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BigBoyND
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by BigBoyND on Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:44 am
flying wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:39 am
BigBoyND wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 9:27 am
flying wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 9:20 am
Im don't weigh reviews on faith just content.
The things he said he backed up with cam footage inside the frames & mic measurements
Makes sense. Things like smooth carbon and perfectly round BB are nice to see. I like to see well manufactured products.
Unfortunately those things won't contribute to whether the bike handles or rides like a $200 or $2000 frame.
Have you ridden it? Or just have your mind made up for other reasons?
I don't have my mind made up. I didn't say it rides like a $200 bike. Just that Hambini's subjective reviews can't be trusted and the objective ones (measurements and pictures) don't impact whether the bikes are any good to ride.
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flying
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by flying on Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:59 am
BigBoyND wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:44 am
(measurements and pictures) don't impact whether the bikes are any good to ride.
Yeah gonna have to agree to disagree with that
If good measurements don't make a good riding bike you should try a badly measure one
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BigBoyND
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by BigBoyND on Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:09 am
flying wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:59 am
BigBoyND wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:44 am
(measurements and pictures) don't impact whether the bikes are any good to ride.
Yeah gonna have to agree to disagree with that
If good measurements don't make a good riding bike you should try a badly measure one
To be clear, I'm talking about things like BB roundness and how nice the carbon looks on the inside. Layup and geometry have far greater impact.
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BigBoyND
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by BigBoyND on Fri Dec 09, 2022 10:36 am
VeloCris wrote: ↑Fri Dec 09, 2022 4:43 am
reedplayer wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:07 pm
SLC_Geometry_1-450x800.jpg
i ride a 2021 emonda 52cm the geo matches the size M more than S which is odd. should i go M if thats closer to a 52?
Nominal sizes vary by mfg and are largely arbitrary. Always use stack and reach to select your size.
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UpFromOne
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by UpFromOne on Wed Jul 19, 2023 2:10 am
I've ridden several $4-6K frames, but just direct ordered a Speeder version (rather than Winspace) since it was so easy & cheap.
Will report back when in my hands.
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GONE4ARIDE
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by GONE4ARIDE on Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:13 pm
I see that Winspace is running a Summer sale right now on the SLC packaged with their Hyper wheels and carbon handlebar. It's worth checking out for anyone who is considering one of these frames. I believe the sale only runs for a few more days.
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Eterna7m
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by Eterna7m on Wed Jul 19, 2023 6:19 pm
UpFromOne wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 2:10 am
I've ridden several $4-6K frames, but just direct ordered a Speeder version (rather than Winspace) since it was so easy & cheap.
Will report back when in my hands.
Have fun. It's a nice bike. Interested to hear what you'll say with your experience
It's a nice bike.
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Rone69
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by Rone69 on Wed Aug 02, 2023 6:24 am
UpFromOne wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 2:10 am
I've ridden several $4-6K frames, but just direct ordered a Speeder version (rather than Winspace) since it was so easy & cheap.
Will report back when in my hands.
waiting for your review
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Rone69
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by Rone69 on Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:55 am
UpFromOne wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 2:10 am
I've ridden several $4-6K frames, but just direct ordered a Speeder version (rather than Winspace) since it was so easy & cheap.
Will report back when in my hands.
waiting for your review
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kurtkowal
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by kurtkowal on Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:38 pm
Eterna7m wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 6:19 pm
UpFromOne wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 2:10 am
I've ridden several $4-6K frames, but just direct ordered a Speeder version (rather than Winspace) since it was so easy & cheap.
Will report back when in my hands.
Have fun. It's a nice bike. Interested to hear what you'll say with your experience
It's a nice bike.
IMG_1763.jpeg
It's that a speeder one or a winspace one?
I'm in the process of buying a speeder one, the lead time is two months at the moment.