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Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress?
AzureEssence:
This is a very general and open-ended question, but what do you think are the absolute best buys from AliExpress in terms of quality and value? And the worst buys? Can be specific to brands or products, or just general categories.
Dribob:
I like these little hand pumps that have the hose that screws onto the valve. have them on all my bikes. Seen them with different branding but I have these ones:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mshOo0a
kubackje:
--- Quote from: Dribob on October 13, 2023, 02:45:35 PM ---I like these little hand pumps that have the hose that screws onto the valve. have them on all my bikes. Seen them with different branding but I have these ones:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mshOo0a
--- End quote ---
That's literally the worst pump I've ever used. This screwing hose thing is unusable for me. I prefer a classic mini pump.
Sakizashi:
These are my two best:
Kalloy Uno Ultralight 7050AL Stems: $17.50 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799842115476.html
These are very light and generally a quality component. Barely heavier than the Darimo AL stems and less than 1/10th the price.
Ridenow TPU Tubes: $6-$8 each for the 24g versions: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805247862356.html
Light and good quality TPU tube. They make a lighter version, but I have yet to try them.
Worst:
Any pulley wheels or ospw stuff. Total junk bearings. Most use the 689 size. If you want to play with fancy bearings in your RD, look for people reselling Kogel ones that they picked up for free during their sales.
kbernstein:
+1 on both UNO stems and ridenow tubes. Both excellent products that could be sold as premium. Must have bargains for sure.
YBN chains and Deemount tubeless valves are also purchases I am very happy with.
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