Orient Express - Cheap Chinese Rims / Wheels / Forks / Frames / Cranks / Etc

fm066 still going strong over here!

Ta

@amey Not used anything but them, so can't compare, but they've done me well for ages. As far as I can tell, they're the same as Reynolds blue anyway

Very nice!
What type of frame and forks?

Columbus Airplane alu frame, unknown builder; LOOK HSC5 forks

@amey - EC90 wheelset for £100?

dibs

£125 actually .. bought on world's friendliest forum too!

Hmm, I should check out Mumsnet more often!

The heat has melted your saddle!

What's a reasonable amount I will be paying for some deep carbon wheels, for roadie not fixed. Alternatively can I get a better pair second hand for similar price of new china?

50mm U-shaped (not toroidal) expect around 400£ tax & postage all included for 10 speed novatec. Sometimes 300£ if you search a lot.

All told my toroidal 50mm cost about £200 including tax and shipping (went for the more expensive shipping option), £110 for novatec SLs, £160 for black cx Rays and build.
Could have saved a bit, but splurged on postage, spokes. Bought the hubs in the UK too.

Haha, yeah looks that way huh. It's actually pretty cold here at the moment. I didn't sign up for this!

If anyone wants to sell some carbon clinchers let me know, fixed or geared, don't wanna import them

What's yer budget?

Probably around 220, not sure if im expecting too much

I've got a set of the Planet X ones but the rear I think has been damaged and might be cracked - I've never really been able to tell but also just took them off the bike and put them under the bed. Can send you the pictures if you're interested.

If you wouldn't mind i'd appreciate that. Also i've no idea in regards to carbon so if you could pop them here and people can see what they reckon

Has anyone here built up the 24mm clinchers?

these/similar - http://www.light-bicycle.com/wider-carbon-24mm-rim-road-bike-700c-clincher.html#.VTe6L6OronM

How are they?

@bengreen I have some Reynolds Attack I might be looking to shift - they'll be more than £220 but PM if interested... are you after Shimano or Campag freehub?

Hit me up with a price mate and shimano!

I could be interested in attacks @mattyc - let me know the price

Any recommendations on a carbon seat post?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3T-Bike-Bicycle-Cycling-Carbon-Fiber-Seatpost-Seat-Post-Red-Black-Durable-New-/301606653685?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4639284ef5

I have one of those.
Weighed 224g but the CF clamp area is made of cheese. Does it's job and will probably puchase a better quality post in a few months.
http://www.lfgss.com/conversations/173099/?offset=375#12170390