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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« on: November 04, 2024, 05:43:19 AM »
Is anyone looking at this and the Grail 2. gen (SPCycle G068) as well?

I'm trying to decide which to go with. I am currently riding a Giant Revolt (2023) M/L with a 120mm stem and it is just a bit on the small side (I'm 188cm, 90cm inside legs).
My riding is more racing than adventure. On the road I ride a 56cm Venge (2020) and a 58cm Supersix rim(2017). Both are ~400mm reach and with a 130mm stem. Venge has more spacers though ;D

I am drawn to the "progressive" geometry of the G068, but the GR201 seems like a good all around geometry that is similar to, but longer, than my Revolt (which I like a lot apart from wishing it was longer)

Opinions?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion
« on: October 17, 2024, 03:53:12 AM »
Quote from: pavlo.k on October 17, 2024, 02:36:38 AM
I didn't. There's no benefit for me from going with carbon spokes. Maybe a few grams here and there but steel spoke wheels are much easier to service. I can replace the spokes or hubs at any time without any problems. If I break a carbon spoke I have to order it from China. Carbon spokes require a different hub as well, which I doubt you can source easily.

Thanks, I do think you can use some carbon spokes with standard hubs but I may be mistaking.
In any case I hope you get to test the wheels out and report back, I might copy the setup for my Venge (2020 model).

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion
« on: October 17, 2024, 02:00:10 AM »
Quote from: pavlo.k on October 16, 2024, 04:45:25 AM
Just received pictures of my wheelset from Peter. Turned out lighter than expected. Paintless finish looks sick

Did you consider carbon spokes for these wheels?

Also, does anyone know how the aerodynamics are affected by conventional steel, or carbon spokes? Bladed in either case, of course, and I realise there are a lot of different carbon spokes.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion
« on: September 30, 2024, 03:41:13 AM »
Quote from: pavlo.k on September 28, 2024, 05:46:29 AM
Ordered a pair of 65mm wheels for a future aero build. 26mm internal width look interesting. One of the few I've seen offered in 50 and 65mm depth. Peter offerd a "paint-less" finish which I didn't know was a thing. Anyone has any experience?

Very interested in hearing more about this. How are you having the wheels built? What tires are you going to use?

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