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

[coffeebreak]

Oh yeah the straps just come off from the buckle under the bag. They are just inserted thru them. The only strap that doesn't come off is the one on the front that wraps around fork steerer - it's stitched to the bag and will take some effort to remove.

[kbernstein]

Oh yeah the straps just come off from the buckle under the bag. They are just inserted thru them. The only strap that doesn't come off is the one on the front that wraps around fork steerer - it's stitched to the bag and will take some effort to remove.

Do they have holes for bolts or did you drill through the bag yourself?

[TidyDinosaur]

Do they have holes for bolts or did you drill through the bag yourself?

They will not have holes probably. But I did see people (on the internet) use a soldering iron to melt holes for the bolts.

[coffeebreak]

Do they have holes for bolts or did you drill through the bag yourself?

They don't. I drilled them myself.

[Tijoe]

I went down the path of having one that lets me put my cell phone in the bag.   I purchased one of these last year and love it.  (Yes I put my own holes into the saddlebag sections and the top bag.)

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802951466181.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.344.21ef1802dB5eor&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US.

Before I purchase this set, I purchased several Blackburn top tube bags from Walmart.  (Price has almost doubled singe I purchased mine around 2 years ago.)

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Blackburn-Top-Tube-Bike-Bag-with-Phone-Holder/920257211?adsRedirect=true

[zxcvbnmjm]

Not an aliexpress good deal but maybe an interesting find? Ive never seen an AE vendor respond to feedback like this before lol

[coffeebreak]

Need to see more of this seller! hahaha thanks for a laugh. After reading reviews on many products I often wonder if some people should be buying parts online and working on bikes on their own.

[jonathanf2]

Need to see more of this seller! hahaha thanks for a laugh. After reading reviews on many products I often wonder if some people should be buying parts online and working on bikes on their own.

It's true though. AliExpress isn't for the faint of heart. I actually don't recommend AliEx for most people. My cycling buddies try buying parts, but sometimes they're totally clueless on how to put stuff together.

[kbernstein]

Speaking of rockbros bags, they have a new lineup shown at the Taipei bike show. The top tube bag looks great but sadly still looks like it has straps. Unless it has the option for both. They are showcasing BOA attachment systems which I don't really see the point for. Saving 10 seconds on taking off a bag is not really something I care about

[coffeebreak]

I have two other Rockbros bags that go under the seat and have their proprietary quick release mount system - it's pointless because I wasn't able to find just the plastic mounting hardware anywhere. My thought process was that that I would be able to use same bag on multiple bikes if they all had that bracket. Why else would you want to remove the bag from the bike? I never take off the bags even while washing.

[coffeebreak]

I gave up on Chinese rotors after finding out that low end Shimano rotors are better performers and not too expensive. In current sale 5 off 30, bought 6 of these (SM RT30) for $50

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqvpf0w

Oh and unrelated but possibly interesting. Some latest Shimano CUES stuff is already on AliExpress, like the U8000 brakeset: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805190097103.html
Out of curiosity I searched the entire site for other CUES stuff but the pathetic search doesn't return anything except above

[mirphak]

I gave up on Chinese rotors after finding out that low end Shimano rotors are better performers and not too expensive. In current sale 5 off 30, bought 6 of these (SM RT30) for $50

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqvpf0w

Oh and unrelated but possibly interesting. Some latest Shimano CUES stuff is already on AliExpress, like the U8000 brakeset: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805190097103.html
Out of curiosity I searched the entire site for other CUES stuff but the pathetic search doesn't return anything except above

Are you aware that  most Shimano stuff there is in AliExpress is fake? Including fake XT pedals, fake chains, etc. I don't buy 'original' parts in AliExpress anymore. Fake or overly expensive. They sell the fake XT pedals at basically the same price as the originals in Amazon. Nonsense

[coffeebreak]

Never heard of fake rotors. Chains sure, same on eBay. If these rotors perform better than Zrace or Onirii I'm good since they cost the same.

With that said I have bought about 4 Shimano groupsets and there hasn't been an issue with counterfeit goods. Not sure if drive train stuff is being faked yet but doesn't seem like it.

On the other hand, counterfeit Shimano goods are a concern on Amazon including Ultegra/105 pedals and chains - all going for same price as original Shimano. If real Shimano chains and pedals are needed, I'll go to REI or other LBS.

[Tijoe]

I ran across this Wheel Top Electric Derailleur set at a better price than other sellers, and one can get even more off via coupons for one more day.
I love the first set I installed on a new build I am working on, so I ordered this one to put on my latest 29er 12 X1 hardtail.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804947296333.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.10.21ef18028fnWqN&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US

[carbonazza]

I ran across this Wheel Top Electric Derailleur set at a better price than other sellers, and one can get even more off via coupons for one more day.
I love the first set I installed on a new build I am working on, so I ordered this one to put on my latest 29er 12 X1 hardtail.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804947296333.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.10.21ef18028fnWqN&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US

meh... it still needs a derailleur hanger 
Looking forward to your feedback about it !