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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Cheap 1xX groupset
« on: August 20, 2025, 08:18:06 AM »
At that price range you might also consider Microshift Sword / Sword Black
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Metal Frames / Re: Chinese Titanium Frames...
« on: August 19, 2025, 12:24:13 PM »
I received mine in April. It's been great so far, but definitely went through a bit of a learning processes when building up the frame!
There's also a fairly active subreddit fyi.
There's also a fairly active subreddit fyi.
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Wheeltop EDS GeX
« on: August 13, 2025, 11:55:23 AM »
Likewise--mine (on a gex) actually fell out during a ride--would've been ride stopping were it not the fact tbat they used the same size screw as my garmin mount! Loctite might be a good idea.l, but be careful about not overtorquing--they strip pretty easily.
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Component Deals & Selection / Adjustable bottle cages
« on: May 06, 2025, 03:55:10 AM »
Any recommendations for adjustable bottle cages?
Like the slotted kind such as the Blackburn Clutch, or the multi hole kind such as the Wolf Tooth Morse
Like the slotted kind such as the Blackburn Clutch, or the multi hole kind such as the Wolf Tooth Morse
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: DT 240EXP hub clones Goldix, Venfort
« on: March 11, 2025, 09:43:48 PM »
Thanks! Any idea if DT Swiss XDR drivers are compatible as well? Reading through the thread it sounds like yes, but just want to make sure.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Compatibility questions on drivetrain (Ali Cassette, Wheeltop GeX and Flattop)
« on: March 11, 2025, 09:32:37 PM »
the reviews say different things, ... so who knows?
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: DT 240EXP hub clones Goldix, Venfort
« on: March 11, 2025, 03:40:59 PM »
Anyone know what drivers are compatible with Yuan An road disc ratchet hubs? I'm specifically looking for a XDR driver for these hubs.
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Speeder forks & where they show up
« on: March 09, 2025, 04:26:49 PM »
Mostly made this to share out/preserve some research I did...
Got curious when I noticed that the fork CAD drawings Waltly is sending over to me look exactly like the ones Speeder posts for their forks (like https://www.speedercycling.com/Carbon-Gravel-Adventure-Fork-SC-GXR19-_p417.html).
Their website also shows a Stinner bike, and visually comparing the Refugio Select's (https://www.stinnerframeworks.com/products/refugio-select?variant=44431576531130) fork, it also seems pretty consistent with the SC-GXR19.
Some more googling and searching around seems to indicate that they are the OEM/the same as Winspace, and a couple of other boutique brands, like https://www.brothercycles.com/shop/forks/brother-carbon-gravel-fork-v2/ .
Curious where else people have seen them, and what people think of them? I have seen some mixed reviews for the Waltly forks on Reddit, but a bunch of brands clearly seem to use them. Or is this a case of binning/QC tiering?
Got curious when I noticed that the fork CAD drawings Waltly is sending over to me look exactly like the ones Speeder posts for their forks (like https://www.speedercycling.com/Carbon-Gravel-Adventure-Fork-SC-GXR19-_p417.html).
Their website also shows a Stinner bike, and visually comparing the Refugio Select's (https://www.stinnerframeworks.com/products/refugio-select?variant=44431576531130) fork, it also seems pretty consistent with the SC-GXR19.
Some more googling and searching around seems to indicate that they are the OEM/the same as Winspace, and a couple of other boutique brands, like https://www.brothercycles.com/shop/forks/brother-carbon-gravel-fork-v2/ .
Curious where else people have seen them, and what people think of them? I have seen some mixed reviews for the Waltly forks on Reddit, but a bunch of brands clearly seem to use them. Or is this a case of binning/QC tiering?
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After The Ride / Bike stuff opportunities when visiting China
« on: December 29, 2024, 01:41:11 PM »
Have a couple friends visiting China right now, and I'll probably go on a trip myself in the next year or so. Curious if people have tips on unique stuff you can get/do that's bike related when in China.
For example, are there any components/kits/accessories that are easier to get/cheaper via local shipment there? Any things that are only possible to get in China? Would it make sense to ask them to buy a groupset for me
? Factory tours, interesting rides, etc.
My friends are in Chongqing but I'll be in Shanghai, with the possibility of visiting Xiamen on my trip.
For example, are there any components/kits/accessories that are easier to get/cheaper via local shipment there? Any things that are only possible to get in China? Would it make sense to ask them to buy a groupset for me
? Factory tours, interesting rides, etc.My friends are in Chongqing but I'll be in Shanghai, with the possibility of visiting Xiamen on my trip.
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Bikepacking / Bike Touring wheels?
« on: December 29, 2024, 01:33:17 PM »
Yes, I contacted light bicycle as well, and they will also do DT Swiss 240s with 28h options. I suspect 28h systems will continue to decrease in popularity since straight pull vs j bend and boost vs non-boost has bifurcated the market.
I ended up going with a 24h/24h carbon wheel that is relatively deep + wide, with the rationale that such a rim in practice is going to be much stiffer and stronger than rims that were popular when higher spoke counts were the norm. Still doesn't help when you need to limp onwards after breaking a spoke, but maybe it's just time to start carrying around fiberfixes. For context, I have a Salsa Cutthroat for truly multi-day unsupported bikepacking, which accepts MTB (boost) wheels, so the intent with this wheelset + bike is to have a more rugged bike for travel/winter/daily gravel, but generally not be out of reach of civilization.
I ended up going with a 24h/24h carbon wheel that is relatively deep + wide, with the rationale that such a rim in practice is going to be much stiffer and stronger than rims that were popular when higher spoke counts were the norm. Still doesn't help when you need to limp onwards after breaking a spoke, but maybe it's just time to start carrying around fiberfixes. For context, I have a Salsa Cutthroat for truly multi-day unsupported bikepacking, which accepts MTB (boost) wheels, so the intent with this wheelset + bike is to have a more rugged bike for travel/winter/daily gravel, but generally not be out of reach of civilization.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: December 12, 2024, 01:38:48 PM »
Sweeet! Haha, based on the reviews, those literally come in Garbaruk packaging?
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
« on: December 12, 2024, 01:36:18 AM »
Anyone found anything like the Garbaruk derailleur cages which let you increase you cassette capacity? https://www.garbaruk.com/rear-derailleur-cage-for-sram-11-12-speed.html?category=15
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Bikepacking / Bike Touring wheels?
« on: November 25, 2024, 06:03:06 AM »
Hey all,
Does anyone have recommendations for wheelsets with higher spoke counts (>=28h), suitable for light bikepacking / touring?
Seems like there are not many hubs which are suitable (>=28h, centerlock, non-boost, XDR/HG-11, ideally ratchet-based), and I haven't yet found anything price-competitive with, say, Hunt 35s (https://us.huntbikewheels.com/products/hunt-35-carbon-gravel-wheelset-1)
Does anyone have recommendations for wheelsets with higher spoke counts (>=28h), suitable for light bikepacking / touring?
Seems like there are not many hubs which are suitable (>=28h, centerlock, non-boost, XDR/HG-11, ideally ratchet-based), and I haven't yet found anything price-competitive with, say, Hunt 35s (https://us.huntbikewheels.com/products/hunt-35-carbon-gravel-wheelset-1)
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