Please, can someone explain this to me like I'm five years old. I want to run an integrated handlebar instead of the (Velobuild supplied) stem. What parts do I need to source to enable this? Is the top cover compatible with any of the existing system or do I need to change it? I am planning to change the headset bearings and the C ring anyways (I already have the parts for this). Thanks in advance for any help.

Quote from: hubba on August 31, 2026, 06:10:07 AM
I ordered the dark green color xl frame. I chose to have the default Mondince logo on the downtube and headtube. I prefer a logo to unbranded look. Can someone  post a pic of the headtube from the front I'm wondering how narrow it is.

Do you have a picture of a bike with the "default Mondince logo on the downtube and headtube"? Wondering how this looks. I also prefer logos to no logos.

Does anyone happen to know the dimensions of the headset? Mine has started to feel a bit rough and needs replacement. Have managed to stear clear of the play, but only just, so will probably order that "other" C-ring and use that when I put things together again.

Sorry, I don't know whether the Astr seat post would fit, but I would be surprised if it did.

Not a direct answer to the post above, but more a comment on what this bike does and doesn't have. Yes, it has all of the above, and yes, I would've liked a storage compartment. But - the one thing this bike doesn't really have is comfort in the rear end. It's super harsh and I find that it doesn't really mute out any small washboard sections at all. Even with 2.1" TB below 20 psi I find the lack of comfort annoying. Not sure why, though. Another user on WW suggested it may be related to the seatpost. I'm using the zero offset post, which is real junk by the way - at least for my use case (I am very sensitive to changes in saddle tilt, and making small adjustments is very, very hard).

They didn't come up so far on my calves. UCI legal I dunno - maybe a smidgeon too far up, but stayed there without the use of hairspray or glue stick. I have two pairs, one in white and one in black. They seem quite robust. Ideal for spring races. Maybe a tad warm later in the season. Great for keeping your feet warm in training (I would normally save this kind of product for races, but these are cheap and as mentioned pretty robust so have actually taken them to some club rides as well as solo rides). Highly recommended. I chose these over my Rule28 overshoes for a race last sunday ...

Quote from: Sakizashi on February 25, 2026, 09:53:41 PM
Hey all--I noticed there wasn't a topic for this saddle yet, and I fully understand why. It is One of the most expensive AliX saddles. That said, after owning one for about 6 months, I figured it's time to share some thoughts because it's a brilliant saddle.

Do you have any experience with the Pro Stealth and if so, can you compare it that saddle? I noticed those saddles some time ago, and they look quite nice.

Quote from: Sander2177 on February 10, 2026, 04:09:00 PM
The Gent who messaged me about the Chaser Sports Parts DM me on Instagram please
Sixweel gear in the house!
Frames now been Shipped! 

What is the part on the last picture?

I ordered one last week, as mentioned earlier in this topic. Size L, custom colorway, SRAM Force groupset, bars. Ordered a wheelset from XMCS (58 mm, 20/20h, carbon spokes) as well, so all I really need is a saddle (of which I have PLENTY) and tires. Very much looking forward to building this thing up, just hoping it gets shipped out before CNY! The Quick Pro USA site now has a banner up top stating 3 weeks standard delivery, 6 weeks for custom. Guess this is to account for CNY, as the lead time when I ordered was supposed to be very short.

There's a topic on WW, and people seem to have trouble fitting larger bottles without rubbing against the frame. I normally only use 550 mL bottles, so probably not an issue for me, but the Giant Propel bottle cages should work with larger bottles. I might order some to be able to fit larger bottles somewhere down the line.

I chose the CP17 colorway, green to white fade. $298 extra.

Assuming you're after a Varia type mount, this exists:

https://concentriccycling.com/products/mount-for-quick-pro-er-one

A bit pricey, though. I've always had my radar mounted to the seat rails.

Quote from: Sander2177 on January 24, 2026, 03:12:22 AM
Custom Coloured chosen and frame all paid for!
Hopefully it's gets shipped out before Chinese New Year!
Groupset and small parts also sorted!
Maybe some new wheels I have 60/60 and 60/65mm.
Contemplating 65/65 maybe even 75/75mm. 65/65mm set are now achieving crazy weights like 1100grams!
XM CarbonSpeeds 78/78mm also but not 100% sure.
Anyones thoughts what's everyone else running?

Looks like we are planning quite similar builds, I ordered a custom painted frame with handlebars and Sram Force groupset just before the weekend. Probably going XMCS for the wheels as well. Haven't decided on power meter yet.

I have two of those jerseys in size M and they fit nice and snug on me - I am 183cm/73kg, slender upper body, narrow shoulders. I would have sized up one size if planning to layer up underneath it, though. Also, you have to like your jerseys short in the front.

Maybe Velobuild will clone the Noah FAST as they already have a Ridley ASTR clone that apparently sells loads

I bought some plain black flat headed M5x12 that I somehow thought would be nylon ... but turned out to be stainless steel. Not very light, but being black and low profile made them blend in very nicely to the frame. Not even sure if I will bother to try to source nylon bolts again.

Waynifa bolts are also a solid choice, but a bit overkill just for blinding off unused screw holes IMHO.

Quote from: fhill on December 03, 2025, 07:44:55 AM
I think the STA is measurred at the Stack height and therefore you should have steeper STA the higher you sit

I see what you mean. The axis of the seatpost is eccentric to the BB. I guess this also goes for the original Foil as well as for the S5. Makes it hard to determine whether it will enable positioning the seat as far forward as I would like ... since, as you pointed out, raising the seat effectively steepens the STA.