Quote from: hubba on October 28, 2026, 11:06:42 AMMy frame is ready to be shipped, might be the first XL here. Took about 2 months from ordering. I was between just clear coat on carbon or the dark green. Turned out pretty good it should look almost black in darker light.
I might go with silver udh mount to match the logo.

looks really nice and thanks for taking a dark green one Now i know what a gravel would look like in my road bike color. What Pantone did you choose?

seems like they made the first adjustments.
had a few wristbands for my garmin in the basket all 3,99$ per item.
Just wanted to check again and tada, now it's only 3,99$ for all 4.

Quote from: andrxjoy on July 15, 2026, 01:06:34 PM
Hi, I've had the PES 515 for several months and I've never had any problems (some noise every now and then, like everyone I think...) yesterday I disassembled the PES 515 because I wanted to fit a new chain ring.....now the problem is that the double preload bolt is stuck together and by squeezing the rubber ring it no longer enters the thread of the crankset.....the only thing I can do is reassemble it without the rubber ring . What can I do?

disassemble the preload bolt with a 6 and 10mm hex. Then softly tighten it with the rubber reinstalled. This worked for me.

Quote from: speigei on June 19, 2026, 03:20:43 AM
A bit of a random question, but one that would really help me out: I have a frame (size M) on order and I slowly but surely getting all the parts together.

For the brakes/shifters I am thinking of getting some GRX ST-RX820 which come in a "J-Kit" version which come with a pre-cut, pre-filled hydraulic brake line - this would be convenient because I don't have the tools for working on brake lines (yet).

Since I am trying to avoid trimming the brake lines, I'd like to make sure to order the right one - so if anyone has any recommendations for brake line length (especially the rear) please share - thanks!

If i remember correctly there are two options for the rear brake hose. One ultra long for tandems maybe and the other one you should order.
But bear in mind even this break hose is too long. So a cutting tool or super sharp set of pliers should be at hand.
An easy way to get the rough lengh you is to take i.e. a shoestring and work your way from caliper position back to the handlebar.

Quote from: Chromikson on May 13, 2026, 02:14:49 AM
My frame is ready🥰

looks really nice. But is it a 336 with the flipchip fork from the 316?

na, most i've met a inerested in the build, quality and where to get all the parts. And i love the suprised faces when i mention the price at the end.
But i guess most guys in the cycling world have two left hands and are unable to fix a slipping seatpost, so they would never think about building their own bike.
And only the 10k+ guys look down on you, but i laugh with 8k more in my bankaccount, so that's fine for me.

Quote from: Norwaygravel on April 28, 2026, 12:33:58 PM
The build has begun. Started by pulling the brake cable. But the hole inside the frame is not big enough for the brake hose.
Tried with a magnet, but there is a rim all around.
I can thread a steel wire 3mm thick. But not 5mm.  Any tips?
After 10 cm its stop..

ah f...! I hope you get everything sortet as i really want to see your colour in full trim.
Maybe a weird idea, but you could try some wire that is used for cutting windshields and use it like a "saw" to open up the hole.

Quote from: naiboo on April 28, 2026, 01:23:27 PM
I've purchased some months ago a p515, I wanted to install it today. I experience play in installing the spider, even with fully tightening the lock ring. Is this normal?

nope, that's definitely not normal. I would send that video to the support. They should have a solution which, if i have to guess, is a new crank arm.

Quote from: Zrader on April 28, 2026, 11:03:41 AM
Whoa! I didn't know that they'd do logos?!

almost everyone does logos. You pay extra, of cause, but they make everything you like

Quote from: www on April 13, 2026, 04:25:44 AM
Hi guys,

For those of you based in Europe – how long did it take for your parcel to arrive?

Mine was shipped on April 2, and according to 17Track the flight departed on April 8. That's the latest update I have so far.

On the DPD website, nothing shows up yet, no tracking info at all.

Can't wait to build up the bike! 

It's quite normal. Especially to Germany and with DPD AND over a weekend. My last frame was booked on a flight on monday and the next update was on thursday. so nothing to worry that much. Wild guess: Your frame will be delivered on thursday a mine was 

Quote from: alfiomotrambo on April 08, 2026, 03:39:56 PM
Those looks nice!

you can find the complete lineup at
https://kapvoesport.com/
right now as a bonus the lenses at a reasonable price. $55.00 for 1,67 hyperopia.

I'm going a slightly differnt way.
Glasses: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005007188722609.html
Lenses: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002522967523.html
Way cheaper and at least for me works completly fine. And you can get them for a lot of different glasses.

okay. I just copied the links and didn't check the prices. At least this offer had a hughmous increase in price.
I orderd 1,67 hyperopia with dicounts for 45$, now at 119$ before discounts.
But you get the idea for an alternative approach.

Quote from: Norwaygravel on March 31, 2026, 03:31:34 AM
Have ordered 336 in dark green. Will be shipped soon. Waiting eagerly :-)
Sram xplr rival/force with Zipp and thunder burt

please share a foto when it arrives, as i'm not shure if i should go the same dark green (PT 560c) as my road bike or give it more of a gulf livery look.

Unless there is complete designchange between the R9 and ER9 - which i doubt - standard Shimano BH59 should work without any problem. No O-ring needed.

from top to bottom:
the grooved part
the part where the max torque is written on (so it is upside down to read)
the clamp

no carbonpaste whatsoever
6 maybe max 8(if you really need to) nm.
bombproove and no tilt at all