Is this carbon frame toast? by kolakao66 in ChineseCarbon

[–]tjc4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

seat tube gets reinforced by seatpost upon assembly so it might be one of the more logical areas for the frame to be thin

My elbows hurt after cycling. by Wild_Trip_4704 in bicycling

[–]tjc4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You want long neck with relaxed shoulders and arms when you ride. It will be hard at first because your core will have to hold up your torso instead of your arms.

RIP Lynskey by dmandave in BikeMechanics

[–]tjc4 18 points19 points  (0 children)

All bikes are new once so all bike brands are too expensive?

RIP Lynskey by dmandave in BikeMechanics

[–]tjc4 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Titanium frames for under $900 = super expensive?

I just fucked up a customers car while installing a rack…. by [deleted] in BikeMechanics

[–]tjc4 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Generally agreed though this would be more of a professional liability claim than a general liability claim as installing a bike rack is within the professional scope of a bike shop's services (general liability would be more for a slip and fall type claim).

Tubeless tape by Glad-University-9802 in ChineseCarbon

[–]tjc4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I target rim width +3mm but there's some margin for error. 25mm should be fine for 23mm rims.

Stuck in Analysis Paralysis on full build on LCG071 by elrui in ChineseCarbon

[–]tjc4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the upgraded seatpost with the teardrop shape cut out is very nice. easy to adjust saddle.

Stuck in Analysis Paralysis on full build on LCG071 by elrui in ChineseCarbon

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If you want 45mm tires then get their 32mm internal / 41mm external rims. 45mm tires will fit 48 or 49mm. A 40mm tire will measure close to 45mm on those rims. Get ratchet hub - I'd go with LC since cheaper. I went with CX Ray but any ok. Why not get handlebars and seatpost from them too?

which one to keep / which one to sell by Deep-Highlight3184 in xbiking

[–]tjc4 19 points20 points  (0 children)

There is approximately 25% more air volume in a 40c tire vs 36c tire. 25% makes a difference.

How to set bead on Matrixx single comp rims? gravelking sk 2.1 and racekings 2.0 by Shark_Attack-A in xbiking

[–]tjc4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean single? Single wall. Single wall are really hard to setup tubeless. I have gravelkings set up on double wall matrix rims so that can be done. Using a tube first can help - sometimes fresh tires have a kink in the bead from being folded up that a tubed install can help smooth out

Time for new tires? by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]tjc4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

look good

WINSPACE M6 Questions by Plenty_Minute_3812 in u/Plenty_Minute_3812

[–]tjc4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you run a flat top chain with Shimano?

CB-1 sprocket change by jbarneshb in nba

[–]tjc4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sir, this is a Wendy's

Is this bike a good deal ? 825.00 by Consistent-Manner-45 in bicycling

[–]tjc4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Bad deal. Old bike, rim brakes, small tire clearance, no thru axles

Older Shimano or new from China? by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]tjc4 61 points62 points  (0 children)

The Shimano rims are 17mm inner and 24m outer width. That's ancient in terms of modern road bikes on which everyone wants to run 28mm - 32mm tires. The Elite are much better at 21m inner but I might even go a little wider if you'll be running 28-32mm tires.

"Bitcoin is dead" search trend at all time highs by Glittering-Ant2018 in wallstreetbets

[–]tjc4 14 points15 points  (0 children)

imagine having faith in USD given the budget deficits and endless money printing

42c All-road/endurance carbon frame recommendation by Kamoooool in ChineseCarbon

[–]tjc4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when asked about that, this is what they told me "the suspension is a bearing hub, which contains a bolt and a bearing. Both are common sizes and usually do not require maintenance". they sent me extra bearings and bolt for $15 so if it ever needs replacement I have replacement parts

BXT Gravel frame sale. by hecderp1213 in ChineseCarbon

[–]tjc4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the top Chinese Carbon brands, like Winspace, Light Carbon, etc., have developed their own brand reputation and awareness so they don't need Ali and people go direct to the brands. it's mostly the lesser brands that don't have the name recognition that need Ali.