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Metal Frames / Re: Himalo Frames?
« on: March 12, 2024, 01:13:47 AM »
Quote from: Hman32 on February 24, 2024, 03:06:49 PM
Never seen that frame and I always order via the HIMALO Store
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Eu5js2v

You could ask them on the chat, they are quite responsive.
What's strange with your link is:
1) the video linked on the store page is not for the same frame
2) they only propose the frame in S

It's probably a new frame they released after the new year but it was not yet there when I ordered mine in January. Basically it's the same frame with a new location for the rear shock

Looks like they completely removed the listing...

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Metal Frames / Re: Himalo Frames?
« on: February 23, 2024, 01:43:24 PM »
Looks like a new frame from these guys just dropped.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804479558687.html

Looks like decently modern geo, with a extremely common 210X55mm shock size, and a UDH.

Does anyone happen to know which actual manufacture, makes this frame? Or alternatively if they have a real website that isn't AliExpress?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Sensah CRX Pro 11-Speed
« on: November 25, 2022, 08:18:16 PM »
the derailluer that I've been riding and testing has the clutch, and I've got it adjusted all the way to the "stiffest" position.

Also, just got an 11-speed GX shifter in the mail today, and installed it. Long story short, the SRAM 11-speed shifter is not compatible with this derailleur, while I will be trying shimano shortly, I had read that 11-speed Sram and Shimano use the same pulls on their mountain products.

Also, any feedback from folks on additional information I should cover in either the video or the writeup?

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Metal Frames / Re: Himalo Frames?
« on: November 21, 2022, 11:36:08 PM »
I havent been able to find the older QR version in a minute. Do they even still make it?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: November 21, 2022, 01:20:46 PM »
Quote from: coffeebreak on November 21, 2022, 11:22:17 AM
Not Aliexpress but close, eBay. Is this a good price ($20) on 11s Shimano HG901 chain?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/385194600980

I've heard of vendors selling worn out chains on ebay as of late, so I would take caution or check the chain for wear/growth as soon as you get it.

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Component Deals & Selection / Sensah CRX Pro 11-Speed
« on: November 21, 2022, 01:18:04 PM »
Hey folks, relatively new to this forum, but thought I would share an article I put together about my experience with the Sensah CRX Pro drivetrain.

https://www.experiencedgear.net/home/crxpro

Overall, I think its a pretty good buy, and next steps are to test the system out with a more ergonomic shifter from either Shimano or Sram, as I believe the cable pulls between all three should be the same.

Anyways, I'd love to know what folks think and what we should do differently. Additionally, if there are other items/products that we should be looking at.

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Metal Frames / Re: Himalo Frames?
« on: November 15, 2022, 03:51:53 PM »
Quote from: MTBKeo on November 15, 2022, 10:50:57 AM
got one recently, took 4 days to get.

It was the 17" 27.5 version, with a 140mm fork the HTA measured 65.5, STA 76.5. I ran a 210x50mm shock and measured the rear travel 133.36mm.

Bike rides good, pedal like any trail bike with a Horst Link suspension.

How is the acceleration and support through rougher terrain?

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Metal Frames / Re: Himalo Frames?
« on: November 11, 2022, 09:08:07 PM »
Quote from: cybrsrce on November 10, 2022, 08:53:50 PM
Showed up today, packaged well and shipped in a box that is about the size of the front triangle.
It came with a super ugly headset (but free is free I guess), rear axle, and even rear shock hardware.
Welds look really good, paint is pretty good, no dents or other issues.
Without a shock - 8.36lbs (3.79kg), this is going to be a heavy build...

What Ali vendor did you end up going with?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: November 10, 2022, 11:43:40 AM »
Quote from: coffeebreak on November 10, 2022, 11:37:39 AM
There seem to be electronic groupsets coming out of China now. Spotted this today. For MTB only (I wasn't able to find road group) but it won't be too long before Sensah drops their Empire electronic set. Or is it already out?
Anyway, I see two batteries, chargerm USB? cable, an interestingly shaped RD. Hope someone writes a review on one soon!

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804672409709.html

This pic looks awesome, did you take it?

Also looks like Seth over at Berm Peak did a short review on that electronic drivetrain two-or-so weeks back:




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Metal Frames / Re: Himalo Frames?
« on: November 08, 2022, 03:24:13 PM »
I would be super interested to see some pics when they arrive.

On paper, it looks like the frame has modern-ish geo, but the thing that is most intriguing is the facts its the only Al frame Ive seen that has boost wheels.

I think its a bit quirky that it's got a ZS55, rather than 56 on the lower HS cup.

Also be interested to learn how the bike works with short stroking the shock; running the suggested 210X55, but also 52.5 and 50mm strokes - as that's more appropriate for the stated 66deg HA.

...I think the bottom line is that I need to get my hands on one.

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Metal Frames / Re: Himalo Frames?
« on: November 07, 2022, 03:58:47 PM »
New member here, long time lurker.

Does anyone have any information on this frame being offered on AliExpress by a few different vendors?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804479558687

Ideally looking for any first hand experiences, or even an actual vendor website.


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29er / Re: Welcome to Chinertown - Introduce Yourself!
« on: November 07, 2022, 03:52:50 PM »
Hi Folks,
Long time lurker, first time poster in the US!
excited to join the community

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