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[kbernstein]

Have I been missing out on a lot by not having the phone app? I keep getting messages from sellers saying it's a coupon but I can't see them from a browser
 
Are these coupons worth collecting or are they one cent each?

[TidyDinosaur]

Have I been missing out on a lot by not having the phone app? I keep getting messages from sellers saying it's a coupon but I can't see them from a browser
 
Are these coupons worth collecting or are they one cent each?

They are mostly scraps or for very big purchases. I just don't bother with them.

[Ludo]

Yes like $2 for 500 purchase…

[jonathanf2]

Have I been missing out on a lot by not having the phone app? I keep getting messages from sellers saying it's a coupon but I can't see them from a browser
 
Are these coupons worth collecting or are they one cent each?

The app is a big resource hog and takes up to like 800mb of phone storage. Honestly I dislike most website apps anyways and try to avoid using them if they're not necessary. The only perk with the AliEx app is that there are ways to get extra coin savings.

[Tijoe]

The app is a big resource hog and takes up to like 800mb of phone storage. Honestly I dislike most website apps anyways and try to avoid using them if they're not necessary. The only perk with the AliEx app is that there are ways to get extra coin savings.

The Apps size is probably due to all the invasive tracking they put in the App to monitor how you use your phone, where you go, who you text and talk to, how you spend your online money.   

[jonathanf2]

I know BXT has a somewhat bad rep for their shady customer service, but the BXT 135 carbon gravel frameset comes in under $300 USD after coupons and before tax. Is there any other cheap carbon road/gravel frame options available?

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

[00Garza]

I know BXT has a somewhat bad rep for their shady customer service, but the BXT 135 carbon gravel frameset comes in under $300 USD after coupons and before tax. Is there any other cheap carbon road/gravel frame options available?

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

I'm strongly considering this Chasing Wind frame.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805492015712.html

This seaboard comes with free shipping, making it the cheapest I've seen. Low store ratings are not ideal however.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804983820581.html

Then there's what I currently ride. The Flyxxi FE-02. Basically free shipping after coupons.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802462426945.html

[Vipassana]

Curious... Which one ?

A RYET one in white with carbon chassis.  I got a chance to ride one on a friend's bike for a limited time (2-3 miles). It was much more comfortable than I expected.  It's about the same weight as my current 'hard' saddles. It's shorter than what I normally ride and the nose is a bit wider, but I figured I would take a chance for 11.11.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0Zr7fq

[jonathanf2]

I'm strongly considering this Chasing Wind frame.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805492015712.html

This seaboard comes with free shipping, making it the cheapest I've seen. Low store ratings are not ideal however.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804983820581.html

Then there's what I currently ride. The Flyxxi FE-02. Basically free shipping after coupons.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802462426945.html

I've seen a few Youtube build videos of the BXT 135. It has a universal round seatpost, wide tire clearance and a threaded BSA bottom bracket. I don't see how anyone can go wrong building one? The Chasing Wind frame is significantly more expensive, the Seaboard frame while nice (I've seen a build in-person) is much heavier alloy setup and I don't see how the Flyxii frame would differ as a low cost option, since you could probably go with either an Airwolf or SPCycle frame for not much more money.

[robertofrr]

cheapest Gravel Carbon Bike Frame Twitter R7

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001518961776.html

did anyone buy it?
I didn't find any reviews here

[jonathanf2]

cheapest Gravel Carbon Bike Frame Twitter R7

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001518961776.html

did anyone buy it?
I didn't find any reviews here

Same seller has the cheapest carbon road frame as well!

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800927068323.html?

Before tax it comes out the $250 USD. Though they offer a FEDEX ship option for the gravel frame and a review said they stock the frame in a US warehouse.

[TidyDinosaur]

Same seller has the cheapest carbon road frame as well!

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800927068323.html?

Before tax it comes out the $250 USD. Though they offer a FEDEX ship option for the gravel frame and a review said they stock the frame in a US warehouse.

That's insane. 360usd incl tax free shipping (from EU warehouse if in stock) before coupons. If you can get the 50usd coupon to work you have a carbon frame under 300EUR

[coffeebreak]

Is that SL7 clone too? I'm 182cms and recommended size is 51 per their chart. That would be the smallest large frame I have seen.

[jonathanf2]

Is that SL7 clone too? I'm 182cms and recommended size is 51 per their chart. That would be the smallest large frame I have seen.

It definitely looks similar to the other SL6/7 clones on the market. Just to be sure, you should compare the geometry chart to a bike you currently own that fits correctly. Description says they stock the frame in a US warehouse as well. Also I notice that store accepts more coin discounts, because it's discounting almost $20 USD coins on top of the current sale discounts for me.

[coffeebreak]

Speaking of coins how do they work? I got close to 16000 coins and see no way to spend them. During this sale, cart applied coins randomly like on one order of 300 I saved 8 dollars because of coins and similar small amounts on other orders :S