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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO eGR
« on: April 23, 2025, 04:54:50 PM »
Quote from: Phaxe on April 21, 2025, 06:43:21 PM
I ordered the replacement cage from the 80 store, held it up against my old cage, and it's a 'like-for-like' replacement (unfortunately).

I didn't ask for the new one, and after reading these posts, I wish I had!

Would you mind showing a pic of what you received? I ordered a replacement cage and only received one piece.

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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on the 145% Chinese tariff on purchases?
« on: April 19, 2025, 08:31:46 AM »
Quote from: lidation on April 18, 2025, 10:38:05 PM
I couldn't help but bought a lot of stuffs off Aliexpress today. I think they'll arrive before 5/2.  But after today it'll be increasingly higher risk.

Yeah, I made what is most likely my final order (the last of my 'final' orders, lol) the other day and noticed that they actually took a day or so longer to start shipping than usual. Some of them just shipped today even though I put the order in 2 days ago. I'm guessing I'm not the only one getting in lots of 'final' orders. My orders from the other week all seem to be hitting USPS locally except for one package (the only ONE I actually care about) that has been stuck in customs for over a week! I really hope it actually clears and does so soon.

My newest 'final' orders is all stuff I could have done without, probably, but it was all low dollar stuff that I will eventually use even if prices don't go up, and especially will come in handy if/when prices or availability become an issue.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO eGR
« on: April 18, 2025, 09:43:18 AM »
Quote from: Phaxe on April 18, 2025, 03:42:03 AM
If you follow the video that Ltwoo posted on YouTube, that worked for me. Start by bleeding the brakes with the cup attached to the oil hole, then close that up, and still have 5ml of mineral oil in your syringe. Then close up the oil port, and open the air port and push in more oil from the syringe until no more air comes out. By that stage you shouldn’t have any more oil in the system. Let me know how you go!

Ah, I didn't watch the video again, I only used the manual this time. The process you described makes a lot of sense. I'll have to try this next time and I'm sure that's what I'm missing. However, it will be at least a few weeks before I try this again.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO eGR
« on: April 17, 2025, 08:55:12 AM »
Quote from: Phaxe on April 17, 2025, 02:02:59 AM
I do have to say, the grub screw adjustment for the lever and brake feel is actually quite a clever design, and works really well.

I know it's been said in previous posts, but it's vitally important that the grub screw is backed off on the eGR (counter-clockwise) so that all the oil can fill the reservoir, then once the bleed is complete, you can dial in the grub screw so it's perfect for how you want to set your brakes up.

I just gave my pads a clean and sandpaper, gave the rotor a clean and scuff up with some sandpaper, bedded them in, and they're feeling better than they ever have.

I'm a novice when it comes to hydraulic brakes. I did a piss poor job setting up my brakes when I first installed the eGR and after botching my first brake bleed I decided to leave them alone for over a year. I tried again to bleed them this past weekend and didn't improve them much (though, at least the process was a lot smoother and easier my second go-round). I didn't touch the "air" port on the handle. Should I have opened that port while bleeding to let more oil in the reservoir or something?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: 3d printed sadles that dont destroy your bibs
« on: April 17, 2025, 08:51:07 AM »
Quote from: Ultramic on April 17, 2025, 04:14:51 AM
I experience the same issue with my aircode and it's got nothing to do with the nose. It's the wing area on each side that is the culprit, specifically the honeycomb 3d area where it just meets the carbon base which is causing the rub and ultimately destroying my bibs. My solution is to place a small piece of black gorilla tape over the area and it's fine.

I see. I always thought the Aircode would prevent wear in this area because the honeycomb rubber doesn't wrap around the edge, in fact it stops about 1/4" from the edge leaving smooth carbon as the only thing that could rub (for me).

If you otherwise like the shape and comfort of the Aircode, maybe look around. Ryet makes this very same saddle with many different patterns of "3d print" pad. I've also heard on a different thread that people think the newer ones have a different rubber feel than the older ones. My point being, though, that this same saddle shape seems to be kicked out with a TON of different surfaces and rubber types. Maybe one will rub less for you?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: 3d printed sadles that dont destroy your bibs
« on: April 16, 2025, 01:33:41 PM »
Quote from: armada on April 16, 2025, 06:36:23 AM
Hey,

i had 2 saddles from Ryet which were great but they do destroy bibs.

Has anyone found one that doesnt?

Which 2 saddles?

I have an "aircode" which is known to have a very wide nose, and - indeed - mine was too wide. My thigh rubbed quite a bit on the nose of the saddle. I did a lot of riding with it, though, including a century ride and didn't have any noticeable wear on my bibs. After a few hundred miles I was aggravated by the rubbing and replaced it with a different ryet saddle with a narrower nose. Been using that one for probably 1000mi since then with no noticeable bib issues.

