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Re: Those Shimano knock off crank sets on AliExpress... For those still looking at these cranks, I bought a set for son's bike. These are BDSnail branded and I got them from the link below.  Pic is of my sons, they are 170mm.  I bought the 175mm Ganopper for mine but I didn't weight them first.  I couldn't find anyone with the BDSnail brand in 175mm.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Bicycle-Crankset-Suit-crank-Chainwheel-30T-32T-34T-7075-CNC-Mountain-Road-Bike-Tooth-Plate/32838066730.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.4a254c4dxjzsOW
June 07, 2019, 12:08:11 AM 		1
Re: Chinese Santa Cruz I had a quick look and couldn't see it. You might be best looking at the Vital MTB site and see which of their frames looks familiar.
October 28, 2019, 04:49:07 AM 		1
Re: CS-156 FS 27.5 Frame 16'' BB30 by Peter
Quote from: Javi on November 04, 2019, 05:05:00 PM
I finally found a brake caliper that fits through much trial and error.  Finding a caliper that fits on this frame should have been made easier by Peter and his design engineers.   :(

Any chance you can post a link, details or description to make it easier for those coming after you?
November 04, 2019, 07:23:59 PM 		1
Re: Where to find spare derailleur hangers? This is probably the best source I know of although I haven't tried replacing a china carbon hanger.  I suspect you will probably have to do a visual search to find the copies of the ones you have. Might be best to spend the time doing that before you damage the existing one and need a replacement.

https://derailleurhanger.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpujwzf3r6gIVyn8rCh3A4Q1wEAAYASAAEgKaqfD_BwE

This link is the shop page, it shows pics of all 21 pages of hangers they sell but it also allows you to search by manufacturer, no Tantan isn't listed, by mounting position and also by number of fixings.  Should help narrow down the selection a little.

https://derailleurhanger.com/shop/

Of course, you can always order a second hanger when you order the frame but if you're anything like me you won't b able to find where you put it should you need and then it will magically re-appear years after you sell the frame.
July 26, 2020, 05:43:02 PM 		1
Re: New 150mm 29er frame - Lexon Spark Yep, it has a front triangle and a rear triangle. They're practically the same.   ;D 8)
September 20, 2020, 03:43:14 PM 		1
Re: Chinese SC/AM831 Group Buy I'm out, ordered an FM10
October 01, 2020, 06:10:09 PM 		3
Re: Suggestions to bring a build under $2k - ICAN P9 Frame
Quote from: jham on October 13, 2020, 05:11:37 PM
So i agree that you started a little high with the frame but what a lot of guys on this forum are unwilling to try that i have tried and know people to have tried is buy all parts from aliexpress.  Most people on this forum stop on the frame.... they think that that is the only corner worth cutting because of the stigma of fox and rock shox.  I do think that such a build is still possible but you will have to do a ton of research.  There is a company on aliexpress that sells shocks called Himalo and having worked in a bike shop for many years and taken apart many shocks in my day cannot tell you a single difference between Himalo and other name brand shocks.  It wouldnt surprise me if they are the same thing.  I have ran them for a little over six months and they are incredible. for 180 USD  you can buy himalo shocks at 100 to 200 mil travel and they are incredible. that would save you a ton of money.

They could help themselves by improving their names, "himalo", just how low, "Uding". your face when this fork fails? Superficial I know but just being honest.
October 13, 2020, 05:31:47 PM 		3
Re: Help me doublecheck my nooby first enduro build FM10
Quote from: GordanRF on October 15, 2020, 03:56:14 PM
Yeah this was my thoughts exactly. I'm just going to replace stuff as it breaks and see how it goes.

The only problem with that is, if you stick with the Himalo fork then your wheels will be QR so to upgrade your fork when and if you aren't happy you'll have to do the wheels at the same time.  It is ok buying on a budget but you have to keep the longer, bigger picture in sight.

Velomine have some cheap wheelsets, save some money there and get a more versatile fork.
October 15, 2020, 04:29:32 PM 		1
Re: Suggestions to bring a build under $2k - ICAN P9 Frame horses for course and a dual crown at well over 3kg, 170mm travel, straight 1 1/8 steerer and 20mm thru axle, that horse doesn't have a course in this house.
October 15, 2020, 09:53:53 PM 		1
Re: Suggestions to bring a build under $2k - ICAN P9 Frame
Quote from: GordanRF on October 15, 2020, 10:59:46 PM
Can you explain what you mean by this? I don't understand.
Quote from: Jotegr on October 15, 2020, 11:13:38 PM
He means that looks crap.

Haha. I think all dual crown forks looks crap but that is just personal opinion.

Gordan, I am also building up an FM10 and, to me at least, that fork has no place on an FM10 or any other bike I own.  That is trying to be a full on downhill fork, it may even have succeeded, I don't know. That fork is heavy, has too much travel for an FM10 and is more than likely over engineered for the type of riding someone owning an FM10 is likely to be doing.

The term horses for courses refers to using the right equipment for the right job. You wouldn't put a draft horse into a sprint race and nor would you try to haul a beer lorry with a young sprint horse.

I have picked up a second hand Rhythm 150mm 27.5 fork to use on my build.  I am confident it will fit the +tyres but I do think my axle to crown height will be lower than optimal. IE, I will have steepened both seat and head angle and dropped the BB height marginally.  If it doesn't work then I will possibly get a crown race spacer thanks to Guitsboys suggestion, until I can find a 29er in my price range.  You could look at picking up a second hand fork or something along the lines of a new RS Yaris that are getting good reviews as a budget fork.

Hope all that makes sense, feel free to ask if not.

As I said, if Himalo made a 150mm travel 29er or a 160mm travel 27.5 that had thicker than 32mm uppers, was boost spaced and had a 15mm thru axle then I would have tried one, but they don't and the fork linked above isn't a substitute for one.
October 16, 2020, 12:02:12 AM 		1