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Other Resources => Component Deals & Selection => Topic started by: zxcvbnmjm on October 12, 2022, 06:20:56 AM
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i thought we could make a thread for all the interesting things we find on aliexpress or elsewhere that maybe dont need their own thread
ever since the fake ee brakes, ive been notiing a lot more fakes and copies of other cnc made components
Racework did a rebranded copy INGRID crankset with copy rotor chainring
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004788104072.html?spm=a2g0s.8937518.0.0.7bce2e0elCwBHR
(https://i.postimg.cc/1XCWLXT9/31541665563842-pic.jpg)
(https://rotorbike.com/catalog/media/catalog/product/c/0/c01-515-08010-0-345px.png)
fake ingrid crankset
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004502750737.html?spm=a2g0s.8937518.0.0.7bce2e0elCwBHR
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCQFmWMS/31561665563843-pic.jpg)
fake ACR stem and headset
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004327103370.html?spm=a2g0s.8937518.0.0.7bce2e0elCwBHR
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004292266641.html?spm=a2g0s.8937518.0.0.7bce2e0elCwBHR
(https://i.postimg.cc/zG9QzLfv/31571665563844-pic.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/LsLbnHqT/31581665563844-pic.jpg)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004327103370.html?spm=a2g0s.8937518.0.0.7bce2e0elCwBHR
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004292266641.html?spm=a2g0s.8937518.0.0.7bce2e0elCwBHR
fake hope evo crankset
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004450951739.html?spm=a2g0s.8937518.0.0.7bce2e0elCwBHR
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvtYHc4W/31591665563845-pic.jpg)
fake wolftooth, hope and absoluteblack rings
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004379542093.html?spm=a2g0s.8937518.0.0.7bce2e0elCwBHR
(https://i.postimg.cc/sxD667T6/31601665563845-pic.jpg)
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I'm not usually into blatant knockoffs, but that raw finish on the ingrid crankarms is nice. If they had smaller chainrings, I'd think about it for a gravel build.
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The second one looks interesting ... first looks like a disaster - poorly machined and finished, with a 24mm aluminium spindle (I feel like there's a reason that isn't a thing).
If they weren't branding it as Ingrid I'd consider buying once. But no thanks as they are.
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Anyone tried these brakes?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004600495359.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.4fbc38daFTvFWK&mp=1
They look like a pretty straight Shimano Br-mt520 knock off.
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Anyone tried these brakes?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004600495359.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.4fbc38daFTvFWK&mp=1
They look like a pretty straight Shimano Br-mt520 knock off.
From a picture of your brakes link, I checked and Blooke is even making forks.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004442539466.html
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These IIIPRO brakes seem copies of Juin Tech F1s at less than half the cost or am I missing something. From the photos, the finishing looks better on Juin Tech's listing though.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804554758882.html
Juin Tech F1 for reference : https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799928780428.html
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These IIIPRO brakes seem copies of Juin Tech F1s at less than half the cost or am I missing something. From the photos, the finishing looks better on Juin Tech's listing though.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804554758882.html
Juin Tech F1 for reference : https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799928780428.html
I just recently started seeing PRO branded gear on AliExpress. They do look a lot like Juin Tech calipers, but with a barrel adjuster built-in similar to the ZRace BR-005. Also I just found these Tanke branded calipers. I'm not sure if they're new. They look similar to the PRO calipers, but the machining is different. I thought they were rebranded BR-005 calipers, but I don't think they are the same:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803170178796.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803170178796.html?)
There seems to be new stuff dropping on AliExpress on a monthly basis! Lol
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Both IIIPRO and Tanke brakes linked above are very old designs, 05 is still the newest for now
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Both IIIPRO and Tanke brakes linked above are very old designs, 05 is still the newest for now
Good to know. I recently ordered ONIRII BR-05 calipers and from all appearances look like rebranded ZRace BR-005 calipers. I'm hoping they are the same, I wanted Juin Tech calipers, but I'm doing a budget build.
I was planning to get the ZRace, but ONIRII was running a 12 day shipping guarantee and I'm just waiting on brakes to finish the bike.
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Same. Ordered a pair of black Onirii BR05. All my recent purchases from Aliex have arrived within 2 weeks even though the delivery estimate said a month. I actually ordered Tanke earlier but canceled after reading up on it here. Thanks guys.
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Good to know. I recently ordered ONIRII BR-05 calipers and from all appearances look like rebranded ZRace BR-005 calipers.
On Alibaba those are labelled IIIPro. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/LS-IIIPRO-Road-Bike-Brake-Calipers_1600550173826.html
I wonder who actually makes that stuff.
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I'm really interested in brakes at the moment. Spotted these recently. Look promising in that they're designed for e-bikes so might be more powerful than other ztto brakes. I'm probably going to get the rotors at least as they're 2.3mm thick.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004888333509.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.273838daHxNhPS&mp=1
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The second one looks interesting ... first looks like a disaster - poorly machined and finished, with a 24mm aluminium spindle (I feel like there's a reason that isn't a thing).
If they weren't branding it as Ingrid I'd consider buying once. But no thanks as they are.
Yeah 24mm alu spindles are known to fail, avoid.
The ingrid stuff is super interesting, they even make derailleurs.
The first thing they show on their page is the warning about fakes: https://ingrid.bike/product/crankset-crs-r2/
This has to be the same factory undercutting them, no way its a from scratch fake. That does not mean the quality is there of course.
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Yeah 24mm alu spindles are known to fail, avoid.
The ingrid stuff is super interesting, they even make derailleurs.
The first thing they show on their page is the warning about fakes: https://ingrid.bike/product/crankset-crs-r2/
This has to be the same factory undercutting them, no way its a from scratch fake. That does not mean the quality is there of course.
ingrid components claim to be 100% made in italy. i have a feeling that theyre 'made from scratch' fakes. the design has been copied then the copied and sold and also they have then been altered for brands like racework to make their own 'design' crankset (the one with the 24mm spindle)
seems like a lot of copied cnc parts are popping up on aliexpress recently like the fake ee brakes. i have also seen some rebranded and altered version ee brakes on taobao. so i doubt theyre coming from the original factories. im guessing they are coming from cnc factories that are able to copy existing products
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Maybe I’m blind, but I couldn’t find anything on the Ingrid website or socials that indicate where they are made.
I did find this one 30mm spindle version, but only one chainring size. :-\
US $108.70 39％ Off | INGRID ROAD CRANKSET CRS-R2 Bicycle Hollow Bike Crank Chainring 110BCD
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLoaBiM
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Maybe I’m blind, but I couldn’t find anything on the Ingrid website or socials that indicate where they are made.
I did find this one 30mm spindle version, but only one chainring size. :-\
US $108.70 39％ Off | INGRID ROAD CRANKSET CRS-R2 Bicycle Hollow Bike Crank Chainring 110BCD
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLoaBiM
Looks super nice. Cycling has become a dentist sport, the margins on many of the components are insane. The pictures on your link look like very well machined aluminium. Most likely, the real ones are made in china. You take a block of metal, launch a well calibrated CNC machine with the right drill bit and voila. It's not rocket science. The question is more whether what you receive looks like the pictures, i'd say. If i were in the market for such a crank, i'd get it, looks awesome.
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Looks super nice. Cycling has become a dentist sport, the margins on many of the components are insane. The pictures on your link look like very well machined aluminium. Most likely, the real ones are made in china. You take a block of metal, launch a well calibrated CNC machine with the right drill bit and voila. It's not rocket science. The question is more whether what you receive looks like the pictures, i'd say. If i were in the market for such a crank, i'd get it, looks awesome.
I concur on most parts probably being made in china anyways. Take this interview with one of the guys at Ritchey https://youtu.be/uCNBa0se8KQ (https://youtu.be/uCNBa0se8KQ) (minute 7ish) 20-30 people in the company are located in china for manufacturing and there are less than a dozen people in north america and europe. The trick (at least as I found to be the case working in several businesses that dealt with creating chinese components and end products for sale) to getting quality out of China is being there and being strict with QA. Its a whole truck load of worms to unwrap in overseas manufacturing and this isn't really the place for that discussion.
edit, link doesn't show up for me, go here; Youtube Channel "The Bike Sauce", Video title; Why Ritchey Steel Frames Ride So SMOOTH!
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There seem to be electronic groupsets coming out of China now. Spotted this today. For MTB only (I wasn't able to find road group) but it won't be too long before Sensah drops their Empire electronic set. Or is it already out?
Anyway, I see two batteries, chargerm USB? cable, an interestingly shaped RD. Hope someone writes a review on one soon!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804672409709.html
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There seem to be electronic groupsets coming out of China now. Spotted this today. For MTB only (I wasn't able to find road group) but it won't be too long before Sensah drops their Empire electronic set. Or is it already out?
Anyway, I see two batteries, chargerm USB? cable, an interestingly shaped RD. Hope someone writes a review on one soon!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804672409709.html
This pic looks awesome, did you take it?
Also looks like Seth over at Berm Peak did a short review on that electronic drivetrain two-or-so weeks back:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qNV0xiHeAo&ab_channel=BermPeakExpress
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This pic looks awesome, did you take it?
Also looks like Seth over at Berm Peak did a short review on that electronic drivetrain two-or-so weeks back:
Ahh thanks for the link. No, the picture is from the listing! Thought I will put it here in case link doesn't open.
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ingrid components claim to be 100% made in italy. i have a feeling that theyre 'made from scratch' fakes. the design has been copied then the copied and sold and also they have then been altered for brands like racework to make their own 'design' crankset (the one with the 24mm spindle)
seems like a lot of copied cnc parts are popping up on aliexpress recently like the fake ee brakes. i have also seen some rebranded and altered version ee brakes on taobao. so i doubt theyre coming from the original factories. im guessing they are coming from cnc factories that are able to copy existing products
IMO quality and details are far too good to be from scratch, think of the effort from such a niche product (54pc sold). The box, stickers, way too much.
Would it be worth it when you could fake a more popular brand that well?
With the eebrakes they mention some small differences here: https://canecreek.com/counterfeit-identification-guide/
But they also indirectly admit the parts are made in China and assembled in USA.
Maybe I’m blind, but I couldn’t find anything on the Ingrid website or socials that indicate where they are made.
They say on facebook "Designed and made in Italy" and here (https://biciclista.us/collections/ingrid):
"The team of experienced engineers at Ingrid accept no compromise in the pursue of quality and every part is produce in the factory in Italy."
edit: INGRID verified their parts are machined in Italy. So there is some stolen IP out there. Won't be purchasing those.
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If they would just release a wireless mtb shifter/derailleur for 100-200 they would make a killing, as it is that Chinese shifter/derailleur is actually more expensive to buy gx axs so makes no sense to buy at all.
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If they would just release a wireless mtb shifter/derailleur for 100-200 they would make a killing, as it is that Chinese shifter/derailleur is actually more expensive to buy gx axs so makes no sense to buy at all.
a wired one would be fine with me too... I just want affordable electronic shifting.
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Any thoughts on Shimano derailleurs being sold on Aliexpress? Are they genuine or I am better off finding something locally on CL or OfferUp? Looking to repurpose my donor bike into flatbar hybrid/gravel bike and about to pull trigger on this:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804342561266.html
On similar note, Tektro brake pads. Saw in comments that people were wondering if they are genuine or good fakes - it was hard to guess.
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I've bought ulterga direct mount 8010 rim brakes from aliexpress when covid made it way to expensive locally.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803308490756.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803308490756.html)
I caved in and bought this GR9 gravel groupset for a gravel bike I'm currently building. I was debating between this and the Sensah SRX, but the LTwoo Shimano compatibility and cheaper price won me over. I can mix-n-match the LTwoo RD and shifters with my Shimano components. Since I don't have any SRAM gear, the Sensah SRX wouldn't be compatible with the rest of my gear. With the current sale, I was able to apply a promo code to reduce the price. I also purchased a lightweight 11-50t cassette to go with the GR9 groupset.
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I like that the shifter is Shimano style (two levers for shifts) the Sensah shifters are single type if I'm not wrong.
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I like that the shifter is Shimano style (two levers for shifts) the Sensah shifters are single type if I'm not wrong.
I currently have the Sensah Team Pro shifters which are Shimano compatible, but I'm not entirely happy with the shifting. Even though it's supposedly index, it still relies on a certain amount of friction/force to get into gear. My Shimano shifters shift perfectly on every click. I want to see how the LTwoo shifters handle. Only downside is that reviews mention high gear shifting needs to be done in the hoods. I was originally planning to order some 105 shifters for my gravel build, but I was able to get a cassette, chain and LTwoo shifters/Rd for a really good price.
Plus the GR9 shifters are 1x only and come in at 400g with alloy levers. 105 R7000 shifters are 500g and the left FD shifting would just go to waste on my 1x build.
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There seem to be electronic groupsets coming out of China now. Spotted this today. For MTB only (I wasn't able to find road group) but it won't be too long before Sensah drops their Empire electronic set. Or is it already out?
Anyway, I see two batteries, chargerm USB? cable, an interestingly shaped RD. Hope someone writes a review on one soon!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804672409709.html
Here is a link to only the EDS der. and shifter, (I have been receiving emails for months advertising EDS.)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804513546410.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.1ec831e7TKJUlt&algo_pvid=57e00524-81bd-4aa8-a44a-748a842b839f&algo_exp_id=57e00524-81bd-4aa8-a44a-748a842b839f-2&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000030148261601%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%21527.65%21422.12%21%21%21%21%21%40210318b916682285424388064e47f5%2112000030148261601%21sea&curPageLogUid=lnFpflrebd0v
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That's expensive... Why would you pay that much for China stuff when you can get Sram for the same price?
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I want to see how the LTwoo shifters handle. Only downside is that reviews mention high gear shifting needs to be done in the hoods. I was originally planning to order some 105 shifters for my gravel build, but I was able to get a cassette, chain and LTwoo shifters/Rd for a really good price.
I bought the LTWOO A7 10 speed mtb shifters. They're supposed to be 1:1/Sram compatible but i could never get them working right with an X9 10 speed derailer.
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I bought the LTWOO A7 10 speed mtb shifters. They're supposed to be 1:1/Sram compatible but i could never get them working right with an X9 10 speed derailer.
There's barely any info regarding the LTwoo GR9 groupset, but there seems to be some positive review on their R9 road groupset, especially the 12 speed setup. Also the seller I posted in my previous thread seems to be really on-point. They sent me photos of the product and my box with shipping label before sending it out. Crossing fingers it will be somewhat decent. Though I'll probably mix-n-match my Shimano gear first to see how they play together.
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Placed an order for Shimano M6100 12s groupset with KMC chain and 11-46 cassette. Assuming Shimano components are genuine, felt like a good deal. The cassette is a weak link (Sunrace) but if it runs for a thousand or so miles I'll be happy. Overall not bad for $97~. Fingers crossed.
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Placed an order for Shimano M6100 12s groupset with KMC chain and 11-46 cassette. Assuming Shimano components are genuine, felt like a good deal. The cassette is a weak link (Sunrace) but if it runs for a thousand or so miles I'll be happy. Overall not bad for $97~. Fingers crossed.
If the SunRace cassette is the weak link, then thats a pretty good deal. Their stuff is better than any chinese brand you'll find that's for sure.
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Any thoughts on Shimano derailleurs being sold on Aliexpress? Are they genuine or I am better off finding something locally on CL or OfferUp?
During this and previous year I've bought m7100, m6100 and m5120 RDs - not from exactly that seller you posted link to, but from one with high rates. A buddy of mine bought m8100 and m5100. All of these RDs were genuine.
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Any thoughts on Shimano derailleurs being sold on Aliexpress? Are they genuine or I am better off finding something locally on CL or OfferUp? Looking to repurpose my donor bike into flatbar hybrid/gravel bike and about to pull trigger on this:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804342561266.html
On similar note, Tektro brake pads. Saw in comments that people were wondering if they are genuine or good fakes - it was hard to guess.
For Shimano I usually go through 007 Bike Store or Anrancee cycling store, both have good reviews and geniune parts (from what I can tell, and what my LBS can tell)
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Thanks all. The order has shipped after a considerable delay. I'll post a small review once it's here!
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Ingrid stuff is 100% designed and produced in Italy
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For Shimano I usually go through 007 Bike Store or Anrancee cycling store, both have good reviews and geniune parts (from what I can tell, and what my LBS can tell)
I had a pretty bad experience with anrancee my first time ordering from them. I bought a 105 crankset and it was definitely genuine, but either a takeoff set or old stock that was kinda grimy and scratched up. It was missing the preload cap and had bent teeth, it wasn't packaged very well. Their only solution was to give me a $10 discount on a new outer chainring (lol) and other avenues were unwilling or unable to help. I shelved it and called it a lesson learned, and bugged them via chat for so long that they eventually offered me a discount on anything from their store to shut me up. Snagged a power meter that I was going to buy anyway, it was already on sale and I got it for even a little less and left them alone. ;D
I try not to order big brand parts off Aliexpress anymore as I find they tend to be some kind of B stock or just old and uncared for. YMMV of course, maybe I just haven't found the right vendor.
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I find my interest in AliExpress parts has started to wane. I do like the carbon components, but other than that I still would rather stick with name brand drivetrain parts even if I have to wait for discount sales or buy used domestically.
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True. Craigslist, OfferUp or FB marketplace are my go to places for drivetrain stuff. On Aliexpress I buy stem caps, bolts, decals, valves etc …you got the drift. Found that LED lights, mounts are pretty much the same price on Amazon with quick shipping and easy returns.
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By the way speaking of frivolous items - is there any colorful stem cap/cover that is not round? I see many options for round caps but none for those rectangular caps. My VB GF002's stem has that odd cap. Wish they had stuck with a round cap!
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I find my interest in AliExpress parts has started to wane. I do like the carbon components, but other than that I still would rather stick with name brand drivetrain parts even if I have to wait for discount sales or buy used domestically.
Same here. Prices have been going up a lot. Now they have to charge VAT to the EU, that didn't help, but on top of that, prices are often so high that you can spend virtually the same amount buying from a legit european online bike shop. Very disappointing. Aliexpress used to be cheap stuff that usually worked, sometimes didn't, but if it's not cheap anymore...
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Same feeling here. It's still OK to buy the small parts, but I am building a hardtail xc bike and the brakes and gear will be shimano and sram. The price difference compared to Chinese brakes and groupset is just not worth it anymore...
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Yeah also the shipping is hit or miss. Sometimes I order from small time AliEx sellers that ship faster than the so-called gold or plus sellers. Even the guaranteed 12-day shipping doesn't even come in 12 days. My favorite sellers are the ones who post tracking details almost immediately and have thorough communication. I'm thinking it might be beneficial to make a list of fast AliEx sellers, small or big that fit that criteria.
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L-Twoo 12 speed hydraulic groupset has dropped on AliEx! I'm tempted, but I'm in no rush!
BTW - This seller is top notch, they send photos of the item and package before shipping and my last item I ordered from them arrived within a 1 1/2 weeks to the US from China.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804779599415.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804779599415.html)
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Not exactly cheap... 500eur?? :o
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I see the 11 speed rx hydro set is $320 on aliexpress.
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I see the 11 speed rx hydro set is $320 on aliexpress.
Yeah. 11sp definitely looks more appealing price wise.
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Indeed, considering the brakes are included that makes about 250 for the brifters and dérailleurs. Not that bad.
Now they have to do 1x11 and 1x12 for even cheaper.
Edit:it is 400 eur for the 22 speed here in the EU... So still not very cheap. Half of the price of the 105 groupset with crank... So about 500eur vs 800eur with chinese crank.
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I see the 11 speed rx hydro set is $320 on aliexpress.
I'd definitely be more interested in their 11 speed hydraulic setup. Also since L-Twoo's road/gravel shifters are Shimano compatible you could potentially even skip their FD/RD and use Shimano 11 speed derailleurs.
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Not Aliexpress but close, eBay. Is this a good price ($20) on 11s Shimano HG901 chain?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/385194600980
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Yes, great find. Street price is usually around $40 for these chains. I just purchased 2, so only 4 are left for sale.
Tick, tock, tick tock, they may go fast.
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Not Aliexpress but close, eBay. Is this a good price ($20) on 11s Shimano HG901 chain?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/385194600980
I've heard of vendors selling worn out chains on ebay as of late, so I would take caution or check the chain for wear/growth as soon as you get it.
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Not Aliexpress but close, eBay. Is this a good price ($20) on 11s Shimano HG901 chain?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/385194600980
Any performance advantage with these Dura Ace chains? I tend to buy whichever is on sale. I usually get SRAM chains because they tend to go on deep discounts and lately I've been using PYC chains. They're a Taiwanese brand and are less likely to be counterfeited unlike KMC chains which have also gone up in price quite a bit.
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Any performance advantage with these Dura Ace chains? I tend to buy whichever is on sale. I usually get SRAM chains because they tend to go on deep discounts and lately I've been using PYC chains. They're a Taiwanese brand and are less likely to be counterfeited unlike KMC chains which have also gone up in price quite a bit.
I believe they just keep getting lighter as you go up the hierarchy. Probably won't be noticeable to many but weight weenies care about that a lot. I ordered one in Ultegra spec and other in DA. Let's see how it goes. I was also looking for whatever is on sale but none beat these prices on top of that my Ultegra order was accepted at $17 shipped. I also have a KMC chain coming in from Aliex but it's taking its own sweet time. What are the chances it's counterfeit? Any tell tale signs?
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KMC has chain manufacturing in both Taiwan and China. The chain you receive will probably be a KMC chain. But, there is always the chance KMC manufacturers lower end chains that are not imported or advertised in the USA or Europe (Like the X series, or the DLC series chains) An Aliex store might be selling a lower quality chain as a higher end chain.
If the chain comes in an official sealed KMC plastic box, then chances are it is the correct chain.
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This article shows some good examples of fake vs real. Great starting point. The KMC examples are somewhat harder to spot but Shimano ones are clear.
The DA chains should come with hollow pins, if not then it’s fake per the author.
https://matthewbrealey.medium.com/fake-counterfeit-bicycle-chains-shimano-etc-352ef76c8aa2
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L-Twoo 12 speed hydraulic groupset has dropped on AliEx! I'm tempted, but I'm in no rush!
BTW - This seller is top notch, they send photos of the item and package before shipping and my last item I ordered from them arrived within a 1 1/2 weeks to the US from China.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804779599415.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804779599415.html)
Wasn't the official LTWoo press release the price is suppose to be a lot lower? I guess we'll got to see when it is officially in the LTwoo store to see what the price should actually be.
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Wasn't the official LTWoo press release the price is suppose to be a lot lower? I guess we'll got to see when it is officially in the LTwoo store to see what the price should actually be.
I think it was supposed to be below $300 USD for the hydraulic groupset. The current mechanical LTwoo 12 speed RX is like $150 USD minus the brake calipers. It's definitely worth waiting if you're not in a rush.
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Yeah, I think (hope) the first sellers are setting their price really high...
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804436031313.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804436031313.html)
I have no experience with these BXT gravel frames, but with the current Black Friday $40 USD coupon 40DEAL, this makes it one of the cheapest gravel setups on AliEx. I already own two gravel frames, but if anyone is looking this could be a good bike build.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804436031313.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804436031313.html)
I have no experience with these BXT gravel frames, but with the current Black Friday $40 USD coupon 40DEAL, this makes it one of the cheapest gravel setups on AliEx. I already own two gravel frames, but if anyone is looking this could be a good bike build.
Seriously tempting.
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Update on eBay chain (Ultegra spec) that I got at $17 earlier this week. While it was in transit, I went ahead and got the same HG701 from REI too just to compare the two.
Here are some observations with regards to packaging - slight difference in font type face in some places, font size on the rear of the box and texture of the overall packaging is a little shiny on eBay one v/s matte on the REI one.
Biggest two difference that I can see are 1) inner transparent plastic sheath that wraps the chain. The eBay chain had masterlink and rest of the chain all packed together, while REI one came with a neat little separate pouch for masterlink and another for actual chain.
2) eBay chain can only be had in 116 link length while REI's came with 126 links.
Apart from that, it is VERY hard to distinguish the actual chains from one another - both came with slight lubrication, markings are all correct, even the master links are exactly same not to mention the weights. I honestly don't know what to make of the eBay chain. For reference eBay chain came in at $17 + tax while REI was $40 + tax.
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There are a ton of Shimano fakes out there right now, notably clipless cleats. Shimano changed their packaging in the last year or so specifically to combat this.
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For my blingy gold bike chains, I've been gravitating towards PYC chains. They're Taiwanese based, but they aren't getting counterfeited like KMC or Shimano. For cheap name brand chains, SRAM chains seem to sell for decent prices so I just get those whenever they're on sale.
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I purchased and received 2 of the chains that were sold on Flea-bay. I have already filled out a request for a return/refund. The boxes appear to be the correct CN-HG901-11 but the chain inside is a lower end Shimano HG-11 chain.
The first image shows a correct HG901-11 chain. (Note the hollow pins!)
The second image is the chain I received from the Ebay seller.
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The non hollow pin chains are hard to make out. The 901 fakes at least make it easier. I put the OG on my build and have shelfed the eBay one for now instead of returning. It will go on my hybrid bike build for which I am waiting on groupset to arrive. The groupset is supposed to come with KMC chain which at this point I am guessing will be a fake too.
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It irritates me that there are sellers that fake you out and misrepresent what they are selling. In the pics attached: First pic shows the chain that is not really a CN-HG901 model chain. The seller's posted pictures correctly show that the chain they are selling is not a hollow pin chain, but the box that the chain is in is labelled as a CN-HG901 chain and their title states this to. This is very misleading. When I examined the chain I received, it is a Shimano chain, but a low end HG chain.
The second and third image show pics of a true CN-HG901 chain (As sold by Jenson)
I complained to the sell, (Chinese company with California distribution) and they were happy to take it back. They even paid for the shipping back to them.
Question is: Should I pursue this with Ebay and or Shimano and complain that they are ripping off people making them believe that are purchasing a top end chain?
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They are lying about what they are selling and hoping that most people won't notice the differences. I think that should be reported. For every buyer who catches this difference there are a bunch who won't and don't get the item they paid for.
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They are lying about what they are selling and hoping that most people won't notice the differences. I think that should be reported. For every buyer who catches this difference there are a bunch who won't and don't get the item they paid for.
I wrote Shimano USA asking them what I should do to report, and added the E-bay seller link. Let's see what happens.
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I bought a m8100 chain earlier this year, after 3 rides I checked chain wear, it was worse than 1, so they must have sent me a used chain repacked, not worth your time buying Shimano chains on Ali imo, nearly the same price in eu stores anyway
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I thought shimano chains use the pin you press in not the quick releases. Has shimano changed to supply the quick releases now?
I haven't used shimano chains since 2017 when I bought 5800 and 6800 groupsets.
As for the cheap hollow pin and plate chains. They all flake off metal particles(is it chrome plating). I've had binding to too loose of links new. Think this is caused from inconsistent link sizes. This makes the chain tool not measure wear accurately.
I still use these chains but adds another thing to check that shouldn't be needed after every cleaning.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804436031313.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804436031313.html)
I have no experience with these BXT gravel frames, but with the current Black Friday $40 USD coupon 40DEAL, this makes it one of the cheapest gravel setups on AliEx. I already own two gravel frames, but if anyone is looking this could be a good bike build.
I have road a BXT fat bike frame the last two winters with success. That said I purchased a this frame with the BF deal, Gloss white. Will end up being a spare/trainer bike with my Carbonda 969 being the primary. I also ordered an integrated handlebar/stem for it. Look forward to yet another build.
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Keep us updated when received, please!
I have road a BXT fat bike frame the last two winters with success. That said I purchased a this frame with the BF deal, Gloss white. Will end up being a spare/trainer bike with my Carbonda 969 being the primary. I also ordered an integrated handlebar/stem for it. Look forward to yet another build.
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I thought shimano chains use the pin you press in not the quick releases. Has shimano changed to supply the quick releases now?
Yes. You can buy them with or without a quick link.
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I have road a BXT fat bike frame the last two winters with success. That said I purchased a this frame with the BF deal, Gloss white. Will end up being a spare/trainer bike with my Carbonda 969 being the primary. I also ordered an integrated handlebar/stem for it. Look forward to yet another build.
Glad someone took advantage of the deal. I really wanted to buy that frame, but I have too many bikes as-is! Definitely keep us updated when you receive the frame and build it.
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Yes. You can buy them with or without a quick link.
Really? I just picked up an HG95 chain from Ali and as far as i can tell its a fake. Pretty convincing fake though. Package has everything in the right place, no mistakes etc.
Came with a quick link in the chain wrapping and has no quick link instructions included. It should come with a pin as far as i know.
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There are rumors that some of these fakes are re-using legitimate Shimano packaging to make the fakes more convincing. Shimano themselves all but confirmed this when they changed their packaging in 2020/2021 to be more recyclable but also less re-usable: stuff like ditching all the plastic packaging for MTB cleats and replacing it with small, thin cardboard boxes that contain paper pouches. You tear the pouch and it can’t be re-used.
Not the most foolproof system but definitely not as easy as the old packaging where shady operations could just toss fake cleats into used plastic and snap it back shut using the reclosable corner tabs.
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Glad someone took advantage of the deal. I really wanted to buy that frame, but I have too many bikes as-is! Definitely keep us updated when you receive the frame and build it.
Will for sure do. Will be putting AXS on the 696 so this one is getting the Rival 1x11 HRD groupset that is currently on the 696.
Pretty excited to get really mad at the internal routing through the headset/handelbar :)
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Really?
Definitely!
https://r2-bike.com/SHIMANO-Ultegra-XT-Chain-CN-HG701-11-speed-116-Links-with-Chain-Connector
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Anyone try these ONRII carbon cranks?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804780405081.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.3a3646e0ZAuZKF&algo_pvid=e1dc7e2f-9f74-4142-81db-ae8dae1defdd&algo_exp_id=e1dc7e2f-9f74-4142-81db-ae8dae1defdd-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000031183966785%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%21320.15%21224.1%21220.9%21%21%21%21%402101e9cf16701051964745448e7b8b%2112000031183966785%21sea&curPageLogUid=u4a0ltXJaauW
600g for a 170 50-34 is quite nice.
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Looks good. May be Tracevelo will test it for us! Speaking of carbon parts though, my Toseek branded flat bar is here after flying under the radar for 2 weeks. A rather surprising quality look and feel to the bar. I'm glad. Much better than some other carbon parts I got. Came with a quality seal with hologram and scratch-to-reveal serial number etc.
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Definitely!
https://r2-bike.com/SHIMANO-Ultegra-XT-Chain-CN-HG701-11-speed-116-Links-with-Chain-Connector
Ah.. i read somewhere the 10 speed HG95 only comes with a pin. I got a refund anyway and will use the chain with while keeping a sharp eye on it and the rest of the drive train. Hopefully if it is fake it doesn't wreck anything.
Will be buying PYC chains from Ali for the next we while. They're about half the price of anything else local to me.
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Thanks all. The order has shipped after a considerable delay. I'll post a small review once it's here!
Update on Shimano Deore 12s mini groupset that I ordered. It reached to me today.
From what I can see, the shifter and RD look genuine Shimano with pretty high quality finish on both. No smudges, grease marks or dust at all. But absolutely no paperwork either - no manual, stickers nothing. Just thick plastic bag for each. The cable came attached to shifter and it's the Teflon coated type which makes me happy.
The chain is KMC X12 which also looks OG but I don't have reference chain from say REI or LBS. For now, it passes as genuine.
Finally the cassette which is riveted together almost 90% of cogs except the last two. Has an interesting red colored spider inside holding all together. Installed without any fuss but shift performance is strictly okay. Can't hold a candle to my well used Ultegra cassette on other build. Not even close to 105 cassette either.
I think that the machining is not precise and hoping that any sharp edges will be worn off with use and performance might improve? In any case it's not the best but it's not the worst either. It's on my now-converted-to-flatbar bike which will see occasional use.
Attaching pictures, just in case.
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But absolutely no paperwork either - no manual, stickers nothing. Just thick plastic bag for each.
This is standard OEM packaging. And that's why they cost so low.
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Anyone try these ONRII carbon cranks?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804780405081.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.3a3646e0ZAuZKF&algo_pvid=e1dc7e2f-9f74-4142-81db-ae8dae1defdd&algo_exp_id=e1dc7e2f-9f74-4142-81db-ae8dae1defdd-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000031183966785%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%21320.15%21224.1%21220.9%21%21%21%21%402101e9cf16701051964745448e7b8b%2112000031183966785%21sea&curPageLogUid=u4a0ltXJaauW
600g for a 170 50-34 is quite nice.
