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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: pass quest chain rings ... anyone used them?
« on: December 04, 2023, 11:50:50 AM »
Quote from: PLA on December 04, 2023, 07:08:45 AM
thinking of grabbing some of these for my next build because why not. if anyone's used them, how is the shifting performance?

I just picked some up for my new bike and they are currently the only ones offering rings for a DA9200 cranks and I will say the quality looks very very good on them.  I would say comparable to my Wolf Tooth and Garbaruk chainrings I have on my other bikes.

I cannont comment on how the perform yet however.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Aliexpress Frame - Gravel Bike
« on: November 25, 2023, 07:18:51 PM »
I pulled the trigger and ordered the frame!

I will try and post pictures after I get it.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Aliexpress Frame - Gravel Bike
« on: November 11, 2023, 04:54:37 PM »
Quote from: Chiyou on November 10, 2023, 02:39:18 PM
Sorry to hear about your bike woes! Here are some potential pitfalls that you might want to inquire about if you haven't already.

1. Saddle clamp - make sure the clamp is compatible with your saddle rails (some rails are round (7x7mm) while others are oval (7x9mm))

2. Handlebar dimensions - since this frame comes with an integrated handlebar, hopefully the stem length, the bar reach and drop are to your liking

3. Chain ring - this is only a concern if you are considering a crankset with a large inner chainring, but if in doubt confirm with them that there is enough clearance between the chainstay and your chainring

This is some great advice!  I didn’t think about the saddle rails although I think it is using the Ritchey style clamp.  I’ve already gathered all the information on the handlebar so we are good there, but great point on chainring size.

Does anyone have advice on trying an Ali crankset?

I’m about 185-190lbs with 300ftp and 1400 1-sec or snap power.

I’ve always ran shimano (Ultegra or Dura-Ace), and prefer 24mm spindle but am willing to try anything.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Aliexpress Frame - Gravel Bike
« on: November 10, 2023, 10:21:03 AM »
Quote from: jonathanf2 on November 10, 2023, 09:58:05 AM
Ask A LOT of questions. Get a spare derailleur hanger if possible, make sure they face the brake mounts properly and double check there are no headset issues. You'll probably run into small issues regardless. Also get one of those internal routing cable kits. Don't over torque the BB especially if you plan on using a threaded PF bottom bracket. Overall though it's extremely satisfying putting together your own bike.

Thank you for your response!

I have a couple questions to your post and appreciate your time.

1.Face the brake mount properly - these are flat mount calipers, are you saying to just add a note to ensure all face mounting is done?  I am sure I can rig something up if not (I have some machining background)

2.When you say "double check there are no headset issues" what do you mean by that? - As in are you saying to ask the seller or when you receive the bike check for bearing fitment? 

I will Endoscope the frame/fork/bars when I get it to see how the layup looks and if there are any crazy wrinkles/bubbles/delamination/resin pooling.  I also plan on using a BBinfinit PF bottom bracket (huge fan of this company), are you saying generally these Ali or Chinese frames are weaker in this area?

I have been asking lots of questions to the seller and they are stellar and quick with responses.

Thank you again for all the help.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Aliexpress Frame - Gravel Bike
« on: November 10, 2023, 08:37:47 AM »
Hey Everyone!

First post but I have glanced on the site for a little while.

To make a long story short - I recently suffered from loosing my bike from my bike rack (gravel bike) and then I also suffered from the shimano recall on multiple bikes.

I am a huge DIY guy and service every aspect of my bikes and I am kind of fed up with main stream stuff.  I want to try and build a chinese bike (gravel) and had some questions about a frame I found on Ali that fits every criteria I want/have.

I don't care that its a "scott" knock off - its the geo and integration that is exactly what I need.  The seller is very old and crazy responsive - is there anything else I should look for/do?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805813051230.html?pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%21US%20%24800.00%21US%20%24632.00%21%21%21%21%21%402101c5c216986738778255663e05d8%2112000035245936578%21im%21%21&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

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