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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on the 145% Chinese tariff on purchases?
« on: May 06, 2025, 08:08:07 AM »
Just got notification it's moving again. UPS has it. We'll see if it's hit with tariff bill.  I've not had anything yet so I assume it's ok as I don't think they'd release it from customs without a paid invoice.

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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on the 145% Chinese tariff on purchases?
« on: May 05, 2025, 01:23:09 PM »
Quote from: Serge_K on May 05, 2025, 08:45:37 AM
Dildos! a carry one suitcase full of dildos, just to troll airport security! Yes or yes?

I think i heard that what counts is the export date, ie the date when the parcel left china. If that happened before the cut off, you're supposed to be safe

I've no idea!  Does that count for de minimus too or just the tariff on $800+?  I guess I'll find out. Been in customs for 2 weeks already and says 'u.s.a. customs clearance of import u.s.' since 4/21. 

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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on the 145% Chinese tariff on purchases?
« on: May 05, 2025, 08:34:55 AM »
Anyone place an order before May 2nd from AliExpress and received after?  I have a pair of rims I ordered back in March that are stuck in customs. I'm assuming I'll get smacked with a big tariff charge.

F'n mess.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Nipple quality
« on: April 18, 2025, 10:36:48 PM »
Sapim, DT, or Pillar. Don't cheap out on anything else. I prefer the 'pro' versions with the square or squorx head that you can build with from the rim side. Makes building and final true easier.

I don't use any type of thread adhesive. Hate that crap. I use a small amount of boeshield on the spoke threads and nipple/rim interface. Makes life much easier if you have to make a rare small adjustment later.

Brass is a little better to work with. They have a smoother feel to them. Almost like they are self lubricated to an extent. That said, most of my builds are alloy for the 20-30gr savings. 

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ace Sprint carbon wheels on Aliexpress
« on: April 18, 2025, 10:27:56 PM »
I'm not sure what they'll use for shipping service, but Edwin at acesprint  shipped mine via FedEx and it only took about 6 days to USA. Super quick actually. Might be worth asking if they can do the same for you?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Winowsports NEW Carbon TT Rest Extension Handlebar ARB02 and TT handlebar HB052
« on: March 06, 2025, 08:29:32 AM »
Quote from: Kitty_BIKE on March 05, 2025, 08:12:13 PM
Hi friend

Because we mainly use our HB052 handlebars. The HB052 itself has a 15° angle, so we only released 10 and 15 degrees.
We will see whether to release 25 degrees later.

Understood.  Makes complete sense when in use with your base bar system.

I'm sure you are aware, but many higher end TT/Tri bikes won't readily accept that base bar due to their own proprietary stem and base bar, so that is the need for the 20 and 25 degree option.


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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Winowsports NEW Carbon TT Rest Extension Handlebar ARB02 and TT handlebar HB052
« on: March 04, 2025, 01:12:13 PM »
Glad you are making angled adapters. I would suggest a 20 and 25 degree option as well.

These extensions are not like many of the other one piece extensions that have a built in rise of 5-10 degrees, so in order to get to a more angled position you really need a 20+ degree wedge. 

Having two sets of holes is a good idea!  Most only have one.

For what it's worth , I use the Fouriers 15 degree horizontal wedge and able to get 3 crews into mounting holes. That 3rd screw REALLY made the mount much more solid.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ace Sprint carbon wheels on Aliexpress
« on: February 11, 2025, 09:59:32 AM »
How deep of a wheel? 

I'm a big fan of carbon spoked wheels and for just all around riding 50-60mm depth. 28+mm external width.

Go zone makes a nice wheel as well.  And Superteam is a great value.

I have experience with all three.  All have been good for me. All are somewhat similar.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ace Sprint carbon wheels on Aliexpress
« on: February 11, 2025, 09:09:51 AM »
Quote from: Chriasp on February 11, 2025, 09:04:49 AM
Thanks for pointing me towards this manufacturer.

As I am fairly new to components and bikes in general. What would be the best hubs when it comes to value? I see a lot of mention around DT 240, but weight wise the 36R Carbon is equally light

If I were to go most bang for the buck what would you advice me to buy for a disc wheel set from Ace Sprint as of now?

Are looking for Disc brake wheels or rear disc?  Confused on the question

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ace Sprint carbon wheels on Aliexpress
« on: February 10, 2025, 08:10:13 PM »
I no longer have those wheels since I ordered disc brake wheels, but yes they were 26 wide at the track.

Disc brake versions you can get 26 or 28.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ace Sprint carbon wheels on Aliexpress
« on: February 03, 2025, 10:29:43 AM »
Quote from: Barry McCockiner on November 22, 2024, 11:14:37 AM
I got their Super light Disc and newer Tri spoke (they upgraded me to the newer one after I bought the older one, maybe they didn’t make it anymore or would have taken longer who knows). Ordered Tri Spoke during Choice Day and Disc during 11.11 and stacked those discounts with some coins to get them both for sub £600.

Fingers crossed they’re decent enough quality

Post a pick of trispoke if you received it.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Serenade 4550 Wavy Wheelset SUB 1200g steel spokes 500USD
« on: January 31, 2025, 09:31:59 PM »
That looks like the same mold as all of the superteam base wheels.  Albeit a good price. Wing 20.soomes are great. I've used them in on multiple gravel and MTB wheels.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Winowsports NEW Carbon TT Rest Extension Handlebar ARB02 and TT handlebar HB052
« on: January 26, 2025, 08:31:09 PM »
Quote from: Wildh24 on January 17, 2025, 08:47:07 PM
Yeah I've been looking for a couple weeks too. Nada.

I was able to get medium a couple weeks ago. I messaged the winow sports store on Ali and they had one but didn't have it updated on the site. Worth a try to message them, but they may be out on the holiday.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Winowsports NEW Carbon TT Rest Extension Handlebar ARB02 and TT handlebar HB052
« on: January 17, 2025, 08:47:07 PM »
Quote from: BadIdeasMakeGoodStories on January 06, 2025, 03:41:13 PM
Kitty, any update on 390mm length availability? I see them listed on AE but stock has remained zero for weeks.

Yeah I've been looking for a couple weeks too. Nada.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Winowsports NEW Carbon TT Rest Extension Handlebar ARB02 and TT handlebar HB052
« on: January 10, 2025, 09:33:06 PM »
Anyone have these and can report back?  Liking them?  Pictures?

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