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NLC86
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by NLC86

Any news about the new model with T47 BB?

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gwerziou
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by gwerziou

I contacted them and asked if it was or was not T47, becausethe website still says pressfit... to my surprise, they have not responded and it's been several days.
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kode54
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by kode54

I thought someone here on WW ordered a new one with new paint scheme. Hopefully, they will reply with accurate answers.
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NLC86
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by NLC86

They have just updated the website....it has T47

Gary71
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Location: Brisbane Australia

by Gary71

I have also ordered the new model with the new paint scheme. I didn't want the BB, seat post and handlebar when purchasing the frame...., and from where I can access the online ordering (I didn't seem to have an option not to include these as part of the order which increased the purchase cost and made it less appealing). I was contacted by my local distributor here in Aust and he could order it without the accessories (only the frame & fork).
Happy days.
Deposit down, I cannot wait until I get the notification of the frame is about to be shipped and I can build this thing.
I might need to get a new set of wheels to go with this build........., :lol:

gwerziou
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by gwerziou

The bottom bracket standard is T47a, so a typical T47 BB won't work.
• A hi-zoot bike, pretty sweet
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Gary71
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by Gary71

Does anyone have an recomendation for a T47A BB that doesn't nessarily say ceramic ?
Preferably for a 30mm spindle

gwerziou
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by gwerziou

When folks use the VAM headset spacers on this bike - can you use those with a regular stem? I typically use a fairwheelbikes dot com 'Fair Wheel Kalloy Uno Stealth Stem'.
• A hi-zoot bike, pretty sweet
• An old bike, more fun than the new one actually
• Unicycle, no brand name visible

Achase6002
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by Achase6002

Is anyone know the Max chain ring for 1& 2x ror the factor LS?

sigma
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by sigma

Achase6002 wrote:
Sat May 21, 2022 1:15 am
Is anyone know the Max chain ring for 1& 2x ror the factor LS?
I have definitely run a standard compact crankset without issues and I think a 52/36. I will double check in my strava logs and report back.
Lots of bikes: currently riding Enve Melee, Krypton Pro, S Works Crux, S Works Epic Evo, SL7.
In build: SW SL8

sigma
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by sigma

gwerziou wrote:
Tue May 17, 2022 12:53 am
When folks use the VAM headset spacers on this bike - can you use those with a regular stem? I typically use a fairwheelbikes dot com 'Fair Wheel Kalloy Uno Stealth Stem'.
I have both the stem and the spacers lying around. I will put them together this weekend and hit you back to let you know how it looks.
Lots of bikes: currently riding Enve Melee, Krypton Pro, S Works Crux, S Works Epic Evo, SL7.
In build: SW SL8

gwerziou
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by gwerziou

sigma wrote:
Sat May 21, 2022 5:17 am
gwerziou wrote:
Tue May 17, 2022 12:53 am
When folks use the VAM headset spacers on this bike - can you use those with a regular stem? I typically use a fairwheelbikes dot com 'Fair Wheel Kalloy Uno Stealth Stem'.
I have both the stem and the spacers lying around. I will put them together this weekend and hit you back to let you know how it looks.
Cool, thanks!
• A hi-zoot bike, pretty sweet
• An old bike, more fun than the new one actually
• Unicycle, no brand name visible

GaBa
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by GaBa

Has anyone been using LS as a road bike? I.e. having two wheelsets for both road and gravel? If yes, what groupset or gear ratio did you go with?

req110
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by req110

It's possible and potent. But I couldn't stand the design of too big tire clearance with 28mm tires.
SW SL8 RTP 56cm @ 9270 / CLX II / CS OSPW / CEMA BB
S Epic 8 L @ XX T-Type / Berg Ratheberg 30 / Quarq / Fox Transfer SL 100mm / 3p

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kode54
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by kode54

gwerziou wrote:When folks use the VAM headset spacers on this bike - can you use those with a regular stem? I typically use a fairwheelbikes dot com 'Fair Wheel Kalloy Uno Stealth Stem'.
I use VAM spacers on my LS and not the round ones they send with it. My stem is a Zipp Service course SL. No issues with fitment.
- Factor Ostro VAM Disc
- Factor LS Disc
- Specialized Aethos Disc
- Sturdy Ti Allroad Disc
- Guru Praemio R Disc

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