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Component Deals & Selection / Anyone Tried Elita One Master Post?
« on: November 11, 2024, 09:16:37 AM »
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKn0A9E

Has anyone tried these? Looks like more opportunity for flex/comfort which would be nice. However, tolerances would have to be pretty tight to minimize slipping, especially with the one bolt design and carbon on carbon friction holding things in place.

Don't know if I want to be a Guinea pig for almost $100 CAD but if others have good experiences it might be worth a try on my road or Gravel bike

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Component Deals & Selection / High Output Large Battery Lights
« on: October 31, 2024, 12:27:26 AM »
Looking for a light for night fatbiking in the winter. In general, more power.is better (ideally 2000+ lumens) and more battery is better (because the cold saps battery life). Anyone have anything that's worked well for them?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Niu Ju Computer Mounts
« on: October 16, 2024, 08:31:06 AM »
Do you know the differences between the different order options (E.g. Wahoo type A vs Wahoo type B)?

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Component Deals & Selection / Easiest Way to Buy From Taobao in Canada/North America
« on: October 16, 2024, 08:08:32 AM »
Is there an easy way to buy from taobao in North America? It looks like there are issues with Pandabuy (it might no longer be operating?). Is there an alternative?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Garmin/Wahoo Mounts from Alloy Express for Kalloy Uno Stem?
« on: October 15, 2024, 11:03:34 AM »
Probably either outfront mount or faceplate mount/using two of the faceplate bolts.

Ideally without the light/accessory attachment (or with removable light/accessory attachment) because aero.

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Component Deals & Selection / Garmin/Wahoo Mounts from Alloy Express for Kalloy Uno Stem?
« on: October 13, 2024, 05:28:58 PM »
Has anyone found a quality Garmin or Wahoo style mount that works with a Kalloy Uno Stem and is available on Aliexpress?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Best TPU tube brand
« on: October 11, 2024, 12:00:40 PM »
Looks like RideNow have a version with a pink (alloy?) stem with a black base (I assume it's some kind of material covering the stem to help with durability). Has anyone tried these? Are they newer then the white stem version?

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Component Deals & Selection / Cables that Match of Exceed Shimano Quality?
« on: October 09, 2024, 06:35:45 PM »
Wondering if anyone has found cables that match or exceed Shimano's quality or if it's better to stick with whatever my local bike shop is using?

I've seen a few mentions of cables (often times noting the gold ones are best) but can't find a thread with definitive recommendations.

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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Crimp Tool (Similar to Park Ep-1 or Jagwire Crimping and Cutting Tool)
« on: October 09, 2024, 11:31:04 AM »
Wondering if anyone has found a decent quality tool for crimping ferrules. Something like the Park Tools EP-1 or the Jagwire Crimping and Cutting Tool.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Elita One for Cyclocross and XC - Alloy Cradle/Clamping?
« on: October 08, 2024, 03:04:42 PM »
Quote from: jonathanf2 on October 08, 2024, 09:28:03 AM
You should really consolidate all your questions into one thread and call it something like "New guy with a lot of questions!"  ;D

Haha, one time I won a free shirt because I asked more questions than anyone else on similar forum over the course of a year. Site owners liked having fresh posts.

I was actually thinking about lumping them together but I assume eventually other people will be interested in similar questions and I figured this way it would be easier to search.

In general it sounds like I should give the post a try as-is and if it breaks it breaks.

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Component Deals & Selection / Ryet Saddle (3D Printed and Traditional) Durability (Gravel, XC, CX)
« on: October 08, 2024, 09:22:17 AM »
Seems like there are mixed reviews regarding the durability of Ryet saddles. Wondering if maybe production has stabilized a bit (or possibly gotten worse). Has anyone been using them for Gravel, Cross Country MTB and/or Cyclocross? If so, how have they held up?

Happy to grab one or a few if they hold up as well as western brands like Specialized and Selle Italia but don't want something that's going to degrade quickly and need to be swapped out.

Are they approaching Elita One and Kalloy Uno status? Are there alternative saddles to look at? Or are western brands still the way to go for long term durability?

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Component Deals & Selection / Elita One for Cyclocross and XC - Alloy Cradle/Clamping?
« on: October 08, 2024, 09:15:49 AM »
Wondering about using an Elita One post for cyclocross and maybe even for Cross Country MTB races. Based on what I've read it sounds like the carbon cradle is probably the most fragile part of the seatpost.

So I'm wondering if:
1) anyone has experience using an Elita One post for CX, XC (heavy Gravel but that doesn't really involve jumping on and off your bike in the same way CX does).
2) are there any options for replacing the carbon clamping bits/cradle with something alloy?

Note, I'd be using the setback version not the straight post version.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Recommendations for Titanium Bottle Cages?
« on: October 07, 2024, 10:56:03 PM »
I'm looking for the LM01 style cages for a steel frame I'm building up. I think that style is the best match for the asthetic. However, it sounds like maybe getting them from Sensah store isn't the best option?

Doesn't seem like many of them are branded. One from ZTTO and one from PROMEND that I could find.

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Component Deals & Selection / Recommendations for Titanium Bottle Cages?
« on: October 07, 2024, 07:48:06 PM »
Looking to pick up some titanium bottle cages. Anyone found anything that has worked well for them?

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Component Deals & Selection / Where to Buy Kalloy Uno Stem?
« on: October 07, 2024, 07:46:58 PM »
Wondering if there are any recommendations on the most legit stores on Ali Express, Ebay, etc. to grab a few Kalloy Uno stems? Does Kalloy have their own outlet?

Looks like Elita One has their own AE shop (for seatposts, etc) or at least there's a shop with Elita in the name (not sure if that means anything).

Haven't found anything equivalent on AE but did find a few shops with a bunch of ratings (Gustavo Cycle Store, Meische Cycle Store, Baihang Bike Store). Does it matter where I get the stem(s) from?

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