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I have ordered a pair of these in the C25 toroidal version http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2Pcs-New-700C-88mm-clincher-rim-Track-Fixed-Gear-Road-bicycle-matte-UD-full-carbon-bike/32347703241.html

Those look decent, interesting how they show them with tubeless tyres too.

Has anybody tried the Aliexpress Adamo's?

Tempted to get one to try out.

^ditto

Not as good as the SMP copies - rails weren't straight (which isn't a problem on my TT bike due to the clamping mechanism) and the padding is a bit too soft for my liking, but as its a copy of the prologue which has softer padding iirc that could be "correct"

I can only find the prologue. I was thinking maybe the 'time trial' shape may be better for my use. What I'd really like is a Dash Tri.7. But I'm simply not going to use it enough yet to justify even a fraction of the cost.

Cheers.

Not sure I like the idea of soft padding. I dont get on With padding at all on my road bikes. Could be different lent forward on a noseless saddle. But it still doesnt appeal.

When I had an Adamo Prologue, the padding was pretty soft but only really noticeable if you sat bolt upright...lent forward and on the tip of the saddle I didn't notice any padding other than my shorts...

OK Cheers for the feedback.

I should probably add that the reason I no longer have one is because the width of it at the front got annoying if I ever got out of the saddle...I'd literally have to part my legs to sit back down. Bloody annoying on a fixed gear! In one position on the nose of the saddle it was very very comfy.

I'm sure its been covered but which option is best for ordering a set of wheels - one of the many on ebay or via another channel?

Thanks for the info. I suppose what with it being more of a TT oriented saddle, ideally you shouldn't be out of the saddle too much.

“Almost everyone who complains about thigh rubbing has their saddle too high. With ISM, you always have to lower your saddle at least a few millimeters (or more) compared to other saddles. It’s because you’re resting on your sit bones, and not your other ‘stuff’. The other thing is that many modern bike shorts have a really bulky chamois to help make up for uncomfortable saddles, and this can sometimes cause a little thigh rub with [ISM]. The main thing is seat height, though. Nine times out of ten, lowering the saddle solves the problem.”

Recently fitted someone with an Attack and following the ISM fitting guide, we got it spot-on first time. Adamo have more leeway than an SMP, when looking for the "sweet spot".

I honestly think you are pissing money away buying a fake: the quality is shit, they aren't that cheap and you won't get a realistic idea of whether or which Adamo is for you.

Far better paying for a demo and biding your time.

I can recommend Pedal Pedal for a demo (£10 for two weeks plus deposit): nice people to deal with and good prices too.

Picked up some 27mm (25mm at brake surface) 88mm tubulars for TT duties. Really impressed, perfectly true and pretty light with a good profile. Think they were £230 + £45 taxes

Came with 4 spare spokes, pads, valve extenders and skewers.

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what are peoples thoughts on these? large dentist bill waiting to happen?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/carbon-road-bikeTime-handlebar-carbon-fibre-ENVE-integrated-handlebar-with-stem-glosyy-matte-is-available/32283094187.html

They look good. Who/where/etc?

Anyone use a Novatec F372SB rear hub? If so, do you happen to know what bearings they take?

Cheers

here: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/25mm-width-carbon-wheels-88mm-tubular-700C-road-bike-carbon-wheelset-Free-Shipping/32319333080.html

Quick delivery too - around 10 days from order to getting hold of them.

They were on sale (seems to happen quite often) so I paid $350 rather than $499

Will probably get a set of 55mm for CX if they crop up on offer again.

From here - http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOVATEC-A271SB-F372SB-ROAD-HYB-CERM-BALL-BEARING-FRONT-REAR-HUB-FREEHUB-BEAR-/331516571540

"(6001-2RS 1pcs rear axle), 6901-2RS (3pcs rear axle)"

Thanks! Does that mean 4 sets of bearings then?

Yes, 2 in the hub and 2 in the freehub.

Anyone else using the not-a-Canyon VCLS seatpost and finding issues with it making noises as you ride? I'm finding the thing won't shut up, i have a constant tapping type noise. This could be a frame/seatpost interface issue, but it is incredibly annoying

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4ikPHF-R9M

Wait so at 0:25 you put the seatpost back in then set saddle angle then tighten the bolt on the inserted end of it without taking it back out...

I've now have these rimes built up: Light Bicycle - 700C carbon road clincher U-shaped 45mm.

They're noice. And they make gear changes sound awesome.

I reckon these have been tested pretty well now, and have stood up to some fairly hard breaking in on wet mountain hairpin descents.

The surface / pad combo (swissstop flash pro black) modulated well without locking up, evem with my fat ass, and for bonus points make a terrifying shriek.