Quote from: Lotnik on June 03, 2026, 01:23:07 AM
I was about to pull a trigger on the eGR 2026 but found out that for now they just putting left lever with removed buttons instead of the new one showed on the ltwoo website.
I know that with my OCD that would piss me off every time I put a finger there.

I noticed this immediately as well. I like the look of the new shifter ergonomics but that little cutout is pure laziness on their part.

I'm thinking of buying it, I started a thread about the same frame a d someone commented that it's an open mold of the Ari Shafer. That frame has good feedback online.

Thanks. That's quite helpful, gives me some more research direction.

I've been eyeing a frame to replace my 2017 Giant TCX cyclocross frame set, it's just too stiff to enjoy longer rides or rougher terrains.

This frame set is sold by a couple companies, Angel or Mondince FM306, CWind G40, maybe Light Cycle FM306 as well.

It has a long reach and high stack, but a 68.9° headtube angle and long wheel base. Has anyone picked this or have any impressions on the geometry?

https://www.anglecycle.com/2024-full-carbon-fiber-udh-hanger-max-700-50mm-tire-t47-bracket-fully-internal-cable-routing-gravel-bike-frame.html

I was spying the CWind G40 on AliExpress. Appears to be the same frame as the Angel FM306. Long reach but slack front end. Can't find much on it though.

Hi Everyone,

I am looking at picking up a new gravel frame, I currently ride a 2018 Giant TCX (Size M), setup below. While it is fast and fun, it's very stiff and the geometry is twitchy on the rough stuff.

There is a lot of "Gucci" gravel in my area, the old railbed has been repurposed as a maintained multi-purpose trail, but also a lot of woods roads and trails that are fun to explore, until the bike makes you feel everything too much.

On the road I've been in the Trek family a while, riding 54 cm Domane and now a Madone, with around 25 mm of headset spacers and a 110 mm stem on my bars.

Current Road Bike
Trek Domane SL7
54 cm
25 mm headset spacers
110 mm stem
Integrated bar (80 mm reach, 125 mm drop)

Current "Gravel" Bike
2018 Giant TCX
M
5 mm headset spacers
90 mm stem
SWork Hover bar (15 mm rise, 75 mm reach, 123 mm drop)
40c Tufo Thundero on 24 inner width wheels

https://geometrygeeks.bike/compare/trek-madone-2021-54-cm,giant-tcr-advanced-pro-disc-2018-m/

I am around 178 cm and my inseam with the wall test is 81 cm.

I'd like to move to a frame that can accommodate 50 mm tires so I can run 48c Thundero and have geometry that is a little more stable off road. I've read through threads here but am asking if anyone has a recommendation to offer.

Thanks in advance.

Quote from: courdacier on July 22, 2025, 10:29:11 AM
thermal expansion? how hot does your garage get?

Shed/garage, Newfoundland, Canada, probably mid 20's inside during the summer at most. It's well insulated. I am thinking it has to do with the air screw. If I back off the small hex a quarter turn or so in the brake lever it helps for a few weeks and then happens again. I am going to do a fresh bleed soon and start over.

Hi,

I have a couple minor issues with my eGR group set but for this post just going to focus on the brake calipers. I've followed the manual for bleeding, and also some videos on YouTube. I'm familiar with hydraulic disc brakes, so I'm comfortable with the idea and processes, but for the life of me I cannot keep my rear caliper from slowly closing in on the rotor. I reset the pistons and do a quick bleed check, but every couple weeks I'll head to the garage and my rear brake lever is locked solid and the pads are on the rotor.

Any ideas? I'm nearing the point of buying different calipers.

Thanks
Andrew in Newfoundland, Canada

Quote from: trcycling on October 11, 2024, 06:11:03 PM
Thanks for posting the picture. Made me go look up bearing code differences :-)

Seems like this might be worth doing as preventive maintenance. How easily do the bearings slip in/out? Is it a fingers job or would I need the right drifts?

I used two sockets and a bench vise and they popped out pretty smoothly. One the same size as the bearing and the other large enough to support the jockey wheel and allow the hearing to pass into. You could make a drift with a bolt and washer and use a socket on the other side for the bearing to pull into.

Take care when pressing the new ones in to make sure they are even. My first attempt the bearing was a bit skewed so I had to remove and redo.

Quote from: trcycling on October 10, 2024, 01:27:13 PM

By chance, did you take pictures?

See the photo below. Will try to get the video uploaded this weekend. The 626RS cost me $3 each at a local bearing ship.

Quote from: jonathanf2 on October 11, 2024, 09:10:16 AM
Curious what size jockey wheels are used on the EGR? Goldix have a few steel bearing jockey wheels and LTwoo seems to use off-the-shelf parts when possible. Would any of these match?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803396383834.html

These look exactly like the ones on the eGR rear mech, but with black bearing covers. Note the 626Z metallic shield bearings.

Quote from: trcycling on October 10, 2024, 01:27:13 PM

By chance, did you take pictures?

I haven't, but LTWOO has requested a photo and video of the failed bearings. I'll share here later when I have a moment to capture them.

I completed a 115km back country gravel event in Corner Brook, Newfoundland last week which was on terrain everywhere from tame to knarly, with some rain, mud, puddles, water crossings...

My RD didn't suffer from water ingress, but at the end of the event my watts were not making sense. When I got home, found that the two jockey wheels were completely locked up. They use 626Z bearings, which have metal shields and are not sealed like their 626RS counterparts.

I've sourced some bearings at the local Wajax but also have a request sent to LTWOO to warranty the jockey wheels. I've got maybe 1000km on this group since May.

Quote from: coffeebreak on August 21, 2024, 02:11:18 PM
Vapcell F12 14500 from Liion Wholesale. I got 4 for $16. Vapcells are a favorite of flashlight community.

Thanks for this.

Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for 14500 cells. I have a generic set from eBay but am suspicious of their capacity/reliability. Would like to have another set on hand to try.