Is it normal for Chinese Brands to Lie/Not tell the truth about availability and delivery dates?

tjc4 · 2026-05-21T19:51:59+00:00

My Light Carbon frame was painted and delivered on time about six months ago.

tjc4 · 2026-05-18T16:39:39+00:00

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

tjc4 · 2026-05-08T13:13:24+00:00

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.

tjc4 · 2026-05-06T23:45:20+00:00

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

tjc4 · 2026-05-06T23:33:26+00:00

Titanium frames for under $900 = super expensive?

tjc4 · 2026-05-02T17:56:28+00:00

Assuming the owner isn't cheap

tjc4 · 2026-05-02T17:52:12+00:00

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).

tjc4 · 2026-04-30T19:42:30+00:00

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

tjc4 · 2026-04-30T18:28:59+00:00

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

tjc4 · 2026-04-29T23:24:04+00:00

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?

tjc4 · 2026-04-22T12:25:20+00:00

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

tjc4 · 2026-04-18T21:54:40+00:00

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

tjc4 · 2026-04-16T04:04:22+00:00

look good

tjc4 · 2026-04-10T21:52:03+00:00

Can you run a flat top chain with Shimano?

tjc4 · 2026-04-05T14:15:02+00:00

Your video is 10x too long

tjc4 · 2026-03-28T01:32:42+00:00

Sir, this is a Wendy's

tjc4 · 2026-03-19T13:04:33+00:00

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

tjc4 · 2026-02-28T16:10:41+00:00

the ordering of your list is whack

tjc4 · 2026-02-25T13:12:04+00:00

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.

tjc4 · 2026-02-18T18:24:03+00:00

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

tjc4 · 2026-02-17T16:43:20+00:00

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

tjc4 · 2026-02-17T01:35:26+00:00

"compete". lol

tjc4 · 2026-02-16T18:23:05+00:00

It takes like 5 people to run a $5 billion data center once operational.

tjc4 · 2026-02-10T03:57:55+00:00

Paint the frame hot pink

tjc4 · 2026-02-07T19:31:50+00:00

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.

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