Quote from: pedalino on October 20, 2026, 04:28:57 AMPls some details about then chainring that have you tested. Thank's.

This is the one I ended up using:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHDoCME

Quote from: pedalino on October 19, 2026, 04:03:06 AMI don't see any 13-speed—or better yet, 14-speed—chainrings. Any recommendations for a 1x setup?

I recently upgraded a gravelbike to 1x 13speed with Ltwoo eGR and I testetpretty much every chainring in my arsenal. The only one that didn't work with the SUMC 13 speed chain was a Shimano Cues ring, all others (Passquest, Stone, Wuzei etc.) seemed to work ok.

35mm Conti GP 5000 TR on a super-wide 9velo wheelset using Silca sealant. No flats since the end of 2023.

Maybe you're not one of them, but most people that can't get tubeless to work on their road bikes are just using too high tire pressure. You should aim for less than 60 psi.

Quote from: 00Garza on September 22, 2026, 02:32:46 PM
Links? The ones I'm seeing are basically the same price as the real deal.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ewi4L5y

Quote from: raisinberry777 on September 21, 2026, 07:41:44 PM
Yeah my Chynaplug has been just fine.

Same here. Started buying these when the originals were out-of-stock practically everywhere in Europe. No difference whatsoever in my eyes.

Quote from: nick82 on September 04, 2026, 09:38:41 PM
there is a 12s version now with longer teeth, i ordered one from alix but im wondering if the pin that stops it rotating will fuck up the carbon cage on erx
https://en.cyclami.com/product_detail/76.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012556504772.html

I ordered one of those a while back, just out of interest really. Findings were:

- I'd be surprised if these bearings survived any moisture for long.
- Forget about using them without the pin resting against the cage.
- Depending on how the cage is built, the way it sits in the respective derailleur can just look silly.

Verdict: not worth it IMO. There's enough room in most derailleur cages to fit some bigger standard pulleys to make them look sharper, just use those. The ones from Stone are pretty decent.

Regarding eGR vers. 2: has anyone seen a listing on AliX for pins and olives? The latter seem to be standard Shimano BH90, and former looked similar to Tektro, but the Ltwoo ones seem so be slightly smaller in diameter.

Quote from: jonathanf2 on August 19, 2026, 01:22:59 PM
Quick question, for those with the eGR v2, does it look like the battery can be replaced? That's the one nice thing with Wheeltop GeX. Batteries can easily be removed.

I'd say yes, but it'll be a little bit of a hassle. You'd have to undo 3 screws holding the outer body in place, and 2 tiny clips to take out 2 axles that run through this body, too. But at least from the outside it doesn't look like there is anything glued or riveted in place. And I have to assume that the battery is something standard not anything proprietary. Happy to try during winter season when I don't need it. 😉

Quote from: Unknownftp on June 10, 2026, 02:03:14 PM
My new unit has the gap for the shifters in in on the left shifter.

Mine too, ordered 2 weeks ago.

Obviously just the 2x version with the buttons and electronics left out. Which makes sense as you don't really need them and they would add to the cost. Still, they could've just filled the gap with some sort of plastic dummy which really would not brake the bank. Alternatively they could just offer some template for a 3D printer, so customers can help themeselves to one. Someone CAD-enabled here, maybe? 😉

Quote from: GRYaris on May 23, 2026, 07:41:02 AM
Hi everyone, this is my first post. I bought a Hudud crankset, which is very nice, but also very problematic. The titanium shaft has a tolerance that, in my opinion, is incorrect, because the diameter of the Cema bearing housing measures 24 mm +/- 0, while the shaft  has an outside diameter of 24 mm -0.01 mm. Clearly, with a tolerance of just one hundredth, the shaft won't fit and with grease, things get complicated, there's no way to insert it. Has this happened to anyone else, or is it just my problem? Thanks, I look forward to your replies.

In my experience this is a reocurring problem with those titanium axles, diameters are just a touch too large and then interfere with any BB with solid aluminium caps. Using one with plastic caps (e.g. Shimano) usually works fine, though.


My Hudud crankset is unusable because the axle won't mount in exactly 90 degrees angle on the drive side, making the chainrings wobble. Down to poor manufacturing of the crankarm insert I assume.

Quote from: Paavo on July 04, 2026, 09:39:42 AM
I'm looking for a way to carry bikes with my VW Eos and the suction cup type racks are starting to look interesting. I now found this one which also seems super cheap: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQ7ani2. I do have a couple of questions, though:

1. Does anyone have personal experience using a rack like this? What has it been like?
2. Any differences between brands (e.g. ROCKBROS vs. West Biking) or do they all come from the same factory?
3. Is it better to have one two bike rack or two one bike racks?

Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out!

I didn't use exactly these, but a similar product from a company call Treefrog, if I remember correctly. I was a little bit sceptical at first, but been using them for years now and they have been rock-solid.

I had a similar issue with mine, but it's been a while and I eventually got rid of it again. With a proper 1x drivetrain setup and narrow-wide ring, you shouldn't really need one.

Anyway, if I remember correctly, the middle screw sets the distance and the other two just lock that in place. As I couldn't get the guide far enough outward, I had to find longer screws for all of them to make it work. You may have to do the same,unfortunately.

What direct mount standard is this btw? Never seen this 5-bolt design before?

Just a heads up, but I've had 2 of those now (Xcadey and Hudud) and both had the same issue. It seems that they're just a hair oversized and that caused me problems with any bottom bracket using an aluminium cup. Extremely tight fit, to say the least! And despite the fact that I don't like to use a hammer to drive in a crank, getting these cups off again can be a proper struggle.

Simple solution: use a BB with plastic cups (like the Shimano ones)!

Quote from: ChiefWarmPaws on April 02, 2026, 08:37:12 AM
In terms of XCadey support, I'm not particularly convinced by the accuracy of the product, but they did replace mine that failed (a few days crazy readings followed by complete failure to activate or charge). It did take a while - some on me some on them (I started comms via the AE vendor) - they asked for multiple videos (which did take me ages to get around to record and send) and kept asking me to connect it to the app and do a screenshot of the calibration number, even though I told them it didn't work.

Now, that sounds exactly like my kind of problem. ,,Pls make a video of how it doesn't connect to the app and is basically just dead." Hmm, logic?

And to the point before: I'm not expecting the same level of customer support I usually get from western brands, although I've had my fair share of interesting experiences with those, too. Shimano and Canyon, for example, which are both essentially not even AE standards. However, as Lama mentioned, it is perfectly acceptable to hold anyone selling anything to their own advertizing claims. If you don't, you just accept the lie.