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[stb]

Anyone tried  Gelu knock off saddle yet!

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006344805423.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.3.68a1afDiafDiSe&algo_pvid=9153a5af-5944-4ea7-8d06-936d5f78fa1a&algo_exp_id=9153a5af-5944-4ea7-8d06-936d5f78fa1a-2&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21GBP%21129.15%2161.99%21%21%21162.33%2177.92%21%40211b615317429889876273029ec6b2%2112000036835000258%21sea%21UK%212856187367%21X&curPageLogUid=mNnsgWaaKkxt&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

Sure, see:

https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,776.msg76850.html#msg76850
https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,776.msg77569.html#msg77569
https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,776.msg77570.html#msg77570

[Daviddavieboy]

YBN now has flattop chains for SRAM 12 speed. $82, so not a screaming deal but one more choice.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPtmMAT

 Genuine SRAM chain is cheaper. Amazon.ca has rival at $45 and Force $70 CDN dollars. You are right though as a different option is always nice to see. They will probably get cheaper over time.

[SillyMochi]

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They don't have a lockring... They look nice though

I think he meant they already have the center lock "applied" and you don't need a 6-bolt-centerlock adapter. Those huge aero discs look rad - but quite a big price tag as of now. Gotta wait for some reviews and maybe other suppliers jumping on it.

[raisinberry777]

18 months ago I bought these Kocevlo handlebars that came with a carbon Garmin mount:

https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005006561735597.html

The mount has always been quite flexy which is a little distracting as your Garmin and light vibrate over bumps. Anyway, that escalated recently as you can see in the attached picture, totally coming apart.

I've replaced it with the integrated aluminium ZRace mount from here:

https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005007716081597.html

The ZRace piece seems much higher quality - the Garmin fitting is more secure, there's no flex at all, rock solid and very secure.

It amuses me with the Kocevlo bars, the bars themselves are great but the other parts (spacers and mount) are pretty crap. I would've thought the bars would be the most difficult part to get right!

[amacal1]

It amuses me with the Kocevlo bars, the bars themselves are great but the other parts (spacers and mount) are pretty crap. I would've thought the bars would be the most difficult part to get right!

The bars may be custom made, molded carbon pieces whereas the flat components may simply be laser cut from pre-made carbon flats. They may not even make those parts themselves, and simply get them from a very low cost supplier.

[TidyDinosaur]

The bars may be custom made, molded carbon pieces whereas the flat components may simply be laser cut from pre-made carbon flats. They may not even make those parts themselves, and simply get them from a very low cost supplier.

I even doubt the mount is carbon. I have the same one and it is only carbon-look I think. It is fairly heavy to be real carbon.

I have no problems with it though...

[jonathanf2]

I even doubt the mount is carbon. I have the same one and it is only carbon-look I think. It is fairly heavy to be real carbon.

I have no problems with it though...

I don't like any of those "carbon" computer mounts. On one of my integrated bars, I just swapped it out for an alloy mount since it was more secure.

[ZacItaly15]

got the 4 piston "hope replica" brake caliper. They use shimano N03A brake pads.

I 'm going to install soon

[jonathanf2]

If anyone is using 3 bolt cranksets and have clearance issues with 2x chainrings and front derailleurs, I'm using this offset Pass Quest spacer. I prefer it over using BB spacers. It doesn't alter my chainring alignment, it only offsets the drive side crank arm to be slightly outboard. It also allows the use of more common torx T25 screws for 6 bolt disc rotors. 

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805739050143.html

[Coolh2o2]

Does anyone know if there's a china version of fidlock already? a link would be highly appreciated.

[jonathanf2]

Does anyone know if there's a china version of fidlock already? a link would be highly appreciated.

I use these magnetic water bottles on my gravel bike. Trail grit in my area severely scratches up regular water bottle with standard cages. These magnetic bottles seem to work alright. I only had one instance where the bottle jumped off the frame riding down a staircase. Though I haven't had any issues yet on trail conditions. Fidlocks are probably better, but they should be for the higher cost. Also I'm not sure if the plastic if these bottles are BPA free! 

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807191065677.html

[jonathanf2]

Balugoe just released slightly narrower flared gravel bars that go down to 34cm at the hoods and 400mm at the drops. They also have regular 36cm and up sizes as well.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808471762026.html


There are also these Zniino gravel bars with 34cm hoods and 460mm drops. These are the ones I'm currently using. Though the drops are much more shallow.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806404062021.html

[acedeuce802]

Dang, wish Balugoe had those a few months ago!  I got the ones with less flare, 34cm at the hoods and 37cm at the drops, and LOVE the hood position, but wish there was a bit more flare.

[impmonkey]

Anyone have recommendations for proper trail bike lights. Something that might compete with outbound and some of the other really nice lights?

[SillyMochi]

If anyone is using 3 bolt cranksets and have clearance issues with 2x chainrings and front derailleurs, I'm using this offset Pass Quest spacer. I prefer it over using BB spacers. It doesn't alter my chainring alignment, it only offsets the drive side crank arm to be slightly outboard. It also allows the use of more common torx T25 screws for 6 bolt disc rotors. 

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805739050143.html

Thanks for the link. Gonna safe that if needed eventually. Ofc they are not shipping to Germany ... Found this offer though that apparently does if anyone else is interested: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005008209604023.html
Did you consider adjusting your drive side cleat to offset the offset?

Regarding handlebars: has anyone seen a similar (gravel) geometry but as a fully integrated one? Narrowest I found were the Lexon at 380mm on the hoods but at a much higher price of ~160€: https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005002658256326.html