Swapped my plastic CB crank pedals out for these "Shan-T-Macs" today.Felt like I wasn't living dangerously enough so I bought these.
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Hi. When you built up this wheel( 36mm ext, 30mm int CarbonBeam rim ) did you use the Zitto M1 hub?The 36mm ext, 30mm int CarbonBeam rim (120kg rider version) I built up was surprisingly well finished, and held up just fine to the trail riding I did on it. Honestly was somewhat amazed at how good it was for the price - to my untrained eye seemed as good or equal to a Light Bicycle or Nextie.
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Yep I did. Take the the provided measurements from the hub (should be on the product page and look like attached pic for the M1 hubs), the ERD & offset for the rim, the length of nipple you plan to use, then plug them into https://spokecalc.io/ or https://spokes-calculator.dtswiss.com/en/. It's almost worth waiting for the hubs/rims to arrive too so you can confirm erd/measurements, and make sure to select straight pull instead of J-bend when calculating (if that's what you have).Hi. When you built up this wheel( 36mm ext, 30mm int CarbonBeam rim ) did you use the Zitto M1 hub?
The reason I ask is I am looking to build up Carbonbeam rim(34ext 28 int) with a Zitto M2 hub and I am trying to work out the length of spokes I need to build it up.
Did you just give Zitto the rims ERD to Zitto and use the spoke length they recomended.
Thanks. Zitto are now giving a 2 year warranty on the ratchet hubs but still going with 36 T.Yep I did. Take the the provided measurements from the hub (should be on the product page and look like attached pic for the M1 hubs), the ERD & offset for the rim, the length of nipple you plan to use, then plug them into https://spokecalc.io/ or https://spokes-calculator.dtswiss.com/en/. It's almost worth waiting for the hubs/rims to arrive too so you can confirm erd/measurements, and make sure to select straight pull instead of J-bend when calculating (if that's what you have).
From memory I ended up with 299/300mm for a 36/30 CarbonBeam on ZTTO M1 for the front wheel (only did the one wheel). I also measured the hub myself when it arrived to confirm the provided measurements were accurate - from memory they were.
(Also, when buying the hubs if you haven't already, make sure to ask them to swap the 54t ratchet for a 36t. The higher tooth counts always strip eventually, if not immediately)
I'd lean towards the Novatec hubs if I wanted reliability, if you're a real stomper on the pedals most people break those cheap hubs in no time.Thanks. Zitto are now giving a 2 year warranty on the ratchet hubs but still going with 36 T.
I'd go with the second option with the thick bead hook wallsAnyone have any thoughts on these? Looking to build up a second fairly heavy duty carbon wheelset, and wondering if I can get away with not shelling out for Nextie/LB or even more expensive again, We Are One's etc.
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Yep I tried those Zitto pads do work well as you say but these work better they are full metal though.AU $7.38 40%OFF | ZTTO 4Pairs MTB Semi Metal BIke Brake Pads Quiet Ceramic For Bicycle Disc Brake M8020 M6100 mt200 Guide Code E9 DB ER MT6 MT4
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I got the Shimano / TRP / other 4 pot version.
I've run them for a while now on my hardtail, which I've only been running a rear brake on. 90% single trail, nothing full on downhill, but some decent stops and a few wet rides thrown in too.
Excellent value for money, not noisy, stop well, bed in quickly and haven't disintegrated our blown up.
Will need to give these a go nextbut these work better they are full metal though.
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After a week of testing and a few sessions on zwift I've got no issues.Rolled the dice on a Chinese smart trainer.
Think rider X5 and separate adaptors currently shipped for $393 after promo discounts.
Promo ends in 1d 8hrs
Tested last year by GPLama and by all reports, new firmware has sorted the major issues
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Did you try the old one ?Picked up the newer design ZTTO dropper lever - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...o.order_list.order_list_main.5.599b1802xd6gi7
Its good. Eerily similar to the KS southpaw lever and maybe slightly nicer
Nicely dressed up what already was a bargain lever. Well done. It would be even harder to justify the $100+ levers out there.Picked up the newer design ZTTO dropper lever -
Its good. Eerily similar to the KS southpaw lever and maybe slightly nicer
You used to be able to get some of the KS levs under different names for almost half price in the early days, but some of the distributors must have got anal about it.Just need reliable Ali droppers...
From all reports the LTwoo road hydro groups are great.
Save potential pain and get these Markhor for a bit more. Mr Calvin27 senior will be happier for longerLiek I said happy with some mediocre spring performance, maybe even stantion wear and all that but I draw the line at it being useless and falling apart. If they had an alloy stantion fork with coils I'd go for that but can't seem to find any. Thoughts?
Is he likely to be riding trails? Otherwise might a cheap rigid fork be a better option?Thoughts?