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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« on: August 26, 2024, 03:18:41 PM »
I just opened my seatpost clamping of the cracked frame after almost 10000km of use (see the story here: https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3650.msg58140.html#msg58140 ) to switch to a 0-setback post. I was quite worried if it would still hold after reassembly with the crack there since I rather wanted to ride then build the replacement frame. But the cracked frame is still working fine. I used only 2nm on the screws now and again tape and carbon paste.

After all the biggest issue was to get the old post out. The clamping collected so much dirt and sand during the winter, nothing wanted to move. I had to use a rubber hammer and some lever to get the clamping out. The metal parts had quite some rust despite lots of grease upon assembly.

Still loving the bike.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: August 23, 2024, 12:04:51 AM »
Edit: I got the pastel green jersey from https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007101108645.html, sold by RAUDAX China Store. I'm yet to ride with it, but i think it's the best jersey i've bought on Aliexpress (i bought quite a few and send back many). I paid 13.5 eur, but it seems to be around 16 eur generally. What i received is slightly different than the listing. The sleeves are just right (material, grip & length), the collar is just right (diameter, fit / style), the length / fit / size is just right, the fabric is breathable on the sides, and silk like front and back. So it can't be the most breathable summer jersey, but it really looks and feel excellent. The fact it's that affordable is just a bonus. The colour is pastel, it's a bit more vibrant / less grey than the listing indicates. It's the kind of colour that's hard to render well on screen. There's a good chance i ll end up buying several more in other colours. Could also make a nice present for friends.

I bought this after your recommendation and rode it yesterday. I agree its the best I got from china so far. The design is not so great imho with the logo on the chest and a white stripe in the middle of the back. But the tissue, fit and overall quality is just very good. I bought size L while usually on European M. Thanks for the hint!

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You should look somewhere else. Ultegra Di2-12 here, works fine. I only had to adjust the front derailleur one notch. 

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Specialized Power
« on: July 18, 2024, 11:53:35 PM »
I got no comperison to the original, but I'm quite happy with this one from Bucklos:

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005006721466793.html?

I got the version with the open 3D print, which is also only 164g.

The padding is a lot firmer than the Ryet Aircode I had before. Out of the box the surface was quite sticky and it took a few rides to polish and reduce the friction.

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IceToolz "Shuriken" Disc Mount Facing Tool #E272: https://www.icetoolz.eu/en/icetoolz-disc-mount-facing-tool-shuriken-e272/a9232

Where did you buy this? I see only b2b offers following that link? Would need sale to Germany.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Lightcarbon Bottle Cages
« on: April 18, 2024, 02:40:23 PM »
I came to like the "RIDERACE Bicycle Bottle Holder Full Carbon Fiber 3K Super Light For Road Cycling Mountain MTB Bike Water Bottles Cage Matte" - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005840986923.html. The finish is very nice and they are holding my 980ml bottles firmly in place.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« on: April 08, 2024, 02:39:49 PM »
I didn't try yet how low I could go. I just assembled it and holds since.

Look, no need to panic. It's a 550 € china frame. It's about fun. And velobuild respect their warranty actually. Do some measures, stay easy with the torque and chances are good you'll be fine.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« on: April 08, 2024, 02:19:37 PM »
May I ask where did you get the cracks?
Also please can you say what torque did you use after taking these measures? It would be helpful as I am currently in the process of building a bike on this frame.

Mine where right between the bolts.

I probably used 4nm, but I'm not sure. I may have been lazy.

If you're still building, don't even try fixing the seatpost by grease and bolts. Use some helpers like I described, try to get away with less than 4nm and you should be fine. I will do it that way when I build the replacement frame.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« on: April 08, 2024, 12:54:13 PM »
The seatpost clamping is just like the original Pinarello. But I got serious doubts in this construction. The bolts spread 2 metal parts behind the seatpost, so they press it against the front of the seattube. Any force on the saddle will work against that. So some force is held by the rather thin back of the seattube at those bolts. In the end most force is held by the lower part of the seattube where the seatpost will sit rather tightly and tilt to take the force. But not all of it if the seatpost shall be fixed forward. I don't know, it could be an issue of manyfactoring tolarances?

Anyway: I got cracks too and Chris send me a replacement frame. It took 3 month though. The good news is: I didn't bother to build the new frame yet. I'm running cracks worse than that for 5000km now and it's still working and holding the seatpost fine...

I would recommend taking measures agains seatpost slipping though so one can use less force on the clamping. I used some textile tape (after degreasing the seatpost with isopropanol) at the bottom-front of the seatpost (where it doesn't reach full width yet) and some at the back right in the clamping area. Additionally I made generous use of carbon paste. It may be needed to tilt the seatpost a few degrees forward when inserting it, but once in position it will almost hold by itself. It didn't even slide a mm since I did that.

Other than that I still love that bike. It's running great.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TPU vs Latex innertube
« on: March 15, 2024, 05:15:49 AM »
I'm using Newboler 28g TPU

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005005428747176.html

So far all of them worked flawless. Only puncture I got was from a big piece of debris which killed the whole tyre. No tube would have survived this.

I don't know if they are identical to RideNow, I guess so.

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On an unrelated note, does anyone know if these third party derailleur cages will convert my short cage Ultegra RD to long cage RD? Made by LTwoo it looks better than some other no name cages.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNv4xBk

I think it should work to convert the RD. But I wasn't happy with the LTwoo cage. The bearings are looking nice and spinning fine, but they had no sealing whatsoever. In fact the bushings leave a 1mm gap where everything can run into the bearings. I used the CS copy instead.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: February 12, 2024, 09:15:57 AM »
Hi guys, here is my build.

Nice Colour!

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My argument wasn't that sending influencers frames would increase the cost, which is given back to us by increasing prices. That is indeed marginal. But prices aren't made from costs, but from what you can actually ask for, what the customer is willing to pay.

Btw, I'm not criticizising anyone here, neither the influencers nor the companies looking for effective marketing. Doing that thing is probably in the best interest of both. It's just not in my best interest (probably true for a lot of people here in this forum) and I learned to speak out for that.

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This is unfair and kind of wrong IMO.

Regarding Pat it's probably a little unfair. But carbonazza has a point: The more companies like winspace see how they are seen as reputable brands delivering higher quality, the higher their prices will rise. Even more so, if they pay something for the marketing and being named and shown by "influencers". And the whole point of buying those Chinese frames is to spare all the cost for marketing-bullshit. Not buying a name, but just the frame for just riding. I would prefer to keep it that way.

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