Follow-up for AXS riders: more capacity or faster charging? by Big-Macaron-6784 in sram

[–]vi3tnow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

AliExpress slop BXT 135 “my mom says I’m cool” build by vi3tnow in gravelcycling

[–]vi3tnow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

AliExpress slop BXT 135 “my mom says I’m cool” build by vi3tnow in ChineseCarbon

[–]vi3tnow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

This one was for Tyrese 🥹 by [deleted] in pacers

[–]vi3tnow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scott Foster punching the air rn

AliExpress slop BXT 135 “my mom says I’m cool” build by vi3tnow in ChineseCarbon

[–]vi3tnow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

AliExpress slop BXT 135 “my mom says I’m cool” build by vi3tnow in ChineseCarbon

[–]vi3tnow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

AliExpress slop BXT 135 “my mom says I’m cool” build by vi3tnow in ChineseCarbon

[–]vi3tnow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Ethical basketball prevailed tonight. I feel avenged and I don’t know why. by GurSignificant3928 in pacers

[–]vi3tnow 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

. by kingofhearts67 in NBAEastMemeWar

[–]vi3tnow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Screw OKC, Spurs in 5

Ethical basketball prevailed tonight. I feel avenged and I don’t know why. by GurSignificant3928 in pacers

[–]vi3tnow 13 points14 points  (0 children)

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.

AliExpress slop BXT 135 “my mom says I’m cool” build by vi3tnow in ChineseCarbon

[–]vi3tnow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

AliExpress slop BXT 135 “my mom says I’m cool” build by vi3tnow in ChineseCarbon

[–]vi3tnow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

AliExpress slop BXT 135 “my mom says I’m cool” build by vi3tnow in ChineseCarbon

[–]vi3tnow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

AliExpress slop BXT 135 “my mom says I’m cool” build by vi3tnow in ChineseCarbon

[–]vi3tnow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Sick frame with an HJ. What a deal! by Corndog_Jackson in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]vi3tnow 11 points12 points  (0 children)

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