If you're going to try it, you might as well buy direct from Onirii:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804780327674.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804780327674.html?)
It looks like the axle is alloy. I notice alloy axle cranks don't sell well on AliExpress, probably for good reason.
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If you're going to try it, you might as well buy direct from Onirii:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804780327674.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804780327674.html?)
It looks like the axle is alloy. I notice alloy axle cranks don't sell well on AliExpress, probably for good reason.
Ah good catch about the axle and seller! Hoping other brands like the Elilee XXE or Skypivot show up on aliexpress someday.
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Ah good catch about the axle and seller! Hoping other brands like the Elilee XXE or Skypivot show up on aliexpress someday.
Alloy axle cranksets is one area I've been hesitant to make the switch with to AliExpress parts. My criteria has to include a significant weight and price difference, while maintaining some level of durability versus my tried-n-true Shimano parts. For example, I'm a big fan of the ultra lightweight steel/alloy cassette, but the price/weight/durability is worth it for me. Plus the alloy cogs aren't always in-use. With these alloy axle cranksets, that alloy axle has constant force being applied to it, so it's one area I wouldn't want to chance regarding durability.
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Alloy axle cranksets is one area I've been hesitant to make the switch with to AliExpress parts.
Only a few mtb cranks I've seen on ali that use a 24mm steel axle. Can't find any road or gravel steel axles, but most have moved to larger diameter alloy axles. I'd still prefer steel.
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Only a few mtb cranks I've seen on ali that use a 24mm steel axle. Can't find any road or gravel steel axles, but most have moved to larger diameter alloy axles. I'd still prefer steel.
Are there any Ali mtb cranks you'd recommend?
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Are there any Ali mtb cranks you'd recommend?
Raceworks makes some mtb cranks with steel 24mm axle. I have been running them for a few years now with no issues. Also they make a few road cranksets. TraceVelo had the CVR one that I see listed by a few vendors.
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Are there any Ali mtb cranks you'd recommend?
The Zrace Blade claims to have a steel axle, but I have no personal experience with it.
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Anyone have a suggestion for IS and PM adapters? I bought some ztto branded versions but they're soft and heavy. Stripped the threads out of one today doing nothing more than would be reasonable when tightening a brake bolt.
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Are there any Ali mtb cranks you'd recommend?
Fovno makes good ones. Most models have 24mm axle and one latest - 29mm. All axles are aluminum, but one 24mm on my gf's bike successfully survived whole this season with no issues. A buddy of mine uses 3 Fovno cranks (all 24mm also) - one on his training bike and 2 on his childs' bikes.
There is a thread about them here: http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,2959.0.html
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Some fovno cranksets have had tolerance issues. But like most things Ali, you may get a solid one, or a dud.
https://youtu.be/zzkB_iROYRg
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These small but valuable tidbits were unavailable locally so got them from Alix. I realize the importance now. Always assumed them to be unnecessary bits until I built the bike and was unable to find them easily.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800624536826.html
Ordered one of each.
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Some fovno cranksets have had tolerance issues. But like most things Ali, you may get a solid one, or a dud.
https://youtu.be/zzkB_iROYRg
Interesting video, thanks. Never noticed such problem with Fovno ckanks I held in hand, but good news are that solution is two-minute work on grinder.
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I just ordered some disc brake hydraulic hose service parts. I need to cut down one of the lines on the IIIPRO E4 Mountain Bike Brakes I purchased a month ago. Until now, I have never had to cut down the hose length of a hydraulic line.
I sometimes spend hours looking at all the little cool small parts that they have for sale for cycling, camping and other activities.
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You won't believe. I just spent whole afternoon looking at stuff and was about to pull trigger on ezmtb bleed kit and ztto hydraulic hose tool. I don't even have full hydraulic setup yet.
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You won't believe. I just spent whole afternoon looking at stuff and was about to pull trigger on ezmtb bleed kit and ztto hydraulic hose tool. I don't even have full hydraulic setup yet.
I tend to double check looking on Amazon or Ebay before buying small items, so I don't have to wait a long time for the items to arrive (though they arrive fast). Sometimes the obscure stuff shows up as a Prime item or there's a local Ebay seller who has it in-stock. My recent favorite small purchase are heat shrink cable ends and aero stem spacers. It's gotten to the point where I can't even talk to other cyclists about bike gear, they're so caught up with whatever mainstream item their LBS tells them to buy.
On ocassion, I ride with some big group rides and I think I've only seen 1 Chinese carbon bike in the wild. ???
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801092418788.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801092418788.html)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803856878211.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803856878211.html)
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Those heat shrink ends have been in my cart for some time. I hope you give an update on these whenever.
I have been reducing my Amazon usage of late and only resort to them in case of urgency. The “free” delivery is a total bs gimmick IMO but their return policy is a winner. The LBS is even below Amazon. For one they aren’t keen to talk about Chinese frames and wash their hands off immediately. My LBS has chains and few other things with REI labels still on them. Why on earth would I go there when I can simply buy them from REI, collect points and be able to nice people not trying to upsell.
My last draw was when mechanic at LBS told me my shifts aren’t smooth because SRAM chain was on it with Shimano cassette and they were incompatible, so I should get a new chain. The real problem? Too short of a chain, creating lot of unnecessary tension on RD. REI folks diagnosed that in minutes and gave me extra links to be added and that solved it. I understand LBS are under a lot of pressure but fooling customers with misdiagnosis is where I draw the line and we haven’t even talked about prices which is whole another can of worms.
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I get it:
LBS = bad
Amazon = bad
REI = good
Aliexpress = good the majority of the time if you can wait 2 weeks to a month for delivery.
Other online bicycle part suppliers = good when the price is right.
Working on your own bicycles = priceless.
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Haha true that. REI is okay dependent on location. Best thing is Craigslist ;)
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I just ordered some disc brake hydraulic hose service parts. I need to cut down one of the lines on the IIIPRO E4 Mountain Bike Brakes I purchased a month ago. Until now, I have never had to cut down the hose length of a hydraulic line.
I have that muqzi needle insertion device. It works well but is probably over kill given most people do that operation using those cheap plastic blocks either side of the line and tapping the barb in with a mallet.
The cable cutter is bullshit and is hard and finicky to get a straight cut with, which is annoying as you want a straight cut to sit flush against the end of the barb. If i bought tools for this again i'd look for a proper hydro hose cutter form park or at least the Chinese equivalent.
Also have the full ezmtb bleed kit, which has been good so far.
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I got this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33025790982.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.353c1802fx1DKs
Works OK
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Hey guys, has anyone tried one of numerous light weight saddles on Aliex or Alibaba? How did they turn up? I currently have a WTB saddle that is not particularly comfortable nor light.
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Toseek-black-bicycle-seat-ventilation-eva_1600133717464.html?spm=a2700.wholesale.0.0.6ab6281dmStdNx
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I like this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003148022772.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.25271802FKFsA0
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I use this one (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832580006879.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%21US%20%2439.99%21US%20%2421.99%21%21%21%21%21%402101d4a716710459736745723e5f21%2112000026562863222%21sh01&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.productList_35807204.subject_1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US) on all my bikes. One of my friends also loves it, most of them hate it. It fits me perfectly, which matters infinitely more when getting minimal saddles. The rails came unbonded from the saddle in the rear on one of mine (but it still has a pocket that the rails sit in, I've ridden it about 1k miles that way) but no carbon cracks or failures. I have about 3k MTB miles on one with no issues.
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Found this chainstay protector, the air one looks pretty decent.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004523306986.html
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I use this one (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832580006879.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%21US%20%2439.99%21US%20%2421.99%21%21%21%21%21%402101d4a716710459736745723e5f21%2112000026562863222%21sh01&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.productList_35807204.subject_1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US) on all my bikes. One of my friends also loves it, most of them hate it. It fits me perfectly, which matters infinitely more when getting minimal saddles. The rails came unbonded from the saddle in the rear on one of mine (but it still has a pocket that the rails sit in, I've ridden it about 1k miles that way) but no carbon cracks or failures. I have about 3k MTB miles on one with no issues.
I like this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003148022772.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.25271802FKFsA0
Thank you both. Pondered over Toseek and the other one for some time and then stumbled upon a brand called Mixed which makes 3 different types of carbon saddle namely 5D, 6D and 7D and all are ultra light. Not a plug but more than the weight what impressed me was the language used.
It is almost like they are taking efforts to sell their products not only with low price but also with quality of the written material?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804407872695.html
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Thank you both. Pondered over Toseek and the other one for some time and then stumbled upon a brand called Mixed which makes 3 different types of carbon saddle namely 5D, 6D and 7D and all are ultra light. Not a plug but more than the weight what impressed me was the language used.
It is almost like they are taking efforts to sell their products not only with low price but also with quality of the written material?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804407872695.html
I actually use the one aceduece802 uses on 4 of my 5 bikes. Fits really well, but I am not really picky with saddles.
I actually also just got in the of the mixed seats for my wifes build, but that wont be dont till spring. First impressions are good, well made and packaged.
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I grabbed one of these Toseek seats on a whim (it’s also available on Amazon)
I really like it.
US $19.73 61％ Off | TOSEEK EVA Ultralight Breathable Comfortable Seat Cushion Bike Racing Saddle Bicycle Seat MTB Road Bike Saddle Parts Components
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms6WNlo
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I'm using a similar saddle like the rest of you, though this particular seller has different colors. The seller was also prompt to ship, the price reasonable and it arrived to my door quickly.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804373322850.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804373322850.html?)
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I like the shape of this one. Went ahead an ordered one of the plain black ones. $15.49 USD after discount coupon. Here in the USA, an all carbon saddle, would probably cost 2X or even more just to manufacture.
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I like this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003148022772.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.25271802FKFsA0
Saddles are an interesting and quite individual topic...
I found the Prologo Dimension saddles to work best for me, so I bought several clones from Toseek you mentioned and they work as good as the original.
The only difference is, that the shell is a bit more flexible which might be an issue for heavier riders.
Lately I came across another manufacturer that offers this shape but with carbon rails at quite some weight savings. I decided to order one and give it a try:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32799205607.html
I also got one of the "Mixed 5D" saddles that I want to compare once the new Elitaone "Prologo clone" arrives.
BR Chris
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I'm using a similar saddle like the rest of you, though this particular seller has different colors. The seller was also prompt to ship, the price reasonable and it arrived to my door quickly.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804373322850.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804373322850.html?)
I have one of these as well. I love it, got mine from Velobuild. It didn't last long, though...One of the rails cracked and the bond where the rails meet at the nose came undone. It still works, lol. I used it like that for a while until my replacement came in. I'll probably pick up another one of two of these just because they're so cheap.
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I have this one on all my road, gravel and MTB:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EyH1MWn
And at $25, always have a spare ready.
It is just a sheet of carbon over two rails.
I once cracked the rails of one, trying to nose turn :-[
Some reported cracks, that looked more like the result of an unnoticed earlier hit.
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I have this one on all my road, gravel and MTB:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EyH1MWn (https://a.aliexpress.com/_EyH1MWn)
And at $25, always have a spare ready.
It is just a sheet of carbon over two rails.
I once cracked the rails of one, trying to nose turn :-[
Some reported cracks, that looked more like the result of an unnoticed earlier hit.
I have two of these and both have cracked in the same spot. I'm still using them with duct tape... Curious about testing this one next https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802373279905.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
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I have two of these and both have cracked in the same spot. I'm still using them with duct tape... Curious about testing this one next https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802373279905.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
So, you are one of these ;)
It is quite unlucky to have two cracks, especially there, and even more, on that same spot that doesn't look like the most exposed to tensions.
Did you contact EC90? They offered me a replacement for my broken rails.
Did you hear them crack when riding?
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haha I am
The shop I bought the original one did sent me a replacements which was great but as I said it cracked in the same spot. Could it be an issue with that batch? Maybe. I did see some photos of other EC90 saddles cracking in the same spot which I used to try and get another replacement, but that didn't work.
No I don't think I heard them crack. The first one I only noticed after it shredded a pair of nicer bibs.... :(
So, you are one of these ;)
It is quite unlucky to have two cracks, especially there, and even more, on that same spot that doesn't look like the most exposed to tensions.
Did you contact EC90? They offered me a replacement for my broken rails.
Did you hear them crack when riding?
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I did hit the saddle so hard with my butt that day, both rails snapped, and thankfully took most of the energy.
I can't imagine the violence needed to crack the top carbon sheet.
Maybe a bad batch as you say.
Or no... worse... you did get a replica ;D
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802336063147.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802336063147.html?)
If you're running RideNow or Cyclami TPU tubes from AliExpress, I highly recommend picking up glueless patch kits. The nice thing about TPU tubes (versus latex or butyl) is that the punctures don't tear or stretch, and these glueless patch kits do a very good job sealing the puncture points. The key is to apply pressure to create an air tight seal. Once applied, the tubes should hold up even with multiple punctures.
Though I'll probably convert the rest of my bikes to tubeless next year, but for now these patches can help prolong the life of your TPU tubes.
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I Finally received the second to the last 11-11 sale Item I purchased on November 9th. An EDS rear derailleur kit. Appears to be of high quality. It will be a while before I pick which bike to run it on.
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These things:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/304582827708?var=603603935713
I really got them because I was looking for some kind of rubber seal for my 177's seatpost. I ordered 4 pairs because they're cheap ;D with a bit of trimming they work great on the seatpost. Thankfully they also work great for their intended purpose and you can forego the electrical tape. It looks super clean with black bar tape.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802336063147.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802336063147.html?)
If you're running RideNow or Cyclami TPU tubes from AliExpress, I highly recommend picking up glueless patch kits. The nice thing about TPU tubes (versus latex or butyl) is that the punctures don't tear or stretch, and these glueless patch kits do a very good job sealing the puncture points. The key is to apply pressure to create an air tight seal. Once applied, the tubes should hold up even with multiple punctures.
Though I'll probably convert the rest of my bikes to tubeless next year, but for now these patches can help prolong the life of your TPU tubes.
Ah interesting. These look like the Park Tool patches which I've been using for butyl tubes for a while and have been meaning to try for TPU tubes. Sounds like they worked well for you so will try them out some time
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Ah interesting. These look like the Park Tool patches which I've been using for butyl tubes for a while and have been meaning to try for TPU tubes. Sounds like they worked well for you so will try them out some time
I think any of these glueless clear patches should be fine. Also I prefer the clear ones because you can center them better by seeing where the puncture is. I'm confident enough to reuse a patched TPU tube as well.
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Racework Carbon MTB crank 383grams (24mm axle no chainring)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005050987991.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.2b9a8e7dJzk6AL&algo_pvid=80f3da89-9ac8-4bdc-b8bf-4ed1f8368cf9&aem_p4p_detail=2022122108504534496897180290004267643&algo_exp_id=80f3da89-9ac8-4bdc-b8bf-4ed1f8368cf9-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000031458803059%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%21213.1%21161.96%21%21%21%21%21%402103255a16716414450944752e9467%2112000031458803059%21sea&curPageLogUid=kca9VMORgDlE&ad_pvid=2022122108504534496897180290004267643_1&ad_pvid=2022122108504534496897180290004267643_1
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Has anyone found any bag other than one below that bolts onto top tube rather than strapping on?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804655238525.html
This seems like a clone of Topeak bag here : https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800760983331.html
Apart from these two there is nothing that I can find on Aliexpress whereas every gravel frame now a days comes with top tube bolts to attach bags
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Has anyone found any bag other than one below that bolts onto top tube rather than strapping on?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804655238525.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804655238525.html)
This seems like a clone of Topeak bag here : https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800760983331.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800760983331.html)
Apart from these two there is nothing that I can find on Aliexpress whereas every gravel frame now a days comes with top tube bolts to attach bags
I was searching for one for a while and ended up getting a use bontrager locally. It seems like it would be easy enough to drill a couple of holes in a bag like this and use some type of plastic base to provided some structure if it doesn't have one already https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001189912066.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.53d457f6jwmDqL&algo_pvid=12029c32-e399-406a-b995-080a6fbedf63&algo_exp_id=12029c32-e399-406a-b995-080a6fbedf63-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000028128857687%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21CAD%2152.76%2125.33%21%21%21%21%21%40211bf12316717479199652326d073f%2112000028128857687%21sea&curPageLogUid=FWBJjHTe1naf
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Right, I have a Rockbros one with hard-ish base. If nothing else, I will drill holes in it. But it does surprise me there are so very limited choices in this type of bags. I think Cervelo makes one too. Never knew Bontrager makes one too. Just checked some photos and I liked the design. Thanks!
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I have Rhinowalk and Rockbros bags that I really like, but could not find any with the holes prepared to fix them to the frame by the top tube screws.... all of them seem to use straps.
I just received delivery of two of these bags, that are making use of two fork screws found on many gravel bikes:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004924461877.html
Just installed the fixation rails on both sides of the fork, they make a really good impression.
The bags can be removed with a quick release, so it is easy to attach and remove them when needed.
These bags will replace the handlebar bag I used for the past year to commute:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32841806762.html
This also works well but attaching the bag is more difficult and you need to make sure to pack it carefully to the diameter is not too big and touches the front wheel...
BR Chris
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Yeah, the Rhinowalk bags are great, but they have gotten so expensive :( (for EU shoppers)
And most of them you can find on Amazon for not much more.
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Yeah, the Rhinowalk bags are great, but they have gotten so expensive :( (for EU shoppers)
And most of them you can find on Amazon for not much more.
I tried Rhinowalk few years ago, they are quite rigid and heavy, I then moved to https://www.wohobike.com which are on another level.
They were on Ali before. You can still find them but more expensive than the site above.
If you buy multiple bags, contact them to ask for a discount, I got one.
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Anyone try these chainrings out?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804073106677.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
They look nice. Wondering if/how well they actually work with 12 speed drivetrains.
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Anyone try these chainrings out?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804073106677.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
They look nice. Wondering if/how well they actually work with 12 speed drivetrains.
I already use some Stone chainrings on my 1x Gravel bike.
Material and machining seem excellent and the lifetime of the rings seems much better than cheap chainrings from Zrace and others.
The weight is also lighter than the Zrace chainrings that came with the RX crankset.
The image below is for my new road project (Shimano 105/Di2 12 Speed) using a Sigeyi PM and at the moment combined RX DUB Crankset... Crankset may change if I find some nice and light carbon cranks.
Currently using the original 105 crankset until I find lighter carbon cranks, so can not tell you how well these chainrings work with 12 speed but expect no problems.
(https://i.ibb.co/cgqDbdZ/RX-crankset-sigeyi-PM-and-Stone-chainrings.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2nJg8BC)
BR Chris
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Thanks for your reply!
Currently working on a 12 speed setup myself, but I just came up on some lightly used 52/36 Praxis rings for cheap. Going to use them on my old Red 22 crankset for now. I'm also thinking of a similar power meter setup to yours but with the Ingrid crank copy from AliExpress. I'll likely pick up some Stone rings for this purpose, let us know how they work out!
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Happy New Year's everyone!
I'm looking at AliEx cranksets and stumbled on these carbon cranks:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804855321533.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804855321533.html)
I want to free up some weight on my road bike. I'm noticing quite a few of these cranksets on AliEx are using 7075 T6 alloy for the axle. I currently have a 105 R7000 crankset and all the other AliEx cranks I've seen weigh near or more, so this carbon crank is the only one I see that would cut significant weight. Also I currently use an Ultegra threaded BB, I'm guessing since this crank uses a 24mm spindle, there's no need to switch it out? Thanks for any input!
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24mm spindle, these should fit on your Ultegra BB no issues. Let us know how are they with regards to stiffness, I have been looking at cranksets for my next build and these seemed good.
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24mm spindle, these should fit on your Ultegra BB no issues. Let us know how are they with regards to stiffness, I have been looking at cranksets for my next build and these seemed good.
I have to give Shimano credit, it's really hard to beat their cranksets when it comes to weight and performance. None of the alloy/steel AliEx cranksets can barely match 105 when it comes to weight, let alone Ultegra and Dura Ace. I'll give it some thought if I do plan to purchase this crankset. Nothing wrong with my 105 setup and I'm debating if the cost-to-weight reduction would be worth it.
Another thing I was looking at were pairing these carbon crank arms with 2x 46-30t gravel chainrings for my gravel bike:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804443192765.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804443192765.html)
Though I'm not sure how the chain line would work with my GRX FD or if I'd have to switch back to a road FD?
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Happy New Year's everyone!
I'm looking at AliEx cranksets and stumbled on these carbon cranks:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804855321533.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804855321533.html)
I want to free up some weight on my road bike. I'm noticing quite a few of these cranksets on AliEx are using 7075 T6 alloy for the axle. I currently have a 105 R7000 crankset and all the other AliEx cranks I've seen weigh near or more, so this carbon crank is the only one I see that would cut significant weight. Also I currently use an Ultegra threaded BB, I'm guessing since this crank uses a 24mm spindle, there's no need to switch it out? Thanks for any input!
I also just ordered a pair of these to try them out... will update in this thread once they arrived and are installed. :-)
BR Chris
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I have to give Shimano credit, it's really hard to beat their cranksets when it comes to weight and performance. None of the alloy/steel AliEx cranksets can barely match 105 when it comes to weight, let alone Ultegra and Dura Ace. I'll give it some thought if I do plan to purchase this crankset. Nothing wrong with my 105 setup and I'm debating if the cost-to-weight reduction would be worth it.
Another thing I was looking at were pairing these carbon crank arms with 2x 46-30t gravel chainrings for my gravel bike:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804443192765.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804443192765.html)
Though I'm not sure how the chain line would work with my GRX FD or if I'd have to switch back to a road FD?
True that. 105 is my favorite too - utterly reliable groupset that can be had for really good prices, so much so that that is the only thing stopping me from pulling trigger on Chinese groupsets. Are the GRX FDs different from road FDs? I have a used GRX 810 set sitting in the box may be I can put that FD on to replace Ultegra FD that I have and see if it works.
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True that. 105 is my favorite too - utterly reliable groupset that can be had for really good prices, so much so that that is the only thing stopping me from pulling trigger on Chinese groupsets. Are the GRX FDs different from road FDs? I have a used GRX 810 set sitting in the box may be I can put that FD on to replace Ultegra FD that I have and see if it works.
Yes, GRX FD is for wider spaced chainline and needs to be paired with GRX cranks.
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Is it just me or is most of the stuff on Ali getting even more expensive the last few weeks/days? I have things in my basket thet have gone up 5-10% in just a short while...
if it keeps going up like this, most of the stuff will just get too pricy to buy on Ali and we will be back to buying locally...
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I also just ordered a pair of these to try them out... will update in this thread once they arrived and are installed. :-)
BR Chris
Apparently the price dropped last night and there were a few discount codes that I was able to stack, so I ordered the crankset from the Racework seller I posted. From the looks of it, I think this crankset is fairly new. Most the AliEx sellers who have it in stock, list it as a new arrival. I'll keep my 105 crankset as a backup, since I'm not sure about the durability of these alloy spindle cranksets, but so far most my AliEx purchases have been solid. I think with this crankset, my disc road bike should come in at 7.2kg or under the 16 lbs. range. If this carbon crankset proves to be good, I might also get it for my 2x gravel bike as well. They have GXP 2x chainring sets for 48/32t and 46/30t.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804834469573.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804834469573.html)
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Is it just me or is most of the stuff on Ali getting even more expensive the last few weeks/days? I have things in my basket thet have gone up 5-10% in just a short while...
if it keeps going up like this, most of the stuff will just get too pricy to buy on Ali and we will be back to buying locally...
They had pretty deep discounts during the Chinese holiday week and Black Friday. I think prices just tend to fluctuate, so if something seems to high, I'd just wait and see if the price drops or if any discount codes pop up.
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Simply amazing. My $15.49 USD all carbon, padded, 132 gram saddle arrived today. Appears to be of good quality. (I can't believe that for years, I purchased Sella Italia Flight series saddles for over $100 each.) Can't wait to put it on one of my rides and test how it feels on the sit spots.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804373322850.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.1eb11802FW3R9T&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
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Simply amazing. My $15.49 USD all carbon, padded, 132 gram saddle arrived today. Appears to be of good quality. (I can't believe that for years, I purchased Sella Italia Flight series saddles for over $100 each.) Can't wait to put it on one of my rides and test how it feels on the sit spots.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804373322850.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.1eb11802FW3R9T&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
I have this padded saddle on all my bikes. For the price and weight it's an excellent value. So far they've all been holding up with no issue.
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After receiving my saddle, its is the first time in 2 months that I don't have any items on order with Aliexpress waiting for delivery. You guys need to post some more interesting items that I need and can't wait to order!
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After receiving my saddle, its is the first time in 2 months that I don't have any items on order with Aliexpress waiting for delivery. You guys need to post some more interesting items that I need and can't wait to order!
Lol. I know the feeling. Incidentally I have the same saddle that you got, on delivery - glad to know those are great. In the meanwhile if you don't have these tiny things already, may be give them a try? I find them immensely helpful.
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...In the meanwhile if you don't have these tiny things already, may be give them a try? I find them immensely helpful.
You'll have to share the links now 8)
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You'll have to share the links now 8)
How could I miss that!
Heat shrink cable ends -
https://a.aliexpress.com/_msS5xnU
All other parts -
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLZdaBY
The hoses are extra long. I had to cut some section from those brake hoses.
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There's the Risk compressionless brake housing kit. It comes with the cable rubber seals and a bunch of other stuff. It's cheaper compared to what Jagwire charges.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800174771029.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800174771029.html)
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When they "set" they mean a shift housing + brake housing? The description is confusing me.
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When they "set" they mean a shift housing + brake housing? The description is confusing me.
I have the kit. The oiled line fits both brake and shift cables. Though I haven't installed it yet. I've been too lazy to take apart my bikes.
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Thanks. The internal cable routing is a nightmare on my bike. I dread at the thought of changing cables just for sake of it :| but I will order a kit and keep it handy.
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Thanks. The internal cable routing is a nightmare on my bike. I dread at the thought of changing cables just for sake of it :| but I will order a kit and keep it handy.
With LTwoo and eventually Sensah going hydraulic, it might make more sense just to go full hydro with new shift levers, calipers and hoses. It'll be the same amount of hassle! Lol
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With LTwoo and eventually Sensah going hydraulic, it might make more sense just to go full hydro with new shift levers, calipers and hoses. It'll be the same amount of hassle! Lol
I keep back and forth on hydro setup. There are two very lucrative hydraulic 105 groupsets up for sale locally that I am tempted to pull trigger on (Cheaper than LTwoo actually) but again, the current setup on my bike is pretty good with Onirri mech pull semi-hydro brakes. Decisions decisions!
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I keep back and forth on hydro setup. There are two very lucrative hydraulic 105 groupsets up for sale locally that I am tempted to pull trigger on (Cheaper than LTwoo actually) but again, the current setup on my bike is pretty good with Onirri mech pull semi-hydro brakes. Decisions decisions!
If you have the option going 105 hydraulic, I'd definitely go that direction. Sensah and LTwoo just don't shift as nicely in my experience. At least with Shimano you know the equipment will work properly from the get go.
I'm running both Onirii and Juin Tech dual piston calipers and I'm pretty happy using them for road use. I'd almost lean at getting Juin Tech GT-P 4 piston calipers if I wanted more braking force. Though I feel on my gravel bike where I do lots of climbing and sketchy descents, hydraulic brakes are really more advantageous. My only issue is that installing internally routed hydraulic hoses are tedious and somewhat messy. Also unless running Di2 or something similar, hydraulic/mechanical cable shifters add more weight.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799961911899.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799961911899.html)
Risk has higher level brake/shift cables. This particular AliEx store sells a bunch of Risk branded items with free shipping. You can just combine all the small items as a single bulk order. Shipping will probably be slow, so I wouldn't order anything you'll need immediately.
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And sellers of 3mm housing?
Seems impossible to find anywhere and even Jagwire is out of it (LEX-SL 3mm for seatposts and suspension).
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I couldn't stand not having any parts on order from Ali express. Ordered a few parts for a future build.
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Same here, just added some items in the order queue!
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My copy of the saddle that you all got is here! I have to agree with general sentiment how good it feels for the price. I did order one with Ritchey wcs logo in fear that no-logo version might come with some funny Chinese name on it. The logo print itself is not too bad and whole thing clocks in at 135 grams.
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My Racework carbon crankset arrived. Props to the AliEx Racework Store. I ordered January 1st and it arrived January 7th, so it arrived exactly in 1 week. I'll install it tonight, but so far everything looks pretty good. I ordered it with a BB since it was only $6 USD more, but I plan to just keep it as a backup and use my current Ultegra BB. If it works well, I might consider ordering another one due to the prompt shipping and what appears to be decent quality.
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Super interested in your thoughts after a couple rides on those cranks
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Good looking! How much is the weight savings vs 105 crank?
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Super interested in your thoughts after a couple rides on those cranks
I just installed Racework crankset, but won't be able to test them out until tomorrow. I would most definitely order the crankset with the BB even if you don't use it, because on my particular frame I had to use the supplied 3x BB spacers. When in the small chainring while on the small cassette cog, the chain kept rubbing against the ramping pins. When turning the crank it would try shifting into the big ring when hitting the pins. I installed 2 of the bottom bracket spacer on the drive side to alleviate the problem, but even then there's slight rubbing. I didn't feel comfortable running all 3 spacers on the drive side either because it looked like there was barely any space to thread into frame.
I compared the Racework chainring to my Shimano 105 and 2x GRX chainrings. The Shimano ramping pins are much more recessed. So I'm wondering if getting a different direct mount chainring might solve the issue? My other issue is that the pedal screw holes aren't at the same location as my Shimano cranks, so I wasn't able to install my crank rubber protectors. Not the biggest issue, but I would prefer to keep my crank arms protected especially since they're carbon.
Overall though shifting seems smooth and the weight savings is definitely noticeable.
Good looking! How much is the weight savings vs 105 crank?
My Shimano 105 R7000 50/34t 175mm crankset weighs in at 745g. The Racework crankset comes in at 543g. So it's about a 202g weight savings. It got my bike in the high 15 lbs. range or about 7.12kg for a mechanical disc road bike.
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My Shimano 105 R7000 50/34t 175mm crankset weighs in at 745g. The Racework crankset comes in at 543g. So it's about a 202g weight savings.
That is a major chunk off the bike. Lighter than Dura Ace r9000 crankset actually. Fantastic!
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I’m hoping they come out with longer crank arms soon. Definitely interested in this crank for a gravel build.
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Now that I did some research apparently 2x spacers on the drive side and 1x spacer on the non-drive side seem standard for certain crankset setups. Anyways, I think the crankset looks pretty good. Lifting the bike it feels noticeably lighter. Plus the Ultegra SM-BBR60 threaded bottom bracket is only about 76g. I guess I'll ignore the minor ramping pin chain rub in the small/small combo, I rarely ever use that gearing anyways. I'm on the fence if I want to get this crankset for my 2x gravel bike though. That bike sees significant abuse when gravel riding and going fast isn't much a priority. I still need to test out the bike on a real ride.
FYI: Apparently these carbon cranksets will go on sale tomorrow. I'll definitely order another set!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804855321533.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804855321533.html)
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If they were 172.5s, I would purchase a set.
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Some kind of sale event going on over at Aliex. Found a cheaper alternative to RISK heat shrink cable ends. These are 100 pieces, vs Risk is only 20.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKc1wHc
Also got a tiny under seat storage:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMtfMHk
And a mini pump:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKhwdx8
Feels good to have a queue of orders on Aliex again.
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Time to share my latest haul ;D ;D
I have this fork on the way: https://www.ebay.com/itm/303880803441
I've been having some issues with my gravel bike (Poseidon frame with Trek fork) and finding a lower headset bearing that fits juuuust right. I'm guessing it's a replica of the Whisky No. 9 fork? I really like the look of fully external routing on the fork for a gravel bike and this was about the only affordable option I came across.
Also received this AXS carbon cage and pulley set a couple days ago: https://www.ebay.com/itm/124967134234?var=426038846323
It looked interesting so I ordered it for some cheap weight savings. I'm not sure how much (if any) of this I'll install, we'll see.
IGPSPORT IGS520 cycling computer on the way as well: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801395069607.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.7a4e1802tIK8rR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
I've been eyeing the Magene C406 for a while now as it's a popular choice, but the IGS520 has navigation capability and is currently about half off so that sealed the deal.
