Author Topic: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!  (Read 262460 times)

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
« Last Edit: August 03, 2023, 09:22:18 AM by BalticSea »

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    :D
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    :D
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.