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

[jonathanf2]

Didn't see this thing mentioned before - an adapter/convertor that converts any mechanical derailleur into electronic wireless shifting unit.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOzmTlw

Trigger lever, so I guess only for flat bar bikes

Archer Components has a device like this. They have it available for both flat and drop bar shifting. It cost more than the LTwoo unit, but you'll probably get better support from this company if you have any issues.

https://archercomponents.com/collections/shifters-and-remotes/products/copy-of-d1x-trail-shifter-gen-2-dbr-remote

[japjoe7]

Didn't see this thing mentioned before - an adapter/convertor that converts any mechanical derailleur into electronic wireless shifting unit.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOzmTlw

Trigger lever, so I guess only for flat bar bikes

Saw this on TikTok, seems interesting.

[Tijoe]

This appears to be the original version out of Taiwan since 2015/6.  They have a cool dual cable version that shifts front derailleurs too.   
Question is...  Did LTwoo copy one of the 2 other designs, or develop theirs independently?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1598276649/xshifter-worlds-first-universal-wireless-smart-shi

[s3si1u]

Didn't see this thing mentioned before - an adapter/convertor that converts any mechanical derailleur into electronic wireless shifting unit.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOzmTlw

Trigger lever, so I guess only for flat bar bikes

Looks similar to the Archer D1X, though much uglier. 

[00Garza]

Anyone curious about the new Shimano Cues stuff?
Pretty low prices on Ali.

 $100.32  30％ Off | SHIMANO CUES MTB U6000 10/11 Speed Bicycle FC-U6000 170/175MM 32T CN-LG500 116L Chain 11-48T/11-50T Flywheel Transmission Kit
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m079OcG

[coffeebreak]

Looks similar to the Archer D1X, though much uglier. 

Definitely crude looking, but interesting nevertheless. I don't know anyone using this or the Archer one

[coffeebreak]

Anyone curious about the new Shimano Cues stuff?
Pretty low prices on Ali.

 $100.32  30％ Off | SHIMANO CUES MTB U6000 10/11 Speed Bicycle FC-U6000 170/175MM 32T CN-LG500 116L Chain 11-48T/11-50T Flywheel Transmission Kit
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m079OcG

I have the crankset model in my cart for quite some time, today's sale might be the day I pull trigger - though I don't have a suitable frame for this to put on. This and the Zniino gravel bar (Surly corner bar copy) will go well together.

[jcr]

ZRace RX Crank & Magene P505 power meter combo anyone? This week's special https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004272116963.html  - $12USD - $5.21USD (coins if you have any)

[TidyDinosaur]

ZRace RX Crank & Magene P505 power meter combo anyone? This week's special https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004272116963.html  - $12USD - $5.21USD (coins if you have any)

Or with the Sigeyi power meter: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001610276169.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000060.1.21407718DSiMjz&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.291025.0&scm_id=1007.13339.291025.0&scm-url=1007.13339.291025.0&pvid=3a31664b-9584-47c6-aa29-4022fe311d4a&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller,scm-url:1007.13339.291025.0,pvid:3a31664b-9584-47c6-aa29-4022fe311d4a,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238114%231999&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%21482.79%21381.4%21%21%21%21%21%402103246416866521913423919e4785%2112000016800648650%21rec%21BE%21768088907

Those are great prices...

[TidyDinosaur]

For the EU buyers: does anybody know what the chances are you will have to pay tax and VAT when you order more expensive items and you do not get the special shipping with tax included?
I never did, but I was just wondering if customs will stop your delivery and let you pay, or if it is still like the old days where 99,9% of the orders just gets trough customs without you having to pay the tax.

[poyo]

For the EU buyers: does anybody know what the chances are you will have to pay tax and VAT when you order more expensive items and you do not get the special shipping with tax included?
I never did, but I was just wondering if customs will stop your delivery and let you pay, or if it is still like the old days where 99,9% of the orders just gets trough customs without you having to pay the tax.

Mostly the dealers give a lower price so that less tax has to be paid.
I have ordered some time ago rims and the dealer has declared them with 100€.
The rims but had a value of 350€
I have paid around 20€ tax.

[coffeebreak]

Carbon is the main talking point on this forum but this seems like a good deal?
I have heard Seaboard frames aren't that bad and some builds here look cool. Kinda old school, simple paint jobs and slightly bigger than what the sizes say.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804983820581.html

[dsveddy]

Carbon is the main talking point on this forum but this seems like a good deal?
I have heard Seaboard frames aren't that bad and some builds here look cool. Kinda old school, simple paint jobs and slightly bigger than what the sizes say.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804983820581.html

They are intensely heavy frames. 1700g for a 56? And a 500g fork??? I guess that's just the weight of contemporary aluminum frames with hydraulic braking and thru axles. A Specialized Allez sprint disc is very similar in weight across their range.

For $80 more you can get a BXT Gravel 135, which is 200-300g lighter. Obviously not everyone wants a carbon bike, and the Seaboard might be higher quality wrt details like cable routing, gaps/alignment, facing etc. But it's the first thing that comes to my mind.

[jonathanf2]

Carbon is the main talking point on this forum but this seems like a good deal?
I have heard Seaboard frames aren't that bad and some builds here look cool. Kinda old school, simple paint jobs and slightly bigger than what the sizes say.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804983820581.html

For not much more depending on your local tax, the BXT carbon gravel frame is going for sub $400 USD right now.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804540425938.html?

[Cerps]

This appears to be the original version out of Taiwan since 2015/6.  They have a cool dual cable version that shifts front derailleurs too.   
Question is...  Did LTwoo copy one of the 2 other designs, or develop theirs independently?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1598276649/xshifter-worlds-first-universal-wireless-smart-shi

Does anybody know where to get anything but the single shift setup?  I'm wondering if the dual pull or some combination of multiple singles could work for electronic suspension lockout.