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I really love the shape of 3T's gravel handlebars that i own today. From the hoods they go straight down half the way - then only the part you actually hold is flared. This makes the handlebar less wide, while still keeping big flare. Would actually make sense on both Road and gravel handlebars to use such design. The 3T bars are ~80mm wider in the drops than in the hoods - and that grip feels very flared, since all the flare is on only haft the height. So one could do less flare for "same" feeling as others, or just have more effective flare for same outer width.
I have been hoping somebody would make road handlebars with such design, but 380/410 width.

Yeah, i really like alot of 3Ts products, but they are way to expensive for my budget.

I just got very similar bars on AliExpress from RXL SL: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGCm0AQ

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I've just come across a Cannondale integrated headset system that looks like the best of both worlds: fully integrated, but no cables go through headset bearings so they can be serviced easily. It looks like Cannondale only produced it for a short time and have now abandoned it.

It's on the 2020 SuperSix Evo: https://www.cannondale.com/-/media/files/manual-uploads/manuals/019_137369_oms%20my20%20supersix_en.pdf
And I first saw it in this video: https://youtu.be/vMIzNUIrCeo?is=ZlBDqlpkDOkEXayj

Do you know of any frame maker offering something similar?



 

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Meroca wireless dropper post
« on: May 16, 2026, 07:14:01 PM »
It looks like both models (Seekrun or Meroca/Raceworks/GTMRK) have 0 setback. Of course you can still move your saddle back a little to compensate.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Meroca wireless dropper post
« on: May 13, 2026, 07:46:58 AM »
this raceworks dropper popped up recently and its significantly cheaper https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005012228905689.html and now I'm very tempted to give it a try.
They also have 27.2 which is also the heaviest for some reason. Probably will have to modify the clamp for the lever to be able to mount it on the drop bar

I think 27.2 is heavier because they have to use a steel tube for the retractable part, as such a thin aluminum tube would be weak. No such need for the wider options.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Narrow saddles
« on: April 29, 2026, 10:21:34 AM »
I've given the Elita One 3D EX a try after finding the Ryet X16 a bit too wide and flat for me, after hearing about it in this video: https://youtu.be/gtHBO8s8kME?is=UJwXedUR3AoM1zqZ

I really like it so far. It's replacing a Mixed 5D as my new favorite.
For reference, I also tried a worn-out Selle SMP Composit and liked the shape a lot, but the complete lack of padding was a bit too much. I also suspect it was a bit collapsed by the previous owner.

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It is a hex nut but I couldn't find a socket thin enough to get in there. I have occasionally been able to make adjustments by wedging a small flathead screwdriver or two in there and turning the spindle, but that is very difficult. I ended up returning the pedals because they were in fairly sorry state after two years, and the bearing on one was very stiff.


The Venzo pedals weight about the same but there is enough room to get a normal socket in there, so they should be maintainable.

An update on maintenance for the Zeray ZP-108S pedals. Last time I discussed it on this thread, I was trying to find a socket thin enough to get in and unscrew the bearing cone. I tried grinding one thin enough but never managed. It  turns out the solution is simply to wedge a flathead screwdriver in there and turn the pedal axle on the other side. Seen in this video: https://www.tiktok.com/@john_lloyd_babasa/video/7122017105909714203

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It seems like it might work, I've send seller a question about clamping width. I'm not sure about RXL-SL, I've heard these likes to break.

Did you get more info about clamping width and/or about the quality of rxl-sl bars?

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I also found a drop bar with built in aero bar mounts, similar to a TT cockpit: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQMorIu

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This one might actually offer more space for that https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005009817783746.html

This looks like it could be a counterfeit Easton bar, watch out.

Another possibility to use clip ons with aero bars might be these clip on adapters, which are meant to go on the oval part of the bars: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGQD8QM

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It's hard to find info on the width of the clamping area, but it looks like this one could work: https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ez0YxKs

Or maybe this: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EIL3FYy

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Meroca wireless dropper post
« on: April 03, 2026, 03:03:15 PM »
There's a very similar (identical?) wireless dropper by GTMRK, which is available in 27.2: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EJ9I2Gg

Do you know if it's actually the same as the Meroca under a different label?

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Personally I'm using a power meter spider and 2x, so I can't do that. Also, aren't offset chainrings used to bring the chainline closer to the frame, rather than away from it?

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I got the Goldix crankset with 24mm steel axle for a GRX 2x build. The Aliexpress listing says it has a 48mm chainline. In comparison with a Senicx PR3 I have, it is noticeably wider so 48mm seems right. Unfortunately the Goldix cranks are very flat, and so they touch the top of the GRX front derailleur (braze-on FD-RX810) on my frame.
I tried using a 2mm spacer, but I think that's too much for the FD.

I'm now looking at the Senicx GR3. On the official website there's a version that's officially 2x with the desired 47.5mm chainline: https://senicxtech.com/portfolio/gr3-b1/
On AliExpress I can only find 1x versions of the GR3, where the stated chainline is 49.7mm. But I suspect the cranks may be identical, and the difference in stated chainline may be because it's measured on the outer ring position for 1x, while it's measured between rings for 2x. What do you think?
I believe this is the same for Shimano GRX 1x vs 2x cranksets: identical, but 47.5mm vs 49.7mm stated chainline s.

I also came across this Wuzei carbon crankset with a strange 52mm chainline for a 2x : I just found this on AliExpress:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EzY1xHw

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LCG071-PRO
« on: June 13, 2025, 07:00:30 AM »
I'm looking at the LCG071S-PRO version since I want the option to use standard bars. I've emailed them about the possibility to use a standard stem. They say it wouldn't be a perfect fit since the top spacer has this special shape to route cables through. But would it still work, perhaps with a visible gap? Has anyone tried this?

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I really like the features of this frame (tire clearance, mounting points, internal storage) but I'm looking for something with less aggressive geometry. Any suggestions?

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