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I purchased the Igsport iGS630 from Amazon back during their Amazon Prime Days. I really love this version of the IGSport bike computer.
The iGS630 still isn't available on Aliexpress, only the iGS620.
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I purchased the Igsport iGS630 from Amazon back during their Amazon Prime Days. I really love this version of the IGSport bike computer.
The iGS630 still isn't available on Aliexpress, only the iGS620.
Is it really many hours of autonomy?
This is my only gripe with the Karoo2.
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Is it really many hours of autonomy?
This is my only gripe with the Karoo2.
I had never heard about Hammerhead Karoo before. I had to look it up.
Sure seems like the IGS630 has all the same features.
What do you mean by "hours of autonomy"?
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I had never heard about Hammerhead Karoo before. I had to look it up.
Sure seems like the IGS630 has all the same features.
What do you mean by "hours of autonomy"?
Battery life sorry.
The time it takes for the screens to turn irremediably black, when riding with GPS on, and some metrics 8)
It looks the Karoo has many more functionality, but its Achilles heel is its battery life.
And the IG630 seems to have more appealing gauges when riding hard in a bunch.
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Now that I did some research apparently 2x spacers on the drive side and 1x spacer on the non-drive side seem standard for certain crankset setups. Anyways, I think the crankset looks pretty good. Lifting the bike it feels noticeably lighter. Plus the Ultegra SM-BBR60 threaded bottom bracket is only about 76g. I guess I'll ignore the minor ramping pin chain rub in the small/small combo, I rarely ever use that gearing anyways. I'm on the fence if I want to get this crankset for my 2x gravel bike though. That bike sees significant abuse when gravel riding and going fast isn't much a priority. I still need to test out the bike on a real ride.
FYI: Apparently these carbon cranksets will go on sale tomorrow. I'll definitely order another set!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804855321533.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804855321533.html)
Well I'm going to have to reverse my decision on this crankset.
The drive side crank works fine, but the big problem is the 2 bolt clamping setup on the non-drive side crank arm. The design is way too fragile. Even with a low torque setting, I ended up cracking the non-drive side crank arm. This type of design is fine with alloy cranks like Shimano, but I think it would have been better to use some sort of center bolt locking setup that doesn't apply force to the carbon left crank arm.
I contacted the seller and they said they're already on vacation for the Chinese New Year until Jan. 28th, but I checked and the holiday doesn't officially start until the 21st!
https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/china-public-holiday.htm (https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/china-public-holiday.htm)
I ended up submitting a return & refund request under the 15 day no questions asked return warranty. Though a work around would be to use a Shimano style non-drive side alloy crank arm and the weight difference between arms is probably less than 50g, but with a more stable clamping area.
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Oh man tough luck. I hope you get the money back. This does look like a serious issue I mean come on, brand new crank and it cracked. Imagine going a heavy load on it while climbing. To be honest when you said there is a minor chain rub even with 2 spacers that kinda turned me off - I am not as diligent as you to watch which chainring/rear cog I am on every time and frequently do cross chaining. Are you back to 105 crankset?
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Oh man tough luck. I hope you get the money back. This does look like a serious issue I mean come on, brand new crank and it cracked. Imagine going a heavy load on it while climbing. To be honest when you said there is a minor chain rub even with 2 spacers that kinda turned me off - I am not as diligent as you to watch which chainring/rear cog I am on every time and frequently do cross chaining. Are you back to 105 crankset?
Yep I put back my 105 crankset for now. My bike feels heavier! Lol
I just received my return shipping label. Thankfully I don't have to ship it directly back to China. It's a return address to a warehouse in Chicago of all places.
The design for the drive side crank arm actually seems solid. Though the clamping setup for the non-drive side is way too fragile. They would have been better off just including a lightweight alloy left crank arm with faux carbon fiber that matches the aesthetics of the drive side. It would probably increase weight by less than 50g, but it would be far more durable. Also I think the chain rub is due more to the chainring ramping pins. Perhaps a direct mount chainring from either Senicx or Goldix (WTF gold dicks) would be a better option.
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I just received my return shipping label. Thankfully I don't have to ship it directly back to China. It's a return address to a warehouse in Chicago of all places.
That's good to know. Returns on Aliex is a known problem. This gives some hope.
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I have been looking at internal cable routing handlebar/stem combo and came across this bar -
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804668521773.html
The weight is scaring me off. Even with a regular alloy stem you are looking at 250gm total.
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I have been looking at internal cable routing handlebar/stem combo and came across this bar -
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804668521773.html
The weight is scaring me off. Even with a regular alloy stem you are looking at 250gm total.
The one thing I'm starting to realize with being a weight weenie is the more weight you cut, the more durability issues you'll face. Something has to give at 150g, unless they're using some of that top tier carbon fiber that Specialized uses with their S-Works bikes.
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I know RXL has made a few drop bar duds, but I have these bars mounted on two bikes and they've been rock solid. Not the lightest, but not the heaviest though. Coming in around 220-230g depending on the size you get. They're also quite stiff and the top flat section is quite comfortable to hold.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803093583495.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803093583495.html)
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Well I'm going to have to reverse my decision on this crankset.
The drive side crank works fine, but the big problem is the 2 bolt clamping setup on the non-drive side crank arm. The design is way too fragile. Even with a low torque setting, I ended up cracking the non-drive side crank arm. This type of design is fine with alloy cranks like Shimano, but I think it would have been better to use some sort of center bolt locking setup that doesn't apply force to the carbon left crank arm.
Bummer. That was a great price point for a light carbon crank. Glad you got shipping taken care of. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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Time to share my latest haul ;D ;D
I have this fork on the way: https://www.ebay.com/itm/303880803441
I've been having some issues with my gravel bike (Poseidon frame with Trek fork) and finding a lower headset bearing that fits juuuust right. I'm guessing it's a replica of the Whisky No. 9 fork? I really like the look of fully external routing on the fork for a gravel bike and this was about the only affordable option I came across.
Also received this AXS carbon cage and pulley set a couple days ago: https://www.ebay.com/itm/124967134234?var=426038846323
It looked interesting so I ordered it for some cheap weight savings. I'm not sure how much (if any) of this I'll install, we'll see.
IGPSPORT IGS520 cycling computer on the way as well: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801395069607.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.7a4e1802tIK8rR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
I've been eyeing the Magene C406 for a while now as it's a popular choice, but the IGS520 has navigation capability and is currently about half off so that sealed the deal.
Carbon inner cage plate is now installed on the AXS bike, looks fine so far, will ride it tomorrow. I'm skipping the oversized pulleys. A quick spin comparison in the hand against the stock pulleys asserts that they just don't spin as freely or quietly. Also, they're advertised as being 80% lighter than the stock pulleys, but they're actually heavier (stock 16g vs. these at 21g).
I've also just ordered one of these 12 speed cassettes to use on the trainer: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800049110907.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.21ef1802Nk4d8n&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
Anyone have any experience with these? They're very light, hoping it's good...
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Carbon inner cage plate is now installed on the AXS bike, looks fine so far, will ride it tomorrow. I'm skipping the oversized pulleys. A quick spin comparison in the hand against the stock pulleys asserts that they just don't spin as freely or quietly. Also, they're advertised as being 80% lighter than the stock pulleys, but they're actually heavier (stock 16g vs. these at 21g).
I've also just ordered one of these 12 speed cassettes to use on the trainer: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800049110907.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.21ef1802Nk4d8n&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
Anyone have any experience with these? They're very light, hoping it's good...
Curious what you think of the carbon cage ... usually they're avoided because of later flex which causes problems.
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I love riding at night but I dislike spending money. So what to do? Been seeing a handful of internal battery light bars pop up on AliEx and Amazon (they come and go real quick from there) over the past few months so...
Ordered this light today from the S-Wing Biking Store on AliExpress; 5200 Lumen, 8000mah internal battery w/ USB charging port.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804558555808.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.21ef1802D8xRpl&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
Will report back when I receive it and get a chance to use it.
I've got a cheap $15 USB powered light from amazon for the bars and a small helmet light that are adequate for most MTB speeds, but dealing with the wires on an external battery for the bike was annoying and I wanted a little more light. I wasn't interested in spending $200-$500 on a light set up for my MTB so figured I'd try this out.
I'm curious to see it fired up next to my high end/expensive 6200Lumen 12 LED, 12" wide, 2 row light bar that I use for night time desert racing on my dirtbike.
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I need to stop visiting this thread lol! My Ali wishlist is getting out of hand!
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803606384539.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803606384539.html)
I picked up these bar and brake end protectors from Muqzi for a bit of extra protection.
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Anyone has experience with A-Ex gloves? Need pointers. I need to rethink my glove buying strategy. Second pair of the set (Specialized) I bought on 4th July 2022 has given up today. That's $50 every 3-4 months. Not sure if that is the expected life from road gloves but to me that sounds terrible.
The first pair developed holes on index and middle finger and on the cushion of the thumb and I retired them around October. The second pair now has hole on index finger tip of left hand and is disintegrating around the rubber pads. My thought process was to not skimp on products like this (gloves, bibs, shorts etc) and always get a good name brand stuff. Now I am thinking how bad those $5-10 gloves will be off of Amazon?
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Anyone has experience with A-Ex gloves?...
I tried quite a few, each time the size was kind of odd even when following their size charts.
And the finish and quality were not good.
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Anyone has experience with A-Ex gloves? Need pointers. I need to rethink my glove buying
I have gotten a couple pairs of cheap Amazon/aliex gloves over the years. One was really comfy but all were sized a bit weird and very cheap.
I just use motocross gloves for road and mtb. I can get them cheap on year end close outs and they’re generally heavier duty than most anything marketed towards bicycles.
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Anyone has experience with A-Ex gloves? Need pointers.
How’s your bike fit? When I was tearing through gloves I realized my fit was a bit off on my new bike causing me to grip the bars abnormally.
I’ve tried cheap gloves in the past and found it not worth the savings. Maybe quality has changed since then? It was a few years ago.
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Well I'm going to have to reverse my decision on this crankset.
The drive side crank works fine, but the big problem is the 2 bolt clamping setup on the non-drive side crank arm. The design is way too fragile. Even with a low torque setting, I ended up cracking the non-drive side crank arm. This type of design is fine with alloy cranks like Shimano, but I think it would have been better to use some sort of center bolt locking setup that doesn't apply force to the carbon left crank arm.
I contacted the seller and they said they're already on vacation for the Chinese New Year until Jan. 28th, but I checked and the holiday doesn't officially start until the 21st!
https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/china-public-holiday.htm (https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/china-public-holiday.htm)
I ended up submitting a return & refund request under the 15 day no questions asked return warranty. Though a work around would be to use a Shimano style non-drive side alloy crank arm and the weight difference between arms is probably less than 50g, but with a more stable clamping area.
Do you have some pictures of the damage?
I would be interested to understand the weak points of the design.
Will report my own experience in a separate post later.
BR Chris
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I already use some Stone chainrings on my 1x Gravel bike.
Material and machining seem excellent and the lifetime of the rings seems much better than cheap chainrings from Zrace and others.
The weight is also lighter than the Zrace chainrings that came with the RX crankset.
The image below is for my new road project (Shimano 105/Di2 12 Speed) using a Sigeyi PM and at the moment combined RX DUB Crankset... Crankset may change if I find some nice and light carbon cranks.
Currently using the original 105 crankset until I find lighter carbon cranks, so can not tell you how well these chainrings work with 12 speed but expect no problems.
(https://i.ibb.co/cgqDbdZ/RX-crankset-sigeyi-PM-and-Stone-chainrings.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2nJg8BC)
BR Chris
My plan was to create a light crankset with a Sigeyi PM and 50-34 Stone chainrings.
Following combinations:
Zrace RX4 - Sigeyi PM - Stone 50-34 chainrings: 859g
Racework N1 Carbon - Sigeyi PM - Stone 50-34 chainrings: 632g
Original 105 Di2 with Stages PM: 777g
The problem I discovered on my new Roadbike project is that the Sigeyi PM inner diameter on the drive side does rub against the T47 BB area of the frame... so had to go back to the original Shimano 105 crankset combined with my old Stages PM. So 145g heavier than with the carbon crankset.
I have installed the Zrace N1 Carbon crankset with a single 44T chainring on my Gravel bike for testing. So far I could not see the weakness on the non drive side that Jonathan reported... Will take a while until I have a chance to ride the bike outside to test if the crank is stable or not...
Here some pictures of the three crankset combinations with weight.
Shimano 105 / Di2
(https://i.ibb.co/1qHzYnp/105-Di2-Stages-PM.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hWpYxMn)
Racework N1 Carbon with Sigeyi PM
(https://i.ibb.co/3sxsm0r/Racework-N1-Carbon-Sigayi-PM-632g.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fS3SdC1)
Zrace RX4 with Sigeyi PM
(https://i.ibb.co/ZJYrv3M/Zrace-RX4-w-Sigeyi-PM-859g.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0XFL1kG)
BR Chris
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I decided to keep the Racework crankset for now and found a work-around for the damaged left crank arm. The Racework axle uses the same Shimano non-drive side crank mount. I opted to use a Shimano left crank arm, though you need to use the Racework fixing bolt. The difference in weight between the Racework carbon crank arm and a Shimano crank arm is 50g (150g vs 200g) measured on my weight scale. Ultegra R8000 and 105 R7000 crank arms weigh the same as well. I also added Wolf Tooth protection crank arm stickers, which keep them looking matched.
I've attached a photo of the damage to my Racework crank arm. A crack formed by the red bolt fastener. I also opted to use the provided bottom bracket with all 3 spacers which was included with my Racework crankset. I removed my Ultegra BB, but surprisingly the bearings seem to spin well on the no name BB. Lastly I changed out my 11 speed chain to a 12 speed version and that seems to help reduce the ramping pin rub on the chainring while in the small ring.
I'm going to contact the seller again and see if they can provide another crank arm once they get back from the New Year holiday.
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Thank you for the update and the image of the damaged crank.
Going to check mine carefully around that area... but I think there is no such damage on mine.
Let us know how your fix works for you.
BR Chris
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Thank you for the update and the image of the damaged crank.
Going to check mine carefully around that area... but I think there is no such damage on mine.
Let us know how your fix works for you.
BR Chris
I think the the crack formed because I was forced to use the spacers to get my 2x chainring aligned properly. It put uneven clamping pressure on the Racework carbon crank arm. Having the 2 bolts on one side was probably the design work around using a carbon crank arm with a 24mm Shimano style spindle design. I don't think it would be an issue on a 1x setup since you don't have to worry about chainring rub. Also my reasoning for going with a 12 speed chain is due to these AliEx chainrings being used across 10/11/12 speed drive trains. My guess is that they opt for aggressive ramping pins to cover the range. 12 speed probably requiring the longest ramping pins due to being the thinnest chain.
I think the solution if you need to use the BB spacers is to not use the Racework left crank arm. Leave it in the drawer and stomach the 50g weight penalty using an alloy crank arm in exchange for better durability. Even with this mix-n-match setup, I'm still under 600g for a 2x crankset.
Now I'm just waiting for some dry weather to go ride consistently since S. California has been raining all month!
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Interesting information... I tried mine on my 105 Di2 / 12 speed setup, but it would not work due to the Sygeyi PM rubbing agains the BB housing of the frame.
No way to fix that with spacers, I made a short trial but decided it was not safe to do so.
On my 1x11 Sensah Pro drivetrain with 386BB it seems to work perfect.
But will know only after the first longer rides...
BR Chris
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Interesting information... I tried mine on my 105 Di2 / 12 speed setup, but it would not work due to the Sygeyi PM rubbing agains the BB housing of the frame.
No way to fix that with spacers, I made a short trial but decided it was not safe to do so.
On my 1x11 Sensah Pro drivetrain with 386BB it seems to work perfect.
But will know only after the first longer rides...
BR Chris
I'm on a threaded BSA setup on my road bike, so I can use BB spacers that Racework sells. Though I'm thinking I might give these style spacers a try which puts the spacer between the crank arms and BB. This way my BSA BB is fully threaded into the BB shell. These might also work on PF BB.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BB6Z3TND (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BB6Z3TND)
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A couple photos of the mix-n-match Racework crankset with a Shimano Ultegra R8000 crank arm. Also a few shots utilizing the Racework supplied BB and 3 spacers.
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Received RXL SL handlebar from Amazon today and quickly got to install it. First off, the internal cabling is a joke - you get to hide all off about 8 inches or less cable coverage and the holes are rough. I had to file every inlet/outlet before I could put cables thru.
But that's not the major issue, after installing I found that these are overly flexible. The ones that came with my VB frame are exponentially better. There is not even a contest.
These go for $45-50 on Amazon and & $40 on A-ex. These look copies of a Toseek model on A-ex. Wonder if Toseek would have been a better choice. Any how,
You have been warned.
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Curious what you think of the carbon cage ... usually they're avoided because of later flex which causes problems.
I didn't see much in the way of lateral flex on the one test ride I took, but I've already removed it because there's very little clearance between this cage and the chain with the stock pulley wheels. Wouldn't be surprised if it started rubbing. Perhaps the J&L pulleys would fit better, but I'd rather not use those. Oh well, probably shouldn't have bought this one ;D
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Received RXL SL handlebar from Amazon today
I was under the impression any chinese carbon branded RXL was just a knockoff of the old Bontrager RXL line of products. Or just using that name for recognition.
I had Toseek aero handlebar on my road bike and they were ok. Routing was a pain.
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I had Toseek aero handlebar on my road bike and they were ok. Routing was a pain.
Last month I converted one of my bikes to flatbar and I used Toseek bar. The quality was excellent, no flex at all, came with an "authentic" hologram sticker and all. Just a great bar overall on the cheap. That made me think it is one of the better brands on Aliex. But of course, flatbar vs dropbar I should not be making blanket assumptions. I might just go with tried and tested VB bar to hide me cables.
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I have been wanting some accents on otherwise plain looking bike of me. Not Ali-ex but I found these tiny flag stickers on etsy - https://www.etsy.com/listing/623422788/american-flag-united-states-flag-usa
They have all other flags too.
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Finally got some sunny weather where I'm at. I took the Racework crankset out for a test ride. Feels lighter, and spinning felt pretty good on the cranks. This Racework chainring also rides/shifts well. Maybe it's in combination with the 12 speed chain? Anyways, hopefully I can get more miles in for a long term review. The seller agreed to send me a replacement left crank arm after the holiday so I'm going to keep them now.
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A couple spare 32 tooth 104BCD wide/narrow 1X chain rings I ordered arrived today in record time. (11 days.) For $5 bucks a pop, who cares if they wear fast.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803939436080.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.1eb11802MKVQkp&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
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I actually ordered 2 Racework carbon cranksets. My 2nd one arrived and I bought this one with a 1x 44t chainring to go on my 1x road/gravel bike. 1x was definitely less of hassle with no FD to worry about and this frame comes with a PF BB386. I replaced a GRX 600 1x 42t crank setup. I was also super careful to mount the left crank arm using my torque wrench in small increments. I torqued it at around 4-6nm. The crank arm that cracked was torqued at 8nm, so I'm being extra careful. I'm also using Wolf Tooth crank arm protection tape on this crankset. I've contacted Racework to get exact torque specs. The contact said he/she will get back to me after the holiday.
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Anyone has experience with A-Ex gloves? Need pointers. I need to rethink my glove buying strategy. Second pair of the set (Specialized) I bought on 4th July 2022 has given up today. That's $50 every 3-4 months. Not sure if that is the expected life from road gloves but to me that sounds terrible.
The first pair developed holes on index and middle finger and on the cushion of the thumb and I retired them around October. The second pair now has hole on index finger tip of left hand and is disintegrating around the rubber pads. My thought process was to not skimp on products like this (gloves, bibs, shorts etc) and always get a good name brand stuff. Now I am thinking how bad those $5-10 gloves will be off of Amazon?
I've had good experiences with "FireLion" shortfingerd gloves from Ali, i have pairs that been in rotation since 2016.
At the time of purchase it was one of the few brands that had sizes large enough for me (XXL).
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Thanks. Like everyone mentioned earlier sizing is odd on these Chinese gloves which I found to be applicable to many other Asian apparels. I will look for this brand you mentioned. Just to make sure, what size do you wear normally? How much did you have to upsize?
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Any suggestions for a lightweight alloy gravel crankset? For the type of riding condition I ride in, I don't think carbon would be a good idea. The Senicx gravel cranksets don't save me any weight over my current 2x GRX setup, so I'm looking at some of the other brands.
Anybody try these Goldix ultra light cranks? I was thinking of mounting it with a 42t direct mount chainring if I go 1x or if I stick with 2x, a Senicx 46/30t chainring:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803455977621.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803455977621.html)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804443192765.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804443192765.html)
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Thanks. Like everyone mentioned earlier sizing is odd on these Chinese gloves which I found to be applicable to many other Asian apparels. I will look for this brand you mentioned. Just to make sure, what size do you wear normally? How much did you have to upsize?
I went by their size tables based hand ciircumference.
I don't know if glove sizes is universal (I'm from Sweden) , but I've purchased "costume" gloves in size 12-12.5 from international eBay.
Link to a seller of the gloves I have.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_msd82QK
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Not Ali-ex but anyone going the weight-weenie route, I don't think there is any lighter cassette than this? The 11s cassette weighs just 118 grams. My ultralight 1 piece Sunshine cassette from Ali-ex weighs exactly 225 grams which I thought was pretty light compared to equivalent Shimano one but this is straight 100 grams saving over that. Sounds crazy.
I had not heard of this website or brand before but they seem to have some pretty unique bits and pieces for sale:
https://bdopcycling.com/product/bdop-alloy-cassette-shimano-sram-11spd-1128t/
The Campy cassette is on clearance at $90. Not cheap but its weight weenie stuff to core.
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Hm that sounds maybe dangerously light.. hahaha
Thats definitely the lightest 11 speed cassette ive heard of
Even the lightest 10 speed cassettes ive seen are heavier than that. The lightest i can think of from memory are 120g+?
I personally am a bit iffy of 100% al cassettes
But if you end up buying im keen to hear how it goes!
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"There is a rider weight limit of 90kg for these cassettes" is kind of strange limitation, how about watts ? ;D
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Not Ali-ex but anyone going the weight-weenie route, I don't think there is any lighter cassette than this? The 11s cassette weighs just 118 grams. My ultralight 1 piece Sunshine cassette from Ali-ex weighs exactly 225 grams which I thought was pretty light compared to equivalent Shimano one but this is straight 100 grams saving over that. Sounds crazy.
I had not heard of this website or brand before but they seem to have some pretty unique bits and pieces for sale:
https://bdopcycling.com/product/bdop-alloy-cassette-shimano-sram-11spd-1128t/
The Campy cassette is on clearance at $90. Not cheap but its weight weenie stuff to core.
Why not the SRoad cassette 11s 11-28T, my one measured to be 185g. At least it is not 100% aluminum. The only downside was the lockring that my one came with was more like cheese (aluminum)...
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Why not the SRoad cassette 11s 11-28T, my one measured to be 185g. At least it is not 100% aluminum. The only downside was the lockring that my one came with was more like cheese (aluminum)...
Well, that is pretty impressive in my books because I had not seen a 11s Shimano cassette that is close to 100 grams. I mean its still 65 grams off of your SRoad cassette in the end, Aluminum or not. For someone who is targeting 5 / sub 5 kg build this seems almost a cheap way to shave of some serious weight.
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I finally put my Ztto lightweight 11-50t cassette to use after converting my gravel bike to 1x!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832714834342.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832714834342.html)
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I finally put my Ztto lightweight 11-50t cassette to use after converting my gravel bike to 1x!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832714834342.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832714834342.html)
Looks good! What derailleur mount did you use? I think it's possible to clear a 50T with the Wolf Tooth mount, but I've only tried 46T max.
What was the weight on that cassette, and how is the shifting?
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Looks good! What derailleur mount did you use? I think it's possible to clear a 50T with the Wolf Tooth mount, but I've only tried 46T max.
What was the weight on that cassette, and how is the shifting?
I used a Goatlink which is optimized for 1X Shimano shadow derailleurs. Shifting seems pretty good paired to a 42t chainring. If I had to nitpick, there's just very minor hesitation shifting into 50t.
If I were on a budget and staying with mechanical brakes, I'd prefer using the GRX 812 RD + Goatlink + Sensah Team Pro shifters. Price wise it's on par with Sensah SRX and you get a true clutched derailleur. The cassette clocks in around 370g on my weight scale.
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Ordered this light today from the S-Wing Biking Store on AliExpress; 5200 Lumen, 8000mah internal battery w/ USB charging port.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804558555808.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.21ef1802D8xRpl&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
I got the light in the mail yesterday. 11 days!
Seems pretty nice for $35! It is obnoxiously bright. Definitely isn't 5200Lumens, but its way brighter than the pair of 1000s (labeled) i've been using for MTB night riding. The LED reflectors focus the beam nicely. There is a center spot focus reflector/LED and 2 reflectors/LEDs on either side that seem more flood oriented. You can run it with just the center LED, only the outer 4 LEDs or all of them on. There is also a flashing mode that uses all the LEDs, which is probably so intense that it could cause an epileptic seizure.
The mounts seem pretty sturdy and I like that they are fold away clamps so mounting the light is a 2 minute job. You can slide them across so they'll work with tons of options.
I haven't had a chance to do an extended ride with it to test battery life. It supposedly will run 2.5 hours on the highest setting and 10hours on the lowest. If it poops out mid ride, an hour in, I will update on that.
Here's a photo of the light mounted.
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How long does the battery last?
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If anyone is running 1x, I highly recommend looking into using a 105 R7000 crankset + Deckas chainring. It comes in cheaper than using some of the 1x cranksets on AliEx, but Shimano quality and a steel axle spindle. I was able to run my gravel bike up to 42t without using bottom bracket spacers, though it's much easier to do so with a threaded BSA if you need more clearance. Weight-wise, the crankset + chainring clocks in at 583g (500g 175mm crankset + 83g chainring). I prefer the 105 R7000 crank over Ultegra, because it's hollow forged as opposed to hollow bonded, which has a higher chance of de-bonding. Shimano actually increased weight on all their 12 speed Di2 cranksets, even 105 Di2.
Another perk I found is that you can replace chainrings without removing the crankset, my direct mount cranksets don't have that option. I found the Deckas chainrings to be of decent quality, I don't see much difference between my other 1x chainrings from Racework and Shimano. Lastly, if you're not running wide gravel tires, the chain line is much more straight on the low gear big cog, the GRX chain line is more extreme with a 2.5mm offset meant to clear wide chainstays.
This seller seems to be selling the combo already, though I put mine together with a take off R7000 crankset I had and the chainrings purchased from Amazon:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804151418847.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804151418847.html?)
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I am building a budget Salsa Journeyer and ordered Racework 34t 1x crank. Don’t have very high hopes but we will see. This 105 crank with chainring is actually a pretty good deal imo.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832778412128.html
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I got the light in the mail yesterday. 11 days!...
Can we stop this thread? I'm spending too much because of it ;D
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804954514361.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804954514361.html)
Ltwoo 11 speed hydraulic 1x gravel has dropped. This looks super tempting since I don't feel like jumping to 12 speed.
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I am building a budget Salsa Journeyer and ordered Racework 34t 1x crank. Don’t have very high hopes but we will see. This 105 crank with chainring is actually a pretty good deal imo.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832778412128.html
I noticed the AliEx MTB cranks are really heavy. I weighed the non-drive side crank arm on an IXF crankset and it was 300g just by itself. Using the 105 crankset and Deckas chainring comes in at less weight, cost less and you can buy more chainring options. In order to match 105, AliEx cranksets go with alloy spindle axle just to match it in weight. Shimano is the only ones who can pull off the hollow forged alloy crank arms.
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I noticed the AliEx MTB cranks are really heavy. I weighed the non-drive side crank arm on an IXF crankset and it was 300g just by itself. Using the 105 crankset and Deckas chainring comes in at less weight, cost less and you can buy more chainring options. In order to match 105, AliEx cranksets go with alloy spindle axle just to match it in weight. Shimano is the only ones who can pull off the hollow forged alloy crank arms.
Heavy indeed. The 34T model that I ordered clocks in at 750grams. The chainring is standard 4 arm 104BCD so I should have many choices to swap them later. Haven't yet shipped though, its been 4 days now giving me time to rethink and cancel lol.
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Got the racework carbon cranks in. They are 180 grams lighter than the zrace ones. The raceworks ring is also a 42t direct mount. The zrace is a 40t w/ spider.
I was careful with the nondrive side bolts. So far no cracking, will check after a couple miles.
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Carbon crankset by taiwanese company. Price is out of the "budget" range for sure though.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803068845720.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
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True. For an unknown brand that price is prohibitively expensive. No weight mentioned either which I believe would be a determining factor for anyone looking to spend that much dough on a crankset.
In other news, Onirii seems to make thread-together press-fit BBs like Token Ninja : https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804874301815.html (top row, 5-7th items)
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True. For an unknown brand that price is prohibitively expensive. No weight mentioned either which I believe would be a determining factor for anyone looking to spend that much dough on a crankset.
In other news, Onirii seems to make thread-together press-fit BBs like Token Ninja : https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804874301815.html (top row, 5-7th items)
Under reviews there is customer measuring 624 grams for the crankset.
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I recently had a bike crash, so I had to dismantle my bike and fix it up a bit from the fall damage. Anyways, I had this Risk brake cable lying around and decided to install it. The brake feel is a bit more solid, with more bite. I'm using the training level red brake cabling, but I'm curious if the competition gold brake cabling is even better? Though it's about 3 times the price.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799961911899.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799961911899.html)
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Floating / 2 piece rotors with carbon instead of aluminum on internal section https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802324874828.html
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Not AliExpress, but US Amazon Prime. Sometimes I find items at the same price or lower than AliEx but with faster Prime shipping and returns. Make sure to click on the coupon in order to get the additional discounts (tax dependent on location):
Ceramic Speed knock-off OSPWs for 40% off for R8000/R9000/R7000 and SRAM RED pricing it under $25 USD:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BR641GYS (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BR641GYS)
Ultra lightweight 11 speed 11-28/32t cassette 50% off pricing it under $35 USD:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09Q17Y6HW (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09Q17Y6HW)
AliExpress best prices for non-US buyers:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804555924336.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804555924336.html?)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800049110907.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800049110907.html?)
FYI - I ordered the OSPW and it's indeed a carbon fiber cage, confirmed by using it to click and move on my smartphone screen. Regular plastic is non-conductive. Comes in at 60g with jockey wheels.
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Great finds. Been noticing this trend on Amazon and eBay. Is it that Ali-ex is getting expensive or Amazon cheaper? Nothing beats Amazon's convenience. Placed an order for cassette. I would have ordered the ospw too but there's no R6800 compatible one on sale.
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Great finds. Been noticing this trend on Amazon and eBay. Is it that Ali-ex is getting expensive or Amazon cheaper? Nothing beats Amazon's convenience. Placed an order for cassette. I would have ordered the ospw too but there's no R6800 compatible one on sale.
Ali has gotten A LOT more expensive in the last few years (50-100% more)... Free shipping has also become more and more scarce...
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Great finds. Been noticing this trend on Amazon and eBay. Is it that Ali-ex is getting expensive or Amazon cheaper? Nothing beats Amazon's convenience. Placed an order for cassette. I would have ordered the ospw too but there's no R6800 compatible one on sale.
Yeah, sometimes you really have to dig to find these items. There are probably thousands of small sellers on Amazon, sometimes items never appear on top searches, so it takes a bit of digging to find the good stuff. Also I used to run 105 5800, but I much prefer the shadow RDs based on ease of tuning, bigger cassette capacity and better protection from bumps and falls. If you ever come across a discount 105 or Ultegra R7000/8000 short cage, these OSPWs are basically mid-cage designs. I'm not sure if they help or not, but I don't think they hurt either!
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Ali has gotten A LOT more expensive in the last few years (50-100% more)... Free shipping has also become more and more scarce...
I've noticed bike frame prices/shipping have gone up as well. There are only a few select sellers even worth considering.
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If you ever come across a discount 105 or Ultegra R7000/8000 short cage, these OSPWs are basically mid-cage designs. I'm not sure if they help or not, but I don't think they hurt either!
My Fuji roadie has R7000 and there is 40% discount on that model too. Got that one instead. Let's see how it works!
Update. The 40% off seems to have been taken down at least for R7000 model after I placed the order: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BR632QL6
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My Fuji roadie has R7000 and there is 40% discount on that model too. Got that one instead. Let's see how it works!
