Quote from: mirphak on November 06, 2023, 07:40:34 AM
Always XD, yes. Never had issues with that. But I had issues with HG and expect to have issues with MS.

Always MS here,  I have never had issues with HG or MS. 

Quote from: 00Garza on November 06, 2023, 11:05:40 AM
Seeing an increasing number of full builds for sale on Ali. Not bad deals price wise, but definitely don't trust build quality.
I'd have a local shop or mechanic do a full rundown. Even factoring that into budget...its an interesting proposition.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805890057355.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Boggles my mind that they still make money on it.

Quote from: mirphak on November 06, 2023, 07:40:34 AM
But I had issues with HG and expect to have issues with MS.

What kind of issues you had with HG that you expect to have on MS?

Quote from: 00Garza on November 06, 2023, 11:05:40 AM
Seeing an increasing number of full builds for sale on Ali. Not bad deals price wise, but definitely don't trust build quality.
I'd have a local shop or mechanic do a full rundown. Even factoring that into budget...its an interesting proposition.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805890057355.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

9.8kg? Did they put lead weights inside that carbon frame!

Quote from: jonathanf2 on November 06, 2023, 11:40:56 AM
9.8kg? Did they put lead weights inside that carbon frame!

I am pretty sure those wheels are lead lol. The frame seems TanTan X2, not horrifically outclassed by any other Chiner aero frame in the same range.

Quote from: coffeebreak on November 06, 2023, 12:43:34 PM
I am pretty sure those wheels are lead lol. The frame seems TanTan X2, not horrifically outclassed by any other Chiner aero frame in the same range.

The frame and groupset aren't bad (I haven't heard any issues with the Sensah HRD groupset), but the crankset, wheelset/tires/rotors, chain and cassette could probably be replaced with better components. Though after you replacing all those parts, you might as well have built the bike yourself for the extra cost!

Quote from: coffeebreak on November 06, 2023, 11:30:00 AM
What kind of issues you had with HG that you expect to have on MS?

quite noticeable dents and marks after a while of heavy use and abuse. XD hubs since everything is screwed, have a much larger contact area and exhibited that problem. But ey, maybe it is me.

Thought this was an interesting find. Bare titanium saddle. I don't foresee it having any give like carbon, but probably more durable?

Check it out! $320.00 | Titanium bike saddle titanium bicycle saddle super light ti saddles
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrvYO56

I have a hard time believing something like this could exist but it does indeed. In flesh and blood, in all it's glory. Holy wow.

The anti-Blazing Saddle in wintertime.

Quote from: coffeebreak on November 05, 2023, 10:21:30 PM
Speaking of chainrings, any feedback on Pass Quest? The product pages look good, kinda pricier but quality seems better than average AliEx 'rings. In fact, I am trying to replace FSA rings on my Cannondale and these PQ rings are more expensive than FSA original. They are lighter than Cannondale's 10 arm OPI rings though.

got a 8 bolt 34t
really good id buy again :p

Quote from: paldo on October 27, 2023, 02:02:19 PM
So the weight of the integrated dropbar is not far from the stem+dropbar then. The Uno stem is 100gram+200 gram for the dropbar is pretty close in weight..

yes but dont look dope
you can get a 150g handlebar and a 89g stem for about $200

I'm in the process of converting back to 2x gravel. I miss having higher gearing and I don't like the extreme chain lines with 1x. This is the only direct mount chainring that has a 46:30t gear range, but the annoying part is that prices are all over the place on AliEx. So far this store seems to have the cheapest prices for this particular Senicx 2x gravel chainring. Bucklos has a more common 48:32t chainring on AliEx, but I want the smaller 30t inner ring. Though you may need a gravel frame that has either a low mount braze-on or a round seat tube for an FD clamp.



https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805631117902.html

I have that chainring on a Senicx Crankset.  It's been super solid for nearly 2000 miles this year.

Quote from: jonathanf2 on November 07, 2023, 12:29:43 PM
I'm in the process of converting back to 2x gravel. I miss having higher gearing and I don't like the extreme chain lines with 1x. This is the only direct mount chainring that has a 46:30t gear range, but the annoying part is that prices are all over the place on AliEx. So far this store seems to have the cheapest prices for this particular Senicx 2x gravel chainring. Bucklos has a more common 48:32t chainring on AliEx, but I want the smaller 30t inner ring. Though you may need a gravel frame that has either a low mount braze-on or a round seat tube for an FD clamp.

I have it on my TFSA bike on the indoor trainer. It works, but since I almost always ride in the same gear I can't say much about shifting performance... I did have to lower the FD all the way down the hanger and I don't know if it is ideal now, so it will depend on the frame...

Quote from: coffeebreak on November 05, 2023, 10:21:30 PM
Speaking of chainrings, any feedback on Pass Quest? The product pages look good, kinda pricier but quality seems better than average AliEx 'rings. In fact, I am trying to replace FSA rings on my Cannondale and these PQ rings are more expensive than FSA original. They are lighter than Cannondale's 10 arm OPI rings though.

I did not ride an test them, but optical appearance seems to be very good. I will test the shifting quality later because the frame for this project was not even produced yet.