Chiner Components - Finds, Recommendations, Reviews, Knockoffs

[0435235]

I'm extremely happy with the one I got from "BIKEIN". It was around 15€, the weight is as advertised and the quality is good.

[Calvino]

I got my carbon handlebars for my fully and my XC from either Rxl SL(look really nice IMO), elita one(also got my seatpost from them)and toseek(again interesting design)
Every bar ran me about 15€ or sth. Definitely below the 20€ mark

[Bos]

Hi All

I am not sure If someone has asked this here. I am looking for a Aliexpress or OEM supplier that will supply me with a Bitex BX211R Boost - Rear hub.
Have any of you had a good experience going through a seller selling Bitex hubs. Most does not show this specific hub on their websites. It might be a newer product.

[Bhaalgorn]

http://www.bikehubstore.com/product-p/bx211r.htm ?

[Bos]

Yes thanks thats the first one that pops up in Google.

The shop is in the states. I'm looking to go direct through China/Taiwan/HK vendor. The "Bikehubstore" sells these at 150$ while they should go for around 50-70$ on AliExpress.

[bremerradkurier]

Yes thanks thats the first one that pops up in Google.

The shop is in the states. I'm looking to go direct through China/Taiwan/HK vendor. The "Bikehubstore" sells these at 150$ while they should go for around 50-70$ on AliExpress.

I've heard that in some cases Ali resellers will install questionable mainland Chinese bearings instead of better Japanese and Euro bearings.

[ernestkus]

Yes thanks thats the first one that pops up in Google.

The shop is in the states. I'm looking to go direct through China/Taiwan/HK vendor. The "Bikehubstore" sells these at 150$ while they should go for around 50-70$ on AliExpress.

Some info from my wheelbuilder friend, a lot of taiwanese suppliers only want to sell large quantities. So, it's hard to find any new bitex or chosen hubs if you don't contact directly to the supplier. Bikehubstore is the only one I know selling bites hubs. It used to be a lot on ebay

[Bhaalgorn]

Update time. My confidence in Aliexpress has grown exponentially. I've yet to get burned on a product, and each order has exceeded my expectations. Here's what I've purchased and my experience so far:

• $7 VXM plastic saddle - Love it. Very comfortable. Weighs just over 180g. I've got about 200 miles on it so far and I'm a big guy.
• $24 ELITA One carbon stem in 60 and 70mm. I've bought two because I've needed the low stack height these over. They've been very solid, and I'm pleased with them. I dislike the stem bolt interface, but it's a minor complaint.
• I've purchased numerous KINGSTOP hoses and fittings (Shimano, SRAM and Formula). All work great. Just make sure you buy the correct connections.
• $4 for 5 Shift cables. Works as expected. No issues.
• $20 - Superlogic 27.2 carbon setback seatpost - only about 10 miles, but holding steady. Goofy leveling mechanism, but it's not too hard to figure out.
• $1 red aluminum seatpost clamp. Came branded unlike the parts shown in the picture. Works fine though.
• $13 for 4 pairs of red metallic sintered disc pads from SOOCENT. Love these pads. Great stopping power, durability and they're quiet. I've bought 3 or 4 sets now.
• 3 months later and I'm still waiting for these shift cable hosings to arrive. Seller finally sent a replacement.
• Silicone grips. These SUCK! Do not bother. They're very thin and loose on the bars. I've tried several vendors silicone grips and haven't found anything worthwhile.

[MTB2223]

• $7 VXM plastic saddle - Love it. Very comfortable. Weighs just over 180g. I've got about 200 miles on it so far and I'm a big guy.
• $1 red aluminum seatpost clamp. Came branded unlike the parts shown in the picture. Works fine though.

About the saddle: I had two of this saddle, used by my son (8yr) and myself, both snapped at the same point after a while. It's comfortable, light, but not durable. I'm avoiding this one. See: http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,184.msg2835.html#msg2835
About the clamp: I'm using this as well, but recently one broke into pieces after two year of use. So, for this one, buy a spare one.

[Bhaalgorn]

• $7 VXM plastic saddle - Love it. Very comfortable. Weighs just over 180g. I've got about 200 miles on it so far and I'm a big guy.
• $1 red aluminum seatpost clamp. Came branded unlike the parts shown in the picture. Works fine though.

About the saddle: I had two of this saddle, used by my son (8yr) and myself, both snapped at the same point after a while. It's comfortable, light, but not durable. I'm avoiding this one. See: http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,184.msg2835.html#msg2835
About the clamp: I'm using this as well, but recently one broke into pieces after two year of use. So, for this one, buy a spare one.

Good feedback. I'll put it through the ringer this CX season. I'm a clunky remounter, so if it's going to break it'll be then.

[Pack66]

I missed out on the Nashbar carbon bars. That hurts, I've not seen anything close to $40 from a reputable u.s. retailer. Tideace still going strong for those that have them?

[velocyraptor]

Just wanted to leave a review for these Toseek carbon bars I bought recently (link at end of post). I ordered them off ebay from a seller called "bloodbike" that had really excellent reviews. The first pair of bars arrived after a few weeks and were unfortunately damaged by USPS (you could tell the bars had been dragged across the ground from the damage on the bars). I got in contact with the seller, provided pictures, and got a response within a day (seller is based in China). The seller apologized and sent me a new pair of bars without asking for the old set back (they told me I could keep them, so I have some mostly intact bars I can do some tests on if I so choose). The new bars arrived within a few weeks in perfect condition. Haven't had a chance to ride with them yet, as they are for a new build, but if you are looking for some Toseek parts and want a vendor, bloodbike is very good.

Seller: https://www.ebay.com/usr/bloodbike

Bars: https://www.ebay.com/itm/TOSEEK-Carbon-MTB-Mountain-Road-Bike-Bicycle-Riser-flat-Handlebar-31-8-580-760mm/272658251479?hash=item3f7bb2bed7:m:mMsuOafBUhyIXcvjR0-Qp4Q&var=571787442753