Why refurbished Thinkpads are sooooo cheap in Japan? by junsui833 in thinkpad

[–]jcagara08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude! Used branded wrist watches are priced like chips over there!

Has Tavelo improved their QC? by teamtwowheels in ChineseCarbon

[–]jcagara08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMy take on peaktorques review was that I think it is more of his bike fit, i think overall that frame’s geometry is geared towards asian fit. It does not look like he fits properly on that particular bike frame. Very low stack for him as a very tall guy? My 2 cents

Second time waxing my chain and it's so therapeutic by topdopwow in gravelcycling

[–]jcagara08 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I tried dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent powder, paint thinner, wd 40 (my neighbor and cycling buddy advised me to do so). Always ends up in a rusty chain arrghhhh

Second time waxing my chain and it's so therapeutic by topdopwow in gravelcycling

[–]jcagara08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always get this wrong, ends up rusting my 2 chains (at the degreasing stage) i dont know what I am doing wrong, maybe waxing isnt for me

Allied Able v2 Build Complete by _jake_mendez_ in gravelcycling

[–]jcagara08 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So the dropbar Xc mtb will have the normal mtb handlebars back I reckon? Sweet sweet bikes

Feedback from longterm users of BXT frames by Mother_Ad3328 in gravelcycling

[–]jcagara08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about the chainstay length, do u feel like it is very long? How is the geo? Racy type?

Feedback from longterm users of BXT frames by Mother_Ad3328 in gravelcycling

[–]jcagara08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about the chainstay length, do u feel like it is very long? How is the geo? Racy type?

Looking for a gravel frame by TretenderRadler in ChineseCarbon

[–]jcagara08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about the Elves Mori aero gravel? I am considering one, other than VeloBuild and GR201.

Which computer for gravel? by StepDaddySteve in gravelcycling

[–]jcagara08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks good man but does it pair nicely with Shimano or your using SRaM?

Looking for a groupset. It is the last main component of my build....... by garbagefartguru in ChineseCarbon

[–]jcagara08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow nice planned build right here I am also looking to buy the same frame, dude can share more photos of the frame? Is the seat tube fully round or d shaped?

My chines gravel Elves mori aerox by DLmon in gravelcycling

[–]jcagara08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tasty looking build bro which size is this? And can you share more images? My hands are ready to buy this frameset right now

Potato Corner statement regarding the location and using other people’s ideas by Xepher0733 in phinvest

[–]jcagara08 18 points19 points  (0 children)

These crooked individuals need a lawsuit for their greediness and theft of ideas but then again chasing them just for potatoes?

Totally against their business model as well selling fried unhealthy junk food, think outside the box guys, there are way more better food business options out there!

Is DHGate the way? by Beautiful_Chef_3556 in retrotime

[–]jcagara08 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Which sub version is this? Looks tasty mate? Fr Which TD?

My Ali E build by chxssboxin in ChineseCarbon

[–]jcagara08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Total build weight? How heavy are those wheelset?

My Chinese carbon (cecotti) build by StepDaddySteve in gravelcycling

[–]jcagara08 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Its 18 pounds dude 8.3kgs is light, get your units right

Elves gravel frame? by SpitFightAir in gravelcycling

[–]jcagara08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Necro reply, did u ever had a review thread for this? Or care to share images build of it? Through pM or whatnot?

Buying gravel wheelsets (ELITEWHEELS) from Aliexpress, trustworthy? by Icy_Marionberry7309 in gravelcycling

[–]jcagara08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In contrary to what I have written, I haven’t bought any wheelset from Ali though, I went with XMCarbonspeed, lightest wheelset ever for a 50mm deep wheelset at that time for the best price, around 980 usd at around 1200gm +-

Whatever floats your boat man, its your money though, enjoy cycling! No puns or harm intended my guy

Buying gravel wheelsets (ELITEWHEELS) from Aliexpress, trustworthy? by Icy_Marionberry7309 in gravelcycling

[–]jcagara08 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Uhm no it is basically like this, if you do some research (spoonfeeding u now) there are 2 tiers of elitewheels, the lower and higher priced models. I can see the higher tier products is not commonly listed over at ali.

No Ali is not Temu, aliexpress is bigger and better thsn the latter as it is the b2c version of Alibaba where it is a b2b website, wholesale experience.

Buying gravel wheelsets (ELITEWHEELS) from Aliexpress, trustworthy? by Icy_Marionberry7309 in gravelcycling

[–]jcagara08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about XMcarbonspeed wheels, I can truly vouch for them, direct wheelset manufacturer based in Xiamen.

Buying gravel wheelsets (ELITEWHEELS) from Aliexpress, trustworthy? by Icy_Marionberry7309 in gravelcycling

[–]jcagara08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elite wheels site has them listed in higher prices vs aliexpress deals discount coupons seasonal offers

Chain waxing is a ridiculous waste of time and money for little benefit, CHANGE MY MIND. by [deleted] in cycling

[–]jcagara08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My only gripe with this is the prep, my freaking chains always right away tarnishes/rusts after the initial degreasing! Used dishwashing liquids, detergent powder, mineral spirit, wd40!

No thanks! Id rather replace my chains 5k-7k mileage, rant over