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

that really doesnt look too small for you... arms are baggy

Might already be covered, but are there any decent OPEN Up copies?

Carbonda CFR505

Great, thanks

I have one, its great!

Pro-mance gravel fork

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nice .. link?

also i know a good dentist in india

A2C?

395 from centre of axle to top of crown

I think I read that they are customisable by colour and can also opt for fewer brazen ons?

colour customisation YES

fewer braze ons? I doubt given its an open mould. But its awesome trumps over Open as it has mudguard mounts. I am running mine with 650b Horizons with guards and I think there is space for 50c G One speed which I will opt for soon.

Less braze ons for a mounded frame did sound odd but the guy who claimed so sounded reasonably credible.

Colour options makes it even more tempting.....

Just received my spexcel jersey and jersey + bib order - fit really well, will see if they last...

What do the materials feel like?

They're alright - i mean, i've never really had anything but chinese crappy jerseys and compared to them they feel PREMIUM. But i cant comment on them vs rapha/castelli etc

Very nice, would be perfect with a 12mm thru axle.

True, 15mm wheels seem easier to find second hand though because of all the 29ers and 27.5 mtbs

Test fit

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My straight steerer carbon thru axle disc fork turned up the other day. Seemed well made. Weird choice of M5 bolt for the brake caliper but I've got an Acor hydro/mechanical caliper fitted to it. Haven't had a chance to take it for a test ride yet.

The crown is a bit bigger in diameter than the Cane Creek 40 external headset, so looks a bit weird. But assuming it doesn't explode then the added functionality is well worth the slight reduction in smooth lines.

I stupidly didn't take any pics before fitting it but will get some pics of it attached when I find a minute.

Why did you change the fork on this?

It didn’t come with one. God knows why but it’s ex display so I don’t think it’s been crashed

looks great that!

Looking forward to pics, also link please!

Nice jersey the Spexcel! To get an idea about their sizing, what is your chest circumference?
Thanks

Picked up some 12t narrow wide jockey wheels for SRAM 1x. £11 for the pair vs Hope (~£30) and SRAM (~£50) and claim to be ceramic. Make great fidget spinners.

Taking the cover off they lack any proper sealing or grease, will pack them out before fitting.