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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TanTan TT-X38 Build
« on: April 29, 2026, 04:34:06 AM »
I have heard that this frame can take 36mm wide tires (WAM). Is this true?

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Is this frame still worth it? I tried a velobuild aerograv and realized that I hate high trailed bikes. I also don't need 50c+ tires. I was mainly looking at this from a wider tire road frame angle as it has very low trail, 53 or smt. but bb height gives me doubts. I have looked at many chiner frames but I couldn't find much, everything either has high trail or very slack head tube. If anyone has any recommendations I'd appreciate otherwise I think this is the only option.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« on: August 04, 2025, 07:38:30 AM »
I had senixc cransket and it was crap.had to push it really hard to make it fit the bb. I think the shaft wasn't 100% straight, fucked up my bearings a little. Changed to force cransket and all good.

I have two senicx steel version, no issues.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: the new Van Rysel RCR-F
« on: March 31, 2025, 07:19:36 PM »
and incur a huge rolling resistance penalty

I mean he asked for the comfort, frame flex also creates inefficiency no? I don't mind losing 1 or 2 watts per tire. Everyone should check bicycle rolling resistance GP5000s tests before having an opinion. (FYI only penalty comes from low pressures, not 32c!)

Frame stiffness is such a subjective thing, hard to argue for or against imo.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: March 31, 2025, 04:46:04 PM »
Hello guys !
My shimano 105 mechanical front derailleur comes with a cable stopper . Should I run the hose all the way to derailleur and remove the frame cable stopper ?

Thank you !

Running till the derailleur will result in better performance.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: the new Van Rysel RCR-F
« on: March 31, 2025, 04:44:37 PM »
If the question is in aero only then there are plenty of ridiculously shaped frames from China which are usually stupidly stiff, thus unridable beyond very good roads.

You can always get 32c tires and run them low psi...

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: March 21, 2025, 06:18:42 AM »
Get some spares axles from VB for the trainer.

Stupid question, is 30mm spacer height safe for this fork (comes with 15+10+5 right)? Including the bottom headset cover it is 45mm. It is a bit above enve and below whisky recommendations. Also, using a micro spacer above the stem would be stupid right? I'm probably paranoid, lol.

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Unfortunately, I am in Canada and have to buy from 80 Designer 520$ (after aliX coupon) vs the Ltwoo-official choice shipping 320$. I feel like we are getting hosed on the price. Is there any additional coupons you guys know, especially where to find them etc.? I want to get one but at this rate, gonna have to pass. These shipping restrictions are making me sour on Ali as a vehement user.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: January 09, 2025, 05:18:59 AM »
Hi everyone,

I have been lurking this website for couple months now. I was wondering if 12 Speed Wired Shimano 105 would be a bad choice for this frameset with integrated bars. Would that be too much kinks and cabling for good shifting performance?
I am thinking about getting a used groupset but having major doubts. I am good at building bikes, wheels but want to be certain before pulling the trigger.

Appreciate any ideas.

Thanks

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