Quote from: toxin on November 19, 2025, 12:33:03 PM
These types of tools have been on ali for a while. What I'm waiting for are brake mount facing tools.

I swear I have seen those screw in one screwhole facer in the last days..

Are there recent carbon seatpost suggestions ? I saw Elita One was once recommended. Not sure if it's still the case.

Quote from: fhill on November 19, 2025, 02:19:31 PM
I swear I have seen those screw in one screwhole facer in the last days..

Just for reference, there is the IceToolz E272 disc mount sanding tool (USD 43 on Amazon). Unsurprisingly, it is limited compared to the Park Tools DT-5.2 facing set (USD 605) that I believe Toxin is alluding to. For one, the IceToolz tool is meant for removing paint while the Park Tools one is a proper facing tool (i.e. it can clean up carbon fiber). For another, the IceToolz thing relies on the proper orientation of the bolt holes to perform its sanding operation in the proper plane while the Park Tool system uses the wheel axle as its reference.

Quote from: toxin on November 19, 2025, 12:33:03 PM
These types of tools have been on ali for a while. What I'm waiting for are brake mount facing tools.

At that price with t47 taps? I haven't been able to find many ...

Now, granted, if you already had a cyclus tool and only needed the t47 taps, you could probably get a set at a similar price. But still, it is an interesting find.

Quote from: Chiyou on November 19, 2025, 03:49:30 PM
IceToolz E272 ... is meant for removing paint while the Park Tools one is a proper facing tool (i.e. it can clean up carbon fiber).

If it could remove paint in the way it's supposed to (by cutting, not by mauling through with excessive pressure), it would fair well at carbon, too. If the pictures are anything to go by, that is a big IF, though.

Apart from that, agreed, it's not all that useful without the alignment bits and bobs.

Paypal discounts are working again.

Quote from: Grumms on November 19, 2025, 03:29:36 PM
Are there recent carbon seatpost suggestions ? I saw Elita One was once recommended. Not sure if it's still the case.

Elita One is still the way to go. Just make sure you mount the seatpost correctly (shown in the manual), because there's a post here that had OP's seatpost cracking because of a mistake.

Quote from: Merry on November 19, 2025, 07:02:55 PM
Elita One is still the way to go. Just make sure you mount the seatpost correctly (shown in the manual), because there's a post here that had OP's seatpost cracking because of a mistake.

I saw that, but I don't have a standard clamp. Instead of this :


I have this :


I guess it's the same, the screw has to be turned forward.

Quote from: Grumms on November 20, 2025, 02:53:42 AM
I saw that, but I don't have a standard clamp. Instead of this :


I have this :


I guess it's the same, the screw has to be turned forward.

Do not use that second clamp with a carbon seatpost! It can't be torques to specs so you will probably end up cracking the post.

I have both, so I'll change the clamp once I have the carbon seatpost.

Leese now bundling cranks with Leoseek power meters:

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Though looks like for the 24mm version it's cheaper to buy the two separately.

Quote from: ediryppah on November 11, 2025, 01:32:53 PM
I actually just flip flopped and got a Seaboard GR02 instead. I've been longing for a bike with non integrated cables again.

I'm considering the CR05 frame. Simplicity of design is appealing.

Quote from: Merry on November 19, 2025, 07:02:55 PM
Elita One is still the way to go. Just make sure you mount the seatpost correctly (shown in the manual), because there's a post here that had OP's seatpost cracking because of a mistake.

That would be me! Don't be a dummy, folks. Read your manuals.

I picked up this light on a whim and it's actually quite good. I'd say it's the best performing front light for the price, brightness and size. It's rated for 550 lumens, but it seems brighter. I weighed it on my scale and it comes in at 59g with mount attached.

I ride in the city so I make it a habit to ride with my lights day or night. I feel like this light is a good compromise when out during the day, but it's bright enough if you get caught still out riding when the sun goes down. Sometimes I don't like carrying my heavy duty lights due to weight.

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Thanks for heads up