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Component Deals & Selection / Re: ZTTO 12s Ultralight cassette
« on: June 01, 2026, 02:45:25 AM »
This looks very tempting but I wonder if your SRAM system is compatible with HG (HyperGlide) which I do perceive as a Shimano standard.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Nexga S1
« on: May 20, 2026, 03:47:30 AM »
Sorry, but why risk and pay for this 290€ when you can get Force E1 spider for 310€, even less used.
Edit: 270€ on bike-components, if somebody needs.  ;)
Because of using Shimano Chain rings, a 24 spindle and already having a carbon crank set with Easton mount....

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Nexga S1
« on: May 18, 2026, 08:50:32 PM »
The unit has been released on PandaPodium as well, quite attractive price with US$299.
If only the grand master of power meter could enlighten us mortals if the produced numbers and marketing claims are real.

https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/nexga-s1-powermeter/

Would love to know if we can expect some review anytime soon.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: XCADEY VENTUS Carbon Cranks + PM
« on: March 31, 2026, 08:40:03 PM »
Same for me, I can only connect via the iPhone, my Android (Mi15) does not connect.
That being said, I did not bother using the APP with the new UI so far.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Nexga S1
« on: March 29, 2026, 09:54:56 PM »
Haven't seen it so far and the master mind of power meters, aka GPLAMA, has nothing on his channel as far as I know.
https://www.youtube.com/@gplama/videos
Once he approves it, it would be an attractive option but I'm actually concerned about the charging port. An IPx7 rating appeals nice but riding in the wet requires more.
IPx7 specs the gentle submersion for 30 minutes, resulting in an even pressure on the cover. Riding at high speeds in the rain is very different...
Yet the appeal of USB-C charging is quite tempting.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: March 22, 2026, 08:18:28 PM »
So you're saying I should go for something more expensive, even on AliExpress? Like this one?
https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005008662129206.html

Or do you have any brands to recommend?
I've been enjoying 2 skinsuits from Ali so far.
https://ja.aliexpress.com/item/1005008414330068.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.6.1386QfLNQfLN30&algo_pvid=ee25c59a-393b-446b-b2bd-b0cf353adb7a&algo_exp_id=ee25c59a-393b-446b-b2bd-b0cf353adb7a-5&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2223%22%2C%22spu_best_type%22%3A%22price%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22search%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21JPY%2150937%2113538%21%21%212177.50%21578.71%21%40212a70c017742283680585995e1ec2%2112000044950884658%21sea%21JP%210%21ABX%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29910%3Bd%3A4c1e0d0a%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895%3BpisId%3A5000000197845706&curPageLogUid=wmUXGhGljPPj&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A1005008414330068%7C_p_origin_prod%3A&tblci=GiAVopNGx94PfImHdB0QhQ6T_GgBTd1a8RHSIJKeKs0QtiDA9m4orM3p4Ma8qrgaMPi_Rw
- Very good fit and perfect for long days in the hot weather, only down is the rather small single pocket on the back.
https://ja.aliexpress.com/item/4000411945210.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.7.24f7dLbvdLbvEu&algo_pvid=eaa75454-f5e6-423e-bf2f-b31901e16076&algo_exp_id=eaa75454-f5e6-423e-bf2f-b31901e16076-6&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%22214%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22search%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21JPY%217058%215223%21%21%2143.80%2132.41%21%402102eaa317742283568298589e21b0%2110000001770658247%21sea%21JP%210%21ABX%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29910%3Bd%3A4c1e0d0a%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895%3BpisId%3A5000000201761110&curPageLogUid=cG6BiXwVQD2S&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A4000411945210%7C_p_origin_prod%3A&tblci=GiAVopNGx94PfImHdB0QhQ6T_GgBTd1a8RHSIJKeKs0QtiDA9m4orM3p4Ma8qrgaMPi_Rw
- OK and less stretchy skinsuit. Using for early morning hot summer rides up to 2 hours long. Only downside is the leggripper which is stiched on, not too comfortable.
Now I have the BCBE skinsuit on order and will report back once I did receive it.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: XCADEY VENTUS Carbon Cranks + PM
« on: November 27, 2025, 10:27:17 PM »
Did anyone observe a difference in offset depending if you are in which front chain ring you aremin?

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Tideace, great looking aero frame with plenty of tire clearance.
Would suit the local in Japan quite well.

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I'll pass the current iteration as it is likely that we see a carbon version within this year and the price should also go down once more vendors started to innovate the bottles and cages.

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Park tool doesn’t sell a TPU patch kit so I’m guessing you used a butyl kit, in which case it’s unsurprising you had a bad time. Butyl and TPU are very different materials chemically. TPU will not vulcanize like butyl and rubber patches do.
Here is the link to the pre glued patch kit that ParkTool sells. The QnA section has a feedback from ParkTools about TPU
https://www.parktool.com/en-int/product/super-patch-kit-gp-2

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According to experiences on weightweenies, park tool self adhesive patches on a cleaned surface are bulletproof for TPU
I've been ruining my initial TPU's (way too expensive Schwalbe...) with these patches.
Be careful NOT to use the sandpaper as mentioned in the manual.
That ParkTool doesn't point this out does not speak for this company.

Now I'm just using the repair kit from RideNow that has the glue and standart TPU pieces. The included alcohol wipes are also not too good and I switched over to tissue and alcohol which makes lasting patches possible.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Ryet RS oversized jockey wheels
« on: July 02, 2025, 09:47:59 PM »
Is there any major difference between the 2 versions of wheels?
- disc wheel
- 5-spoke wheel
Is it just aero dreams or do I miss something?
A plastic disc should be cheaper than machine aluminum from my point of view, but it is the other way around here.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Best TPU tube brand
« on: June 12, 2025, 03:30:30 AM »
I'm using TPU tubes starting from the release of the Aerothan tube.
bought 2 of those and got a snake bite, this was the end of this tube because the instructions from Schwalbe where not right for the repair.

then I found the very initial RideNow tubes and started to use the 36gr version with black valves. those where mostly fine but one valve head simply blew off, luckily I was off the bike at that time.
I tried the green TPU's as well but those where rather weak at the valve stem, hence I stopped using them.
The purple TPU's with golden valves where quite good but I felt them being heavy and I did not like the valve head.

Now I'm back to RideNow 24gr with metal stem, which are now also available in black. not the cheapest but I'm very satisfied with them.
Only draw back is that start loosing a bit more air after a couple of thousand KM's and hence I replace them after 5000km.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LEXON Road Carbon Crankset
« on: November 13, 2024, 07:15:02 PM »
Here some 2 videos about unboxing and mounting of the Lexon cranks.
https://youtu.be/stbtV1tjf_w?si=Pc6FapEohYvWQCEv
https://youtu.be/8IENg6XRPVs?si=dHmCubrQ4ZrJ5NN4

Done now around 500km, cranks are doing fine.

Next project is to improve the chain line which is currently quite to the right (outside) as all spacers are on the right.
Just order some alu headset spacers (28.6mm inner diameter) and will use them together with a 24mm spacer (28.7mm outside diameter).

just now I found these here, should be an easier fit of a perceived (mental) issue of chain line perfection.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256807897752807.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.29.5efc504fMEPjcr&algo_pvid=b27c04b1-64ae-4fd9-9803-775cba6f70ed&algo_exp_id=b27c04b1-64ae-4fd9-9803-775cba6f70ed-14&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%213.30%211.91%21%21%2123.73%2113.76%21%402102f0c917315467680074286ef473%2112000043613694070%21sea%21US%210%21ABX&curPageLogUid=mw48wf1ig8Ux&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

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