Update. The 40% off seems to have been taken down at least for R7000 model after I placed the order: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BR632QL6
I believe it's a one time coupon. Also I cross-referenced on AliEx and I don't see much, if any difference between the R8000 and R7000 models. I actually like this Ceramic Speed style OSPW since it has more holes for a stiffer spring engagement which I tend to prefer. It helps minimize chain drops and in theory should work better if you want to run 1x on a non-clutched RD.
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Zniino gravel bars are here in a record time. Fast shipping apart, there was insane amount of packaging material that took solid 5 minutes just to unwrap and take the bar out. The bar itself is pretty light and seems well made - except an ungainly looking "carbon" inscription on the front, which I think I'll remove.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqqAK6E
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Nice. Mine should be here Monday. Luckily there was a “no logo” option for the bars I got.
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I probably messed up while ordering. Definitely go with no logo option, it's bad. With that said, the bars are kinda expensive for what they are. I'm surprised Toseek and others aren't making this design.. yet. Looks like they are charging for the unique look.
Edit: there is alloy version of the same bars at half the price- https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804562159361.html
Don't like the ugly welds but I guess they will be hidden under bar tape.
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Has anyone ridden these bars on the road yet? I was temped to order a pair of carbon last November when they were $75. Now it is the "full price" time of the year and I will wait on ordering higher priced items until later in the year, unless I see prices drop again or a good sale.
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I have the Zniino carbon gravel bars and taken them out for a few rides with not issues. One was the initial shake-down on some walkways and through various city areas. The second went on fire road type areas with mild rock gardens. No issues with them in either area. Adding small extenders on the horns/area in front of the brake mounts opens up additional hand positions. Originally I ordered the 720 width but decided to go smaller. If someone wants the 720s I can make a great deal.
Some videos on reddit of a guy using the bars - and having his dogs along. https://www.reddit.com/r/gravelcycling/comments/wchjbq/bikejoring_two_dogs/
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I presume that one of the advantages of these bars is that you can us mtn. bike 22.2 hydraulic levers and they mount in a position that mimics regular drop bar brake levers. My question is, how do the shorter length of "single finger" levers feel/work for braking? Does one have to find hydraulic brakes with longer levers on them?
My interest has been that I have a 29er hardtail that I change its configurations to different wheelsets, and forks. I would like the option to be able to use flat bars, but currently I have been using carbon gravel bars, where I use cable brake levers to Juin Tech GX P calipers. If possible, I would like to be able to run full hydraulic calipers and levers, and be able to swap between flat and gravel style bars without a bunch of part swaps.
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My question is, how do the shorter length of "single finger" levers feel/work for braking? Does one have to find hydraulic brakes with longer levers on them?
I have the same doubt. I guess I'll soon find out since the brake set I'm using is Tektro hydros with short mtb style levers. I didn't look into it yet but if they make replacement longer blades (without changing the whole lever body) I'll get those.
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Got the racework carbon cranks in. They are 180 grams lighter than the zrace ones. The raceworks ring is also a 42t direct mount. The zrace is a 40t w/ spider.
I was careful with the nondrive side bolts. So far no cracking, will check after a couple miles.
Have you had much time on these? Do the decals look to be under the clear coat or can they be pealed off?
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Have you had much time on these? Do the decals look to be under the clear coat or can they be pealed off?
I have this crank. The decals are definitely under the clear coat.
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After having used these aftermarket hood covers for a few months, I'm sold on their quality. I much prefer them over Shimano OEM hoods and I find them much more durable. Also they're less likely to crease when folding them back. I first bought them for my 105 5800 shifters and recently picked them up for my GRX 400 shifters. On a side note Shimano GRX 400/600, 105 7020 and Ultegra 8020 all use the same hood style. GRX 810 shifters might fit these as well, but I can't confirm. I opted for colored ones just to look different and you can find matching bar tape to really complete the look!
I haven't bought from this seller, but you can find them all over AliEx or Amazon if you're US based:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804759038624.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804759038624.html?)
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DIdn't see any conversation regarding Chinese tires. Has anyone tried these?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804706173465.html
I sent message to two sellers asking if the 40c version was tubeless - one of them said no and other said yes. I am leaning towards no, since it doesn't mention them being tubeless anywhere in the listing but then many times those listings do have factual errors. Regardless, how bad can these be?
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DIdn't see any conversation regarding Chinese tires. Has anyone tried these?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804706173465.html
I sent message to two sellers asking if the 40c version was tubeless - one of them said no and other said yes. I am leaning towards no, since it doesn't mention them being tubeless anywhere in the listing but then many times those listings do have factual errors. Regardless, how bad can these be?
Everyone riding maxxis tires has been testing out Chinese tires for you. hahaha. but for real, as long as they are not imitations of something you should be good. i have used Arisun and Innova and both have been great for the money. Another one to look at is the American Classic tires. those are pretty decent and are easy to get from Amazon.
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DIdn't see any conversation regarding Chinese tires. Has anyone tried these?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804706173465.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804706173465.html)
I sent message to two sellers asking if the 40c version was tubeless - one of them said no and other said yes. I am leaning towards no, since it doesn't mention them being tubeless anywhere in the listing but then many times those listings do have factual errors. Regardless, how bad can these be?
I haven't tried those tires, but I do have a pair of Innova tires on my old 26" mountain bike. There were no problems mounting them and the seem well made. Perfectly acceptable as a basic tire.
I suspect those will be ok as well, as long as you're not terribly worried about performance. I doubt they will roll anywhere near as fast as the more expensive options due to the casing design and rubber compounds used.
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DIdn't see any conversation regarding Chinese tires. Has anyone tried these?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804706173465.html
I sent message to two sellers asking if the 40c version was tubeless - one of them said no and other said yes. I am leaning towards no, since it doesn't mention them being tubeless anywhere in the listing but then many times those listings do have factual errors. Regardless, how bad can these be?
Is it 350g per tire? That's pretty darn heavy for a 25/28c tires.
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On the subject of Cheap Chinese tires;
I've been running a set of Chao Yang tires 700x25s on my Trek for a couple thousand miles. Got them off Amazon and they are surprisingly grippy, quick and long lasting for under $30 a set. Couldn't feel any real difference between them and the Bontrager tires that were on the bike before that.
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Thanks for the replies all. Since I wanted tubeless and these are probably not that, I went ahead with tried and tested Panaracer GKs from a bike store that's closing down. I will eventually order the 40c and put them on a reserve rim set.
Is it 350g per tire? That's pretty darn heavy for a 25/28c tires.
Yes 25c and 28c are both 350g/tire per the description. Never weighed my other road tires but that does seem heavy.
Out of topic since I could not find any shipping specific thread - what does "Shipping Partner: A C I" mean on USPS tracking. is that Ali-Ex shipping company? Parts worth $250 are stuck somewhere in California. The app every day shows 7 notifications saying there is an update on your combined package delivery and when I check the tracking page no updates at all. USPS says they are still waiting for that item to come into their possession. This is going on for past 16 days and I am losing it. It will be now more than 1.5 months since date of ordering. Curiously, other small parts ordered on same date have arrived 2 weeks ago. I noticed whenever AX combines multiple orders into one, this frustrating sluggishness happens.
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Thanks for the replies all. Since I wanted tubeless and these are probably not that, I went ahead with tried and tested Panaracer GKs from a bike store that's closing down. I will eventually order the 40c and put them on a reserve rim set.
Yes 25c and 28c are both 350g/tire per the description. Never weighed my other road tires but that does seem heavy.
Panaracers are my go-to tires. I constantly find them going on sale, they're easy to setup tubeless and brown sidewalls always look good! I even picked up GK 28c slicks for my road bike, because the roads in my area have been absolute trash, so I needed something durable. Panaracer also has lightweight Agilest tires which are awesome as well. A shop in Colorado was selling them for $48 for a pair and they clock in at 190g per 25c tire for the clinchers. Even the tubeless 25c tires clock in at a scant 215g.
So far when it comes to components I've been leaning towards Chinese carbon frames/wheels/cranksets/misc. components, Taiwanese TRP/Juin Tech brakes + Xpedo pedals and Japanese Shimano shifters/RD/FD + Panaracer tires. I find this trio tends to form the best budget/performance/quality combination.
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I ordered GK SS in blue/teal colorway lol here goes nothing. I have the SS in black on my Chiner gravel and those are the only tires I never had a puncture plus they roll super on the road. True multipurpose tires IMO at reasonable prices.
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Also on the subject of Chinese tires, I'm convinced American classic is a predominantly chinese operation. I bought some tires and had a QC issue, wasn't able to get support through most of January, their excuse was the majority of the staff was off for Chinese New year.
Got the tires eventually and theyre great.
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Also on the subject of Chinese tires, I'm convinced American classic is a predominantly chinese operation. I bought some tires and had a QC issue, wasn't able to get support through most of January, their excuse was the majority of the staff was off for Chinese New year.
Got the tires eventually and theyre great.
I made a conscious decision not to purchase American Classic tires. To me, they need to come clean and disclose more regarding where they manufacture their tires.
I don't care if they are made in China if they are open about it. But their website still has no contact phone number or state anything about where their tires are manufactured. Perhaps someone to has purchased American Classic tires will look on their tires and see where they say they are manufactured.
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Out of topic since I could not find any shipping specific thread - what does "Shipping Partner: A C I" mean on USPS tracking. is that Ali-Ex shipping company? Parts worth $250 are stuck somewhere in California. The app every day shows 7 notifications saying there is an update on your combined package delivery and when I check the tracking page no updates at all. USPS says they are still waiting for that item to come into their possession. This is going on for past 16 days and I am losing it. It will be now more than 1.5 months since date of ordering. Curiously, other small parts ordered on same date have arrived 2 weeks ago. I noticed whenever AX combines multiple orders into one, this frustrating sluggishness happens.
Stuck in customs perhaps? Some handlebars I ordered stayed in customs for a week longer than some other items I ordered. I got a notification that said "released from customs" then it was at my door 3 days later.
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I made a conscious decision not to purchase American Classic tires. To me, they need to come clean and disclose more regarding where they manufacture their tires.
I don't care if they are made in China if they are open about it. But their website still has no contact phone number or state anything about where their tires are manufactured. Perhaps someone to has purchased American Classic tires will look on their tires and see where they say they are manufactured.
I thought AM Classic was a Taiwanese operation? Anyways, they've upped their prices from the intro $30 USD to $40-45 USD, so their appeal isn't all that great anymore. I tried both their Timekeeper slicks in clincher and tubeless, and the clinchers have flimsy/weak sidewalls and the tubeless version are a real pain in the butt to bead. My buddy had an issues with their gravel tires and tossed them in the trash. Plus they smell funny.
Every few months I find Panaracer tires on sale so those are my go-to tires now. The latest Agilest tires are fast! I beat a previous hill climbing sprint PR segment by 7 seconds on those tires. Lastly Panaracers have that fresh rubber smell I like to sniff!
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Not Ali-Ex but Wiggle has Panaracer GK SK 38mm tan-walled tires at $25 a pop if anyone is interested. I felt they are aggressive and slow for road use if you are mixed rider like me who does not take the bike in car to the trail but rather ride on the road to reach the trail. But in the wet, snow, loose gravel the SK are simply fantastic.
https://www.wiggle.com/panaracer-gravel-king-sk-folding-tire-2
Oh and no tax + very reasonable shipping to the USA. I have paid far more than this for shipping within the USA for two tires.
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Not Ali-Ex but Wiggle has Panaracer GK SK 38mm tan-walled tires at $25 a pop if anyone is interested. I felt they are aggressive and slow for road use if you are mixed rider like me who does not take the bike in car to the trail but rather ride on the road to reach the trail. But in the wet, snow, loose gravel the SK are simply fantastic.
https://www.wiggle.com/panaracer-gravel-king-sk-folding-tire-2
Oh and no tax + very reasonable shipping to the USA. I have paid far more than this for shipping within the USA for two tires.
I predominantly climb loose dirt trails and ride tarmac since I don't drive when off-roading. I found running GK SS on the rear and SK on the front give me the best compromise. Plus the SK knobs wear out faster when mounted in the rear. The SS tires have a smooth center tread, but still enough grip on the sides to help once going on the trail. The SKs on the front help bite when downhill descending, and last longer when mounted on the front wheel.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803455977621.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803455977621.html?)
I decided to give this hollowed out alloy crankset a try on my gravel bike (I ordered without logo). It's the lightest alloy crankset I've found at a reasonable price. It weighs more than the Racework carbon crankset, but it probably can take more abuse on the trail. I plan to pair it with a 40t chainring. This seller also has the 1x chainrings similar to the Racework/Zeroing chainrings if you want to order in one set. Though I opted to order elsewhere under the Racework name, because I can't take the Goldix brand name seriously!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805026974642.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805026974642.html)
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Thanks for the replies all. Since I wanted tubeless and these are probably not that, I went ahead with tried and tested Panaracer GKs from a bike store that's closing down. I will eventually order the 40c and put them on a reserve rim set.
Yes 25c and 28c are both 350g/tire per the description. Never weighed my other road tires but that does seem heavy.
Out of topic since I could not find any shipping specific thread - what does "Shipping Partner: A C I" mean on USPS tracking. is that Ali-Ex shipping company? Parts worth $250 are stuck somewhere in California. The app every day shows 7 notifications saying there is an update on your combined package delivery and when I check the tracking page no updates at all. USPS says they are still waiting for that item to come into their possession. This is going on for past 16 days and I am losing it. It will be now more than 1.5 months since date of ordering. Curiously, other small parts ordered on same date have arrived 2 weeks ago. I noticed whenever AX combines multiple orders into one, this frustrating sluggishness happens.
Possibly a scam with falsified tracking, though perhaps it really has been lost. Raise a dispute asap. I had an order recently that tracked as arrived "in 3 days" but nothing actually had shipped. Ali even has a preselected reason of "shipping shows as delivered but nothing has been received". I'd put money on the seller proposing to give you a partial refund if you do. It's part of the grift. The item was around 30% cheaper that any other seller had it, and it had free shipping with DHL/USPS. I've seen a few similar listings since, the stores are usually fairly new with little to no feedback.
I don't trust anything that isn't shipped with standard ali shipping/Sinagpore post/Cainiao tracked etc anymore.
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If anyone is looking for an affordable bike light that doesn't blind people coming the other way, this Lumintop B01 is very good:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33046014882.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.55.56af1802xKVibg (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33046014882.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.55.56af1802xKVibg)
It runs on 21700 batteries and you can change the battery.
I live in Canada and German STVZO approved lights are not for sale here and ordering them online gets expensive. :)
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I like the idea of a bike light where you can switch the batteries. There are operational benefits to it as well as you can just reuse existing batteries that many people have at home from regular EDC flashlights. I had a bunch of 18650 batteries that I collected over time and so started looking up a bike light that used those as well as had Go-Pro mount so it didn't take any real estate on the handlebar.
I found one like that made by Towild and got it delivered a few weeks ago. The experience has been pretty good so far. I was worried about the O-ring not able to hold against rain but it does. I have ridden in the rain and no water entered through the seam where the body splits in two. I don't like the confusing UI (as compared to much simpler XOSS light) but that is just nitpicking. I haven't been able to run the battery dry mid ride so I guess the battery life is good on the default battery they supply.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802488550065.html
Speaking of lights, the XOSS has been the best one yet as far looks and build quality goes. It is hands down the sleekest looking light I have that goes well with full ICR look of my bike. The finishing is excellent too. Only negative? The battery life isn't impressive like the Towild one above but I am okay with the sacrifice for its looks and convenient mount system.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804318675408.html
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Just ordered this brake line tool.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804886945828.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.2b131802T9k5HQ&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804886945828.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.2b131802T9k5HQ&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US)
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Just ordered this brake line tool.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804886945828.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.2b131802T9k5HQ&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804886945828.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.2b131802T9k5HQ&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US)
Been there, ordered one back in Nov. 2022. It works well.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804776688595.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.912238da1xy98u&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
anyone checked out these forks as yet?...I've been using the previous version Himalo for over 6mths now...just serviced
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I found one like that made by Towild and got it delivered a few weeks ago. The experience has been pretty good so far. I was worried about the O-ring not able to hold against rain but it does. I have ridden in the rain and no water entered through the seam where the body splits in two. I don't like the confusing UI (as compared to much simpler XOSS light) but that is just nitpicking. I haven't been able to run the battery dry mid ride so I guess the battery life is good on the default battery they supply.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802488550065.html
I found that same Towild light on Amazon for under $20 with next day shipping, so I ordered there instead. Sometimes I'm just impatient! It weighs about 55g less than my heavier Lumina light at about 95g (vs 150g). The Lumina is better built, but I really don't like mounting it unless I know I'm riding at night due to it's weight. I feel I can leave the Towild light mounted since the weight penalty isn't as bad and it does clean up the cockpit. I still run my lights during the day, because there were 26 bike fatalities in my city alone last year. You don't want to become a white ghost bike memorial!
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I run lights all the time too, doesn't matter if its bright sunny 100 degree day or a typical cloudy Seattle freezing day. I actually have lights on the bike and a 2 in 1 light on helmet. Always be safe and do everything to be seen on the road.
As for those Zniino gravel handlebars, they have won me over. The clever design is really...clever. I mounted brake levers on those extensions and shifter is on the drops. Every control just fell right into place and felt natural. Did about 100 miles altogether and I am liking them a lot. I like the fact that in future I can swap my Deore groupset with a GRX without changing the bars.
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As for those Zniino gravel handlebars, they have won me over. The clever design is really...clever. I mounted brake levers on those extensions and shifter is on the drops. Every control just fell right into place and felt natural. Did about 100 miles altogether and I am liking them a lot. I like the fact that in future I can swap my Deore groupset with a GRX without changing the bars.
I believe that the question several of us have been asking is what brake levers do we need to use that give one the equivalent reach and grip versus road brakes. Mtn bike hydraulic levers are often intended for single finger pull and therefore shorter than road levers.
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New version of the Elita One carbon seatpost available: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832782375801.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.22.21ef1802I9GlYy&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
I ordered received one but have yet to install it. I currently use the old version on my 177 and I dig it. Getting carbon saddle rails in there can be kind of finicky, though. This new version seems to have fixed that.
Weather has been pretty crap and won't be better any time soon, probably won't be testing it for about another week but I'm sure it'll feel more or less the same. Highly recommend the Elita One if you're looking for a very lightweight, zero seatback 27.2 seatpost.
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I believe that the question several of us have been asking is what brake levers do we need to use that give one the equivalent reach and grip versus road brakes. Mtn bike hydraulic levers are often intended for single finger pull and therefore shorter than road levers.
I'm aware mtb levers are much shorter than road brifters and I am unaware who makes longer levers. The Tektro ones that I have are pretty short but still nice to find the right position when in drops. I have been looking at Shimano M6100 series brakes which from the pictures look like they have longer levers. If I do find a great deal and pull trigger on them, I'll keep you posted. Till then most mtb levers should not be a problem IMHO.
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New version of the Elita One carbon seatpost available: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832782375801.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.22.21ef1802I9GlYy&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
I ordered received one but have yet to install it. I currently use the old version on my 177 and I dig it. Getting carbon saddle rails in there can be kind of finicky, though. This new version seems to have fixed that.
Weather has been pretty crap and won't be better any time soon, probably won't be testing it for about another week but I'm sure it'll feel more or less the same. Highly recommend the Elita One if you're looking for a very lightweight, zero seatback 27.2 seatpost.
I've ordered a few parts from Elita in the past. Carbon quality seems to be good, but sizing seems off. I bought a stem that was slightly longer than advertised and I also bought a seat post that was incredibly tight to fit on my bike. I stopped using it because I was worried it might fuse with the seat tube after a prolonged period of time. Also I recently switched back to alloy mounting hardware on my current carbib seat post. I previously was using a carbon mount clamp, but the top clamp mount eventually cracked. It weighs a bit less, but I think prolonged clamping stress is too much for small carbon components.
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Anyone got a good source on Ali for the rim saver strips that you stick to the rim and it stops the valve nut digging into the carbon on the outside? I'm sure there are some decent ones, but I don't know what search terms to use, and Ali search is bad anyway.
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Anyone got a good source on Ali for the rim saver strips that you stick to the rim and it stops the valve nut digging into the carbon on the outside? I'm sure there are some decent ones, but I don't know what search terms to use, and Ali search is bad anyway.
Some inner tubes come with a small rubber gaskets. I use that on my clincher wheel setups. You could possibly just cut a cross section in a square piece of electrical tape as well.
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New version of the Elita One carbon seatpost available: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832782375801.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.22.21ef1802I9GlYy&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US...
Wow... Since August :o
And by a picture there, apparently the old model is not for 7x9mm oval rails, while all my bikes have them.
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Found a couple of interesting flex seatposts, which I don't recall being posted about before.
One appears to be an original design, and looks interesting and is very light. It appears to be a distinct brand - VFV - Voice For Victory, which I can't find any info on. Maybe the oracle (StiffWeenies) knows?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003779125812.html
The other is an Ergon/Canyon like construction.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005007764615.html
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Got the racework carbon cranks in. They are 180 grams lighter than the zrace ones. The raceworks ring is also a 42t direct mount. The zrace is a 40t w/ spider.
I was careful with the nondrive side bolts. So far no cracking, will check after a couple miles.
What torque NM are you using on the left crank arm bolts? I've settled at 8nm. I'm hesitant to push them further. After some test riding, there doesn't seem to be any creaking and they're holding up when riding out of saddle at that torque range. Though Shimano left crank arm bolts require 12-14nm. I was thinking of pushing the bolts to 10nm, but I don't want to risk it.
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I have the canyon seatpost. Temari is the name on it. You need a lot of seatpost above the clamp for it to work. I have the 30 or 31 size. I'd think the 27.2 would have the most flex. You can only use a 7x7 rail.
I gave up on it cause none of my frames had short enough ct.
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I have the canyon seatpost. Temari is the name on it. You need a lot of seatpost above the clamp for it to work. I have the 30 or 31 size. I'd think the 27.2 would have the most flex. You can only use a 7x7 rail.
I gave up on it cause none of my frames had short enough ct.
I figured they probably copied the shape and not the layup. Though that's a disadvantage of the Ergon/Canyon one too - it lacks effectiveness unless a decent amount is exposed.
The VFV one looks too well produced and slick to be some hack job, and the video of it on the test-jig does appear to suggest it will work. But how it compares to a Ritchey Flexlogic, for example, is open to question.
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I am joining the club and went ahead and ordered one of these dropper bars to try out on a 29er hardtail build I am building.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804059388076.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.15.21ef1802K2Nksi&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
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I am joining the club and went ahead and ordered one of these dropper bars to try out on a 29er hardtail build I am building.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804059388076.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.15.21ef1802K2Nksi&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
I was surprised when I saw OldShovel on Youtube ordering that same bar from AliEx. That guy mainly restores older bikes and many of these bike YT'ers are hesitant to deviate from the name brand equipment.
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After watching Trace Velo's gravel LTwoo GRT carbon shift lever break (after a bike fall), I've been looking at what's available on AliEx regarding Shimano hydraulic shifters. Anyways, I noticed GRX 400 and Tiagra 10 speed shifters can be purchased with hydro brake calipers. For those that don't know, GRX 400/Tigara 4700 RDs shifters can properly index with Shimano 11 speed. In fact I'm currently running GRX 400 shifters with a GRX 812 RD on my gravel bike.
GRX 400 shifters w/brake calipers:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805058833940.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805058833940.html)
Tiagra shifters w/brake calipers:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804994624853.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804994624853.html)
Unfortunately GRX 812 RD prices are a bit higher on AliEx, but here in the US I've been able to find deals at around $80-100 USD. I'm surprised LTwoo hasn't yet sold their shifters and RD separately. LTwoo indexes Shimano pull ratios and in theory their GRT RD should work with Shimano shifter and vice versa w/LTwoo shifters working with Shimano derailleurs.
It's also worth noting Shimano is consolidating their lower-to-mid tier groupsets, with MTB and road components becoming compatible again. So we might be getting more derailleur options across the board to mix-n-match.
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/shimano-consolidate-entry-to-mid-level-groupsets-with-new-cues-tier.html (https://www.pinkbike.com/news/shimano-consolidate-entry-to-mid-level-groupsets-with-new-cues-tier.html)
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Has anyone found pedals that are clones or are compatible with Crank Brother cleats? I like CB Candy pedals a lot and have them on two of the bikes. I am now thinking I will put those on my roadie even because I can't get clipping/unclipping right on the SPD-SL Ultegra pedals after 2 months.
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Has anyone found pedals that are clones or are compatible with Crank Brother cleats? I like CB Candy pedals a lot and have them on two of the bikes. I am now thinking I will put those on my roadie even because I can't get clipping/unclipping right on the SPD-SL Ultegra pedals after 2 months.
For the road I went with theses and have been happy. (But, I am not focusing on road riding these days, and only rode about 1500 miles on these pedals last year.)
These are the closest I have found to Crank brother pesals:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800367143474.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.49.4c33766fS7wnte&algo_pvid=4a7a3503-97cc-41a3-9b03-eb9135ff74ce&algo_exp_id=4a7a3503-97cc-41a3-9b03-eb9135ff74ce-24&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2210000002880687939%22%7D&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%2194.2%2175.36%21%21%21%21%21%40211bf0a916777879231403804d06fd%2110000002880687939%21sea%21US%21122805404&curPageLogUid=VeDJpxN5lwAW
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832792172631.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.25.42df28cfptaToR&algo_pvid=f78032c4-7fd1-445f-b261-6df1fd8883a9&algo_exp_id=f78032c4-7fd1-445f-b261-6df1fd8883a9-12&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2266723586889%22%7D&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%21150.0%2188.5%21%21%21%21%21%402122443916777877645802499d06e0%2166723586889%21sea%21US%21122805404&curPageLogUid=v4xss4tZZ3Xj
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For the road I went with theses and have been happy. (But, I am not focusing on road riding these days, and only rode about 1500 miles on these pedals last year.)
These are the closest I have found to Crank brother pesals:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800367143474.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.49.4c33766fS7wnte&algo_pvid=4a7a3503-97cc-41a3-9b03-eb9135ff74ce&algo_exp_id=4a7a3503-97cc-41a3-9b03-eb9135ff74ce-24&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2210000002880687939%22%7D&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%2194.2%2175.36%21%21%21%21%21%40211bf0a916777879231403804d06fd%2110000002880687939%21sea%21US%21122805404&curPageLogUid=VeDJpxN5lwAW
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832792172631.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.25.42df28cfptaToR&algo_pvid=f78032c4-7fd1-445f-b261-6df1fd8883a9&algo_exp_id=f78032c4-7fd1-445f-b261-6df1fd8883a9-12&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2266723586889%22%7D&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%21150.0%2188.5%21%21%21%21%21%402122443916777877645802499d06e0%2166723586889%21sea%21US%21122805404&curPageLogUid=v4xss4tZZ3Xj
Those Ti road pedals look interesting. Is the clipping/unclipping action lighter than SPD-SL? Found Racework's version of it, just cheaper. Might actually order them. Those Costello pedals don't look like they will play nice with CB cleats. I mean CB cleats would technically clip-in but overall experience would not be ideal.. sort of how CB cleats lock into Time Atac pedals but there is a terrible "kickback" while un-clipping.
Racework Ti pedals - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804704664893.html
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I'm currently using Xpedo/Wellgo pedals mainly due to being lightweight and fairly affordable. I admit, they're not the easiest to clip in being 1-side, but I've adapted. Trace Velo gave the magnesium pedals an average review, but sometimes I think he writes off certain equipment with the presumption of failure, but when in actuality they hold up just fine.
235g magnesium alloy Look Keo pedals:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803499675392.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803499675392.html)
244g SPD pedals with steel mount surface despite being advertised as alloy (tested with a magnet):
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802932689077.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802932689077.html)
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Hmm it appears that CB cleats will only work with CB pedals per the internet wisdom. The design is different from SPD cleats. Looks like I gotta switch to SPD system on all bikes on account of how many options there are v/s Crank Brothers.
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"These are the closest I have found to Crank brother pesals:"
These are Time pedals clones. The other pedals are Speedplay clones.
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I'm currently using Xpedo/Wellgo pedals mainly due to being lightweight and fairly affordable. I admit, they're not the easiest to clip in being 1-side, but I've adapted. Trace Velo gave the magnesium pedals an average review, but sometimes I think he writes off certain equipment with the presumption of failure, but when in actuality they hold up just fine.
235g magnesium alloy Look Keo pedals:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803499675392.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803499675392.html)
244g SPD pedals with steel mount surface despite being advertised as alloy (tested with a magnet):
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802932689077.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802932689077.html)
I have about 2500 road miles on my basic Wellgo single-sided SPD pedals and they've held up reasonably well. I need to take them apart and lubricate them fairly frequently since the plastic insert starts to creak. They came out to about 306 g with a steel axle and aluminum bodies.
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A few weeks ago I ordered this hollowed out alloy crankset from AliEx:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803455977621.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803455977621.html)
Trace Velo used this crankset on his last build, but eventually removed it citing issues with creaking, flex, etc. This crankset shares the same alloy axle and direct mount interface as the Racework carbon fiber crankset. I also contacted the seller and asked for torque specs for the left crank arm bolts which he stated, same as Shimano?!? I'm like whatevers, I'll figure it out.
First thing to note. I believe this alloy axle is meant to have a universal fit across both road and MTB bottom brackets. I found after having worked with the Racework carbon crankset, at least 1 spacer is needed for 1x road BB configurations and possibly 2 spacers for 2x road BB configurations in order to clear the small/small chainring ramping pins (dependent on 2x chainring design). I would avoid 3 spacers, because the left crank arm will not have enough axle to properly clamp. It's also worth noting if you have an external threaded BB you can use spacers that thread between the cups. With PF BBs, you will need spacers that go between the BB and either on the drive or non-drive side crank arms.
Second thing to note. the left/non-drive side crank arm bolts are definitely not Shimano torque specs (12-14nm)! In fact I found on the Racework left carbon fiber crank arm bolts, 8nm was sufficient. On this hollow alloy crank arm, I ended up going to 10nm torque. I slowly tried going up to 12nm, but I felt going that high could result in a stripped bolt. It's also worth noting these bolts are 10mm hex wrench sized and quite long, so I would take extra care torquing them in incremental steps (ex: 6nm>8nm>10nm) and just take your time.
Last thing to note, make sure to install the pre-load bolt first before tightening the crank arm bolts, and tighten just enough so that it's secure, but the crankset can spin smoothly. I also used 8nm torque for the direct mount chainring bolts.
I took the bike for a spin on some hard climbs, sprint drafted a car on the downhill and did some hard out of saddle riding. This bike is setup as 1x using a PF standard BB386 BB (using 24mm axle adapters); 1 spacer between the drive side crank arm and BB cup and torqued the left crank arm to 10nm. The crankset felt secure and I did not experience any creaking or flex. In fact I believe this crankset is the lightest alloy crankset on AliEx and just second in weight to the Racework carbon fiber crankset. It's also much cheaper.
Some reviews have noted issues with the the left crank arm stripping off the axle and the bolts/crank arms themselves breaking. Again, there is the possibility of QC problems, weight limitations and/or shear force being too much for these crank arms to handle. I'm pretty meticulous with my bike maintenance so I periodically check my bikes before and after every ride. It's a good habit to have when dealing with these AliEx components.
I've added a few photos, hope this helps anyone considering this or other cranksets!
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I recently ordered a Magene QED P325 power meter, which seems to be their answer to the stiffness, inaccuracy, and shifting problems in the P325-CS (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804699484005.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804699484005.html))
I just took delivery today and made a quick unboxing video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt1B119gEiA
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt1B119gEiA)
Hope you enjoy it!
Only thing I am waiting on now for the build is my Seka Exceed frameset, which apparently is in the country and just needs to make its way to me! Hopefully I can do a proper review on these cranks soon!
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Just an update on tires I bought from Wiggle. The package was delivered yesterday - so about 20 days from day of purchase. The shipping was $8 from UK to US. Not as good as from China but pretty good. All in all I am out $58 for a pair of Gravelking SKs delivered which turned out cheaper than any local retailer I could find for that particular size and color.
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One more update on other product from Aliex - Sunshine 11 speed HG cassette (11-42) which I got to use with Shimano M5100 derailleur. After spending hours tuning it, I could never shift it properly. There were always two or three spots where the shifts won't happen either up or down. So I changed the chain which I removed from my other bike but that didn't help.
