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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Help me choose a carbon crank
« on: August 04, 2026, 01:24:54 PM »
I ended up going with Rpantahi with 4 bolt spider. I ended up ordering from Alibaba as it was cheaper than AX. I was however worried about possible extra fees, taxes, duty etc into Canada. I never had issues with AX shipments, but Alibaba from what I read is different. It arrived yesterday, no extra $ of any sort charged.

Now to figure out which 52-36 chain ring to go with.


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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Help me choose a carbon crank
« on: July 20, 2026, 11:52:21 AM »
There isnt anyone that can offer any sort of help?  :'(

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Help me choose a carbon crank
« on: July 17, 2026, 03:47:52 PM »
Hello everyone, I can use some help in deciding which way to go in regard to crankset. I am recreational rider, mainly sticking to the street/paved roads with occasional hill here and there. i dont plan on doing any racing or similar activities. I am not heavy by any means, around 73Kg last time I weighted myself.
I am looking at cheaper carbon cranks, 24mm spindle that will be used with Token Ninja BB386 for Shimano 24mm. I may one day add a powermeter, but right now that is down the road if it happens. Would most likely end up going with 52/36 chainring.

Here are few that I was looking at:
KORE
Wuzei
RPANTAHI
RGO

I was also considering ROCKBROS and LEESE MAX, however those are more expensive and not sure if they would be better than the above ones for my use.

Thanks very much for the help.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: New to bike building, excited to start, looking at frames as starting point
« on: April 25, 2026, 11:42:46 AM »
Thanks for the feedback everyone. White just looked different enough that it made me think about it more than just dismissing it right away. I know that it would be more work to keep clean, but someone mentioned that white bar tape would get dirty really fast and thats it. It will never be white again, and that is something I definitely didnt think about.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: New to bike building, excited to start, looking at frames as starting point
« on: April 24, 2026, 04:52:59 PM »
Wanted to post a bit of an update and get some feedback if possible.

I have purchased Ltwoo ERX groupset, so that is taken care of. Next up I am looking at the wheels. I have created 2 different looks using ChatGPT, so would like to get feedback on which way would you go if you were in my shoes.  Frame color is pearl mint green and I could go with white wheels, saddle and bar tape, or keep it black. Thanks for the feedback.


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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Re: [US ONLY] ThinkRider x Chinertown: Giveaway — Win 1x PP5 Carbon Power Meter Syst
« on: April 13, 2026, 12:23:14 PM »
In the process of getting components for my 1st ever build. Frame will be Yoeleo R12 and using Ltwoo ERX groupset. Still figuring out everything else. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: [GIVEAWAY] Participate for Free! 3 Lucky Cyclists to Win XOSS G3 GPS Bike Compu
« on: March 12, 2026, 06:26:05 PM »
Awesome sauce. Thanks for doing this!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Confused about BB386 bottom bracket
« on: December 18, 2025, 11:50:33 AM »
Thanks both for that info. Much appreciated and clears up some of the confusion for sure.

In terms of brand of BB, I am leaning towards Token Ninja from AE for now. Yeah they are a bit more expensive than ztto, but from what I read last longer and are overall better built. My goal is to make this bike with mostly "Chinese components" so for now thought is to go with one of the made in China cranksets. SRAM is out of equation mainly due to cost so that eliminates DUB.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Confused about BB386 bottom bracket
« on: December 18, 2025, 12:30:23 AM »
@Mods, Just saw that I posted this in wrong forum. Can you please move to Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components forum. Thanks!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Confused about BB386 bottom bracket
« on: December 18, 2025, 12:10:15 AM »
Frame that I got, Yoeleo R12, is compatible with BB386 bottom bracket. Doing research on it and from what I see is that there are 3 different axles that it is compatible with:

24mm, 29mm (DUB) and 30mm.

This is where I get now lost. Which of these sizes would offer best selection/price in regards to axles/cranksets for recreational road bike riding. I would like to figure this out before I get a bottom bracket so that i dont get wrong one, and then limit myself with which cranksets/axle I can choose between. Google tells me that 30mm offers better stiffness and lighter weight, but 24mm are more durable, widely compatible and cheaper.

And then to confuse me even more reading through various topics on different groups people say for most of us it doesnt matter, we wont notice a difference so go with whichever.

Thanks for the help

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: New to bike building, excited to start, looking at frames as starting point
« on: December 16, 2025, 03:15:41 PM »
Quote from: andyitslit on December 16, 2025, 01:48:21 PM
Good to hear! I think I'll be ordering this frame as well.
Have you picked a BB to use yet?

No, not yet. Thats going to be next part to look into, along with few other cheaper components while I research, and save some $ for wheels and groupset.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: New to bike building, excited to start, looking at frames as starting point
« on: December 16, 2025, 01:28:08 PM »
Quote from: andyitslit on December 16, 2025, 10:57:17 AM
Mount the thru axles and see if there's any play.

Such a simple thing to do and and makes so much sense that I didnt think about doing it *facepalm

Just did it now and both thru axles went in smoothly, was able to screw them in without issues, they lined up properly. They are both snug with absolutely no movement at all.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: New to bike building, excited to start, looking at frames as starting point
« on: December 15, 2025, 11:57:12 AM »
Any feedback from anyone? Would appreciate very much any sort from folks, just in case these could be issues that I am not aware of. Like I said I think it is just cosmetic, but want to be 100% sure. Thanks in advance.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: New to bike building, excited to start, looking at frames as starting point
« on: December 14, 2025, 05:53:06 PM »
More pics


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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: New to bike building, excited to start, looking at frames as starting point
« on: December 14, 2025, 05:51:28 PM »
Frame has been delivered today  ;D

Box was in good shape, no damage to it. Packing inside was as usual for most of these frames. paint looks great, didnt see any issues like chips, cracks, dents, scratches, etc.  Frame is 99% fine, just saw some sloppy looking rear and fork dropouts. Please do let me know if you feel this is more than just cosmetic issue.

Here are few pics.


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