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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on the 145% Chinese tariff on purchases?
« on: April 16, 2025, 11:51:06 AM »
Hong Kong suspends postal service to the US after Trump’s tariff hikes

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/15/business/hong-kong-suspends-postal-service-to-us-intl-hnk?


What does this mean for Ali express orders? Do they use HK postal service or do they have their own system? Does this mean that the chinertown gravy train ends today?

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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on the 145% Chinese tariff on purchases?
« on: April 15, 2025, 03:27:38 PM »
Quote from: 00Garza on April 15, 2025, 03:05:34 PM
Yikes. Hopefully not an early roll out of the tariff plan.

Or, my fear is that even the people implementing these procedures at various offices, regional and local, don't know what they should be doing so they're just "winging it".

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Best TPU tube brand
« on: April 15, 2025, 02:13:24 PM »
So, I run RideNow TPU tubes, and I just discovered something rattling around INSIDE MY TIRE. I thought my hub was having an issue, but upon more careful inspection, something is loose inside my tire and tube and tumbles through the tire as it rolls. I almost can't believe it. It must be some part of the valve. I can't imagine it could be anything else. But, seriously, how?! The tire is fully aired up and has been holding pressure like normal.

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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on the 145% Chinese tariff on purchases?
« on: April 15, 2025, 01:07:53 PM »
Quote from: amacal1 on April 14, 2025, 01:39:19 PM
I have a pair of sneakers that have been in customs for 3-4 days now and are making me a little nervous.

Hmmm... Ali says that my package was chosen for a customs inspection and might be delayed for 7-10 days. It's already been in customs inspection for 3-4 days. Ugh.

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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on the 145% Chinese tariff on purchases?
« on: April 14, 2025, 01:39:19 PM »
Quote from: leozinho on April 14, 2025, 12:07:48 PM
Parts of my small Ali Express order just hit US customs (according to Ali Express tracking.) 

 Not sure what happens next. Should I expect a notice from Customs that I need to pay a customs tax?

Not sure. I've ordered a ton this last month or two with no issues, but it's been lots of small parcels. I have a pair of sneakers that have been in customs for 3-4 days now and are making me a little nervous.

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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on the 145% Chinese tariff on purchases?
« on: April 11, 2025, 02:00:31 PM »
Quote from: coffeebreak on April 11, 2025, 01:51:01 PM
How will Amazon combat this I am really curious to know. It is after all Aliexpress on steroids. Bezos greasing the right palms and wetting the beaks for getting exceptions?

Abso-freakin-lutely. Bezos being given the primo seats during the inauguration seem to hint that he/they knew this was going to come eventually and he's got all the palms lined up for the greasin'.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese running gear
« on: April 10, 2025, 10:11:41 AM »
Quote from: kbernstein on April 10, 2025, 04:23:23 AM

-Superfire HL23 headlamp https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005537145150.html
Junk. It has just one button to cycle between way too many modes (like 10?) and one to toggle a motion sensor that barely works. The body is unnecessarily big for what it is. The band is great and can be cannibalized to swap on nitecore headlamps with shitty bands though
For anything that isn't 1+ hour or technical terrain that requires 200+ lumens, the small 10g lights clipped to a hat will do just fine anyway

On the topic of headlamps, I have one that looks the same as the following link (though, this is not where I purchased it). It's excellent for running because of how light it is, how wide the beam spread is on the led band and it also has that huge led band beam to act as a very visible safety indicator. I would probably prefer a lit safety vest for running at night, but - for now - I run with this at night and it's good enough.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807619499979.html

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Road cycling shoes?
« on: April 10, 2025, 10:07:31 AM »
Quote from: Crash217 on April 09, 2025, 01:04:43 PM
I've got 2 pair of cheaper AliEx shoes much like these; https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807136310263.html
They are "ok".  The cleat placement was very far forward and the toebox was very narrow.
I have some $70 Bontrager road shoes that absolutely blow them out the water in comfort for road shoes.


I have the very same shoes, I believe. I don't have any gripe about the cleat placement, but I can confirm the narrow toe box and overall not great comfort.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: April 10, 2025, 10:05:56 AM »
Quote from: Lotnik on April 10, 2025, 05:30:38 AM
They are now. But limited sizes :(

Anyone can recommend some half-finger gloves? Some Rockbros ones look nice, as do some YKYWbike ones. But, The YKYWbike ones are kinda expensive and I hate Rockbros massive branding.

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