 speed?)
« on: August 25, 2026, 08:07:50 PM »
Now things get a little bit interesting. 10-45 will be a nice range for the 14 speed (judging by that screenshot there), seems like it will be the same as the 13-speed 11-45 but with a 10t overhanging the edge on an HG cassette in much the same way SRAM implemented the 10t on their lower end MTB transmission HG cassette. This is something I can get excited about.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Chaoyang H496 - any experiences
« on: August 25, 2026, 05:42:43 AM »
Arisun is the top level tyre, they're being used this year by the St George Continental Cycling Team in Australia.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Shimano di2 groupsets from aliexpress
« on: August 23, 2026, 05:00:57 PM »
Quote from: fat-tony on August 23, 2026, 01:00:02 AM
The R7150 RD+FD shifts exactly the same as R8150. The motors are the same.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Leoseek power meter spider - USB-C charging
« on: August 17, 2026, 05:11:47 AM »
Looks like the app is now in the Android app store. I changed over to that version (it has a different app package to the random one I had before), and I've also updated to the latest firmware 0.2.6.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: SPCycle G028 new gravel frame with 57mm tires clearance
« on: August 16, 2026, 04:17:17 PM »
Quote from: Lars1996 on August 16, 2026, 07:36:42 AM
Just order this as my first Chinese frame, looking forward to build it. Any comments on my build? Have i done any blunders on my list?

Frame: G028 Chameleon Purple, Size M Glossy (I', 179 cm)
Cockpit: Spcycle Aero Gravel H068 with TT bar
Wheels: ELITEWHEELS EDGE Gravel Wheels Ultralight 45mmX31mm, Steel Bearing, SHIMAN0 10-11-12S, Tubeless compatible
Cassette: ZTTO Ultralight Road 13Speed Cassette 11-52
Groupset: Wheeltop New GeX Gravel Bike Wireless Electronic Shifte Groupset R Single Chainring 7-13 Speed High-Tension Rear Derailleur 7800PRO Disc Brake, 93mm
Chainring: Deckas 110BCD 4-Claw Chainring Road Bike Narrow Wide
Chain: SUMC SX13 Speed
Saddle: RYET D K31 155mm
Disc rotor: ZRACE RT-RX lock disc
Seat post: ELITAONE MTB Carbon Seat Post 27,2x350
Chain guide: K-EDGE 1x Race Chain Guide

Consider the new L-Twoo EGR over the GeX - it's cheaper and better. Alternatively, consider spending a little extra and getting a Shimano 105 / Deore M6250 combination - should only be about $200 more expensive which if you're likely to be far away from help on a gravel bike you should really consider the reliability (though it means you have 12 speed instead of 13).

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