In the end I got SRAM NX and Shimano M8000 XT cassettes and shifts are way better than ever. I can't figure out what is wrong with brand new Sunshine cassette but it's certainly the culprit.
I had a 12s version of the same which I was hoarding to build a 12s bike which I have sold now and will go for SRAM used cassette. Sunrace is almost as expensive as Shimano or SRAM. Any other recommendations?
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I have a comparable experience with the cheap 9-42 cassette. They are just not good... You will go trough 3 cheap cassettes for 1 of a big brand... One of the components where you will not be able to save money by going cheap...
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I have a comparable experience with the cheap 9-42 cassette. They are just not good... You will go trough 3 cheap cassettes for 1 of a big brand... One of the components where you will not be able to save money by going cheap...
Bummer. My sunshine 11-46 just arrived yesterday. Guess I’ll fork over for a sunrace or nx before I even try it. :-\
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It depends I guess... If you only want to do a couple of 1000km a year on a road bike in nice weather they will probably be fine... 5000-100000km on a gravel bike with a ride in the mud now and then will not be good for these cassettes...
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I'm okay with the low durability. It's the subpar shifting experience I can't live with. All is not lost though. I have another Chinese cassette called jfoyh or something weird like that and it's as good as Ultegra 8000 just a little lighter. I didn't see that brand making mtb style big cassettes though. May be I should look deeper. On even cheaper side than Sunshine, there's Think Rider whose cassettes are about $17 for 11-46. I might give it a try.
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Agreed. If the shifting is sloppy I'll be annoyed the whole ride.
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I'm okay with the low durability. It's the subpar shifting experience I can't live with. All is not lost though. I have another Chinese cassette called jfoyh or something weird like that and it's as good as Ultegra 8000 just a little lighter. I didn't see that brand making mtb style big cassettes though. May be I should look deeper. On even cheaper side than Sunshine, there's Think Rider whose cassettes are about $17 for 11-46. I might give it a try.
Thinkrider cassette I had that came with the Thinkrider trainer was bad. There was one gear that I had difficulty in getting into.
Sunshine I was ok with it.
Now I am waiting to test my SRoad one when the weather gets warmer.
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I'm hesitant to pull the trigger on Think Rider. Keep us updated on SRED cassette. Which one did you get?
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I'm hesitant to pull the trigger on Think Rider. Keep us updated on SRED cassette. Which one did you get?
You mean SRoad?
First impression... 11-28T... very light at 185g feels odd holding 11s cassette at that weight. The lockring is alloy but feels like cheese (stripped mine) and I had to buy a new one (another alloy one) that seems to be ok.
Took a while to tune it but I might have messed up my tuning at the beginning or maybe it required a very specific B-limit setting to get it smooth but now it seems smooth but weather is still too bad to ride outdoors.
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Since AliExpress is running some deep discounts right now, I bought the LTwoo alloy hydraulic 2x11 groupset for $204 USD including tax+shipping. I figure the alloy shifters should be more durable than the carbon version and for the price, it's a good bargain. I'll most likely run it with Shimano derailleurs, but I ordered the FD/RD kit because the price was the same as the shifters+calipers only from another seller.
I might have purchased the last "no box" set, unless they re-stock:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804911363509.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804911363509.html)
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That sale pushed me over to purchase an obscure item that has been rotting in my cart forever. A Microspline hub for DT Swiss wheelset:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805034661527.html
3 days ago, it started showing it will go down from $40 to $26 which was enough to make my mind but on top of it, they (World bike store) have $5 off $30 coupon too. Added a tubeless rim tape and made the deal even sweeter.
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If someone is looking for a cheap Sensah Empire 11s shift kit (brifter and derailleur) the sale has it going for $100USD with free shipping https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005063051998.html
Good for a budget build, upgrade or trainer bike (which I am doing).
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Got tired of not finding a cheapo direct mount top tube bag on Aliexpress despite almost every new frame coming with mounts on top tube. Not sure what’s going on there. There’s one aero bolt on bag that doesn’t seem like it has a zipper on top.
So I bought 1L model from here - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832668022067.html
It’s pretty good quality and has a insert in the base to keep it sturdy. Drilled two holes thru the base matching with my frame. Used two thick washers and bolted the thing on the top tube! Now I have $14 bolt on bag.
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Got tired of not finding a cheapo direct mount top tube bag on Aliexpress despite almost every new frame coming with mounts on top tube. Not sure what’s going on there. There’s one aero bolt on bag that doesn’t seem like it has a zipper on top.
So I bought 1L model from here - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832668022067.html
It’s pretty good quality and has a insert in the base to keep it sturdy. Drilled two holes thru the base matching with my frame. Used two thick washers and bolted the thing on the top tube! Now I have $14 bolt on bag.
I've also been looking for a bolt-on top tube bag with no luck. I've looked at the one you linked probably a dozen times but all the pictures have straps. How come yours doesn't?
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Oh yeah the straps just come off from the buckle under the bag. They are just inserted thru them. The only strap that doesn't come off is the one on the front that wraps around fork steerer - it's stitched to the bag and will take some effort to remove.
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Oh yeah the straps just come off from the buckle under the bag. They are just inserted thru them. The only strap that doesn't come off is the one on the front that wraps around fork steerer - it's stitched to the bag and will take some effort to remove.
Do they have holes for bolts or did you drill through the bag yourself?
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Do they have holes for bolts or did you drill through the bag yourself?
They will not have holes probably. But I did see people (on the internet) use a soldering iron to melt holes for the bolts.
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Do they have holes for bolts or did you drill through the bag yourself?
They don't. I drilled them myself.
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I went down the path of having one that lets me put my cell phone in the bag. I purchased one of these last year and love it. (Yes I put my own holes into the saddlebag sections and the top bag.)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802951466181.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.344.21ef1802dB5eor&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US.
Before I purchase this set, I purchased several Blackburn top tube bags from Walmart. (Price has almost doubled singe I purchased mine around 2 years ago.)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Blackburn-Top-Tube-Bike-Bag-with-Phone-Holder/920257211?adsRedirect=true
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Not an aliexpress good deal but maybe an interesting find? Ive never seen an AE vendor respond to feedback like this before lol
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Need to see more of this seller! hahaha thanks for a laugh. After reading reviews on many products I often wonder if some people should be buying parts online and working on bikes on their own.
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Need to see more of this seller! hahaha thanks for a laugh. After reading reviews on many products I often wonder if some people should be buying parts online and working on bikes on their own.
It's true though. AliExpress isn't for the faint of heart. I actually don't recommend AliEx for most people. My cycling buddies try buying parts, but sometimes they're totally clueless on how to put stuff together.
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Speaking of rockbros bags, they have a new lineup shown at the Taipei bike show. The top tube bag looks great but sadly still looks like it has straps. Unless it has the option for both. They are showcasing BOA attachment systems which I don't really see the point for. Saving 10 seconds on taking off a bag is not really something I care about
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I have two other Rockbros bags that go under the seat and have their proprietary quick release mount system - it's pointless because I wasn't able to find just the plastic mounting hardware anywhere. My thought process was that that I would be able to use same bag on multiple bikes if they all had that bracket. Why else would you want to remove the bag from the bike? I never take off the bags even while washing.
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I gave up on Chinese rotors after finding out that low end Shimano rotors are better performers and not too expensive. In current sale 5 off 30, bought 6 of these (SM RT30) for $50
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqvpf0w
Oh and unrelated but possibly interesting. Some latest Shimano CUES stuff is already on AliExpress, like the U8000 brakeset: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805190097103.html
Out of curiosity I searched the entire site for other CUES stuff but the pathetic search doesn't return anything except above
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I gave up on Chinese rotors after finding out that low end Shimano rotors are better performers and not too expensive. In current sale 5 off 30, bought 6 of these (SM RT30) for $50
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqvpf0w
Oh and unrelated but possibly interesting. Some latest Shimano CUES stuff is already on AliExpress, like the U8000 brakeset: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805190097103.html
Out of curiosity I searched the entire site for other CUES stuff but the pathetic search doesn't return anything except above
Are you aware that most Shimano stuff there is in AliExpress is fake? Including fake XT pedals, fake chains, etc. I don't buy 'original' parts in AliExpress anymore. Fake or overly expensive. They sell the fake XT pedals at basically the same price as the originals in Amazon. Nonsense
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Never heard of fake rotors. Chains sure, same on eBay. If these rotors perform better than Zrace or Onirii I'm good since they cost the same.
With that said I have bought about 4 Shimano groupsets and there hasn't been an issue with counterfeit goods. Not sure if drive train stuff is being faked yet but doesn't seem like it.
On the other hand, counterfeit Shimano goods are a concern on Amazon including Ultegra/105 pedals and chains - all going for same price as original Shimano. If real Shimano chains and pedals are needed, I'll go to REI or other LBS.
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I ran across this Wheel Top Electric Derailleur set at a better price than other sellers, and one can get even more off via coupons for one more day.
I love the first set I installed on a new build I am working on, so I ordered this one to put on my latest 29er 12 X1 hardtail.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804947296333.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.10.21ef18028fnWqN&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
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I ran across this Wheel Top Electric Derailleur set at a better price than other sellers, and one can get even more off via coupons for one more day.
I love the first set I installed on a new build I am working on, so I ordered this one to put on my latest 29er 12 X1 hardtail.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804947296333.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.10.21ef18028fnWqN&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
meh... it still needs a derailleur hanger ;D
Looking forward to your feedback about it !
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804561608314.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804561608314.html)
I recently received this helmet in all-white. I have a weird shaped head, so most of the name brand helmets fit either too small or look like giant mushrooms on my head if I size up. This is one area I would actually prefer buying name brand, but it's a sizing/shape issue for me. AliEx sells a few of these helmets that are in the M/L size of 54-62cm that give me the best fit. Style-wise it looks pretty darn slick.
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Does anyone else experience more problems with the sellers these last few weeks? I made some orders the last few days to maximise the discounts they offer and have had 3 sellers making problems:
- I bought a BBS01 Bafang motor from a EU warehouse. I asked them about it before ordering and there was no problem, would be shipped the same day. Now after almost a week I ask them whey it has still not been sent and they say they do not have the 250W in stock and want me to pay extra for a 500W one and they will slap a sticker of the 250W version on it. Since this is illegal in the EU I have refused. Since I now will have to order another from another seller and the sales have ended this will cost me a lot more >:(
- I bought a set of Novatec hubs from another seller. He is now saying they don't have them in stock and want me to cancel the order. They are still selling the hubs in their store and it says there are 1600 in stock...
- I order a tool set for brake calipers for cars. Now the seller says the shipping prices went up all of a sudden and want me to pay €9 extra (on a 30€ order) or cancel the order.
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Got the 0.61L model saddlebag and was better than I expected-holds a tube and tire levers tight, contents don't rattle, and doesn't have a strap marring seat posts and fraying lycra. Also has Silca brand markings which didn't show in the pictures.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804143510847.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.21ef1802boWd29&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804143510847.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.21ef1802boWd29&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US)
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Does anyone else experience more problems with the sellers these last few weeks? I made some orders the last few days to maximise the discounts they offer and have had 3 sellers making problems:
- I bought a BBS01 Bafang motor from a EU warehouse. I asked them about it before ordering and there was no problem, would be shipped the same day. Now after almost a week I ask them whey it has still not been sent and they say they do not have the 250W in stock and want me to pay extra for a 500W one and they will slap a sticker of the 250W version on it. Since this is illegal in the EU I have refused. Since I now will have to order another from another seller and the sales have ended this will cost me a lot more >:(
- I bought a set of Novatec hubs from another seller. He is now saying they don't have them in stock and want me to cancel the order. They are still selling the hubs in their store and it says there are 1600 in stock...
- I order a tool set for brake calipers for cars. Now the seller says the shipping prices went up all of a sudden and want me to pay €9 extra (on a 30€ order) or cancel the order.
No issues to date, especially with the anniversary sale. Though I did order a bike frameset from SPCycle and prior to the purchase they were responsive on chat, but then stopped responding after the purchase. I was about to cancel the order, but they eventually shipped the frame. They said they would send me pictures prior to shipping, but never did. We'll see how it turns out. Awhile back, I ordered a frame from the TFSA store and they were great to work with. I received regular updates on my frame build and detailed photos and even video before shipment. If the wait time wasn't so long to produce the frame, I would have bought from TFSA again.
On side note, I did have an issue with a carbon crank arm I purchased from the Racework Store. I sent them pictures and replacement request. It took a month or two, but they finally sent me a replacement that should arrive today. If it checks out, they'll definitely have my recommendation as a go-to/honest seller. Plus their store prices are quite reasonable for chainrings and cranksets.
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Got the 0.61L model saddlebag and was better than I expected-holds a tube and tire levers tight, contents don't rattle, and doesn't have a strap marring seat posts and fraying lycra. Also has Silca brand markings which didn't show in the pictures.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804143510847.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.21ef1802boWd29&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804143510847.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.21ef1802boWd29&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US)
Been using this one all year. Great bag.
I went down the path of having one that lets me put my cell phone in the bag. I purchased one of these last year and love it. (Yes I put my own holes into the saddlebag sections and the top bag.)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802951466181.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.344.21ef1802dB5eor&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US.
Before I purchase this set, I purchased several Blackburn top tube bags from Walmart. (Price has almost doubled singe I purchased mine around 2 years ago.)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Blackburn-Top-Tube-Bike-Bag-with-Phone-Holder/920257211?adsRedirect=true
Just got this one in, will do the same. Looks well made.
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I ordered these Sensah hood covers when they were on sale for less than $5 USD. Hood quality feels pretty good. In fact I prefer AliEx silicone hoods over Shimano OEM. The texture and durability is much better.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803784409918.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803784409918.html)
FYI - While I find Shimano shifts at the higher gears better, I find I can down shift easier under load with Sensah shifters, same also goes for LTwoo. I have the LTwoo alloy hydraulic shifters coming this week as well.
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I ordered these Sensah hood covers when they were on sale for less than $5 USD. Hood quality feels pretty good. In fact I prefer AliEx silicone hoods over Shimano OEM. The texture and durability is much better.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803784409918.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803784409918.html)
FYI - While I find Shimano shifts at the higher gears better, I find I can down shift easier under load with Sensah shifters, same also goes for LTwoo. I have the LTwoo alloy hydraulic shifters coming this week as well.
Sadly I found that the sensah hoods become loose very easily, the actual feel and durability of them is quite good imo.
Shimano are a lot better at holding their form.
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Does anyone here use bullet shaped cameras that can be mounted on the helmet? I want something that's small and light. Any recommendations?
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Sadly I found that the sensah hoods become loose very easily, the actual feel and durability of them is quite good imo.
Shimano are a lot better at holding their form.
Looking at the Sensah shifting mechanism, the shift lever extends further inward compared to Shimano shift levers, hence the looser hoods. Who knows if they were forced to design it that way due to skirting around patents?
I do feel like Shimano levers are a tad more accurate at indexing especially in the smaller cogs, but the Sensah shifters seem to do better when shifting under load when going into the big cassette cogs. Also for some reason, I find Sensah shifting somewhat enjoyable, like you want to constantly shift gears just to hear the clicks! Shimano shifting feels a bit sterile if that makes sense?
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Does anyone here use bullet shaped cameras that can be mounted on the helmet? I want something that's small and light. Any recommendations?
I'd be interested as well. I watch some California crit races on YT and I'm surprised they mount some of the most non-aero cameras on their helmets. Though I mostly watch to see them crash their expensive name brand bikes! If I was a crit racer, I'd probably just ride the cheapest/lightweight AliEx rim brake carbon frame/wheels/crankset and cheap Sensah shifters/RD. They mostly race in business parks, no reason to even have an FD!
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I see folks riding with GoPros which seems like an overkill plus too big and opposite of aero. Personally I am not looking to save watts with some sleek aero camera but I just like the bullet style form factor lol. A few I found are close to $100 ~ which is too rich for what I need it for.
There is one by SJCAM (which is a good budget knockoff of GoPros) in another odd shape that seems more suitable for home use but photos show it being mounted to bikes and helmets. Because of the shape it looks rather funny:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800849981551.html
SJCAM as such is pretty popular otherwise but not sure of this exact model.
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IMO the best 2 good cameras for recording bike rides are:
-GoPRO 11
Best stabilisation, I used it on my MTB handlebars, cycling through the local forest and the video is so smooth it looks like I am floating.
-Insta360 X3
Takes 360 degree video, so you can focus in on different parts of the video when editing. A bit like switching between different camera angles. I see a number of commuters using cameras like this as it is great for capturing footage of dodgy drivers.
However if you get a camera that is supported by Gyroflow (free software), you can get similar stabilisation to the GoPros with a bit of extra work.
https://docs.gyroflow.xyz/app/getting-started/supported-cameras/runcam
For example the Runcam Thumb Pro-W can generally be had for less than £100.
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Looking at the Sensah shifting mechanism, the shift lever extends further inward compared to Shimano shift levers, hence the looser hoods. Who knows if they were forced to design it that way due to skirting around patents?
I do feel like Shimano levers are a tad more accurate at indexing especially in the smaller cogs, but the Sensah shifters seem to do better when shifting under load when going into the big cassette cogs. Also for some reason, I find Sensah shifting somewhat enjoyable, like you want to constantly shift gears just to hear the clicks! Shimano shifting feels a bit sterile if that makes sense?
I don't think they really care about patents i'll be honest.
The indexing on sensah is a real pain compared to shimano imo, you really need to get it dialed in perfectly or it performs like trash.
I prefer the hoods shape on sensah, it is a lot more comfortable when i get aero on the hoods and I like the shifting mechanism, but the end product still has a long way to go imo to get the shifting performance that shimano has. The FD is pure trash compared to Shimano, i'm heavily considering just dropping the fd and just running 1x on my sensah setup.
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I don't think they really care about patents i'll be honest.
The indexing on sensah is a real pain compared to shimano imo, you really need to get it dialed in perfectly or it performs like trash.
I prefer the hoods shape on sensah, it is a lot more comfortable when i get aero on the hoods and I like the shifting mechanism, but the end product still has a long way to go imo to get the shifting performance that shimano has. The FD is pure trash compared to Shimano, i'm heavily considering just dropping the fd and just running 1x on my sensah setup.
I run the Sensah Team Pro shifters which are Shimano RD/FD compatible. Mainly because I prefer Shimano derailleurs and I can also run LTwoo shifters as well since they have the same pull ratio as Shimano.
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New level of nightmare cable routing unlocked.
Regardless I like the shape and will be on the lookout for Aliexpress special of this monstrosity.
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New level of nightmare cable routing unlocked.
Regardless I like the shape and will be on the lookout for Aliexpress special of this monstrosity.
Saw a bike fit video of the legit ones on youtube and the odd shapes really make sense ergonomically. After seeing the price ($400) I naturally went to see if there's an ali version. I've only seen something that kinda resembles their all road bar.
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My LTwoo R9 alloy hydraulic groupset has arrived. I probably won't use the derailleurs and stick with Shimano, but I'll keep them around as backups. Both the brake and shift levers appear to be alloy. They feel around the same weight as Shimano hydro shifters, which is my only gripe about hydraulics. I found in the past LTwoo shifters are far easier to setup than Sensah and the campy-style shifting is fun since you can do massive shifts on gearing.
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Anyone have any experience with these things? I dont want to spend too much initially since I dont know how much use I'll get out of it.
All I can find are sponsored 'reviews'
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005096322194.html?
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Anyone have any experience with these things? I dont want to spend too much initially since I dont know how much use I'll get out of it.
All I can find are sponsored 'reviews'
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005096322194.html?
The link isn't working for me, what is it?
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The link isn't working for me, what is it?
Not sure why try this:
IGPSPORT Bicycle Computer BSC100S
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005096322194.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.616f442bbHLTuL&algo_pvid=e9c46320-e4b3-4dac-b8f6-ae8ade0b7495&aem_p4p_detail=202304011519182807621348388090012949931&algo_exp_id=e9c46320-e4b3-4dac-b8f6-ae8ade0b7495-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000031642845444%22%7D&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21GBP%2152.17%2119.76%21%21%21%21%21%402100b88516803875585645705d06c2%2112000031642845444%21sea%21UK%21908888585&curPageLogUid=d5X0jccoA4w7&ad_pvid=202304011519182807621348388090012949931_1&ad_pvid=202304011519182807621348388090012949931_1
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This link only comes up to a generic item page for me. But the page that came up for me says "Super Deals" and has a different list of bicycle parts I usually don't see in my feeds.
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For me both the links go to "Oops" page that's something new for me on Aliexpress.
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Try searching for
IGPSPORT Bicycle Computer BSC100S
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Anyone have any experience with these things? I dont want to spend too much initially since I dont know how much use I'll get out of it.
All I can find are sponsored 'reviews'
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005096322194.html?
I have a lower model iGPSORT computer (the 50, I think) and it has worked pretty well. It's stood up to some abuse, although the battery life isn't as good as when new. iGPSORT has responded quickly when I've emailed with questions.
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I purchased the IGS630 off of Amazon on sale last November for $160. It works great and has more features than I have used yet. All I could find (and still find) are the IGS620s for sale on Aliexpress. It appears that the current asking price for the IGS630 is $239 on Amazon.
I like the USB-C connector. I only have to carry one cable to charge both my IGS and Cell phone.
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Not Aliexpress but a company (in the USA) that is going out of business is blowing off Carbonda 696 frames at $400 a pop. If anyone is interested -
https://www.the-house.com/frbcag49766zz-framed-bikes
Only one color choice but it does look fantastic and popular for gravel type bikes. Don't think 696 needs any introduction. I'm close to pull a trigger on one myself.
To avoid confusion - "Take60" is the coupon to be applied at checkout time.
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They also have this one for even cheaper ($359) https://www.the-house.com/frstrmb49zz-framed-bikes
Same frame as the Velobuild GF-002
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They also have this one for even cheaper ($359) https://www.the-house.com/frstrmb49zz-framed-bikes
Same frame as the Velobuild GF-002
That logo font is so damn ugly, i'd prefer just a non painted frame over that.
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Not Aliexpress but a company (in the USA) that is going out of business is blowing off Carbonda 696 frames at $400 a pop. If anyone is interested -
https://www.the-house.com/frbcag49766zz-framed-bikes
Only one color choice but it does look fantastic and popular for gravel type bikes. Don't think 696 needs any introduction. I'm close to pull a trigger on one myself.
Priced at 1000 for me. I like that color though, wish I had gotten it instead of my chameleon green
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Priced at 1000 for me. I like that color though, wish I had gotten it instead of my chameleon green
Did you use the coupon?
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Yes, Take60 is the coupon to be applied at checkout time.
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They also have this one for even cheaper ($359) https://www.the-house.com/frstrmb49zz-framed-bikes
Same frame as the Velobuild GF-002
Is it me or does that frame look to be 1x only (no FD mount on the frame from what it appears)? I'm picking up either this one or the discounted CFR696 version but I need 2x for sure. Not too worried about price or finish betwen these two.
I read elsewhere that the geo between the GF-002 and CFR696 is identical. Can someone confirm this?
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Is it me or does that frame look to be 1x only (no FD mount on the frme from what it appears)? I'm picking up either this one or the discounted CFR696 version but I need 2x for sure. Not too worried baout orice or finish betwen these two.
I read elsewhere that the geo between the GF-002 and CFR696 is identical. Can someone confirm this?
It indeed seems 1x only. If 2x is a must I wouldn't risk it and go for the 696 copy - since there are no returns/exchanges.
The GF002 from Velobuild comes with FD mount though. I have the GF002 and it turned out to be a really good frame. Stiff but not too aggressive, perfect for me. The geo is very similar to 696 too. When I was shopping back then, I ultimately went with Velobuild because Chris was much faster to respond than Carbonda and pricing was about $150 less. I think going with 696 wouldn't have made a difference. The paint quality of Carbonda is better than VB.
The 696 is rather popular, probably the most popular open mold frame of recent times?
I just ordered one by the way! So in about 15 days, I think I will be able to note differences between the two, in finer details.
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Has anyone purchased this fork? Any issues or problems? Weight is a bit heavy, but not too bad considering its price.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805054818291.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.746f38da2DJvz6&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
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Has anyone purchased this fork? Any issues or problems? Weight is a bit heavy, but not too bad considering its price.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805054818291.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.746f38da2DJvz6&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
Interesting. For $100 I might be willing to experiment if I don't like the ride of my gravel bike after I get it built up. For those with a more keen eye than myself, is this more inspired by suntour, rockshox, or fox gravel fork?
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Interesting. For $100 I might be willing to experiment if I don't like the ride of my gravel bike after I get it built up. For those with a more keen eye than myself, is this more inspired by suntour, rockshox, or fox gravel fork?
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They don't specify an A-C for that fork but I'd estimate it to be about 450mm. IMO that won't play well with most gravel frames.
...Fox's fork is 430mm IIRC. That's manageable but still about 20mm over the longer range of forks is designed to replace.
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I did more searching and there appears to be 3 different brands of the same fork. HASSNS, LUTU, and Race Works. None of the listings show what the fork/wheel offset is.
I tried to contact the "Beautiful Sheep Store" Baaa, what a name for a store. (LOL), but for some unknown reason, I can't get a link to work to message them.
(This is one reason I went with a 29er hartail as my suspended gravel grinder, in order to keep the frame geometry correct and not lift up the front of the frame.)
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(This is one reason I went with a 29er hartail as my suspended gravel grinder, in order to keep the frame geometry correct and not lift up the front of the frame.)
In that case this fork is likely way too short. Sus corrected rigid forks typically start around the 390mm.
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In that case this fork is likely way too short. Sus corrected rigid forks typically start around the 390mm.
Duh, Of course this fork would be too short. My 29er has a Rockshox Sid SL Ultimate on it with 100mm travel The frame geometry was designed for a 29er fork with 100mm travel.
The reason I went the 29er route is because not many gravel bikes are designed for front suspension forks, and most can only handle 30mm travel forks before their handling and geometry is affected.
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Not Aliexpress but a company (in the USA) that is going out of business is blowing off Carbonda 696 frames at $400 a pop. If anyone is interested -
https://www.the-house.com/frbcag49766zz-framed-bikes
Only one color choice but it does look fantastic and popular for gravel type bikes. Don't think 696 needs any introduction. I'm close to pull a trigger on one myself.
To avoid confusion - "Take60" is the coupon to be applied at checkout time.
Killer deal. Really thinking of getting this and selling the flyxii I bought. Anyone know what thru axles the 696 uses?
Edit: was able to find pics with dimensions of the axles
Edit: ...and they're sold out of my size. :'(
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Oh dang, all sizes were in stock yesterday! Regarding the thru axles, they are the usual 12x100 and 12x142 but not sure if they are included in the package. Sent them a mail but haven't heard anything yet.
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Oh dang, all sizes were in stock yesterday! Regarding the thru axles, they are the usual 12x100 and 12x142 but not sure if they are included in the package. Sent them a mail but haven't heard anything yet.
Lucky for you I asked an unrelated question that got lost in translation so they sent me the axle dimensions instead... Which I didn't need but I guess it's an up to date spec lol.
https://i.imgur.com/lPfAjaD.png
https://i.imgur.com/8oiyFhJ.png
I think those are Carbonda's own that they updated because they did not use to specify a torque spec.
If you already have a frame and want a third party here you go:
https://aliexpress.com/item/4000493053597.html
The sizes are 12*171*m12 and 12*121*m12
I bought another version with handles and it's not worth it to me. I put my axles with handles for sale and will be upgrading to those when they sell.
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Lucky for you I asked an unrelated question that got lost in translation so they sent me the axle dimensions instead... Which I didn't need but I guess it's an up to date spec lol.
https://i.imgur.com/lPfAjaD.png
https://i.imgur.com/8oiyFhJ.png
I think those are Carbonda's own that they updated because they did not use to specify a torque spec.
If you already have a frame and want a third party here you go:
https://aliexpress.com/item/4000493053597.html
The sizes are 12*171*m12 and 12*121*m12
I bought another version with handles and it's not worth it to me. I put my axles with handles for sale and will be upgrading to those when they sell.
This is exactly the information I needed. Many thanks! Also an update from FRAMED - TAs are not included in the package, so one has to source them on their own and despite them being common 12mm axles, the length is very frame specific. You don't want too long or too short axles. I was about to send mail to Carbonda for exactly that reason but you saved the efforts!
Edit- if you are in the USA and willing to ship those TAs I will take them off of your hands. We can talk in the PMs and figure out costs/logistics.
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This is exactly the information I needed. Many thanks! Also an update from FRAMED - TAs are not included in the package, so one has to source them on their own and despite them being common 12mm axles, the length is very frame specific. You don't want too long or too short axles. I was about to send mail to Carbonda for exactly that reason but you saved the efforts!
I searched Basswood on the "The House" site and found a Basswood rear axle, but no pic to verify if its the correct one. And yeah it appears no axles, headset, or seatpost collar are included. Just frame and fork.
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Right, frame and fork only. Same with Carbonda too, you have to pay for axles, headset etc though I think they do include seatpost in the cost. I am going to use a spare post, gold clamp, gold top cap all remnants from my VB GF002 build last year that I ended up not using either because the stuff that came with frame was actually pretty good or just didn't fit, like the top cap.
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480USD for frame,fork,seatpost
12USD for headset
26USD for F&R axles
5USD per additional mech hanger
Quoted from my email last year. I ended up getting their headset but avoided the axles because I've read bad stuff about them, plus the price is honestly not even interesting.
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Hello, has been a while since the last time I've posted here. My build plans have changed quite a bit, ended up getting a second hand bike that I'm now equipping with finest Aliexpress special (and other places) stuff.
I wanted to ask if anyone has experience with these handlebars? € 99,74 40%OFF | RPANTAHI Road Bicycle Handlebars Integrated Carbon with Stem 28.6mm Cycling Bike Broken windmill Handle Bars 380/400/420/440MM
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mK8q5sC
They look quite clean and nice and even the listing itself looks somewhat professional.
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Lucky for you I asked an unrelated question that got lost in translation so they sent me the axle dimensions instead... Which I didn't need but I guess it's an up to date spec lol.
https://i.imgur.com/lPfAjaD.png
https://i.imgur.com/8oiyFhJ.png
I think those are Carbonda's own that they updated because they did not use to specify a torque spec.
If you already have a frame and want a third party here you go:
https://aliexpress.com/item/4000493053597.html
The sizes are 12*171*m12 and 12*121*m12
I bought another version with handles and it's not worth it to me. I put my axles with handles for sale and will be upgrading to those when they sell.
Thanks for that info. The Ali link didn't work but I found some that matched the specs for about $10 each.
Do you know of any Ali sellers that can supply an extra derailleur hanger for the CFR696 frame?
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Hello, has been a while since the last time I've posted here. My build plans have changed quite a bit, ended up getting a second hand bike that I'm now equipping with finest Aliexpress special (and other places) stuff.
I wanted to ask if anyone has experience with these handlebars? € 99,74 40%OFF | RPANTAHI Road Bicycle Handlebars Integrated Carbon with Stem 28.6mm Cycling Bike Broken windmill Handle Bars 380/400/420/440MM
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mK8q5sC
They look quite clean and nice and even the listing itself looks somewhat professional.
No idea about the handlebar, but that seller has some pretty terrible reviews. Buy at your own risk.
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...Do you know of any Ali sellers that can supply an extra derailleur hanger for the CFR696 frame?
Why not ask directly to the builder?
They can ship you parts too. By post it's usually cheap.
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So my bad luck with my latest purchases during the sales a few weeks ago keeps going...
I ordered a set of Novatec D411/412 hubs from this store: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/910561074
They sent me the cheap 791/792 hubs instead. I opened a dispute to get my money back, but they want me to sent the hubs back to china which probably will almost cost as much as the hubs...
Since the sales are over it will probably cost me about 25€ more to get the right hubs this time.
I am really disappointed about my experiences with aliexpress these last few weeks... A lot of sellers don't have the stuff they list in stock and one wanted more money after the sale. You get your money back after a while, but you lose money since you have to buy again at a higher price after the sales and you have to pay the credit card fees twice when you get money back...
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Do you know of any Ali sellers that can supply an extra derailleur hanger for the CFR696 frame?
I'm looking for one too but didn't have luck on Aliexpress. This hanger however should work for 696, albeit expensive -
https://obedbikes.com/products/derailleur-hangers?variant=41588316471471
I'll try to do some visual search on Aliexpress matching with pictures from above link.
Edit, I have a feeling this should fit 696 -
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqGQXl2
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Cool, keep me posted. It might be worth contacting Carbonda, I just wanted an AliX option for the sake of convenience.
