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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Narrow saddles
« on: October 20, 2024, 08:45:25 AM »
Bumping this thread, I'm also looking for narrow saddles.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Ergon CF Allroad seatpost clones
« on: August 30, 2024, 07:23:11 AM »
Ergon sells their 7x9 clamp separately for 30 eur: https://www.ergonbike.com/en/product-details.html?anr=43080022
Not sure it would be compatible with this copy, however.
Not sure it would be compatible with this copy, however.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Jersey or skinsuit with built in hydration bladder pocket
« on: August 30, 2024, 07:01:40 AM »
Right, I guessed as much. So any advice on custom makers?
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Component Deals & Selection / Jersey or skinsuit with built in hydration bladder pocket
« on: August 30, 2024, 04:58:13 AM »
I'm looking for a cheaper alternative to the Castelli Unlimited Pro jersey, or the Rule28 Gravel Suit or upcoming Rapha Blaerosuit. Has anyone seen something like that from Chinese brands? Alternatively, do you know of good companies that would do it custom?
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Component Deals & Selection / Ergon CF Allroad seatpost clones
« on: July 06, 2024, 07:22:39 AM »
I see many listings for this seatpost, which seems inspired by the Ergon CF Allroad:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ey6dejp
Has anyone tried it?
If so, what's a good solution to use a carbon saddle with it? It only comes with round saddle clamps.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ey6dejp
Has anyone tried it?
If so, what's a good solution to use a carbon saddle with it? It only comes with round saddle clamps.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Aerobar clamps+armrests
« on: July 06, 2024, 07:20:40 AM »
Also, are you using the AliExpress brackets I linked above it something else?
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Aerobar clamps+armrests
« on: July 05, 2024, 10:24:06 AM »
Thanks, do you think the issue is with the risers or with the clamp/bracket?
I ended up ordering some myself, let's see if I get any luckier with manufacturing tolerances.
I ended up ordering some myself, let's see if I get any luckier with manufacturing tolerances.
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After The Ride / Re: Crazy idea for night time safety... UV florecent wheels...
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: July 02, 2024, 05:02:45 AM »
Does any reputable brand make custom cycling clothes? I saw some listings with WeChat/WhatsApp contact details but they seemed to offer dubious quality.
I'm looking to get something like the new Rule28 Gravel Suit / Rapha Blaerosuit, with a quality long distance pad.
I'm looking to get something like the new Rule28 Gravel Suit / Rapha Blaerosuit, with a quality long distance pad.
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Component Deals & Selection / Aerobar clamps+armrests
« on: July 02, 2024, 04:55:39 AM »
Has anyone tried these? I'm looking for clamps compatible with standard 31.8mm risers such as
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHjWE8j
Clamps:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ex1jPlZ
Any other suggestions welcome!
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHjWE8j
Clamps:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ex1jPlZ
Any other suggestions welcome!
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Cheap carbon clip-on aero bars with some adjustability?
« on: June 24, 2024, 02:33:23 AM »
Update: the Ziino bars ended up cracking under the Van Rysel aerobar clamps, despite using a torque wrench. I'm replacing them with aluminium bars to make things easier.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: June 12, 2024, 07:01:28 AM »Yes, that's what I meant
I've been looking online for thin-enough socket keys, but I can't find anything. There's really very little space around the nut - less than 1mm I would say. I think it's either 7mm or 8mm, but I can't make sure as there's no space for my calipers. Any pointers?
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: June 11, 2024, 12:57:55 PM »No, it's very small, something like a 2mm hex. I need to take another look, but so far I couldn't get those small hex keys to hold onto it -- it seemed round. (Maybe it was stripped while assembling at the factory... I'll check the other pedal).
(The black plastic cap on top was indeed a 8mm hex).
Oh, I understand what you meant now: there's a hex nut around that small axle I was looking at. I'll have to find a very thin socket wrench as there is very little space around the nut. Thanks!
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: June 11, 2024, 09:14:29 AM »Isn't that just a hex nut? A lot of pedals have them in exact that position. Normally you can get them off with the right size of socket. Will probably be 8 or 9 mm
No, it's very small, something like a 2mm hex. I need to take another look, but so far I couldn't get those small hex keys to hold onto it -- it seemed round. (Maybe it was stripped while assembling at the factory... I'll check the other pedal).
(The black plastic cap on top was indeed a 8mm hex).
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: June 11, 2024, 07:45:17 AM »On my gravel bike, I have ZERAY ZP-108S pedals. These are 283 g and they've been just OK. One of the screws fell out and one pedal is a little harder to clip in and out of. The bearings have also needed some adjustments. To be fair, they've taken a few hard rock strikes. I also got these from Amazon but there are a few sellers on AliExpress as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Clipless-Compatible-Included-Multi-Great/dp/B083V1K59R
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832669914249.html
I'm using the same Zeray ZP-108S pedals and am pretty happy with them. However, one of the pedals came with too much preload, and therefore doesn't spin as freely as the other.
I've opened its plastic cap (see attachment) but can't figure out how to disassemble it further: the screw head inside doesn't seem to take a hex wrench -- the inside of its head looks round (see other attachment). Could you help?
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