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ujmo_:
I'm planning to build my first road bike for the next season(starting in March/April). I've never built a bike and I only had a MTB before. I was thinking to use the 11.11 sales to buy some of the stuff from Aliexpress and I'd appreciate your help and suggestions in general.

Here's a list of what I've considered so far:

* Frameset - Yishun R086-D(https://www.yishunbike.com/product/r086-daero-road/) or Yishun R1088-D(https://www.yishunbike.com/product/r1088-daero-road/)
* Wheelset - Elitewheels Edge 50(https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005316458928.html)
* Tires - Not sure yet
* Groupset

* Shifters, derailleurs, calipers - L-TWOO eR9(https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005666489670.html) or L-TWOO R9(https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005097651417.html)
* Crankset, chainrings, cassette, chain - Not sure yet
As I mentioned, this is the first time I'm building a bike so if you have any suggestions on what else I should get related to bike components or what tools are necessary to actually build it, please let me know.

eekden:
I'm in the same boat as you, about to do my first road build, also looking at the eR9/eRX. One thing to consider is there are a few eR9/eRX retailers out there. "80's designer store" sells it and its cheaper than "Ltwoo official store" (which apparently isn't their official store). And I've noticed if I message stores on aliexpress, sometimes they'll offer an extra $5 off or whatever.

Link to 80's designer store: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805736144268.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.2e94JPNrJPNrKO&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

slow_poke11:
Good plan. I bought most of the stuff for my build in the Black Friday deals. 

I think you'd be taking a bit of a risk with the eR9 at this moment in time.  A few vloggers have had issues (Trace Velo, China Cycling for example) with it stopping working.  If it were me I'd wait until I could see that those issues had been ironed out.  That's just me though.

With groupset I went with Shimano.  Merlin do good deals: https://www.merlincycles.com/en-us/groupsets-93716/

Also, given that this will be your first road bike, ask yourself how much of a benefit 12 speed or e-shifting is going to be for you.  This could reduce cost considerably if that's important for you.

The tools I needed depended on the parts I choose.  E.g. bottom bracket type, etc.

mirphak:
I have read so many horror stories about the eR9 and eRX that I honestly stopped being interested. Also one of the drawbacks of my mechanical hydro RX is the spring, which is quite weak. I am not sure they have changed it for a stronger one (I think the one from sensah is stronger). It works, but the chain retention is not great. 

Chiyou:
Here are some tools you may need:

1. Bottom bracket press - to push the bottom bracket into your frame
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805253619890.html

Note: The page for the Yishun R1088-D frame won't load for me so I don't know what kind of bottom bracket it needs (press-fit bottom brackets will need a press while threaded bottom brackets require a different kind of tool)

2. Hydraulic hose tool(s) - to cut your brake hose to length and drive the needle into the hose - you can buy these separately but the following is a two-in-one version
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256804179664403.html

3. Bleed kit - to make sure you have enough hydraulic fluid in your brake hose and get rid of any annoying air bubbles
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805944912699.html

4. Fork saw guide - for when it comes time to cut your fork steerer to length
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805470482835.html

Please consider these links as reference points rather than outright recommendations; if you're hunting for bargains I'm sure you'll be able to find similar products for less money if you search long enough. Good luck with your build - ask away as there's lots to consider.

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