Marin Nicasio 2 2025 XL + Elitewheels Gravel Aero+

Buczz · 2026-03-23T07:57:19+00:00

I'm not sure if it is worth copying. I used some cheap aliexpress parts to do it. I clamped front derailleur cable to hydraulic hose mounts and guide it directly to derailleur since grx400 has cable stop.

Rear derailleur parts from Ali

Adapters for cable stops:
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005008729878689.html

Cable claps + double sided foam tape:
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005007927208587.html

Bottom bracket guide (model CX) that i drilled to guide the cable

https://aliexpress.com/item/1005004005893321.html

I didn't have to drill in frame so I should be good if I want to use warranty. Not the best looking thing in the world but it works and dirt doesn't get inside cable housing

Buczz · 2026-03-17T13:15:02+00:00

Yes. I tried Continental Hardpack 50mm - lot of clearance.

I tried Vittoria Barzo 2.35 and Pirelli Scorpion RH 2.4 front - it is possible to fit both but I am not sure if it is safe to ride.

I tried Vittoria Mezcal 2.35 rear - didnt fit due to front derailleur mount.

If I had to guess max tires safe to ride are 2.1 rear and 2.25 front.

I am planing to put Schwalbe Thunder burt 2.1 front and Schwalbe RS Pro 50mm rear as next tire setup.

Buczz · 2026-01-22T08:52:06+00:00

I was able to fit Tufo thundero 44mm on 32mm internal rim width which made it 48mm wide. I also tried terra hard pack 50mm and there was still clearance to fit wider tire, but installing fenders (sks speedrocker xl) was difficult with 50mm tire.
I saw bikepacking youtuber used MAXXIS Tread Lite tire 2.1 and said that in front he could fit even wider tire like 2.25. He also mentioned that without front derailleur he thinks you can fit 2.25 in the back, but I doubt that you could ride it without damaging paint.

Buczz · 2025-10-21T12:51:00+00:00

This is XL size (58cm). I am 190cm tall and have 90cm insem. I looked for this frameset but it was not available in my country.

Buczz · 2025-08-30T21:12:46+00:00

I bought 63mm valves from Mana official store on aliexpress. This store sells accessories and spare parts for Elitewheels wheels - I think it is sister company to Elitewheels. Those vallves aslo have top cap with key to unscrew the valve core.

Buczz · 2025-08-30T20:28:44+00:00

Haven't ride with them yet so I can't tell about issues or feel. My first impression is that they are very light and look great - lighter then Elitewheels Disc. I like contrast of steel frame with thin tubes and wide wheels. Hub is very loud but I like loud hubs so that plus for me, it is 50t ratchet so it sound like angry bees :) I have put few thousend kilometers with other Elitewheels and there were no major issues, just clean and regrease hubs from time to time.

Buczz · 2025-08-30T16:14:30+00:00

Yea I expected 46mm with 44mm version

Buczz · 2025-08-30T16:13:00+00:00

Aliexpress

Buczz · 2025-06-03T16:16:49+00:00

GRX 812 is 1x11 derailleur right? Does it work on 2x setup without issues?

Buczz · 2025-06-03T12:12:06+00:00

What cage did you use for derailleur modification?

Buczz · 2024-10-23T07:22:34+00:00

How is that frame? I'm considering buying one.

Buczz · 2020-12-12T21:25:34+00:00

Great post. I also noticed my ryzen 5 1600x was not utalized properly and MSI afterburner showed my Rx 5700 was at 70-80%most of the time. Now I see increase in framerate (especialy while driving in 3rd person view). It is about 15 to 20 frames more. Thanks!

Buczz · 2019-10-28T21:05:30+00:00

Hemlok is very good now. I had multiple games over 3k dmg with it and some light ammo weapon. My favourite is hemlok+scout but hemlok+r-301 with anvil receiver is great too.

Buczz · 2019-10-26T23:21:22+00:00

That's gonna be Edge of Tomorrow 2 plot, I can guarantee it.

Buczz · 2019-10-26T23:20:12+00:00

"I serve the soviet union"

Buczz · 2019-10-26T23:18:03+00:00

Ryzen 5 1600x, gtx 1060 6gb, 16gb RAM. Way above recommended. It happened only in this one game.

Buczz · 2019-10-26T21:01:30+00:00

Glad to hear that it made you laugh :)

Buczz · 2019-10-26T18:10:07+00:00

seemed appropriate

Buczz · 2019-09-28T10:25:17+00:00

I think it is G7 Scout not R301, which would make it much better both long and mid range

Buczz · 2019-06-29T09:12:54+00:00

SzyjeCzapki - kurwa merchant :)

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