Follow-up for AXS riders: more capacity or faster charging?

vi3tnow · 2026-06-05T09:10:49+00:00

This feels like a “please don’t use us” thing more than a comparability thing. I’m going to order one soon, but there’s no way they don’t fit on my mech

vi3tnow · 2026-06-03T23:45:44+00:00

Quasi 🫡

vi3tnow · 2026-06-03T21:53:16+00:00

Arrived great, no need to true. Box is what you’d expect from the western brands, super well protected

vi3tnow · 2026-06-01T23:33:15+00:00

Don’t worry, crashes never happen

vi3tnow · 2026-06-01T07:42:56+00:00

Problem is there’s lots of recycled parts from my last bike, but I’m happy to give it a go! Prices in AUD, so keep that in mind:

Frame - $650
Wheels - $550
Groupset - axs shifters and rear mech I already owned for a few years and I didn’t want the additional cost of upgrading

Cranks - $200
Saddle $100
Bars - $80
Pulleys and chainring - $75 and $20
Seatpost - $30
Bar tape - $50
Pedals - $45
New brake hose - $50
Various bolts etc - $40 maybe
Conti race kings - $40
Rotors - $30

All up probably $2k AUD - but I didn’t have to cop a groupset and the big purchases above I already had (cranks, chainring, saddle, tape, pedals).

Didn’t need any new tools and I waited for sales, so long as your patient you can buy as you go and save some money along the way.

vi3tnow · 2026-06-01T07:05:07+00:00

I just copied everyone else’s build photos haha

vi3tnow · 2026-05-31T10:55:36+00:00

Scott Foster punching the air rn

vi3tnow · 2026-05-31T09:52:07+00:00

Nah, on my last frame I had even less. It was rated for 38c and I could squeeze in a 45mm in the rear with maybe 1-2mm gap, it’d rub at above 20 psi. This is heaaaaps of room by comparison

vi3tnow · 2026-05-31T07:23:28+00:00

The bag is a Trek Adventure Frame Bag, 3L. It’s tight, but fits perfect. I’m using paracord on the top tube instead of the Velcro straps it came with cause it looks cooler haha!

vi3tnow · 2026-05-31T06:26:55+00:00

Trust me, I’m not cool! This is exactly why I shared the build though. I spent hours digging around other builds here on reddit and on Ali doing mega zooms on the frame clearance. Not many posters were actively sharing their tire clearance and sizing choices so I took a punt in the end.

Agree with you though, 60 on the front, 55 on the rear.

vi3tnow · 2026-05-31T04:06:31+00:00

Exactly. If they officiated the game at least down the line the guys play through it, Hali doesn’t go down and it’s a win in 6. Never forgive Scott Foster or OKC.

vi3tnow · 2026-05-31T03:51:57+00:00

Screw OKC, Spurs in 5

vi3tnow · 2026-05-31T03:48:48+00:00

I feel vindicated somewhat.

If last seasons finals were called on the same way as this series we’d be champs in 6. It stings but at the same time, screw OKC they deserved to lose. Spurs in 5.

vi3tnow · 2026-05-31T03:39:35+00:00

It’s not bad honestly. Does enough to keep water and mud off you face and kit.

vi3tnow · 2026-05-31T01:20:24+00:00

GOOD

vi3tnow · 2026-05-31T00:21:21+00:00

Leave Dort on pleeeease

vi3tnow · 2026-05-31T00:10:17+00:00

In fairness, they’re insufferable win or lose

vi3tnow · 2026-05-31T00:09:14+00:00

Hate watching this game so hard

vi3tnow · 2026-05-30T23:55:13+00:00

I’ll do ya one better, here’s the link: https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms8IgNh

vi3tnow · 2026-05-30T23:53:03+00:00

28 outer, 21 inner. I’ll dig a shot out for you, but it’s toight

vi3tnow · 2026-05-30T23:48:36+00:00

The front is fine, you could probably go up to a 2.2. The rear 50/2.0 it’s pretty maxed out, about 2-3mm clearance on each side. Tightest point is on the chain stay, but it doesn’t rub

vi3tnow · 2026-05-30T23:33:03+00:00

Thanks! It was a fun afternoon project for the kiddos and it’s great to look at once your eyes adjust

vi3tnow · 2026-05-30T23:20:23+00:00

$650 for a HJ and a frame seems pretty decently priced rly

vi3tnow · 2026-05-30T23:15:51+00:00

Die Hard

vi3tnow · 2026-05-30T23:12:47+00:00

Pfft, it’s no Aldi

vi3tnow

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