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

[00Garza]

I have a small head as well, which model did you go for?

Also is it clear enough to not be noticed when wearing?

I think I got the Tifosi Dolomites. I'll double check when I get home.

Yeah, the two chinese photochromic glasses I have are totally clear in low light.

[Condorman]

I bought these photochromatic glasses on a whim. I thought they would be junk, but they're surprisingly clear and the photochromatic feature works decently for sub $5 USD. I now use them exclusively when I know I'll be riding into the night. Though I still use tradition tinted glasses for daytime.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805019047818.html

I use these same glasses (both photochromatic and tinted lenses) and I agree they are surprisingly good.  I have tried various versions of Kapvoe, "POC", and other glasses, and these have been my favorite so far.

[electrolux]

I bought these photochromatic glasses on a whim. I thought they would be junk, but they're surprisingly clear and the photochromatic feature works decently for sub $5 USD. I now use them exclusively when I know I'll be riding into the night. Though I still use tradition tinted glasses for daytime.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805019047818.html

Ordered these, lets see.

[Nenokkias(fin)]

INGRID RD1 rear derailluer.. Has anyone tried this?
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKmm7Fy

[electrolux]

INGRID RD1 rear derailluer.. Has anyone tried this?
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKmm7Fy

There is some discussion about it a page back in this thread.

[BalticSea]

Onirii carbon cranks, DUB spindle. From the photos they look nice enough, but I wonder if they are any good? 3 bolt mounting, os should be compatible with number of spider power meters
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNyAE2O

[kbernstein]

That's a meh from me. The cranks are as expensive as western brands and they are not even available. For $100 less you can get the nice racework carbon cranks

[TidyDinosaur]

That's a meh from me. The cranks are as expensive as western brands and they are not even available. For $100 less you can get the nice racework carbon cranks

Yeah, at those prices it's not worth the gamble

[BalticSea]

That's a meh from me. The cranks are as expensive as western brands and they are not even available. For $100 less you can get the nice racework carbon cranks

To be fair, their weight is comparable to Sram Red crankarms (400 Onirii vs 380 Sram), which are quite a bit more expensive. Force cranks cost about the same, but are 480 grams.

As for Racework cranks, they are GXP and use 24mm aluminium spindle, which are 2 downsides compared to Onirii

[TidyDinosaur]

To be fair, their weight is comparable to Sram Red crankarms (400 Onirii vs 380 Sram), which are quite a bit more expensive. Force cranks cost about the same, but are 480 grams

Yeah, but you read a lot of bad reviews about Chinese carbon cranks (stripping bolts, cracking carbon,...), so it is still an expensive experiment/gamble...

[coffeebreak]

So you folks wearing/ordering riding glasses, I assume none of you wear prescription glasses otherwise, yes? I have nearsightedness and have to wear prescription sunglasses that I have by Ray-Ban. Curious if there's any other way?

[00Garza]

So you folks wearing/ordering riding glasses, I assume none of you wear prescription glasses otherwise, yes? I have nearsightedness and have to wear prescription sunglasses that I have by Ray-Ban. Curious if there's any other way?

I think the only chinese option are the sunglasses that are meant to fit over regular glasses.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804950841415.html

Tifosi also has RX options and a 25% off coupon right now. I'm nearsighted as well, but not terribly. I ride with regular sunglasses and hope for the best   
https://tifosioptics.com/collections/prescription-sunglasses

[00Garza]

To be fair, their weight is comparable to Sram Red crankarms (400 Onirii vs 380 Sram), which are quite a bit more expensive. Force cranks cost about the same, but are 480 grams.

As for Racework cranks, they are GXP and use 24mm aluminium spindle, which are 2 downsides compared to Onirii

Also, the raceworks only come in 170mm. Still...80 grams is not worth the risk. I'd go Force all day long if I had the money. For now, my Senicx crank is good enough. 

[coffeebreak]

I think the only chinese option are the sunglasses that are meant to fit over regular glasses.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804950841415.html

Tifosi also has RX options and a 25% off coupon right now. I'm nearsighted as well, but not terribly. I ride with regular sunglasses and hope for the best   
https://tifosioptics.com/collections/prescription-sunglasses

Oh wow, thanks for these. Ordering the first one!

[jonathanf2]

Also, the raceworks only come in 170mm. Still...80 grams is not worth the risk. I'd go Force all day long if I had the money. For now, my Senicx crank is good enough. 

I can't recommend the carbon Racework crankset anymore, I already broke my 2nd left crank arm and Racework is charging me $43 USD for a replacement. Their pinch bolt design is seriously flawed. I just opted to bite the 50g weight penalty and put an Ultegra crank arm in its place. I actually have no issues with the 24mm alloy axle and now have all my bikes equipped with alloy axle cranksets. Though I weigh under 70kg. If you weigh more than that, I'd stick with steel axles.