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Component Deals & Selection / Wuzei crankset and pass quest chainring - what gives?

« on: January 16, 2026, 01:46:33 PM »

I've ordered a load of parts for a build for a friend and he has received them, but can't get the 8
-bolt chainring and crank arm to go together. What's the issue, user error or manufacturing intolerance? One of the 8 'kinks' is shallower, which matches up on both.

(Screenshot from a video)

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201

« on: November 20, 2025, 04:16:14 AM »

Quote from: pieterjnz on November 19, 2025, 01:57:37 PM

What groupset are you using?

Wheeltop GeX

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: 13 speed cassette search

« on: November 20, 2025, 04:08:34 AM »

My issue with the 11-X is that it requires me to run a 46T chainring and the chainline is rough in the large cogs.

I guess the alternative option is to switch to SRAM but that's not cheap.

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Component Deals & Selection / 13 speed cassette search

« on: November 19, 2025, 04:53:51 AM »

I'm looking to switch my current 46T 11-50 setup to a 42T with either 10-46 or 9-46. It needs to be 13 speed because of the range. Struggling to dig a suitable cassette up, are there any recommendations?

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201

« on: November 19, 2025, 04:46:59 AM »

Quote from: pieterjnz on November 18, 2025, 08:03:39 PM

A 42T with the 9-46 will be your go

Which 9-46 (or 10-46) 13 speed cassette would you recommend? Thinking of swapping from my current 46T 11-50 for the chainline issue.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201

« on: August 29, 2025, 10:31:53 AM »

Quote from: jughead on August 28, 2025, 10:35:23 PM

Do you mind sharing any info on the bearings you swapped to please? The size or model would be great if possible. Thanks!

MR2437 LLU/LLB Enduro ABEC 5.

Note the 'LLU/LLB', these are the ones that have fast seals on the inside and contact seals on the outside.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Castelli Espresso Bib shorts Equivalent

« on: August 29, 2025, 10:25:57 AM »

Quote from: SumTinWong on August 01, 2025, 06:23:21 AM

No exact equivalent, but here is my overview of best pads available on Aliexpress.

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What a great post, thanks. Unfortunately reading reviews it seems to be a bit of pot luck as to whether you *actually* get the EI pads in a lot of these.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Wheeltop EDS GeX

« on: August 20, 2025, 04:31:35 AM »

I have both.

No additional battery for wheeltop. Can configure SRAM style shifting. Doesn't look at nice as LTWOO and levers feel a little more clunky. Microadjusting the indexing is much easier on Ltwoo. Not much in it altogether though.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Chinertown Giveaway - Win the TIDEACE FM-CR068 Carbon Road Frame!

« on: August 18, 2025, 05:01:33 AM »

Tideacebike

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201

« on: August 13, 2025, 04:49:23 PM »

Sorry I never did a YouTube video, but I have shared more recent pics here and on weightweeenies.

The ztto BB has been great but note I swapped the bearings out almost immediately for enduro steel bearings with the contact seals on the outside and non-contact seals on the inside. This feels like a really good value option as they have held up really well in some rough conditions.

The VoiceVelo seatpost has been a nice upgrade, it smooths out trail buzz. It's not going to make a difference on really rough stuff, but it's a noticeable comfort upgrade on lighter surfaces.

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