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Okay the Aliexpress link says it fits ICAN Xgravel which is same as cfr696 so that hanger will fit 696.
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No idea about the handlebar, but that seller has some pretty terrible reviews. Buy at your own risk.
Yeah, I did check the reviews of seller. Rhese bars are available from other stores as well, so at least there are options to choose from.
I am not a fan lf how Tosseek integrated bars look like, SPCycle does not have the right size in stock (thinking about picking up 380/120 bar, currently using 420mm bar with 100mm stem)
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This is a really cool find... Has anyone tried these before?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805075392810.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.3.74184ccdQL4QUM&algo_pvid=cc501f6b-04eb-423d-ac03-a27bac6d0ad8&aem_p4p_detail=202304071929226617655711795360003729643&algo_exp_id=cc501f6b-04eb-423d-ac03-a27bac6d0ad8-1&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%2126.4%2111.88%21%21%21%21%21%40211bea6216809209623844673d07ae%2112000032400147618%21sea%21US%21122805404&curPageLogUid=DmAPpb4UpGtv&ad_pvid=202304071929226617655711795360003729643_2&ad_pvid=202304071929226617655711795360003729643_2
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This is a really cool find... Has anyone tried these before?
They look great!! Maybe the spring seems a bit weak.
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They look great!! Maybe the spring seems a bit weak.
I have a comparable set on my Brompton and the spring is indeed not strong enough to make the lever return completely for the rear brake
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I am wondering how they might work on my Gravel bike that presently has flared gravel bars and regular road cable brake levers combined with Juin Tech GP4 cable/hydraulic brakes. My most recent build is using the new hybrid 22.2 based handle bars with full mtb. hydraulic brakes. I wonder if these levers would work for the Juin Tech hydraulic/cable brakes. (They don't have much return force on the cable being hydraulic.) I am thinking of swapping to a pair of the ZNIINO Carbon Gravel H handlebar
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804954468515.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804954468515.html)
I've recently ordered a few more RideNow TPU tubes from this seller and I feel like they've finally have matured the manufacturing process. They look and function much better than the first generation batches that came out. At this point, I can recommend these as the go-to budget TPU tubes if you're not in the mood to go tubeless on your road bike. Though I'm 100% pro tubeless for gravel tires! ;D
Also a few tips I've developed while using these: I tend to lower my PSI than I would with latex and butyl. I ride them 5 to 10 PSI lower than my recommended weight for a more supple ride (they tend to ride harsh depending on tire) and I feel it helps minimize potential flats. I use a schrader valve adapter when airing theses tubes so the presta valve cores don't get damaged. Especially if you need to change a flat out in the field this will minimize any problems. Lastly I find glueless patches work best with TPU tubes. In fact if properly applied, you can use continue to use the patched tubes as normal (as long as they are single hole punctures and not snakebite double hole punctures).
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They look great, do they all come with glueless patches now? Although I'm a little sad they replaced the metal pink caps with the generic black plastic ones... I must have 10 of these from old inner tubes already. I'm gonna pick up some gravel tubes (I run tubeless, they're just emergencies) and hopefully report back.
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They look great, do they all come with glueless patches now? Although I'm a little sad they replaced the metal pink caps with the generic black plastic ones... I must have 10 of these from old inner tubes already. I'm gonna pick up some gravel tubes (I run tubeless, they're just emergencies) and hopefully report back.
I'd just order a set of glueless patches from either AliExpress or from your local online dealer like Amazon. I find tears in TPU doesn't stretch so once properly patched they hold in place. I also miss the pink caps. I still use the pink ones because they're more visible if you drop them on the ground.
I was thinking of order some RideNow tubes for my gravel bike as well, but I still have a few wide profile latex tubes laying around that I carry in the saddle bag.
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I tried using Park Tool glueless patches on the RideNow TPU tubes before and they didn't work. It sounds like RideNow is going to start including their own glueless patches with tubes in the near future though. In the meantime, I ordered some glueless patches that should work with TPU tubes specifically from AliExpress.
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https://www.amazon.com/Alfa-Pasca-31-8mm-Carbon-Degree/dp/B07JP3W4B9/ (https://www.amazon.com/Alfa-Pasca-31-8mm-Carbon-Degree/dp/B07JP3W4B9/)
Not AliExpress, but US Amazon. A seller appears to be liquidating carbon components such as stems and seat posts for about the going rate on AliExpress. I've been wanting to try a 17 degree stem and the carbon stem looks kinda cool. There's no real weight savings over 6061 alloy. Maybe there's a bit more dampening, but it is barely noticeable. Seems to work just fine. 3.5-4nm is sufficient for bolt torque as well.
Update: I just took my bike on some pretty rough fire roads and the dampening is much more noticeable with the carbon stem. This is in conjunction with carbon drop bars.
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Looks like Framed now has a a carbon road frame avaible. I got the CFR696/Basswood frame in the mail on Friday, looks great. Shipping was $30 and tax was another $30. The road frame is the Mallorca, $320 after discount, more astute members will likely be able to identify the open moid parent. Currently avialable in sizes 54, 56,and 58.
https://www.the-house.com/frmcdg56c660zz-framed-bike-frames?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=melt30&fbclid=IwAR0kTNNwWePi8ZezgNIEWLEbcfmpljcOQGRpluLLYmvzuiytElVXvtY54bA
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Seeing some decent deals on GRX groups on Ali now.
US $334.28 | SHIMANO GRX Groupset DUAL CONTROL LEVER ST-RX400 RD-RX400 Front Derailleur FD-RX400 Brake BR-RX400 10 Speed Original Parts
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNK4AZQ
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Looks like Framed now has a a carbon road frame avaible. I got the CFR696/Basswood frame in the mail on Friday, looks great. Shipping was $30 and tax was another $30.
Mine is still in transit. What all accessories it came with? Did they include headset, TAs, extra derailleur hangars?
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Mine is still in transit. What all accessories it came with? Did they include headset, TAs, extra derailleur hangars?
None of that unfortunately, I wasn't expecting it either though. I've ordered all of those parts from Ali. Went with an el cheapo ZTTO headset for the time being. Money is tight and I'll need more funds to complete the build.
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None of that unfortunately, I wasn't expecting it either though. I've ordered all of those parts from Ali. Went with an el cheapo ZTTO headset for the time being. Money is tight and I'll need more funds to complete the build.
Good to know. I also ordered cheap headset and thru axles but from ebay. Kept coming across ZTTO headset on Aliexpress but delivery times are too much so bit the bullet on this FSA one - https://www.ebay.com/itm/203095473778
I also assume BB is BSA? I read that 696 can come in pf, bsa, t47. One comment on Framed website said it's BSA. Assuming that ordered a Shimano threaded BB. But in the excitement I ordered mountain BB instead of road lol I feel it won't be a big problem. Will see.
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Good to know. I also ordered cheap headset and thru axles but from ebay. Kept coming across ZTTO headset on Aliexpress but delivery times are too much so bit the bullet on this FSA one - https://www.ebay.com/itm/203095473778
I also assume BB is BSA? I read that 696 can come in pf, bsa, t47. One comment on Framed website said it's BSA. Assuming that ordered a Shimano threaded BB. But in the excitement I ordered mountain BB instead of road lol I feel it won't be a big problem. Will see.
Yes, BSA BB. I was expecting as much but wasn't sure until I received it. Fortunately, that's my preference as I wanted to get some use out of the nice White Industries VBC square taper cranks and Phil Wood BB I have.
I have the top half of an FSA takeoff headset. I got a nice Wolf Tooth premium top headset a couple of years ago for Christmas for my MTB. If I buy a nice lower bearing for my MTB I'll put the complete FSA headset on the Bassowod frame.
On another note, the frame finish is great but that Framed log is fugly. I'm working on making a set of Huffy logos to cover it. Background will be sparky gold and logo will be sparkly silver. I'd like a Huffy head badge logo to but legit ones are $20-30 on eBay so I don't know if it's worth it.
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On another note, the frame finish is great but that Framed log is fugly. I'm working on making a set of Huffy logos to cover it. Background will be sparky gold and logo will be sparkly silver. I'd like a Huffy head badge logo to but legit ones are $20-30 on eBay so I don't know if it's worth it.
Yeah that logo is too big and too bright. If I can take it off I'll do it. I also had green, golden theme in mind! Got golden stem cap, screws, seat post clamp etc. My hands are itching to start this build ASAP.
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Yeah that logo is too big and too bright. If I can take it off I'll do it. I also had green, golden theme in mind! Got golden stem cap, screws, seat post clamp etc. My hands are itching to start this build ASAP.
Quoting my own post. The Basswood frame is here. Some observations. It came in laughably humongous box. A box that could easily accommodate another frame and a may be a set of wheels or two. And it came in laughably little packaging material. I'm sure that frame has bounced all over in the box during transit. The fork too came wrapped in thin plastic sheet with just the drop-out having a foam piece on it. Spent quite some time inspecting it and things look okay. The paint is stunning. The flat mounts, bb shell, fork steerer are impeccably smooth and no loose fibers anywhere. Compared to VB frame, I must agree it's really better finished. The BB shell is good ol' BSA making me immensely happy. Oh and cable guides all over. Looks like it's going to be a smooth build.
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Edit, I have a feeling this should fit 696 -
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqGQXl2
Sent a message to seller if it will fit 696 and he was unsure. He sent me a photo with measurements and asked to check the hangar on my frame. Bottom line, yes its the right one for 696. Considering how popular 696 mold is, I am surprised https://derailleurhanger.com/ does not list it.
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I'm starting to see Shimano Di2 105 groupsets dropping on AliEx and also LTwoo ERX. The prices are fairly close, so I'd rather get Di2 if I was in the market to go electronic.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805223005012.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805223005012.html)
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I'm starting to see Shimano Di2 105 groupsets dropping on AliEx and also LTwoo ERX. The prices are fairly close, so I'd rather get Di2 if I was in the market to go electronic.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805223005012.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805223005012.html)
Is this guaranteed genuine? Cheapest historical prices on european sites is 1150€ for the full groupset I believe. This only lacks the drivetrain which can be had for ~230€. Pretty big discount, sounds too good to be true
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Is this guaranteed genuine? Cheapest historical prices on european sites is 1150€ for the full groupset I believe. This only lacks the drivetrain which can be had for ~230€. Pretty big discount, sounds too good to be true
A quick google search says you can get the same parts in the US for nearly the same price, maybe $100 more with current prices.
Also, I would be VERY impressed if anyone was making counterfeit 12 speed di2 groupsets with any semblance of quality
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In case of Guarantee likely gonna be difficult in any case. I’ve also seen some Ultegra
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Anyone notice RideNow does a 24g TPU tube now?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804949760458.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804949760458.html)
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I'm starting to see Shimano Di2 105 groupsets dropping on AliEx and also LTwoo ERX. The prices are fairly close, so I'd rather get Di2 if I was in the market to go electronic.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805223005012.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805223005012.html)
Interesting! Any chance you have a link to the Ltwo ERX posting? Would love to see ;D
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Interesting! Any chance you have a link to the Ltwo ERX posting? Would love to see ;D
Just do a search for ERX carbon. None of them are the more popular or official LTwoo sellers though. Even then, I'd wait for the bugs to get ironed out, unless you like being an early adopter! ;D
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Just do a search for ERX carbon. None of them are the more popular or official LTwoo sellers though. Even then, I'd wait for the bugs to get ironed out, unless you like being an early adopter! ;D
aaah those were the keywords! "ERX carbon" brought it right up. You're right, pricing is almost identical. I'm in the market for some sidegrades (lol) and for the cost I'm not sure the early adopter tax is worth it.
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Wow, at that price there is no way I would get them instead of 105 di2.
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A quick google search says you can get the same parts in the US for nearly the same price, maybe $100 more with current prices.
Also, I would be VERY impressed if anyone was making counterfeit 12 speed di2 groupsets with any semblance of quality
https://planetcyclery.com/shimano-r7100-105-disc-di2-12-speed-group (https://planetcyclery.com/shimano-r7100-105-disc-di2-12-speed-group)
You're right, Planet Cyclery has a coupon code that brings the partial 105 Di2 groupset to around $933 USD versus $870 USD from AliExpress (shipped to the US / tax not included). The LTwoo ERX will need to come down in price to be considered a viable option.
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I have 24g ride now tubes. They aren't as wide as their 34g tubes. The original tube fits up to 32mm tires. The 24g tubes are for 28mm tires.
The tubes now come with a circle sticker instead of oring for the stem. The plastic for the stems are really rough not glossy smooth like last years. I'm guessing the mold they are using is getting rough.
They are using the cyclami quick patch kit now.
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I was looking at portable inflators, as small as possible, and this came up today. 97 grams all in and 20 minutes to full charge. So I am guessing the battery life to be atrocious. May be good for 1 or 2 medium width gravel tires?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805147145658.html
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805215240824.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805215240824.html)
Zeroing crankset is selling for about $50 USD with discount. Any opinions on this style of crankset that uses this locking method for the non-drive side crank arm? Any idea on the torque specs as well for the left crank arm?
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S8b77c05a29584e2c96437f61363f11e6z.png)
I have a similar Goldix crankset with 2 pinch bolts on the non drive side crank arm. Many of these 2 bolt Goldix cranks use M5 which is a bad choice, because M5 bolts can't be torqued as high as M6 bolts which Shimano uses (12-14nm max torque). I have mine torqued between 8-10nm, any higher and you risk stripping the M5 bolt. Though I find this hollow style crankset addicting because of the price and lightweight design. On my 1x road bike it does quite well once properly setup.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803455977621.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803455977621.html)
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I was looking at portable inflators, as small as possible, and this came up today. 97 grams all in and 20 minutes to full charge. So I am guessing the battery life to be atrocious. May be good for 1 or 2 medium width gravel tires?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805147145658.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805147145658.html)
I've been using the Cycplus Cube for over a month now, albeit scarcely thankfully. Two gravel tires or three road tires worth sounds about right. I find it works well, is easy to use and charge via USB C. Biggest draw for me was to not have to be on the side of the road pumping for like what feels like forever to only get barely enough PSI to feel comfortable for the rest of the ride.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805215240824.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805215240824.html)
Zeroing crankset is selling for about $50 USD with discount. Any opinions on this style of crankset that uses this locking method for the non-drive side crank arm? Any idea on the torque specs as well for the left crank arm? ...
Did you contact the seller to ask them about the torques?
They have an official store: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005401555576.html
The crankset look great.
Strange they call their 24 alloy shaft: hollowtech(24mm steel shaft) as well as GXP(24/22mm steel shaft, infamously squeezing the non drive bearings)
Is it a 3-bolt interface with the chainring, like SRAM cranks ?
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I was looking at portable inflators, as small as possible, and this came up today. 97 grams all in and 20 minutes to full charge. So I am guessing the battery life to be atrocious. May be good for 1 or 2 medium width gravel tires?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805147145658.html
PT did a review on it before it got launched a few months ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJQaomGnPXg
I'd be interested to try but not for that price
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805215240824.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805215240824.html)
Zeroing crankset is selling for about $50 USD with discount. Any opinions on this style of crankset that uses this locking method for the non-drive side crank arm? Any idea on the torque specs as well for the left crank arm?
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S8b77c05a29584e2c96437f61363f11e6z.png)
I have a similar Goldix crankset with 2 pinch bolts on the non drive side crank arm. Many of these 2 bolt Goldix cranks use M5 which is a bad choice, because M5 bolts can't be torqued as high as M6 bolts which Shimano uses (12-14nm max torque). I have mine torqued between 8-10nm, any higher and you risk stripping the M5 bolt. Though I find this hollow style crankset addicting because of the price and lightweight design. On my 1x road bike it does quite well once properly setup.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803455977621.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803455977621.html)
Avoid! Avoid! Plenty of stories about these cranks failing on the forums and in TraceVelo's comments
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Plenty of stories about these cranks failing on the forums and in TraceVelo's comments
Also, some people say that the big ones don't do 24 mm aluminium axle for a reason.
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tbh many of the cranks I see on Aliexpress would scare the crap out of me. They look like bad accidents waiting to happen.
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Also, some people say that the big ones don't do 24 mm aluminium axle for a reason.
IIRC some manufacturers have now found an alloy/structure that allows 24mm to be sturdy enough but yes, they have a history of failure. On those cranks it's not the spindle that is the issue though. Seriously, I think the chinese could easily make the holy grail of cranksets with proven standards and configurations but I'm still waiting :-\
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Did you contact the seller to ask them about the torques?
They have an official store: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005401555576.html
The crankset look great.
Strange they call their 24 alloy shaft: hollowtech(24mm steel shaft) as well as GXP(24/22mm steel shaft, infamously squeezing the non drive bearings)
Is it a 3-bolt interface with the chainring, like SRAM cranks ?
I'm currently using three 24mm alloy spindle cranksets, two are carbon and one is hollowed alloy. The cranksets I'm using all use the 2 pinch bolt setup similar to Shimano, but like I said they use the smaller M5 bolts (4mm hex) that aren't as strong as M6 (5mm hex) bolts that Shimano uses. The cranksets I have all use direct mount/GXP (3 torx bolts) chainrings while using the hollow tech style non-drive side, so they're a hybrid of Shimano and SRAM.
I'm somewhat determined to figure out these AliEx cranksets. The weight savings, price and direct mount/GXP chainring options are quite attractive. Also these 24mm axles use 7075 alloy and mine came with a date/time stamp on the shafts. Even though my cranksets were ordered from different vendors, the axles appear to be the same design that probably came out of a single factory. So far I haven't had any issues, though I rotate the bikes I ride based on my mood and terrain I'm riding in.
Avoid! Avoid! Plenty of stories about these cranks failing on the forums and in TraceVelo's comments
A previous post on here was talking about a different Zeroing crankset mentioning the preload alloy bolt as a weak point. So I'm wondering what the deal is? If it's garbage, has it been addressed or is it possibly user error? Also I don't take everything Trace Velo says as absolute, his last bike build had the same crankset I'm using and he mentioned flex and other issues. Yet I'm not having any of those problems.
IIRC some manufacturers have now found an alloy/structure that allows 24mm to be sturdy enough but yes, they have a history of failure. On those cranks it's not the spindle that is the issue though. Seriously, I think the chinese could easily make the holy grail of cranksets with proven standards and configurations but I'm still waiting :-\
They're almost there. The Racework carbon crankset I'm using is pretty darn good. They could have just ditched the 7075 alloy shaft, used a steel axle gaining a minor weight penalty/increased durability and swapped the M5/4mm hex bolts for M6/5mm hex bolts on the non-drive side crank arm. Also I tend to like the flexibility of GXP/direct mount chainrings.
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I'm currently using three 24mm alloy spindle cranksets, two are carbon and one is hollowed alloy. The cranksets I'm using all use the 2 pinch bolt setup similar to Shimano, but like I said they use the smaller M5 bolts (4mm hex) that aren't as strong as M6 (5mm hex) bolts that Shimano uses. The cranksets I have all use direct mount/GXP (3 torx bolts) chainrings while using the hollow tech style non-drive side, so they're a hybrid of Shimano and SRAM.
I'm somewhat determined to figure out these AliEx cranksets. The weight savings, price and direct mount/GXP chainring options are quite attractive. Also these 24mm axles use 7075 alloy and mine came with a date/time stamp on the shafts. Even though my cranksets were ordered from different vendors, the axles appear to be the same design that probably came out of a single factory. So far I haven't had any issues, though I rotate the bikes I ride based on my mood and terrain I'm riding in.
A previous post on here was talking about a different Zeroing crankset mentioning the preload alloy bolt as a weak point. So I'm wondering what the deal is? If it's garbage, has it been addressed or is it possibly user error? Also I don't take everything Trace Velo says as absolute, his last bike build had the same crankset I'm using and he mentioned flex and other issues. Yet I'm not having any of those problems.
They're almost there. The Racework carbon crankset I'm using is pretty darn good. They could have just ditched the 7075 alloy shaft, used a steel axle gaining a minor weight penalty/increased durability and swapped the M5/4mm hex bolts for M6/5mm hex bolts on the non-drive side crank arm. Also I tend to like the flexibility of GXP/direct mount chainrings.
From what I've seen is that lots of parts from aliexpress have no issues hitting the "lightweight" criteria, the issue is longevity of the parts.
It's very easy to cut material from a product when you haven't actually tested it to be safe.
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From what I've seen is that lots of parts from aliexpress have no issues hitting the "lightweight" criteria, the issue is longevity of the parts.
It's very easy to cut material from a product when you haven't actually tested it to be safe.
Yeah, but AliEx also has sturdy components like the Senicx cranksets that are very similar to Shimano with alloy forged and steel axles. Plus they have regular steel cassettes if you don't want to use the alloy/steel mixed cassettes. I see the lightweight parts on AliEx as go-fast/hotrod parts meant to match or even surpass the weights of higher end components at a lower cost. Shimano parts are just as disposable when it comes to weight cutting. Hambini made a big stink about the hollow bonded Ultegra and Dura-Ace cranksets breaking due to moisture corrosion. In fact all the current 12 speed Di2 cranksets are heavier now than previous 11 speed versions because of the flaws in their alloy bonding process.
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There are some decent discounts on Magene Power meters with Zrace cranksets. Could be worth a try at $285
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004272116963.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.6f9838dadiiAFW&mp=1
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I would have for sure bought this crankset if subcompact cranks was available. I want 48-32 direct mount, powermeter and 165mm options. For aliexpress cranks, it's always pick 2 sadly :-\
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I would have for sure bought this crankset if subcompact cranks was available. I want 48-32 direct mount, powermeter and 165mm options. For aliexpress cranks, it's always pick 2 sadly :-\
Same, I'm looking for a gravel gearing crankset and have no interest in the 50-34 or 53-39 cranksets.
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https://www.amazon.com/bikinGreen-Chainring-110mm-Bolts-Black/dp/B097H2Z4PP
I use these on my ZRACE crank with Sigeyi power meter.
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$6 titanium stem bolts on US Amazon right now. Cheaper than AliExpress at that price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R5T3R4B (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R5T3R4B)
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This seller has various brown carbon saddles if you're looking to color coordinate. I picked this up to match with my brown bar tape and hoods.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803582895190.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803582895190.html)
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This seller has various brown carbon saddles if you're looking to color coordinate. I picked this up to match with my brown bar tape and hoods.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803582895190.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803582895190.html)
Thought about getting one of these along with brown bar tape to match the tan wall tires. Will probably do so further down the road to mix it up a bit.
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Gaaaaaah!!!
I ordered the axles mentioned below and they arrived today. The front axle on the Basswood is 15mm, not 12mm. Looks like the rest of the info for the front is good and the rear axle fits fine.
I'm guessing at least a couple of people might've followed the same route I did and are still waiting of their axles to arrive. Not a huge deal but with the standard delays from AliX it's a minor setback. I'm still waiting for a couple of other parts to arrive that were ordered later so my personal setback won't be entirely for a front axle.
Lucky for you I asked an unrelated question that got lost in translation so they sent me the axle dimensions instead... Which I didn't need but I guess it's an up to date spec lol.
https://i.imgur.com/lPfAjaD.png
https://i.imgur.com/8oiyFhJ.png
I think those are Carbonda's own that they updated because they did not use to specify a torque spec.
If you already have a frame and want a third party here you go:
https://aliexpress.com/item/4000493053597.html
The sizes are 12*171*m12 and 12*121*m12
I bought another version with handles and it's not worth it to me. I put my axles with handles for sale and will be upgrading to those when they sell.
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Thought about getting one of these along with brown bar tape to match the tan wall tires. Will probably do so further down the road to mix it up a bit.
I just went for 30 mile on this saddle. No issues at all. It's a few grams heavier than similar saddles from other AliEx sellers, but those extra grams go into the cushioning. Visually it looks really nice as well. It does go well with bikes with tan sidewalls which I currently have on my bike.
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Gaaaaaah!!!
I ordered the axles mentioned below and they arrived today. The front axle on the Basswood is 15mm, not 12mm. Looks like the rest of the info for the front is good and the rear axle fits fine.
I'm guessing at least a couple of people might've followed the same route I did and are still waiting of their axles to arrive. Not a huge deal but with the standard delays from AliX it's a minor setback. I'm still waiting for a couple of other parts to arrive that were ordered later so my personal setback won't be entirely for a front axle.
Yeah, it was disappointing because my wheelset was all ready to go - tubeless setup done, rotors mounted only to find out 12mm front won't fit :| I converted the fork into 12mm but the front axle is slightly short. It needs to be 126mm~ and not 121mm. Thankfully the kit came with its own axle so I am good. My build is done! Only other pain point was headset play. After numerous trial and error attempts, it seems to be fine. Not sure what the problem was, I got an FSA headset (42/52) and expander. Wasn't expecting headset issue on externally routed frame, but there it is.
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Gaaaaaah!!!
I ordered the axles mentioned below and they arrived today. The front axle on the Basswood is 15mm, not 12mm. Looks like the rest of the info for the front is good and the rear axle fits fine.
I'm guessing at least a couple of people might've followed the same route I did and are still waiting of their axles to arrive. Not a huge deal but with the standard delays from AliX it's a minor setback. I'm still waiting for a couple of other parts to arrive that were ordered later so my personal setback won't be entirely for a front axle.
Speaking of, update on my ZTTO axles from yesterday: The metal is really trash. The bolt strips VERY easily and hexes get stuck inside it. I'd probably try other ones. Not sure if this warrants a customer support ticket but I'm really disappointed
Other minor complaint, the front axle sticks out a good centimeter on my 696 fork. Not very aesthetic but perhaps on me for getting the wrong size.
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Little warning about this lightweight carbon saddle I bought... Rail snapped on the first ride. I am 64kg and it was a ride on asphalt, so nothing too rough....
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I have 5-6 carbon saddles, all have held up fine. I weigh about 68kg and ride my road bikes on rough fire roads and rocky single track with my gravel bike. How much torque did you apply on the saddle clamp and did you use carbon paste? Also for certain saddle clamps, I actually wrap the rails in gaffer tape to prevent slippage and so I can minimize the amount of torque.
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I've had a couple of these saddles. Sourced from Velobuild and Aliexpress. It's suuuuper comfortable and I absolutely love it, but I fully expect them to break after a while ;D they're cheap, not very good build quality and available from a bunch of different sellers.
I really do wish this model were a bit higher quality, I'd pay more for it. ;D
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I have 5-6 carbon saddles, all have held up fine. I weigh about 68kg and ride my road bikes on rough fire roads and rocky single track with my gravel bike. How much torque did you apply on the saddle clamp and did you use carbon paste? Also for certain saddle clamps, I actually wrap the rails in gaffer tape to prevent slippage and so I can minimize the amount of torque.
I did torque them to 5Nm, but did not use any carbon paste on the clamp. I must say that during the first ride I had to change the seat angle and did this by loosening the front bolt and tightening the rear by the same amount of turns... Maybe this was not ideal...
Care to share what your favourite saddles are?
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I've had a couple of these saddles. Sourced from Velobuild and Aliexpress. It's suuuuper comfortable and I absolutely love it, but I fully expect them to break after a while ;D they're cheap, not very good build quality and available from a bunch of different sellers.
I really do wish this model were a bit higher quality, I'd pay more for it. ;D
I am actually quite surprised by how comfortable it is... Is is a bit larger than my previous saddle though...
This is what I had before and I have this saddle on my MTB and my gravel bike. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003148022772.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.21.21ef18026V0gSu
It's light and cheap and I can't complain about the comfort. It does wear rather fast. After about 7-8.000 km it is (cosmetically) ready for a new one.
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I did torque them to 5Nm, but did not use any carbon paste on the clamp. I must say that during the first ride I had to change the seat angle and did this by loosening the front bolt and tightening the rear by the same amount of turns... Maybe this was not ideal...
Care to share what your favourite saddles are?
I have the saddle you broke. I prefer long nose style saddles, since I can shift position from low-n-tucked for flat speed or scoot up on the nose when I want to spin high cadence up a hill. Looking at your saddle clamp, I'm wondering if that might have caused the breakage? I'm weary of that design, mainly because it seems to apply more direct force into a concentrated section of the carbon rails.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800039426240.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800039426240.html)
I think this style of seat post clamp is the best for oval carbon rails. It spreads out the clamping force across a larger section, plus these type of clamps don't slip with a little bit of carbon paste.
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Yeah, I get what you mean. The seatpost is also a new one, so not really looking to getting another one... Maybe I could see if I could find the top part of the clamp that would fit my post.
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Did you contact the seller to ask them about the torques?
They have an official store: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005401555576.html
FYI - Zeroing returned my message regarding torque settings and they said 54nm for the preload bolt! I think I'll stick with hollowtech style crank arms with 2 piece pinch bolts. Most these AliEx cranksets use M5x25mm hex bolts that only need 8-9nm torque and you can easily upgrade the cheap bolts they supply to higher quality titanium bolts.
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Little warning about this lightweight carbon saddle I bought... Rail snapped on the first ride. I am 64kg and it was a ride on asphalt, so nothing too rough....
the big problem with the cheap 'no brand' saddles is that quality control is nonexistent, and so there's no consistency..
I've had one similar to this, rode 1yr+ and all good, know a bunch of people who had the same experience, but also of some cases of breaking in 1st use (like yours) or after some months
in the end it's just a gamble
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Haven't this one until today. It's another Spirgrips knock-off. I don't have them, but judging from the pictures, they're a bit more beefy than the "carbon" (supposedly nylon / chopped cf, but could be anything really) straight up counterfeit version that you'll also find an Ali. Also, 92 vs 68 something grams.
Several vendors, link just for reference:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005433406892.html? (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005433406892.html?)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S0f347099b3814d60bad049302f17736bf.jpg)
Hilarious how they messed up L/R (or if it's just some very weird attempt at plausible deniability ... would be even more hilarious).
Just for reference again, actual counterfeit version with print on it (sloppily edited away):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003688287947.html? (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003688287947.html?)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S3c4e951af6d1420da2114555915634f4F.jpg?width=1000&height=1000&hash=2000)
Shame, there are no SQ innerbarend clones. I like them just a tad better.
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Little warning about this lightweight carbon saddle I bought... Rail snapped on the first ride. I am 64kg and it was a ride on asphalt, so nothing too rough....
Interesting, I run one on both my gravel and road bikes and at 92kg they have been fine for years. Maybe you overtightened the bolt m
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That fantastic Zniino gravel bar (Surly Cornerbar knock off) has dropped in price and is now $60~ with free shipping - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804059388076.html
I got same for $90 about 2 months ago. No hidden cables but the design is clever and comfortable.
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I paid $68 for mine in February. Good to see prices dropping, rather than increasing as cycling season arrives.
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That fantastic Zniino gravel bar (Surly Cornerbar knock off) has dropped in price and is now $60~ with free shipping - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804059388076.html
I got same for $90 about 2 months ago. No hidden cables but the design is clever and comfortable.
Unsolicited YouTube video of mine :) https://youtu.be/uST1RpMxxck
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Little warning about this lightweight carbon saddle I bought... Rail snapped on the first ride. I am 64kg and it was a ride on asphalt, so nothing too rough....
This looks more like a manufacturing defect to me. Overtightening the clamp bolts shouldn't make it break where the rail attaches to the nose of the saddle. Any chance it's new enough that you can put in a claim with the vendor and AliExpress? Between the wife, kids, and myself, we have a few generic carbon saddles in the fleet, all have been fine.
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I caved in and picked up a direct mount 1x aero chainring. The quality of these chainrings are quite nice, though they cost quite a bit more. It has the narrow wide teeth profile which works well with geared bikes.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804752779564.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804752779564.html)
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This looks more like a manufacturing defect to me. Overtightening the clamp bolts shouldn't make it break where the rail attaches to the nose of the saddle. Any chance it's new enough that you can put in a claim with the vendor and AliExpress? Between the wife, kids, and myself, we have a few generic carbon saddles in the fleet, all have been fine.
That was what I was thinking also... I did file a claim and got my money back.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803455977621.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803455977621.html)
I wanted to add some long term feedback on the hollowed out Goldix alloy crankset I purchased awhile back. I guess I jumped the gun and Trace Velo was right about the creaking issues!
After continued use, I noticed creaking with crankset under load (low gear climbing) on my pressfit BB carbon bike. I removed the BB, re-greased it and made sure it was properly secure. The crankset continued to creak. I swapped out the crankset for my Racework carbon crankset and the creaking stopped. I then tried this Goldix crankset on my BSA threaded alloy gravel bike and there was no creaking under load. So it seems this crankset will definitely creak on pressfit carbon bikes. Though I can't confirm if this also applies to BSA threaded carbon bikes.
