Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!

[coffeebreak]

This storage box looks interesting but need fitments for different seat posts!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806634179520.html

[jcr]

LTwoo EGR 1x12 group is straight up $350, no coupons to apply. That's cheaper than it was after coupons during anniversary sale.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806450112754.html

BUT, the official LTWoo store is a pain to deal with.

that has regional restriction....doesn't ship to Canada

[coffeebreak]

I mean a deal is still a deal for those who can get it regardless of what countries it ships.

[jonathanf2]

LTwoo EGR 1x12 group is straight up $350, no coupons to apply. That's cheaper than it was after coupons during anniversary sale.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806450112754.html

BUT, the official LTWoo store is a pain to deal with.

Tempting and not tempting! The ER9 is slightly cheaper at $347 USD and they are adding discount bonuses bringing the total right under $360 USD with tax+shipping. Personally the ER9 has been awesome for me, but it's hard not to ignore issues other users have been facing.

[jonathanf2]

This storage box looks interesting but need fitments for different seat posts!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806634179520.html

I was semi-tempted to try this out, but it seems best suited for lower seat stay bikes with aero-profile seat posts.

[TidyDinosaur]

Tempting and not tempting! The ER9 is slightly cheaper at $347 USD and they are adding discount bonuses bringing the total right under $360 USD with tax+shipping. Personally the ER9 has been awesome for me, but it's hard not to ignore issues other users have been facing.

Yeah, with all the problems people are having with the ltwoo electronic groups it's no wonder they have to discount it... I wouldn't take the risk even if they gave it out for free. It's not worth getting stranded in the middel of nowhere.

[coffeebreak]

Tempting and not tempting! but it's hard not to ignore issues other users have been facing.

Yup. The recently dead RDs are concerning. I don't think EGR RD is any better than ER9 anyway. These both groups need a proper V2.0. I wouldn't be surprised if these go down to sub $300 level before next iteration hits whenever that is.

[jonathanf2]

This is not a bad deal if building out a rim bike or something with cable hydraulic disc calipers.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806417683410.html

[coffeebreak]

Speaking of 105, the 12s 7100 almost full groupset is down to $390. I have been tracking prices of this for some time . They started at $500 ish and are going down rapidly. At this price it's a no brainer against Sensah or LTwoo hydraulic groups.


https://a.aliexpress.com/_mP65NbM

[gf]

Someone know if the cutter guide for tubes ( fork steerer for example) are compatibile with carbon specific blade, such as park Tool csb1, that are more wide than standard blade?
Thanks

[TidyDinosaur]

Speaking of 105, the 12s 7100 almost full groupset is down to $390. I have been tracking prices of this for some time . They started at $500 ish and are going down rapidly. At this price it's a no brainer against Sensah or LTwoo hydraulic groups.


https://a.aliexpress.com/_mP65NbM

Wow, that's a great price.

[jonathanf2]

Wow, that's a great price.

I wish I was building a bike right now. So many good options on the cheap! Lol

[TidyDinosaur]

I wish I was building a bike right now. So many good options on the cheap! Lol

Just build another one. Think about all the savings! It's like printing money! 

[jonathanf2]

This is not a bad deal if building out a rim bike or something with cable hydraulic disc calipers.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806417683410.html

On a side note, I installed this 105 groupset on a buddy's rim brake bike with a busted Ultegra 6800 setup. I think after having used both, I prefer Sensah Team Pro mechanical shifters, especially in carbon. I mainly like Sensah's left shifter haptics which give very firm clicks for FD trim. Plus there's a brake lockout when shifting with Sensah. I don't think 105 has a braking lockout (correct me if I'm wrong).

[kbernstein]

I'm so sick of the shitty icetec rotors. What rotors are you guys using? Any great centerlocks from ali?