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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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My wheels arrived on tuesday and I am nearly done with the build now. Got to cut the brake hoses and the chain to finish it.



The build itself went smoothly so far. I only had to detach the handlebars twice because the jagwire I added to the rear brake hose was rubbing in the headset.
I can't weigh the bike reasonably as a whole, but the components added up to 7562g. That's before the fork was cut etc. and with sealant pedals and everything included.
Hello, your front tire is mounted the wrong way around. Look at the tread arrow on the tire sidewall. This helps in wet conditions.

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I am 181 and ride 54 and am a bit stretched on a 80 mm stem. So ...

I'm 178 cm tall too and I'm a 54 on the LCD17. I actually hesitated with the 52 but I didn't want a head tube that was too low. My Elves Vanyar has a 120mm head tube. I opted for a 100mm integrated handlebar at the stem (actually measures 110 mm with the angle). The seat setback is 0. The 56 seems disproportionate to me. Generally speaking, it's better to choose smaller and set it up with the stem, seatpost setback, saddle length (245 is not like 275 cm).

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Yes, Brian is in the kitchen

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Check that you have the correct system installed. Are your saddle rails round or oval? On the Ritchey system that I also have, I have found that this clamp covers the seat post better because it goes slightly underneath. Make sure your clamp is seated properly on the seat post (unscrew slightly and press on the rails and screw back in).

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It is a versatile frame. Mounted in Di2 Ultagra, TPU and GP5000 tire in 30 ( wheels 1330 gr ) , it weighs about 7.4 kg (size 54). The notions of rigidity, comfort etc. are very personal and therefore very subjective. Riding at 35 km / h is a warm-up for some and the apotheosis for others. I have not noticed any problem with the integrated handlebar but be careful with the measurement (100 mm = 110 mm). For the spacers, I do not remember if they are the original ones but I put spacers that clip on. This allows me from time to time to more easily clean the dirt placed on the upper and lower headset of the fork.

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Ladies and gentlemen, here is Wendy's answer :
According to the updated List on UCI's official website, the latest date is as of 2025.01.14, and the passage time of our LCR017-D is 2025.01.21
When they do the next update, they'll definitely have our model.

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For my part, no flex on the handlebar (400x100 mm) but which is actually a good 110 mm. I have few spacers, I weigh 69 kg and rarely do sprints (does this explain that?). Lightcarbon has released a new handlebar, a little heavier and wider at the stem

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Workswell WCB-R-306
« on: January 19, 2025, 09:09:35 AM »
Nice case study. On the one hand, we have a customer who makes a purchase in exchange for a supposedly quality product. But clearly this is lacking. A fork is not an accessory, it is an integral part of the bike and in this sense, the buyer's request seems legitimate to me. What bothers me in this type of story is ultimately the company's defense angle. It starts with a philanthropic speech but the buyer may have eaten pasta for weeks, months to buy a nice frame. So yes, depending on the country, culture, etc., everyone will read this fact differently.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: ICAN FL1
« on: January 11, 2025, 10:59:04 AM »
Ok, I see your cat detected the problem on the chain  :)

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Excuse me for intervening in this political forum. Otherwise, for me...........it's a real pleasure to ride the LC. Again a thousand apologies

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