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

You can under-torque but not over-torque. Your bars and stem will hold at 5nm if they hold at 6nm. And make sure to use carbon assembly paste.

carbon assembly paste

link please

I use this. You only need to use a small amount per surface so a bottle lasts ages. http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/tacx-t4765-carbon-assembly-paste/?currency=GBP&gclid=CjwKEAjwiYG9BRCkgK-G45S323oSJABnykKANIDTX1MGJz96IunskYVFsHmPoPgKntbnAKJbPsD8NxoCaePw_wcB

Thanks

Looking for 32h deep rims that'll be used with a disc brake set up for long distance (200km+) road rides, as well as gravel stuff.

Unsure how deep they should be - would like to get some aero benefit but these will be ridden in all weathers so don't want wind to be too much of a factor.

Recommendations?

I find 40mm to be the max before you start to get affected by crosswinds.

Why bother with deep carbon if you've got 32 spokes? Get Hed Belgiums or something like that.

Are Archetypes still the go-to budget option for 32h wide-rim? Just thinking ahead for when I need to replace the Open Pro on my Powertap wheel.

Have Archetypes ever been budget? Go DT R460.

or Kinlin XR22T for full budget

Are Kinlins good then? My LBS is proposing replacing my under-warranty cracked pacenti with one.

are aero-gainz negated by having 32 spokes?

Yes, although they don't seem to brake as well as rims from better known brands for whatever reason (Niobium in the alu alloy?). The alloy's quite a lot more resilient than HPS rims in terms of braking wear, though, which is a bonus.
I've built with XR-300, XC-279 and a few XR-19W without a problem. Bit of a price gulf between most Kinlin and Pacenti, though. I'd hold out for a warranty replacement.

Wheel Building Thread >>>>>>

whats the best place to shop pacenti?

Just received a couple of parcels from CHINA.

POC glasses which feel really real and decent quality for about £14 posted. Came with 4 lenses + hard case + soft case. I have not ridden with them but will do so this week.
4 Lens 2016 Brand Polarized UV400 Sunglasses TR90 do blade Cicismo BIke Bicycle Sun Outdoor goggles
http://s.aliexpress.com/ZjmQjABv

WHEEL UP Brass Bell which is a RockBros reproduction which was a Crane rip off. Great for a fiver posted.
WHEEL UP Vintage Bicycle Bell Stainless Steel Brass Bike Handlebar Bell 4 Color Classical Classical Riding Accessories Metal
http://s.aliexpress.com/Az6niYzY

Fouriers double 15t pulleys oversize RD cage for Ultegra 6800 with ceramic bearings. Watched too much of the Tour de France and literally every rider had the CeramicSpeed ones so I thought I would get a set without smashing £350. No fully black options and lairy graphics are etched

FOURIERS 15T-15T ROAD Drivetrain bicycle ceramic bearing jockey wheels rear derailleur pulleys For RD 9000/9070/6800
http://s.aliexpress.com/a67zQ7bm

Could you give a link of the glasses and the RD cage?

Fouriers double 15t

It's a shame about the graphics on the cage

i bet those come off with asetone quite quickly

I dunno, they look etched to me.

im just mad they are not available for my peon tier 5800 >:(

@nutsjesmoar Links provided. These are the best prices / quality across AliExpress/eBay Worldwide/BangGood. Saves you time looking around!

@Sumo Etched unfortunately and I did ask for fully black but they don't do them.
I have also ordered some Doval chainrings which will also need a coat of rattle can black.

What is the go-to Orient manufacturer for CX frames these days??

Edit: or even monstercross??

intrigued by the RD cage. pics when you have it installed please