Funny, I bought the same setup this morning. With coupon codes it was about $227 USD after tax. It was the cheapest option amongst the stand alone Magene PM and another PM/Zrace crankset with chainring. I don't plan to use the cranks though. I'm going to use the PM spider on my Riro carbon crankset instead.

You can use the PES magene set and just use the spider for the Riro? What’s the anticipated weightsaving and are you happy with the riro?

I have the magene PES currently but I just don’t like the looks. And it’s a bit heavy

Ah I see you have the 24mm version.

Ah last time I’ve talked to him he said ready in September and he’ll let me know.
I’m currently riding a sc49d and a propel and thought about replacing the sc49d… hmhmhmh…
Interesting to hear about the custom paint. So that’s the matte carbon version then?

Hmm, Cassie told ne a few weeks ago Leon changed department but it’s still fine to order from him.
Let’s see, 15 wd lead time ends today.. what’s your existence with adherence to that?

Why would a stiff rear end slow you down?
Wouldn’t a flexy rear end potentially slow you down ascending?

I am a bit confused because they sell the magene p505 base about 10% than magene does on their own shop, or am I missing something?

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005005506880823.html?spm=a2g0n.search-store.0.0.5f12Kf3PKf3PY0&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=bokhcrckjycaazia18b62b1995312285cfe42004dd&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%21392.92%21314.33%21%21%21409.50%21%21%402101fb1216981678880466437ed9c0%2112000033438014571%21sea%21DE%211909939259%21&algo_pvid=869a035e-7ed7-4e85-a542-e1cddbfd2d2a

https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/magene-pes-p505-base-power-meter-crankset/

Think warranty should be comparable?

So far i have around 500 km on it.
I’m happy with the bike! Really nothing to blame, the crank spins fine.
Only two points:
-the cover plate for the bottom tube that is supposed to cover the middle cable entry isn’t great. It’s flat, while the tube isn’t. Not a real issue , just worth mentioning. It anyone has an alternative let me know.
- i am a bit unsure about the supplied FSA expander as it’s height is less that the height of the stem. And it doesn’t sit in the middle if I were to remove the top spacers.
I bought a replacement compression plug by PRO, but that doesn’t seem right either, because it doesn’t sit flush against the steerer (three main contact points instead of evenly distributed). Do any of y’all have a suggestion? The specialized one maybe? Or am I being too cautious ?

Justin said it was fine. The Fork utilizes a carbon crown. I’ve since seen this on other bikes too..

I built it up this weekend. It wasn’t easy, but it was also my first time building one up from scratch.
At first I went in the frame with a camera but quickly realized I have no idea what I’m looking for so I just started. I was actually surprised how smooth the BB went in, I expected noises. Again, probably because I am used to BSA. Frame looked faultless , a bit a lacquer at the brakes but besides that I did not notice anything else.

Ended up at 7.75 kg with pedals, full 105, size 49.
Had some creaking from the seat post, tried to torque it to 5 NM or something like that (the clamp says 6NM) heard a crack. Well anyway, reapplied carbon paste and clamped it again. Haven’t heard the creaking afterwards (only a short ride).

During the ride I sometimes heard rattling , not sure if it’s from the di2 cable zip ties I installed that serve no purpose or if it was the cover plate on the downtube that was loose all of a sudden.

So the thing that is left for me now is:
How should I check if that crack is an issue? I don’t really see anything unusual.  I’m not sure if it really was the seat post because that thing is massive. I couldn’t even fit the di2 battery with the pro battery holder because the walls are so thick.
I’m also a bit unsure about the FSA COMPRESSOR they’ve supplied.