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[coffeebreak]

What's wrong with it?

Varia mounts horizontally instead of vertically. The orientation is wrong. Unscrewed the Garmin plate but there are no screw holes elsewhere so it can be mounted only one way - and it's like shown in the picture.

[c.etzo]

Varia mounts horizontally instead of vertically. The orientation is wrong. Unscrewed the Garmin plate but there are no screw holes elsewhere so it can be mounted only one way - and it's like shown in the picture.

garmin varia works well in that position too

[Tijoe]

Either add them to cart or just "heart" them. Both work. After that Aliexpress starts showing those items everywhere lol.

I clicked the heart on several different ones.  When I navigated back to the pick 3, I started seeing many headsets, except the ones that have been posted.  I went to the electronics section and after some scrolling I finally found it.   Just for grins, and being a good Chinertown consumer, I ordered a set along with other items I don't really need.

[jonathanf2]

I clicked the heart on several different ones.  When I navigated back to the pick 3, I started seeing many headsets, except the ones that have been posted.  I went to the electronics section and after some scrolling I finally found it.   Just for grins, and being a good Chinertown consumer, I ordered a set along with other items I don't really need.

There's obviously better bone conduction headphones on AliExpress, but for the low price the ones I linked had the most favorable review. I compared it to my current bone conduction headset and sound quality is very close if not identical. There are a bunch of in-ear headphones on Pick 3, but specifically for cycling, these loop style bone conduction headphones I find are the best. They don't fall out and still allow you to hear your surroundings. On the occasional group ride I do, someone always drops their Airpods.

On a side note, they even sell $1.99 USD Airpod clones on there! I bought some for my kids and compared it to my wife's Airpods. All I can say is Apple must be making a $$$ killing selling those!
 

[coffeebreak]

garmin varia works well in that position too

I know but why would anyone want to ride it that way it looks so wrong and not like there are no other options.

In related news, The overbuilt Tusita mount does not fit Yoeleo R12's seatpost. It has 3 different bases to account for different shapes of aero post and none are fit for R12. It is rather well made and a touch too heavy. Attaches to seatpost using 3 zip-ties which I don't like. Back it goes.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLVM7PY4

[PLA]

The best seat post mounts are from henkel kintsuglue.

[jonathanf2]

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806145655398.html

There looks to be a few new styles of centerlock disc rotors. This link is for the Bucklos brand, but I've seen similar variations under ZRace, Mana, Ryet, etc. brand names.

[jonathanf2]

I just hit my first snag on AliExpress. I recently bought integrated carbon drop bars. When I received them, the matte finish looked like s**t, so I initiated the return process. I sent it back and then received a reply saying AliExpress's solution: NO REFUND! I'm like WTF? It was a Choice purchase item and my return should have been no questions asked. Anyways, I chatted with customer service and they said just give it a few days.

Anyways, I've left the dispute open, but if they don't refund me, I'll be forced to initiate a chargeback. I had no issues when I returned a cassette that horribly skipped in the 2nd small cog, so I'm not sure why this is a problem?

[kbernstein]

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806145655398.html

There looks to be a few new styles of centerlock disc rotors. This link is for the Bucklos brand, but I've seen similar variations under ZRace, Mana, Ryet, etc. brand names.

I love the looks but that price... Do they even perform better than the cheapest rotors?

[frnchy]

Just got and installed these side load bottle cages: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805834827357.html

I got them to replace some Arundel carbon side loading cages that I wasn't happy with, partially because their finish was super dinged up, but mostly because they were pretty weak and they didn't hold my 1L bottles straight due to the bottles' shallower indent where the top "hook" of the cage engages. This caused a slight tilt of the bottle which rubbed on my leg which is super annoying. Thankfully these new cages don't have that issue so, provided they don't break, they're already winners in my eyes. I've ordered another pair for my gravel bike which has the same issue with different side load cages (really it's mostly a bottle issue, but there's fewer 1L bottle options than side load cage options...)

Other notes:
- Nice matte finish with subtle iridescent blue logos, very attractive.
- Weighed at 22.5 grams per cage, spot on the advertised weight.
- Came with bolts but they're super heavy chinesium steel, don't use them.
- They feel quite sturdy and there's no detectable bottle movement, even holding a full 1L bottle and dropping the bike from about 2 feet up, but there is some flex in the arms and the top "hook". I'll be monitoring these areas as I feel they're the most likely failure points.

[coffeebreak]

I don't recall this Wheeltop EDS TX dropbar groupset mentioned here before...600 odd dollars

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806405285096.html

[kenderu]

Varia mounts horizontally instead of vertically. The orientation is wrong. Unscrewed the Garmin plate but there are no screw holes elsewhere so it can be mounted only one way - and it's like shown in the picture.

You got the one that's for the Magene Radar tail light, it's literally 90 degrees off from the Varia, super frustrating since i had both for a while (switched to Magene for USB-C everything now)

[Tijoe]

I don't recall this Wheeltop EDS TX dropbar groupset mentioned here before...600 odd dollars

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806405285096.html

This is because there is a complete thread about this product.

https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4614.0.html

[carbonazza]

I have had a bunch of poor quality or just plain defective items from AliExpress but none as stupid.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_msfdToi

If you have a 27.2mm seatpost you can "adapt" it.
Drill two holes, by rotating the plate 90º as a guide.
And you need a 8mm(usable length) screw.

[Jet the Panda]

Any suggestions for good carbon stems? Pref light weight