If you do buy this crankset, I can only recommend it for BSA threaded bikes that are either alloy and/or possibly steel. I had temporarily swapped back my GRX 600 crankset to my gravel bike and it felt so heavy with the steel axle. So I'm glad I didn't have to toss the Goldix crankset to the recycle bin!
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Trace Velo was right about the creaking issues!
I may be wrong, but didn't he mention CRACKING issues with these cranks, as in, they might just break (and not from his own experience, but from user comments)?
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I may be wrong, but didn't he mention CRACKING issues with these cranks, as in, they might just break (and not from his own experience, but from user comments)?
The issues I read about were people stripping out their left crank arm, most likely due to under torquing their pinch bolts. I found 8-9.5nm to be the right amount of torque to hold them in place and I replaced the pinch bolts for some higher grade titanium M5x25mm bolts. Also the 7075 T6 alloy axle is the same used on the Racework carbon crankset. Plus I weigh about 68-69kg, if people are breaking their cranks, they either weigh significantly more than me or are dropping their bikes hard sideways causing them to break.
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This is cool if you're running older Shimano groupsets. Sensah has made their entire Shimano compatible shifters into carbon now.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805290858230.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805290858230.html)
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Kind of funny to think some people might spend 100 on carbon levers for SEVEN speed
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Kind of funny to think some people might spend 100 on carbon levers for SEVEN speed
They also have their cheaper silver alloy shifters for that retro build:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802768979861.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802768979861.html)
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They also have their cheaper silver alloy shifters for that retro build:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802768979861.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802768979861.html)
I have an older bike with shimano 10s which i refuse to ride because the shifters are horrible on your hands, i might have to pick these up
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I have an older bike with shimano 10s which i refuse to ride because the shifters are horrible on your hands, i might have to pick these up
Just make note, Sensah PHI is for older 10 speed 105/Ultegra/Dura Ace. Sensah Quantum is for 10 speed Tiagra 4700 which has the same pull ratio as 11 speed 105/Ultegra/Dura Ace.
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Funny sight on chinacycling's latest video
(https://i.imgur.com/ltBmWv3.png)
https://www.pandapodium.cc/
Pandapodium is now live. Compared 6 articles and to my big surprise they were all on par or CHEAPER than aliexpress, and have free shipping? Seems amazing on paper
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Compared 6 articles and to my big surprise they were all on par or CHEAPER than aliexpress, and have free shipping? Seems amazing on paper
Had a look myself and searched the xcadey xpower-s
Panda: 329 usd, no mention of import duties and VAT whatsoever(?) which usually means it's not included
Ali (first hit on my google): 320 usd with EU-VAT ... that would translate to ~270 usd before VAT
That is by no means representative or conclusive. Just one single product and I didn't look if it's the same revision and what have you. Still quite a difference.
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At first sight, the power meter and LTwoo groupset selection is a bit cheaper on Aliexpress.
OTOH there's some cool, very high end looking stuff on there. Excited to see more of this as they grow and expand their selection.
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At first sight, the power meter and LTwoo groupset selection is a bit cheaper on Aliexpress.
OTOH there's some cool, very high end looking stuff on there. Excited to see more of this as they grow and expand their selection.
I don't know where you live but I'm used to having sales tax already pre-added on sites. I just remembered this is probably not the case for pandapodium, so you can add 20% or so :( the prices are still respectable/on par thankfully, just not as much of a bargain as I thought
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Anyone else notice the bike China Cycling was riding at the Onirii booth while talking about the Sensah hydraulic groupset? Looked like a full suspension gravel bike. I posted a question asking about it and his response was "I saw two today. One looked like it was stepping on a few TREK patents tho... will see if I can find it again tomorrow..."
(https://i.imgur.com/veX4mPZ.png)
I did some googling and came up empty on anyone besides Niner making one.
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I don't want this comment to come off as advert, but if you haven't seen yet, Farsports F1 integrated handlebars are 239 USD over at panda podium right now, down from 399, which is a pretty good deal IMO.
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Anyone else notice the bike China Cycling was riding at the Onirii booth while talking about the Sensah hydraulic groupset? Looked like a full suspension gravel bike. I posted a question asking about it and his response was "I saw two today. One looked like it was stepping on a few TREK patents tho... will see if I can find it again tomorrow..."
I did some googling and came up empty on anyone besides Niner making one.
http://www.dengfubikes.com/Cyclo_Cross/285.html
I think this is the frame you're looking for, came up on this some time ago while browsing but I thought it was ugly. :P
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Regarding a full suspension Gravel bike, I am not interested because If I want/need full suspension, I would base the bike on a mtn. bike geometry and would want higher BB/crank ground clearance because if I am riding on trails that require Full suspension then I would want a minimum of a 100mm travel front fork and would likely get way to many crank arm strikes with a full suspension gravel frame geometry. It has become easy to put on some sort of drop bar on a lightweight 29er hardtail and use narrower tires if you want the 29er to mimic a gravel bike, and have a more capable bike overall than a regular gravel bike. In my lower power old age, I am opting for a 1X12 drivetrain for all my off road riding rather than a 2 X 10/11/12 set-up.
I have been thinking about purchasing the Lexon Spirit frame and setting it up as a trail/gravel bike. This frame would probably work better than a full suspension gravel frame and be a lot more capable overall.
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[Gravelised MTB vs. Dedicated gravel frame]
I tend to agree on the bb-height aspect. But, apart from other geometric differences, sideways crank clearance may still be an issue for some people (as in: low Q wanted). Or maybe not so much, with everything going comically wide nowadays (I guess they just make better hip and knee joints these days so stance on a bike just isn't an issue any more). Sorry for the rambling and being off-topic.
However, I find that gravel fully a very interesting find and think they might be on to something. Maybe gravel becoming the new old mountain bikes ...
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This is an aliexpress Catazer 29/700C road/gravel fork that weights about 1900 grams. In comparison, Rockshox Rudy weights about 1300 grams (travel 30 to 40mm) and Rockshox SID SL Ultimate weight about 1330 grams. (Travel 100mm)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805054818291.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.12ca38da1de5lQ&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
I rode a friend's gravel bike that has a Rudy on the front. I was not impressed. It soaks up some gravel road vibration, but sucked on rough terrain/ruts/washouts compared to the SID SL Ultimate.
I really like my Seraph gravel bike I built up almost 3 years ago. I have about 7K miles on it and have been happy overall, but this bike beat the heck out of me on descents. Then I had my 29er Waltly TI hardtail frame built, and I road it for a while with a rigid carbon fork. Just having the larger tires helped on the descents, but it was a slower climbing bike. Then I put on a SID SL Ultimate on the TI hardtail and it flies down hills, spooky fast. Recently I build up my Spcycle 29er carbon Hartail, 1X12, with a SID SL Ultimate front fork. Based on its components/wheel build, this bike is lighter and overall faster, with low rolling resistance tires than my gravel bike.
I've been riding the Spcycle hardtail on many of the trails I used to ride my FS mtn. bike, and heck, it is faster overall than my FS mtn bike on most of the single tracks I ride on, and almost as fast on the asphalt as my gravel bike..
My bikes have BB widths ranging from 68 to 83mm, and heck if my body can tell the different in Q factor. But I am not as good of a data point as I used to be, because my body is getting old and worn out and I can no longer abuse and ride the crap out of my bikes like I used to.
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My bikes have BB widths ranging from 68 to 83mm, and heck if my body can tell the different in Q factor.
Maybe there is none? A wider bb shell does not necessarily mean a higher q-factors (in fact, I run a rotor aldhu crankset with the shorter "track" axle on a bike with ~86 mm bb shell (and 54 mm tires)). However, on modern mtb frames, the wider chainstays as well as boost killing heel clearance will force you to use wider cranks.
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Maybe there is none? A wider bb shell does not necessarily mean a higher q-factors (in fact, I run a rotor aldhu crankset with the shorter "track" axle on a bike with ~86 mm bb shell (and 54 mm tires)). However, on modern mtb frames, the wider chainstays as well as boost killing heel clearance will force you to use wider cranks.
My bikes have everything from good ole 135mm rear hubs all the way up to "Super-boost" 157 rear hubs. 4 of my most recent builds all use RaceFace Next SL cinch cranks on them. (These bikes have 142, 148 and 157 rear hubs.) My Waltly custom TI frame rear triangle was designed to hold a 4" wide Fat tire. This drove the 83mm BB width, plus added axle cup spacers in order to be able to adjust the 1X 12 chainline for the 157 rear hub. This frame uses the second widest Race Face axle they make. (Only the 100mm Fat tire BB Cinch axle is wider.)
Since the Cranks on these 4 bikes are the same, the Axle width is the driving factor for the Q spacing. Edit: I can adjust the chainline some through the choice of front chainring and/or adapter I use rather than just BB cup spacers,
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I'm trying to compile the lightest weight centerlock disc rotors on AliEx. So far it seems Kactus, Onirii and Zrace all are within 10-20g between each other. Are there any others? BTW - In terms of looks, I do find the Onirii rotors to be visually the nicest. the ZRace rotors might be more aero and the Kactus ones are somewhat ugly in my opinion.
Onirii:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804246204984.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804246204984.html)
ZRace:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804876527784.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804876527784.html)
Kactus:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804231348561.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804231348561.html)
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I'm trying to compile the lightest weight centerlock disc rotors on AliEx. So far it seems Kactus, Onirii and Zrace all are within 10-20g between each other. Are there any others? BTW - In terms of looks, I do find the Onirii rotors to be visually the nicest. the ZRace rotors might be more aero and the Kactus ones are somewhat ugly in my opinion.
Onirii:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804246204984.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804246204984.html)
ZRace:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804876527784.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804876527784.html)
Kactus:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804231348561.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804231348561.html)
I've used these Deckas rotors in the past: aliexpress.us/item/2255799877729695.html?
They were included with some calipers I got for my girlfriend's bike. I installed some TRP rotors on her bike and put these on my road bike because they were really light. ;D
They worked alright, they were free and did the job. Not the most durable and they go out of true eventually, but I think that goes without saying with these ultra light, cheap rotors.
I'm looking to try some Ashima rotors next: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174260353627?
A claimed 73g for 160mm rotor. Anyone used these before or have any experiences to share?
edit: totally ignored that you said "centerlock" specifically ;D
that being said, all my wheels are centerlock but I've always used them with 6 bolt rotors because they're generally cheaper, lighter, and I have a compartment full of centerlock adapters in my tool box that need to be used
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I've used these Deckas rotors in the past: aliexpress.us/item/2255799877729695.html?
They were included with some calipers I got for my girlfriend's bike. I installed some TRP rotors on her bike and put these on my road bike because they were really light. ;D
They worked alright, they were free and did the job. Not the most durable and they go out of true eventually, but I think that goes without saying with these ultra light, cheap rotors.
I'm looking to try some Ashima rotors next: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174260353627?
A claimed 73g for 160mm rotor. Anyone used these before or have any experiences to share?
edit: totally ignored that you said "centerlock" specifically ;D
that being said, all my wheels are centerlock but I've always used them with 6 bolt rotors because they're generally cheaper, lighter, and I have a compartment full of centerlock adapters in my tool box that need to be used
I've seen a few reviews on Youtube about the Ashima rotors. I think it's one of those things where weight is a priority at the expense of durability. Though I wonder how much advantage ultra lightweight rotors have in rotational weight reduction?
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Lightweight rotors - I wanted the Ashimas but couldn't find them anywhere, a few Aliexpress shops had them advertised, but no stock.
In the end I bought the Kactus rotors. As mentioned above, Kactus look a tad fugly, but I don't mind them now they're on the bike. They came well packaged in a padded box with gloves for fitting, and they brake as good as my Sram Rival rotors.
In the end it was a price, weight and availability decision. I wanted the Ashimas but couldn't find them, and I needed a set pretty quickly.
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I paid $68 for mine in February. Good to see prices dropping, rather than increasing as cycling season arrives.
Wow! ZNIINO handlebar price has dropped to $49.84 with free shipping. Tempted to purchase another pair...
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804059388076.html?ug_edm_item_id=3256804059388076&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%21%2489.00%21%2449.84%21%21%21%21%21%402103225216835590569485289e989d%2112000032913593766%21edm%21%21&tracelog=rowan&rowan_id1=pay_success_20221027_1_en_US_2023-05-08&rowan_msg_id=5404816781205354%242809c58d92ad42aba8c629b241185924&ck=in_edm_other&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
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Indeed very tempting. These bars are great. Might just keep one in stock and use in unforeseen circumstances
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Noticing that quite a few things on Aliexpress had their prices reduced like that Zniino gravel handlebar. From my wishlist, cues groupset has dropped by 7 bucks, a saddle by 2, and small bits like olives, barbs, screws are all down marginally.
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Noticing that quite a few things on Aliexpress had their prices reduced like that Zniino gravel handlebar. From my wishlist, cues groupset has dropped by 7 bucks, a saddle by 2, and small bits like olives, barbs, screws are all down marginally.
You are right, I am also seeing prices dropping a little bit... But a lot of items are also getting rather high shipping, sometime more than what the item is worth... The times of free shipping are over it seems ::)
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You are right, I am also seeing prices dropping a little bit... But a lot of items are also getting rather high shipping, sometime more than what the item is worth... The times of free shipping are over it seems ::)
Which is interesting, because shipping rates for trans-Pacific shipping are nearly back to pre-COVID levels.
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For a change I bought Rhinowalk bag v/s my go to Rockbros. It was delivered yesterday and I quickly drilled holes into it to make it bolt-on type. While the waterproofing is arguably better, overall casing and ability to hold the shape is questionable because the material is flappy. It looks great, and has nice thick padding on the bottom. I just wish there was some reinforcement to the side walls too.
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4 TPU tubes + patch kit for less than $13 USD:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805240823049.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805240823049.html)
I haven't tried this brand yet, though I feel RideNow TPU tubes are fairly mature now with most of the kinks ironed out. With the price of TPU tubes dropping, I really have no desire to go tubeless on my road bike (though I run tubeless on my gravel bike).
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With the price of TPU tubes dropping
I watched something similar with RideNow 29er tubes the last few days with prices moving well below 10 bucks for one piece shipped, while, not long ago, I would have to pay 15...18 Euros for a single piece or buy in bulk and add a coupon and a little coin discount to maybe, just maybe, get the per-piece price down to the 11...13 Euro range. I can't find any of those very noticeably cheap offers (<< 10 Eu) any more, but the price definitely has gone down compared to what was common a little while ago.
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4 TPU tubes + patch kit for less than $13 USD:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805240823049.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805240823049.html)
I purchased a set of these Newboler tubes recently. One didn't hold air at all - a leak near the valve. The other failed after the second time I inflated it - it was flat the morning after. Luckily I got a quick refund from the seller. This was in two different wheel/tyre combos, with brand new tyres.
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I purchased a set of these Newboler tubes recently. One didn't hold air at all - a leak near the valve. The other failed after the second time I inflated it - it was flat the morning after. Luckily I got a quick refund from the seller. This was in two different wheel/tyre combos, with brand new tyres.
Yikes, not good to hear. I recently ordered the set of 4. I just plan to throw these in my saddle bag for emergency use. I do feel the RideNow TPU tubes have improved considerably since they were first released. Each batch seems to improve on overall fit and durability.
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I'm guessing there are two types of these ultralight tubes - one made by RideNow and others by Cyclami and Newboler or such. The Cyclami ones were pretty terrible. I have them sitting in reserve too. They just don't hold air, so may be good for after flat repair to get to home.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805023659024.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805023659024.html)
Lexon has a carbon 3D printed saddle on sale. This is the cheapest carbon version I've seen. Most AliEx searches deceptively shows the non-carbon saddle price while the carbon version is priced much higher.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805023659024.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805023659024.html)
Lexon has a carbon 3D printed saddle on sale. This is the cheapest carbon version I've seen. Most AliEx searches deceptively shows the non-carbon saddle price while the carbon version is priced much higher.
Yeah, Ali sellers pull that "scam" with so much items now. I hate it... It has come so far that you just can't know the price of an item in your search results without clicking on it... And sometimes it is just ridiculous... Like showing a crank and the price is only for the bolts or something...
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These "baiting" low prices associated with a different version of the product happens in many Aliexpress stores, it isn't limited to bicycle parts. I used to think, "WOW, look at that good price for that item", I open the link and see that the low price is for a different item than shown in the picture in their advertisement. It is so common that I no longer get excited and don't get suckered into opening the link in the first place, unless I am looking for that specific item, in which case I will be looking at many stores and reviews to find the best rated seller at the best price.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805023659024.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805023659024.html)
Lexon has a carbon 3D printed saddle on sale. This is the cheapest carbon version I've seen. Most AliEx searches deceptively shows the non-carbon saddle price while the carbon version is priced much higher.
I have these on my bike for bit over a month now, unfortunately couldn't ride so much as I used to but got about 35h on them
gotta say the material and finishing quality surprised me a bit, got some micro resin failures in the back which have no impact other than visual, and some glue excess which also have no bad effect. The carbon bonding is what got me, the rail is really well bonded to the saddle, not just like 'glued' as it's with most cheap carbon saddles (which I had 3 or 4)
just don't expect too much of the 3D web, it seems to be the same through all the area of the saddle, not like the Specialized, Fizik and others which have different layering and density depending on the area for different support - but, of course, what you'd expect for that price?
it's still a very decent saddle and it's comfortable, I think was an ok cost to try it and am happy with it (by now, at least)
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Does the mesh style top not get dirty? It looks like nightmare to clean
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Does the mesh style top not get dirty? It looks like nightmare to clean
Yeah that's what I'm thinking. Maybe the occasional leaf blower session can clear it out!
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Does the mesh style top not get dirty? It looks like nightmare to clean
I ride road only so it's a non-issue (at least by now), so mostly the dirt and grime stays in the wheels and frame but not up to the saddle. I tested throwing some water in the 3D structure and it drained well through the sides, but am not sure if it can clean a lot...
for mtb or even gravel, I think would be something to be much more concerned about, though. If it's only dirt, maybe some water would be enough, but sure would be a nightmare if the dirt gets really inside the structure - probably would need to remove it, let it inside a bucket deep in water for something to soften, then get out and be able to get it clean..
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My Elita one seatpost snapped last weekend. I’ve been in contact with them and they’ve offered to either replace it or give the money back. I’ve been going back and forth on this because overall I’ve found the seatpost quite comfortable for the 5 rides I’ve used it but I’m lucky it didn’t break while I was putting down power or in a group ride. Could have resulted in a big crash. It broke where the post meets the frame, i torqued it to 4nm, used carbon paste and had no issues with sliding. It’s an aluminum frame so I’m not sure it that contributed to the issue. I’m a heavier rider (86kg) so maybe that contributed to it as well
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It’s an aluminum frame so I’m not sure it that contributed to the issue.
Aluminium doesn't destroy carbon, carbon destroys aluminium (if anything), so it shouldn't have. However, sharpish edges as well as mismatched diameters (bad tolerances) can cause some harm ... or just a bad product, who knows.
Which diameter and length was it? If you stick to 27,2 mm (frame could be shimmed down) and have a bit of exposed length for the post to flex, any cf seatpost should be quite comfy.
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I've got some of these AXS pulley wheels from JRC Components on the way. Seems like a quality product, carried by many retailers (mainly in Europe).
I got mine here in the US on Amazon for ~$60. Anyone used these before?
amazon.com/dp/B09GCGMQ94?
jrc-components.com/collections/drive-train
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Aluminium doesn't destroy carbon, carbon destroys aluminium (if anything), so it shouldn't have. However, sharpish edges as well as mismatched diameters (bad tolerances) can cause some harm ... or just a bad product, who knows.
Which diameter and length was it? If you stick to 27,2 mm (frame could be shimmed down) and have a bit of exposed length for the post to flex, any cf seatpost should be quite comfy.
When installing the seatpost, it fit really snugly so I don’t think it was an issue of tolerances. I have a 27.2mm frame and got that for the post with 350mm length. I installed the post a bit lower then I would have preferred because I figured the less exposed it would be the less stresses as well. I realized it would also be less “comfy” but after using it I was quite happy. I’m thinking it probably has to do with my weight and having the saddle as setback as possible creating additional strain. I will probably request a refund and get a carbon seatpost from a more reputable brand. I don’t feel like taking this risk again
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Has anyone had luck find Oakleys on Ali? It always seemed like a game of whack-a-mole with new stores popping up but I haven't seen anything in a while and was needing a new pair of Sutros.
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When installing the seatpost, it fit really snugly so I don’t think it was an issue of tolerances. I have a 27.2mm frame and got that for the post with 350mm length. I installed the post a bit lower then I would have preferred because I figured the less exposed it would be the less stresses as well. I realized it would also be less “comfy” but after using it I was quite happy. I’m thinking it probably has to do with my weight and having the saddle as setback as possible creating additional strain. I will probably request a refund and get a carbon seatpost from a more reputable brand. I don’t feel like taking this risk again
Either the seat post is faulty or your weight might be a factor. I ride a 27.2mm 350mm carbon seat post on an alloy gravel frame riding rough trails and rutted single track with no issues. I'm about 68-70kg so I do weigh a bit less.
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Has anyone had luck find Oakleys on Ali? It always seemed like a game of whack-a-mole with new stores popping up but I haven't seen anything in a while and was needing a new pair of Sutros.
I've lost sight of the latest and greatest sellers as well. First 2 sets I got were excellent. Last set was awful; gave me a headache and made me nauseous after only a few minutes of wearing. Turns out the lenses were not consistent thickness and distorted vision just enough to mess with my brain. Binned them immediately.
Would still like to see what's out there.
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My Elita one seatpost snapped last weekend. I’ve been in contact with them and they’ve offered to either replace it or give the money back. I’ve been going back and forth on this because overall I’ve found the seatpost quite comfortable for the 5 rides I’ve used it but I’m lucky it didn’t break while I was putting down power or in a group ride. Could have resulted in a big crash. It broke where the post meets the frame, i torqued it to 4nm, used carbon paste and had no issues with sliding. It’s an aluminum frame so I’m not sure it that contributed to the issue. I’m a heavier rider (86kg) so maybe that contributed to it as well
Very sorry this happened and I'm glad the only damage was to the post and not you.
I have three Elita seatposts and love them. I've definitely used, abused and even overtorqued some of my Elitas without issue. I've actually cut mine as well, and I'm a couple kgs heavier than you. I want to say you may have gotten a dud and I hope they take care of you after this.
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Not a new thing, but I didn't find anything on it here: I like the GUB 1166 cf saddle.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/H9cfd08c3405a4522a02fd0d419be9cd4L.jpg) (http://www.gubchina.com/product/278030926)
It's an actual full-size saddle like in the old days (roughly 280*145 mm). It's not super light, but with 160 g still ok.
I'm not a bike fitting person, but I'd say this kind of shape is quite versatile as far as use cases go (and maybe asses, too). On the one end, you can slide back, sit rather upright(ish) and have almost all the weight on you sit bones - it even has very very subtle convex bits towards the back (roughly where the rails terminate in the shell, but wider). So, you could kind of sit on it like you would on an SQLab, however, it's nowhere near as(s) painful. But you can also slide forward quite a bit or roll your hip somewhat if you want to get your upper body really low (and still have some space for you soft tissue stuff to not be crushed) ... and, while probably not THE perfect saddle to go really low, it can still do that fine.
As with most of these cheap carbon saddles, the shell isn't too forgiving. But the padding is quite good for a semi-lightweight saddle.
I paid close to 50 bucks; should be quite a bit cheaper for non-EU countries.
I'm light on my material and have no long-term experience, so, I can't say anything about longevity.
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Since we don't have a sub forum for product reviews, just wanted to warn people about cheapo speed/cadence sensors from Ali-Ex. To be exact, these ones: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2261800105285991.html
They suck battery like there is no tomorrow. On average I changed batteries on them every week. But that is not the only issue. Annoyingly enough, they keep waking up Garmin Edge unit on my bike every 5-7 minutes like a clockwork. It would be working fine and then suddenly the unit will show "speed sensor found" or "cadence sensor found", this will stay for about 5-7 seconds and go. Then 5 minutes later same thing. If I had both speed and cadence sensors, the screen will blink back to back for both sensors. Crazy. The battery life of the Edge 530 dropped to half because of so much screen usage.
Then on an unrelated to cycling forum, I found that people were suggesting to use good name brand batteries with cheap sensors from China because they often use way more battery than they should and really don't work well with unbranded batteries sold in bulk on Amazon or such - which is exactly what I was using.
So taking a hint from there, I got way more expensive (relatively) Energizer CR2032 batteries to be used in these sensors. The Energizers lasted about 3 weeks before dying but didn't solve the problem of units resetting and waking up Edge device. I believed my Edge unit had issues but then last week I accidentally got a Wahoo speed sensor and put to use with no-name CR2032 from Amazon and damn straight no issues with battery life or screen waking up. It was definitely those sensors and I bought 4 of those :|
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Since we don't have a sub forum for product reviews, just wanted to warn people about cheapo speed/cadence sensors from Ali-Ex. To be exact, these ones: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2261800105285991.html
They suck battery like there is no tomorrow. On average I changed batteries on them every week. But that is not the only issue. Annoyingly enough, they keep waking up Garmin Edge unit on my bike every 5-7 minutes like a clockwork. It would be working fine and then suddenly the unit will show "speed sensor found" or "cadence sensor found", this will stay for about 5-7 seconds and go. Then 5 minutes later same thing. If I had both speed and cadence sensors, the screen will blink back to back for both sensors. Crazy. The battery life of the Edge 530 dropped to half because of so much screen usage.
Then on an unrelated to cycling forum, I found that people were suggesting to use good name brand batteries with cheap sensors from China because they often use way more battery than they should and really don't work well with unbranded batteries sold in bulk on Amazon or such - which is exactly what I was using.
So taking a hint from there, I got way more expensive (relatively) Energizer CR2032 batteries to be used in these sensors. The Energizers lasted about 3 weeks before dying but didn't solve the problem of units resetting and waking up Edge device. I believed my Edge unit had issues but then last week I accidentally got a Wahoo speed sensor and put to use with no-name CR2032 from Amazon and damn straight no issues with battery life or screen waking up. It was definitely those sensors and I bought 4 of those :|
I don't buy sensors from AliEx. I periodically check Amazon and every so often I find sensors being sold cheaper than AliEx prices. Also I just buy CR2032 batteries from Ikea, they seem to work well enough.
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I don't buy sensors from AliEx. I periodically check Amazon and every so often I find sensors being sold cheaper than AliEx prices. Also I just buy CR2032 batteries from Ikea, they seem to work well enough.
I use IKEA batteries for my camera flashes and others, total top notch stuff. I didn't know they had CR2032 too. Thanks, I will get them from there.
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I use IKEA batteries for my camera flashes and others, total top notch stuff. I didn't know they had CR2032 too. Thanks, I will get them from there.
Costco also sells Duracell CR2032 batteries in bulk, but I think the Ikea batteries work quite well.
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Since we don't have a sub forum for product reviews, just wanted to warn people about cheapo speed/cadence sensors from Ali-Ex. To be exact, these ones: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2261800105285991.html
They suck battery like there is no tomorrow. On average I changed batteries on them every week. But that is not the only issue. Annoyingly enough, they keep waking up Garmin Edge unit on my bike every 5-7 minutes like a clockwork. It would be working fine and then suddenly the unit will show "speed sensor found" or "cadence sensor found", this will stay for about 5-7 seconds and go. Then 5 minutes later same thing. If I had both speed and cadence sensors, the screen will blink back to back for both sensors. Crazy. The battery life of the Edge 530 dropped to half because of so much screen usage.
if the main idea is to warn people not to buy it, I believe it's worth mentioning the name directly, so at least it shows up on searches and such. :)
Cycplus have been investing and launching a bunch of different products but since GPLama had a lot of issues with their trainer, and few support from them (or empty promises), I honestly don't trust or wanna be near the brand.. If they cannot show support and fix their most expensive product, what kind of development effort they put on the cheap stuff?
now back to sensors, I run Xoss' speed and cadence sensor, and IGPSport HR40 chest strap for 3,5yrs now and it's all well
the Xoss sensor drains battery a bit, I get around 100h on a Panasonic CR2032, although much less than promised (300h iirc) I still find it ok
the IGPS HR40 I get bit more than 150h, also find it ok..
signal with both brands is very good, when it's faulty I know it's time for a new cr2032.. had very few issues with them, and they're approaching 1000h of use, so pretty good for a low cost product
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I've got some of these AXS pulley wheels from JRC Components on the way. Seems like a quality product, carried by many retailers (mainly in Europe).
I got mine here in the US on Amazon for ~$60. Anyone used these before?
amazon.com/dp/B09GCGMQ94?
jrc-components.com/collections/drive-train
The pulleys came super fast, literally the next morning, so I have a few rides on them already. I didn't take any photos before installing, so you get to see them on my dirty drivetrain ;D I got the gunmetal color. So far so good, they don't spin as freely as the stock pulleys in my hand, but they do spin more quietly. On the bike the performance is unchanged but they definitely look 10x better :) and are a quieter as well.
I also got these Stone chainrings for AXS. The 48/33 tooth count is a bit strange as stock AXS rings come in 46/33 or 48/35. I think they look really nice and they save a few grams over the stock 46/33 rings. Just installed them, will report on these later.
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Now that I'm done fidgeting with my road bikes, it's time I show some love to my neglected MTB. It has some cheap suntour air fork that has never worked for some reason, not even with my shock pump. Seems like it would cost a lot in tools to service it, and my LBS quoted me more than I'm willing to spend for a rebuild.
Does anyone have any experience with the ali forks? Seems like there are some great looking air forks on there(to my oblivious roadie eye)
Not looking to exceed 150€. Installation seems to be a very easy job.
Maybe I would have more fun breaking bones again with a proper fork :)
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Any info regarding alloy gravel frames on Ali? Not sure if it deserves a dedicated topic, but I'm mostly done with my carbon road bike and now I want a gravel bike. I'm planning a 4 day trip on August and with shipping times from China to Europe, that's not so much time to get the parts, build the bike and test it. Thus instead of experimenting myself, I am turning to the crowd
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Any info regarding alloy gravel frames on Ali? Not sure if it deserves a dedicated topic, but I'm mostly done with my carbon road bike and now I want a gravel bike. I'm planning a 4 day trip on August and with shipping times from China to Europe, that's not so much time to get the parts, build the bike and test it. Thus instead of experimenting myself, I am turning to the crowd
SEABOARD Gr02?
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SEABOARD Gr02?
Yeah, pretty much what I've been looking for. Just not sure how good they are, I did see them on Ali, but probably mistook them for Tsunami fixed gear frames I guess
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Yeah, pretty much what I've been looking for. Just not sure how good they are, I did see them on Ali, but probably mistook them for Tsunami fixed gear frames I guess
You should be able to find some reviews. They seems nice frames. Although not that much cheaper than carbon...
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I have a Seaboard GR02. Been meaning to write up a longer review, but haven't got around to it yet.
In short, I'm happy with it. The main problem I had when building it was the non-standard front brake caliper mounting position. It's offset by 20mm, so set your flat mount adapter to 140mm for a 160mm disc. And if you have a 160mm-only caliper (Juin Tech), you'll need a 180mm disc - which the fork is rated for. Internal cable routing is only in the downtube and in the left fork 'leg', which makes it easy to cable - a feature in my book.
Got a size 50cm frame, which fits me well with a 110mm stem and short 70mm reach handlebars, I'm 174cm. Most bike brand size guides place me on a size M, but I'm more comfortable on smaller frames (S or S/M). I'm not all that flexible though, and I prefer a somewhat upright position.
Paintwork looks good to my untrained eyes, I have the Pearl White one. The only paint overspray was on the rear rack mounting points.
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...I also got these Stone chainrings for AXS. The 48/33 tooth count is a bit strange as stock AXS rings come in 46/33 or 48/35...
Does the front derailleur plays nice with the bigger gap?
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Very sorry this happened and I'm glad the only damage was to the post and not you.
I have three Elita seatposts and love them. I've definitely used, abused and even overtorqued some of my Elitas without issue. I've actually cut mine as well, and I'm a couple kgs heavier than you. I want to say you may have gotten a dud and I hope they take care of you after this.
