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Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
Chiyou:
Shout-out to Elavo Carbon store, purveyor of carbon rims of various widths, depths and intended purposes (rim-brake road in my case). Shipping was slow but the rims themselves appear to be well made and are nicely finished. Weight was as listed and especially the price/weight ratio seemed fair to me.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1103466059
Sand101:
After getting some Superteam carbon wheels I went sampling brake pads as the stock ones were supposed to be awful in the rain. I got some black prince ones ($$$) and they worked, but left me deaf. The Superteam brake track is smooth (supposed to be a 'basalt' track), making squeaking problems worse than those that have ridges. I found two that work pretty well:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806085944095.html
They appear to be similar to the cryo blue ones (cryo blue = $$$). Only squeak a bit. I have had them in the rain once and they were ok. If I had rims with a serrated brake track (like the Elites) I'd try these first.
The other set:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803873623355.html
Really like these. They don't squeal and have good bite when you dig into the brakes. These are what I have on the front and feel pretty good about them. Price is good, too. I haven't tested these in the rain, so no telling there. I kept the black princes on the back as they don't make noise back there and I hope help in the rain. I'm sure it'll happen soon enough - it's a swamp these days in Alabama.
19ktulu:
--- Quote from: raisinberry777 on July 04, 2024, 07:07:52 AM ---I've been really satisifed recently with OG-Evkin BT-001 bar tape:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005644956337.html
Price is expensive in the store but I've had it come up in my 'Pick 3 and save' for $7 USD, and for that price it's a steal. It's heavily inspired by Lizardskins DSP tape, but about a quarter of the price. Quality is great - having tried the real Lizardskins it's very similar - though I can't speak for its longevity. Have wrapped a few bikes with it now and it's got a good stretch and is easy to wrap. Looks classy on the bike.
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How "squishy" is it? I'm looking for new tape for my gravel bike where a grippy and cushy more padded tape would be preferred.
Hessu:
I’m searching new brake pads for sram force axs. I like the sram quiet/organic pads, so looking for something similar. Any recommendations? Thanks!
s3si1u:
Very nice deal on DT240/350 gravel wheels: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807184147037.html
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