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BB deboning can happen on any bike I have seen it on the big brands but obviously it may get handled better but for £500 its throw away so worth a punt IMO.                                               Geo chart saying 35c for clearance but this is still TBC

INFO:

The mold production sequence for the frames is: 54 → 56 → 52 → 49 → 58 → 61 cm.
Molds for the 54, 56, and 52 cm sizes are currently in production.
Orders are expected to open in 30 days, with shipping scheduled for October or November.
Lightcycling propose the same frame ( RF10 ) ?

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The reach difference between the 49 and 54 is 5.7mm. The 52 and 54 have the same reach. I ride a 54 and I'm 178cm tall. I could have gone for a 52, but I didn't want a 120mm head tube. The 141mm allows me to slam the stem. Don't forget that their new handlebars are raised on the outside. Check out Samuel BMR's posts and videos on YouTube; he rides a 52 at 175cm tall.

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Similar question. Thinking of getting this frame, but can't figure out what size frame I should get. I know i can change seatpost/handlebar later once I get a bike fit.

I'm 5'8". Is there any other measurement I need to do?

Based on your height, I would recommend a size 52 and probably a 0-degree seatpost (to be confirmed depending on your riding style).

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For me, it's the opposite. I find the handlebar ergonomics good. The top is flat, and I don't get that palm pinching that some narrow handlebars can cause.

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Did anyone manage to put the two rubbers around the di2 battery and slide it in the seat tube?

Or should you just use only one and let the other side of the battery sit against the seat tube?
I put the two rubbers on and tightened it with a " colson ". Most of the rubber fits into the seat tube.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TOUR DE fRANCE
« on: July 06, 2025, 01:02:38 AM »
Go goooooooooooooo

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / TOUR DE fRANCE
« on: July 04, 2025, 01:49:31 PM »
Tomorrow the Tour de France starts in my city. Lille is located near Belgium. I see that the first Tour de France took place in 1903. Note that the winner Maurice Garin covered the Lyon - Paris stage (467 km) at an average speed of 27.8 km/hour with a .......20 kilogram bike on roads whose quality is easy to imagine. That was just a thought. Have a good ride everyone

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After reading throught a good chunk of this thread, I wanted to ask the owners of this frame....would you buy it again?
100% yes. It's a frame that ticks a lot of cases. Some have mentioned the diagonal frame width. I don't find that a disadvantage because this frame is faster than my other two narrower frames, and that width is at the bottom bracket.

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The 49 seems more appropriate to me. As pointed out, the reach is long. A seatpost with zero offset seems necessary to me.
Regarding comfort and position, there's so much to say. It's difficult to generalize.
Today, my bike is set up differently than when I first started. It took me several months to adjust it because it's not a matter of changing all the parameters (saddle height, fore-aft, etc.) at the same time. Then, it also takes a little time to draw conclusions. The test of time, and therefore the absence of pain, is a good indication.
Some people do posture studies and then ultimately return to their first iteration.
On the road and on the same route, the position changes: On the flat, on a hill, against the wind...

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For my part, no problem with the bike. It's a very good frame (I own two other bikes). That said, I would contact customer service for a problem as vital as a bicycle fork.

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Would say it’s the valve as they are plastic and the rim holes are drilled by machine.
I sanded the top of the plastic valve very lightly so that the tube would stick out of the rim. In fact, the rim hole has very little tolerance; When the tube is in place, you don't need scoth to avoid the unpleasant noise of the valve against the rim when you ride.

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I agree with Serge that filing the valve holes isnt good. I run mine tubeless so I have no idea, but curious to know if the tubes have oversized valves or if the issue is the dimension of the hole.

Regarding the hub noise, mine have a different ratchet structure, but they are insanely loud. They easily compete with CK on that front. They are certainly louder than my 54t DT ratchets. That is also my only complaint.

It wasn't the valve hole I filed but the end of the TPU tube. I filed very little and then it went through; Another TPU tube went through without any problem.

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Did you get a quote from Peter? I am 99% sure you'd have paid 100+ eur less for the same spec, and having to file valve holes is absolutely not normal.
For less than what you paid, i got a 1200g wheelset from Peter a few weeks ago, 33 wide, 50 deep.
For a silent hub, just put grease in the thing.

Reread the penultimate message in which I indicate that I put grease ( dans le truc ) but the noise comes back very quickly. I questioned Peter and his proposal was slightly cheaper (around 50 euros) but what do you want, it was my adventurous soul that guided me.Looking back, it was the 31.4 width that steered me towards these wheels.

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So a few questions overall thoughts on quality and service?
Who did you deal with at DFS and how much did you pay including shipping.
I am aware they have or are in the process of moving to new premises so obviously they are increasing production getting busier etc.

I paid 800 euros (wheels + shipping) in France.
The service is indeed very responsive and provides all the necessary information. Quick responses to various questions, photos, and videos are also provided. It was after reading a review by Sakisashi on this forum that I decided to buy these wheels, even though I was completely unfamiliar with the manufacturer. My only complaint is that I had specified a silent hub when I requested them. The video they
sent me bears no resemblance to the actual sound of the hub. I should also add that some TPU tubes didn't fit through the valve hole; I had to file some of them down.
Aside from these minor inconveniences, these wheels represent very good value for money (for now).

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To complete the information on DFS wheels, mine are 50mm deep (25mm inner and 31.4mm outer) with Wing 1420 steel spokes (ideal for the roads where I live).
- With 30mm GP5000 tires, the width is 31.8-32mm (pressure of 4.4 and 4.6 bars).
- The paintless finish is quite shiny.
- The hub (R2) is very noisy. Adding grease reduces the noise for about thirty kilometers, then it starts up again.
- The 50mm wheels with steel spokes weigh 1335g.
- The hubs are equipped with a preload system (see photo). This needs to be adjusted (very simple)

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