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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
« on: Today at 09:00:12 AM »
Quote from: ceres on Today at 04:30:25 AM
Here’s mine, 7.3 kg of poetry haha, just kidding, but it really is a pleasure to ride. The only real issue I've had in these 4 months and 3000 km of use (it's already done Stelvio and Gavia) is with the derailleur hanger. When I remove the thru-axle to take off the wheel, the hanger doesn’t stay in place but rotates, pulled by the chain, pivoting around the screw that attaches it to the frame. I find this a bit of an annoying problem, especially when putting the wheel back on the bike after a flat repair on the roadside.

I'm a bit surprised no one else has reported this issue before. I’ve already contacted Lightcarbon, and they just said it’s normal, but I’ve never seen anything like this on other bikes.

I love the Swiss flag :)

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TT-R18 new frame 2024 from Tantan
« on: November 12, 2024, 11:54:50 AM »
It looks a bit like the BMC team machine R. I am tempted.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Thinkrider X2
« on: November 12, 2024, 06:39:50 AM »
Quote from: Rapac on November 11, 2024, 05:13:09 PM
Is it cheaper for you ? Generally since a bit more than a year now, all items on AliExpress takes into account the local VAT of EU.

No, it is way more expensive for me, and I live in Switzerland xD They don't offer the shipping from Spain...

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Thinkrider X2
« on: November 11, 2024, 04:39:10 PM »
Wow, the price if you are in the EU are just insane xD

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Thinkrider X2
« on: November 11, 2024, 03:51:43 PM »
I would be interested if you receive the trainer. This person seems to have been scammed by that store:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Aliexpress/comments/1djldre/scammed_by_cox_lafly_eu_bike_store/?rdt=43621

HSCBIKE SARL (from the business license)

Moreover, I find it fishy that Aliexpress says it is sent from Spain as the city is actually from France.

https://rubypayeur.com/societe/hscbike-sarl-914790712

And the CEO is a drop shipper:

https://www.verif.com/dirigeants/Liping-ZHONG-12935289/

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: 2024 Twitter C6 - Budget Alloy road frame
« on: November 07, 2024, 12:58:52 PM »
Quote from: plsg08 on November 07, 2024, 06:27:53 AM
Around $200 w/ shipping. Alloy frame with carbon fork. Took around a week to get to me since I live in SEA.

yea according to their Geo charts, I'm a size extra small, my bike before this was a size small Sunpeed Kepler, and the XS C6 has a little longer reach compared to the kepler. 

I'll look around for a java/sava seatpost. It's kinda hard since no one really puts the dimensions of the post with D-shaped/Aero shaped seatpost. I'll just keep digging.

You can get it on AliExpress for 270 with coins, and 30 USD less with coupon, free shipping.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Magene QED 12spd groupset showcased in Shanghai
« on: November 06, 2024, 11:53:17 PM »
Quote from: patliean1 on November 06, 2024, 08:36:24 PM
Wheels, groupset, power meter, bike computer, lights. Even TPU tubes. A consumer could technically almost build an entire bike with just Magene products. Minus frame, saddle, and tires. Crazy when you think about it...

And home trainer xD. I wonder how much Magene is doing in house against how much they use subcontractors. I find a lot of their product is similar to Geodid for example and a cheaper variant of their home trainer is offered by Decathlon.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: November 02, 2024, 04:36:08 PM »
Did you ask if it was a matter of time? Maybe if you ask them for 50 USD more than normal? XD

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: November 01, 2024, 01:42:59 AM »
Quote from: patliean1 on October 31, 2024, 05:17:43 PM
I really like this idea. Test for a couple of months, and then have the Chinertown moderators randomly select a member to receive the frame afterwards. It's a Festivus miracle!

The challenge is maybe the size of the frame? I think you ride a 56 right?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: October 31, 2024, 05:11:44 PM »
Quote from: patliean1 on October 31, 2024, 09:32:49 AM
What it be douchey of me to start a GoFundMe to raise funds? Everyone donates $15 haha

My monthly YouTube revenue and OnlyFan accounts aren't as lucrative as it seems...

You should try, I would donate for sure :)

Maybe that would be even a new business model, if people want to see a review for a potential purchase, they might consider this an insurance :)

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Yishun R068D
« on: October 26, 2024, 12:43:12 PM »
Here is a picture of the bike.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: October 23, 2024, 10:22:01 AM »
Quote from: patliean1 on October 23, 2024, 08:53:58 AM
I've built two road frames up from TanTan/Seraph. Both were loosely inspired off western brands (Scott Foil and Trek Madone) but not identical in geometry. Very solid given the price. I also a TanTan/Tideace GR201 gravel frame on order.

This particular X-68 is conflicting. TanTan is a legitimate brand/factory/whatever and they make reputable products. This is this the first time I've seen them release a product to be straight up clone. Not similar in design or "inspired" like their X-34 and X-38. Actual one to one. From the saddle clamp to the Roval handlebars.

I just hope these frames aren't being supplied to the overwhelming number of fake sellers on AliX

Is it the same feeling as when Velobuild made their 218/Dogma F frame?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: October 23, 2024, 10:17:04 AM »
28C only with that huge front fork? xD

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion
« on: October 22, 2024, 10:25:21 PM »
Quote from: PeterXu on October 22, 2024, 10:25:12 AM
We would release two new road disc frames, but biggest sizes on both framesets is about 54cm for now, and we are still having someone testing them.

I don't think we would offer groupset, it is not cost-effective to buy Shimano or Sram from China, and we don't want to be reseller on Ltwoo or Wheeltop, and their quality...

TanTan makes good quality frames, and we have been cooperating with each other on some points. Will try our best to offer best value frameset and wheels package.

Any teaser / pictures / geometry of theses frames? Please

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: British professional team glued fake UCI compliance stickers to bikes purchased
« on: October 19, 2024, 06:18:50 AM »
Quote from: Serge_K on October 19, 2024, 03:27:31 AM
Wuhan is the town where the P4 lab from which covid leaked is. Xiamen is where carbon bike stuff is made. I'm not sure whether people making these stickers are a bit dim and meant xiamen, or if the covid reference is deliberate. Either way, i think having xiamen weapon would be acknowledging Chinese's hegemony in the carbon bike market, while wuhan weapon is rather cringe.

+1 for Xiamen Weapon

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