Thanks, I’ve decided to get a refund and they told me itll take a few days through Ali. I’m a bit shook right now with the snapping and how the entire situation could have been a lot worse if I was in a group ride. Very likely could be that I got a dud but just not going to risk it. I’m thinking to either save up to buy the canyon seatpost or just stick with alloy.
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Does the front derailleur plays nice with the bigger gap?
No real shifting issues in the couple rides I've done. Tbh I didn't even adjust the FD after installing the Stone rings, I just kinda eyeballed a 2mm gap and told myself I'd adjust it later, I just wanted to try them out. I haven't actually adjusted it since and I wouldn't be surprised if shifting becomes even a little smoother/faster once I do so.
FWIW I haven't had noticeable front shifting issues on any chainrings since I started using AXS, here's what I've tried:
Force AXS 46/33
Praxis 12 speed Buzz 52/36
Stone AXS 48/33
All shifted just fine, I find the plastic AXS derailleur setup tools do what they say and really help you get those derailleurs dialed in (especially the front).
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4 TPU tubes + patch kit for less than $13 USD:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805240823049.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805240823049.html)
I haven't tried this brand yet, though I feel RideNow TPU tubes are fairly mature now with most of the kinks ironed out. With the price of TPU tubes dropping, I really have no desire to go tubeless on my road bike (though I run tubeless on my gravel bike).
I received my 4 TPU tubes. Build wise they seem closer to the RideNow TPU tubes. I installed one TPU tube on a wheel I originally setup as tubeless, but I noticed a tubeless bump on my tire and decided to install a clincher tire I had laying around. The TPU tube installed with no issues.
For these plastic valve stem TPU tubes, I use a schrader valve adapter to keep from damaging the delicate threads on the plastic stem. Also I air the tube, deflate it, massage the tire and then air it up to the desired pressure.
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Looks like they don't sell the Newboler tubes anymore. Found these RideNow for similar prices https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005120740960.html
Did anyone install their TPU tubes like this? https://youtu.be/q3W7Mg0K2uE Tube before the tire?
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Looks like they don't sell the Newboler tubes anymore. Found these RideNow for similar prices https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005120740960.html
Did anyone install their TPU tubes like this? https://youtu.be/q3W7Mg0K2uE Tube before the tire?
Using the RideNow tubes on my race bike for over 1000km now combined with Conti GP5000. I installed them as I do with butyl tubes...
Rolling great no problems, rolling well. However you need to check the air pressure more frequently.
They seem to loose more air than butyl but still way less than Latex.
I also have them as reserve tubes on all my bikes including the gravel due to space and weight savings.
BR Chris
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Using the RideNow tubes on my race bike for over 1000km now combined with Conti GP5000. I installed them as I do with butyl tubes...
Rolling great no problems, rolling well. However you need to check the air pressure more frequently.
They seem to loose more air than butyl but still way less than Latex.
I also have them as reserve tubes on all my bikes including the gravel due to space and weight savings.
BR Chris
I find that they vary a lot. Have 3 installed currently, one literally doesn't leak, still hard after 4 months. One deflates after about 2 months, other flat after 3 weeks
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I’ve been using ride now for the past couple of months. Overall happy but have already gotten 3 flats. 1st time was a tiny one. Second time was immediately after which I later found out was my fault because a tiny metal wire pierced the tire for the 1 flat and stayed logged in the tire causing it to pierce the new tube. I should have checked the tire first before replacing the tube. 3rd time was I hit a pothole too hard with an under inflated tire. I think having the gp5000 also have caused part of the issues but for me tpu is not as puncture proof as butyl even though I thought I read that somewhere.
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At this point I much prefer TPU tubes for road bikes. I've had road tubeless punctures that wouldn't seal (side wall cut) and road tubeless tires are a real pain to fix in the field. I can stuff multiple TPU tubes in my saddle bag without much weight penalty. Plus I don't see the point running lower pressures on a road bike. My local roads are so bad if I hit one bad pothole, my rim will be toast.
For my gravel bike, I'm tubeless all the way, but it's mainly because wider profile tires are easier to mount and I'm not airing up my tires at high PSI.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832831570779.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832831570779.html)
Has anyone ordered this? Seems like a good price for an integrated stem/handlebar.
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I recently ordered 6 of the new 18gram Ridenow tubes. I weighed one and it was...19 grams ??? Nothing special to report besides that the first one I've swapped in holds air, and they do indeed feel very light. Packaging feels nice and premium, but the tube itself is wrapped with a paper manual, which adds bulk. In order to store one in my saddle bag, I have had to "repackage" it using some teflon tape to recreate the binding sleeve, and then storing it in a ziplock baggie with the extra patches.
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I'm beginning to think USPS is purposely losing packages in the US right now. I have 3 packages sent to the wrong PO and now seem to be in limbo. With one package, I know the issue isn't on the seller end, because they sent me a picture of the item and correct shipping label beforehand. Really frustrating!
I looked more into it and it seems AliExpress combined shipping "upgrade" isn't an upgrade at all. This seems to be causing problems mainly with buyers in the US.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805023659024.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805023659024.html)
Lexon has a carbon 3D printed saddle on sale. This is the cheapest carbon version I've seen. Most AliEx searches deceptively shows the non-carbon saddle price while the carbon version is priced much higher.
I received my Lexon 3D printed carbon saddle this week. To my eye this Lexon saddle seems to be of higher quality than the run-of-the-mill cheap carbon saddles on AliEx. It's a bit on the shorter side when it comes to saddles, but it's also wider with a stubbier nose. Visually it looks cool and a conversation starter at the coffee shop! The oval carbon rails are very thick and the carbon shell is solid/stiff. I've never owned a 3D printed saddle before, so I can't compare the comfort to other name brands. I've yet to put a proper ride in with it though due to wet weather, so I'll have to wait to try it this weekend. Initial impressions are positive though and it does seem like a quality product.
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I've never owned a 3D printed saddle before, so I can't compare the comfort to other name brands. I've yet to put a proper ride in with it
I have yet to find a problem for this solution. Did you buy it for the looks? Serious question (because that, I would totally get).
Going off on a tangent, I feel like "3D printing" is used way too much for marketing buzz these days, as if it was some super awesome bordering-on-magic rocket technology stuff and better at everything, just by default.
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I have yet to find a problem for this solution. Did you buy it for the looks? Serious question (because that, I would totally get).
Going off on a tangent, I feel like "3D printing" is used way too much for marketing buzz these days, as if it was some super awesome bordering-on-magic rocket technology stuff and better at everything, just by default.
I talked to another cyclist who had one and he said it was really comfortable. I picked up my Lexon saddle during the Discovery sale and the reviews seem quite positive. For the price I figure it couldn't hurt to give it a try.
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I have yet to find a problem for this solution. Did you buy it for the looks? Serious question (because that, I would totally get).
Going off on a tangent, I feel like "3D printing" is used way too much for marketing buzz these days, as if it was some super awesome bordering-on-magic rocket technology stuff and better at everything, just by default.
I think the advantage is to achieve similar level of comfort, a foam saddle would be heavier. Pliable honey comb like structures are not new. It's the main selling point of ON running shoes. 3D printing is what makes it possible to even produce such a saddle.
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Initial review of a carbon padded saddle I switched to posted here http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,776.msg46307.html#msg46307
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I think the advantage is to achieve similar level of comfort, a foam saddle would be heavier. Pliable honey comb like structures are not new.
You might be right; we would need to weigh the padding vs a conventional foam one.
But that saddle is not super light for a "half-size". Also, comfort kind of had been solved even before the advent of flexy plastic shells. And plastic shells can be done lightweight, too, not sure how light we could go, though. And cf shells can be done with some actual flex (but it requires some engineering, I've been told). Fizik does shells with flexing glass fibre parts (or I think it's gf, don't quote me on that). Maybe I'm just being a stubborn old dude.
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Today I did 18 miles on the Lexon 3D printed saddle. It's not as light as some of my other saddles, but as I mentioned this saddle feels very sturdy. The carbon rails held up quite well. My other carbon saddles need to be wrapped in gaffer tape to keep them from slipping on two of my frames. Comfort is decent, the cushion isn't what's most obvious, but the mesh consistency when sitting on it. When shifting positioning on the saddle, you don't feel much friction when moving. I can see myself having no issues with this saddle on even longer rides. I definitely would recommend it!
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I tried the Lexon saddle on my road bike and liked it enough that I got another one for my gravel bike. The wider nose is, to me, more comfortable than the Power Mirror saddle I was using, and it's about 100 grams lighter too. As pointed out in previous posts, the rear of the rails flow directly into the shell rather than having a noticeable step where the rails have been slotted into a hole and then bonded, which is where I've had previous cheap carbon saddles fail before. The 3D printed top isn't nearly as advanced as the Power Mirror in terms of the use of 3D printing for variable density - the Lexon saddle is the same density all over whilst the Power Mirror had quite distinct density differences front/rear within a span of ~6 inches. It hasn't negatively impacted the comfort of the Lexon saddle though.
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This is my favourite saddle:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005286260332.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.4.59011802cd0lPH
If you check the sales you can get it for about 10€. 190gr.
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I think I used to have the same one but with a painted design from enlee. Looks the same in shape and it was absolutely horrible. Flexy in an untrustworthy way and the plastic was sticking out of the side against my thighs instead of the padding
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just a +1 on the Lexon saddle (Ryet Aircode is the model, if I'm not wrong), I've commented some pages ago but I think it's worth mentioning
the construction is really well done, the rail bond as mentioned is much better than most chinese carbon saddles, the 3D is 'simple' but seems good, been 3 months and it's holding well I believe (and hope) it'll last long.. Shape is a complex subject, it's too personal, but I've adapted well to the 'pro stealth' shape it has, the wider nose and the relief channel I like a lot, no discomfort in long rides
as far as the advantages of the 3D print surface, I honestly think it's still mostly marketing at this time - even if you go to the top of the range ones, from Specialized, Fizik, SelleItalia...
it really doesn't seem to do anything much different then a good advanced foam padding does. Dif density is something doable with padding, the weight is not so different as far as I know. Maybe one benefit is that the 3D structure keeps it's shape even after long hours of use (at least theoretically), while foam is bound to compress and require some time to go back to the original shape - this could impact comfort in really long rides.
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I tried the Lexon saddle on my road bike and liked it enough that I got another one for my gravel bike.
Same here, after trying it on my road bike I put in another order for my gravel bike as well!
just a +1 on the Lexon saddle (Ryet Aircode is the model, if I'm not wrong), I've commented some pages ago but I think it's worth mentioning
Maybe one benefit is that the 3D structure keeps it's shape even after long hours of use (at least theoretically), while foam is bound to compress and require some time to go back to the original shape - this could impact comfort in really long rides.
That's the one thing I noticed. the 3D mesh felt like it kept it's shape despite my constant position shifting which I tend to do if I'm climbing or sprinting. Foam padded saddles will eventually compress and create more friction with movement.
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I just received my Onirii CD-02 center lock disc rotors and took them on a 31 mile ride which included climbing and fast descents. I'm thoroughly impressed. They brake well and look cool. Also they make a whooshing sound when hard braking on the downhill. Not sure if there's any performance benefit, but it didn't hurt the braking performance either. Weight of rotors was about 102g, lockring was 9g. Though I opted to use my Shimano lockring that uses the cassette tool (as opposed to a BB tool) which is about 11g.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804246204984.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804246204984.html)
I also picked up an UNO AL7050 stem. Mounted with titanium stem bolts, it comes under sub 100g easily. Fit and finish are top notch as well. The bar clamp comes with two separate pieces. Clamp fit is clean with barely any gaps.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803385990783.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803385990783.html)
On a side note, I guess Chinese cycling gear is starting to become more popular. On a group ride this morning, a few cyclists were really curious about my setup since they've been watching YT channels like China Cycling. If Panda Podium takes off and can offer solid support, it might help open the door to a wider audience.
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2 months in on the Onirii CD02 rotors checking in here. I've put in about 500 miles on them so far. I'll echo the same thoughts, they're nice and super light rotors for the price. Only thing I'll knock them for is size of the holes, they're so large I think they're actually losing potential surface area for shedding heat, I've gotten them to temporarily warp to the point they hit the pads when released after some heavy braking a few times. I also question if their design acts as a cheese grater on my brake pads. I don't live in a mountainous area so heat management is not really an issue for me. To their credit they bounce back after getting heated, which means the floating rotor design is working as intended. I've done a couple of races in the lower mountains in the northeast with huge braking zones and they didn't have major issues beyond a little temporary warp. But I would probably feel nervous coming down a long series of switchbacks.
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2 months in on the Onirii CD02 rotors checking in here. I've put in about 500 miles on them so far. I'll echo the same thoughts, they're nice and super light rotors for the price. Only thing I'll knock them for is size of the holes, they're so large I think they're actually losing potential surface area for shedding heat, I've gotten them to temporarily warp to the point they hit the pads when released after some heavy braking a few times. I also question if their design acts as a cheese grater on my brake pads. I don't live in a mountainous area so heat management is not really an issue for me. To their credit they bounce back after getting heated, which means the floating rotor design is working as intended. I've done a couple of races in the lower mountains in the northeast with huge braking zones and they didn't have major issues beyond a little temporary warp. But I would probably feel nervous coming down a long series of switchbacks.
I think for road the Onirii CD-02 rotors work well. I'd be curious to try these ZRace rotors though for my gravel bike. They look to emulate the Shimano Ice Tech rotors for heat dissipation:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804876527784.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804876527784.html)
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Can someone send me an aliexpress link to stores selling legit YBN 11 speed chains please.
I recently bought a shimano 11s chain as a backup from Ali and am only now realizing it’s a fake. I bought it from “preference cycling store” who had pretty good reviews for the chain but looks like the people reviewing it are not able to tell. The key giveaways were that the check mark at the front of the box on the bottom is printed (should be done by hand) and the quick link is in the same package as the chain (should be separate). I’ve read some good stuff about YBN chains, so I think I will give that a try instead
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Can someone send me an aliexpress link to stores selling legit YBN 11 speed chains please.
I recently bought a shimano 11s chain as a backup from Ali and am only now realizing it’s a fake. I bought it from “preference cycling store” who had pretty good reviews for the chain but looks like the people reviewing it are not able to tell. The key giveaways were that the check mark at the front of the box on the bottom is printed (should be done by hand) and the quick link is in the same package as the chain (should be separate). I’ve read some good stuff about YBN chains, so I think I will give that a try instead
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005004864551092.html
This is the one I bought. I ended up not using it because they sadly only make 116L in 11 speed and my bike needed 118 links
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Personally, I will never use
YBN VG Sports brand again. The YBN VG Sports chains I purchased off of Aliexpress a couple years ago, stretched and wore out in a couple of months. They must use some sort of very soft elastic metal.
For my riding, the most affordable and longer lasting chain brand is KMC.
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Personally, I will never use YBN brand again. The YBN chains I purchased off of Aliexpress a couple years ago, stretched and wore out in a couple of months. They must use some sort of very soft elastic metal.
For my riding, the most affordable and longer lasting chain brand is KMC.
Are you sure they were legit YBN chains? Only recently did I learn how to spot fake shimano chains. I'd have no idea how to check if a YBN chain is the real deal or a fake.
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Great catch. After looking back in my purchase history, my aging forgetful mind recalled the brand incorrectly. The brand I did not like is VG Sports. I edited my above post.
Big no on these!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832785546102.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.877.6f7d1802ngII5k&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt
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Luke (Trace Velo) was supposedly giving VG sports a second try. Hoping for an update soon.
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Zero friction cycling who is an independent tester has found YBN chains to be really good, almost equivalent to dura ace. From everything I can tell about the testing he does for both chains and lubricants, he seems very trustworthy. Main concern now is to get a real YBN or shimano chain for a decent deal. Not really interested in a KMC chain.
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Zero friction cycling who is an independent tester has found YBN chains to be really good, almost equivalent to dura ace. From everything I can tell about the testing he does for both chains and lubricants, he seems very trustworthy. Main concern now is to get a real YBN or shimano chain for a decent deal. Not really interested in a KMC chain.
Surely they wouldn't bother making counterfeit YBN products? What a shame they don't come in 126L for 11speed :'(
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Like chains are there fake cassettes too? Looking for a 10s road cassette and looking for recommendations.
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Regarding KMC chains, When I look at all my KMC chain purchases, they have been bought either off of Ebay or Amazon. I found that Aliexpress sellers often have higher prices for these chains than purchased domestically in the US.
KMC publishes that they have 11 factories in these countries: Taiwan, China, Holland, USA, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Plus 14 distribution centers around the world.
YBN, publishes that they are headquartered in Taiwan, with production bases located in Taiwan and Vietnam. (No china?)
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Like chains are there fake cassettes too? Looking for a 10s road cassette and looking for recommendations.
Look no further than sunshine/goldix imo. I find them better than stock shimanos. (sunshine 10s 11-40 on mtb and goldix 11s 11-40 on gravel)
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Look no further than sunshine/goldix imo. I find them better than stock shimanos. (sunshine 10s 11-40 on mtb and goldix 11s 11-40 on gravel)
I wouldn't necessarily call them fake as they are not actively trying to deceive you like the fake shimano chains. I bought a sunshine 11-16 cassette for my gravel bike, but ended up going with a tried and true sunrace cassette just to minimize potential headaches. I'll keep it as backup just in case.
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Quick question, has anyone used the AliEx unbranded suspension stems similar to Redshift and the Cane Creek EE Silk? On AliEx they cost like $65 USD versus $250 USD for the official versions. I want to try one out on my gravel bike, but I'm not sure if I'll like it or not.
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I haven't tried an AliExpress version, but I do like my RedShift ShockStop stem. It helps take the edge off a bit, although it's certainly not comparable to a good suspension fork.
The standard ShockStop stem is listed on Redshift's website for $170. I got mine during one of their 25% off sales. Still more than the knock-offs though.
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I remember when they popped up. I saw one review by a no name vendor that has since disappeared. It had pictures of the internals which is where they cut corners. Basically it locked up after a few rides and couldn't be fixed. Could've been a one off dud.
After 150 miles on rough gravel I'm looking into suspension options as well. I'm leaning towards suspension posts though. Let us know if you give it a go!
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Does anyone have recommendation for rim brake pad holders on Alix? Don't need pads just the metal holder that holds the pads and attaches to caliper
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Does anyone have recommendation for rim brake pad holders on Alix? Don't need pads just the metal holder that holds the pads and attaches to caliper
Yes! I had this problem last year and couldn't find pad holders at ALL on european websites.
I think this was my first cycling related purchase on ali
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005003620176366.html
They come with pads which I did not expect, I've never tried them since I already had swissstop pads. I don't think there's much else to say about them, can't really go wrong with pad holders.
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Yes! I had this problem last year and couldn't find pad holders at ALL on european websites.
I think this was my first cycling related purchase on ali
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005003620176366.html
They come with pads which I did not expect, I've never tried them since I already had swissstop pads. I don't think there's much else to say about them, can't really go wrong with pad holders.
Do you have the brand name? The link goes to Alix home page. Edit never mind, works on desktop.
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I recently switched to narrow drop bars which didn't fit my bar clamp gps mount, so I had to get a stem gps mount. I ordered the OG-EVKIN stem gps mount and the quality is top notch. The carbon mount is well-machined and solid and the mounting hardware is very good. It even comes with a pair of M5x30mm rainbow titanium screws.
I'm really impressed by the quality of hardware coming from both LEXON/RYET and now OG-EVKIN. There's a lot of shade/hate being thrown at AliEx bike gear, but at this rate this stuff is going to surpass western brands.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804856697418.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804856697418.html)
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I recently switched to narrow drop bars which didn't fit my bar clamp gps mount, so I had to get a stem gps mount. I ordered the OG-EVKIN stem gps mount and the quality is top notch. The carbon mount is well-machined and solid and the mounting hardware is very good. It even comes with a pair of M5x30mm rainbow titanium screws.
I'm really impressed by the quality of hardware coming from both LEXON/RYET and now OG-EVKIN. There's a lot of shade/hate being thrown at AliEx bike gear, but at this rate this stuff is going to surpass western brands.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804856697418.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804856697418.html)
my whole cockpit is og-evkin, the mentioned mount CM002, plus HB002 and SM004 (the exact combination in the description of the link you shared, lol
each part is really well finished, it's 2yrs of use and all good, I only had some issues with the torque, it requires a bit over the spec to properly fix, but other than that all good
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my whole cockpit is og-evkin, the mentioned mount CM002, plus HB002 and SM004 (the exact combination in the description of the link you shared, lol
each part is really well finished, it's 2yrs of use and all good, I only had some issues with the torque, it requires a bit over the spec to properly fix, but other than that all good
Was the torque issue with the carbon stem? I ended up going with a lightweight sub-100g UNO stem. The mounting hardware works great and even though they say 4nm for carbon bars, I tend to still push it to 5nm. I had an issue awhile back with 4nm not being sufficient (bar slipped paired to a carbon stem).
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804094561235.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804094561235.html)
I've become partial to plastic water bottle cages, mainly because they seem to scratch my bottles less (versus carbon) especially when riding gravel due to trail grit. These plastic cages seem to work quite well and aren't too heavy at 21g.
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Banana holder? Adding this to the list of Aliexpress items I didn't know I needed ;D
https://aliexpress.us/item/3256803238763132.html?
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Banana holder? Adding this to the list of Aliexpress items I didn't know I needed ;D
https://aliexpress.us/item/3256803238763132.html?
I’d buy one just for the laughs I’d get on the trails. ;D
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Was the torque issue with the carbon stem? I ended up going with a lightweight sub-100g UNO stem. The mounting hardware works great and even though they say 4nm for carbon bars, I tend to still push it to 5nm. I had an issue awhile back with 4nm not being sufficient (bar slipped paired to a carbon stem).
yes, both in the stem. lol
stem-fork interface 1st, had issues but after adding some extra torque it fixed well (it's originally spec'd at 5 or 6Nm). Talking with my mechanic, we found that the stem is a bit out of tolerance, the 'cylinder' is not as it should so you need it extra tight otherwise there's some play.
then when installing the computer mount had the same situation, on the mount-stem interface had to add some extra torque to properly fix it, but is working well since then.
worth mentioning that when assembling the handlebar to stem with the original screws and according to spec, all worked well. it's when I changed to the computer mount screws (longer) that the issues appeared (with spec'd torque it needed some vibration, or hitting a pothole, and the handlebar twisted)
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Didn't see this thing mentioned before - an adapter/convertor that converts any mechanical derailleur into electronic wireless shifting unit.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOzmTlw
Trigger lever, so I guess only for flat bar bikes
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This is really cool. First time I have ever see something like this. Looks like if you remove a front shifter, (most weigh about 120 to 140 grams), plus a portion of housing and cable, and then if this unit weighs 155 grams / 5.5 oz mechanism and battery, then it is probably a wash weight wise.
OTOH, the EDS electric shifter has a battery life of around 10,000 shifts, but the battery for this says it only lasts 4500 shifts. Says to me, you might have to carry the second battery, 45 grams, with you in case it runs out of juice.
Overall, I like it, because I have been getting index finger, thumb and wrist pain due to repetitive shifting of my mtn. bike shifter in my old age.
(I went with a Wheeltop EDS recently and it really help only having to push a button rather than push/leverage a lever on a shift pod.)
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Didn't see this thing mentioned before - an adapter/convertor that converts any mechanical derailleur into electronic wireless shifting unit.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOzmTlw
Trigger lever, so I guess only for flat bar bikes
Archer Components has a device like this. They have it available for both flat and drop bar shifting. It cost more than the LTwoo unit, but you'll probably get better support from this company if you have any issues.
https://archercomponents.com/collections/shifters-and-remotes/products/copy-of-d1x-trail-shifter-gen-2-dbr-remote (https://archercomponents.com/collections/shifters-and-remotes/products/copy-of-d1x-trail-shifter-gen-2-dbr-remote)
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Didn't see this thing mentioned before - an adapter/convertor that converts any mechanical derailleur into electronic wireless shifting unit.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOzmTlw
Trigger lever, so I guess only for flat bar bikes
Saw this on TikTok, seems interesting.
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This appears to be the original version out of Taiwan since 2015/6. They have a cool dual cable version that shifts front derailleurs too.
Question is... Did LTwoo copy one of the 2 other designs, or develop theirs independently?
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1598276649/xshifter-worlds-first-universal-wireless-smart-shi
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Didn't see this thing mentioned before - an adapter/convertor that converts any mechanical derailleur into electronic wireless shifting unit.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOzmTlw
Trigger lever, so I guess only for flat bar bikes
Looks similar to the Archer D1X, though much uglier. :P
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Anyone curious about the new Shimano Cues stuff?
Pretty low prices on Ali.
$100.32 30％ Off | SHIMANO CUES MTB U6000 10/11 Speed Bicycle FC-U6000 170/175MM 32T CN-LG500 116L Chain 11-48T/11-50T Flywheel Transmission Kit
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m079OcG
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Looks similar to the Archer D1X, though much uglier. :P
Definitely crude looking, but interesting nevertheless. I don't know anyone using this or the Archer one
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Anyone curious about the new Shimano Cues stuff?
Pretty low prices on Ali.
$100.32 30％ Off | SHIMANO CUES MTB U6000 10/11 Speed Bicycle FC-U6000 170/175MM 32T CN-LG500 116L Chain 11-48T/11-50T Flywheel Transmission Kit
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m079OcG
I have the crankset model in my cart for quite some time, today's sale might be the day I pull trigger - though I don't have a suitable frame for this to put on. This and the Zniino gravel bar (Surly corner bar copy) will go well together.
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ZRace RX Crank & Magene P505 power meter combo anyone? This week's special https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004272116963.html - $12USD - $5.21USD (coins if you have any)
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ZRace RX Crank & Magene P505 power meter combo anyone? This week's special https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004272116963.html - $12USD - $5.21USD (coins if you have any)
Or with the Sigeyi power meter: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001610276169.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000060.1.21407718DSiMjz&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.291025.0&scm_id=1007.13339.291025.0&scm-url=1007.13339.291025.0&pvid=3a31664b-9584-47c6-aa29-4022fe311d4a&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller,scm-url:1007.13339.291025.0,pvid:3a31664b-9584-47c6-aa29-4022fe311d4a,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238114%231999&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%21482.79%21381.4%21%21%21%21%21%402103246416866521913423919e4785%2112000016800648650%21rec%21BE%21768088907
Those are great prices...
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For the EU buyers: does anybody know what the chances are you will have to pay tax and VAT when you order more expensive items and you do not get the special shipping with tax included?
I never did, but I was just wondering if customs will stop your delivery and let you pay, or if it is still like the old days where 99,9% of the orders just gets trough customs without you having to pay the tax.
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For the EU buyers: does anybody know what the chances are you will have to pay tax and VAT when you order more expensive items and you do not get the special shipping with tax included?
I never did, but I was just wondering if customs will stop your delivery and let you pay, or if it is still like the old days where 99,9% of the orders just gets trough customs without you having to pay the tax.
Mostly the dealers give a lower price so that less tax has to be paid.
I have ordered some time ago rims and the dealer has declared them with 100€.
The rims but had a value of 350€
I have paid around 20€ tax.
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Carbon is the main talking point on this forum but this seems like a good deal?
I have heard Seaboard frames aren't that bad and some builds here look cool. Kinda old school, simple paint jobs and slightly bigger than what the sizes say.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804983820581.html
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Carbon is the main talking point on this forum but this seems like a good deal?
I have heard Seaboard frames aren't that bad and some builds here look cool. Kinda old school, simple paint jobs and slightly bigger than what the sizes say.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804983820581.html
They are intensely heavy frames. 1700g for a 56? And a 500g fork??? I guess that's just the weight of contemporary aluminum frames with hydraulic braking and thru axles. A Specialized Allez sprint disc is very similar in weight across their range.
For $80 more you can get a BXT Gravel 135, which is 200-300g lighter. Obviously not everyone wants a carbon bike, and the Seaboard might be higher quality wrt details like cable routing, gaps/alignment, facing etc. But it's the first thing that comes to my mind.
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Carbon is the main talking point on this forum but this seems like a good deal?
I have heard Seaboard frames aren't that bad and some builds here look cool. Kinda old school, simple paint jobs and slightly bigger than what the sizes say.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804983820581.html
For not much more depending on your local tax, the BXT carbon gravel frame is going for sub $400 USD right now.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804540425938.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804540425938.html?)
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This appears to be the original version out of Taiwan since 2015/6. They have a cool dual cable version that shifts front derailleurs too.
Question is... Did LTwoo copy one of the 2 other designs, or develop theirs independently?
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1598276649/xshifter-worlds-first-universal-wireless-smart-shi
Does anybody know where to get anything but the single shift setup? I'm wondering if the dual pull or some combination of multiple singles could work for electronic suspension lockout.
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For those with Canyon integrated handlebars and Aliexpress replicas annoyed by the weak plastic caps breaking under preload, this is a nice upgrade.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804647093885.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.21ef1802Oxi0Cd&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804647093885.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.21ef1802Oxi0Cd&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa)
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Carbon is the main talking point on this forum but this seems like a good deal?
I have heard Seaboard frames aren't that bad and some builds here look cool. Kinda old school, simple paint jobs and slightly bigger than what the sizes say.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804983820581.html
Had they been this price when I was shopping, I might've gone with this option. At the time, they were around $500 shipped. :(
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For not much more depending on your local tax, the BXT carbon gravel frame is going for sub $400 USD right now.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804540425938.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804540425938.html?)
They are intensely heavy frames. 1700g for a 56? And a 500g fork??? I guess that's just the weight of contemporary aluminum frames with hydraulic braking and thru axles. A Specialized Allez sprint disc is very similar in weight across their range.
For $80 more you can get a BXT Gravel 135, which is 200-300g lighter. Obviously not everyone wants a carbon bike, and the Seaboard might be higher quality wrt details like cable routing, gaps/alignment, facing etc. But it's the first thing that comes to my mind.
Yes I saw BXT being pretty cheap for cf but somehow Tsunami/Seaboard seems like a better brand. I also feel as far as cheapest, bottom of the barrel frames go the Aluminum frames have less chance of something going wrong. Just my opinion anyway. The price includes shipping and seems good considering you can stack 30 off 200 coupon. I haven't seen them go so low hence I thought I should post it here in case someone was looking at metal gravel frame.
Had they been this price when I was shopping, I might've gone with this option. At the time, they were around $500 shipped. :(
Exactly. Even now other sellers are 400-450 range. Tsunami themselves seem to sell it at 460, + shipping may be.
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and another power meter special, this time crank dual sided Magene P325 CS on Zrace arms https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004037853598.html (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004037853598.html)
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For not much more depending on your local tax, the BXT carbon gravel frame is going for sub $400 USD right now.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804540425938.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804540425938.html?)
I'd warn to stay away from BXT. They've made a really bad name for themselves, at least here in Brazil, over the last 1-2yrs
A lot of broken frames cases, both road or mtb, and then really bad aftersales. When they're contacted for warranty (Aliexpress store) they just ghost the buyer, or they threaten to only fulfill if the buyer deletes all bad comments about it made on Aliexpress and social media
and another power meter special, this time crank dual sided Magene P325 CS on Zrace arms https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004037853598.html (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004037853598.html)
interesting collab! I have the P325CS complete set - the one from Kickstarter years ago - and although many people had issues, mine always worked really well, and the power is on par with my smart trainer (a Dare2Ride, seems the same as JetBlack Volt or Zwift Hub)
but at that pricepoint, I believe the P505 or the Sigeyi sets (posted a while back), are better options
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Or with the Sigeyi power meter: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001610276169.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000060.1.21407718DSiMjz&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.291025.0&scm_id=1007.13339.291025.0&scm-url=1007.13339.291025.0&pvid=3a31664b-9584-47c6-aa29-4022fe311d4a&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller,scm-url:1007.13339.291025.0,pvid:3a31664b-9584-47c6-aa29-4022fe311d4a,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238114%231999&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%21482.79%21381.4%21%21%21%21%21%402103246416866521913423919e4785%2112000016800648650%21rec%21BE%21768088907
Those are great prices...
The zrace crank and sigeyi powermeter that I purchased (sram 3-bolt) has a design flaw that broke the waterproof seal of the powermeter and ruin the board. I do not know if other interfaces have the same issue, but would assume they do. Sigeyi claimed they have asked for this model to not be advertised together, but sellers continue to do so. Attached is an image of where the crank arm touches the power meter.
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but at that pricepoint, I believe the P505 or the Sigeyi sets (posted a while back), are better options
The zrace crank and sigeyi powermeter that I purchased (sram 3-bolt) has a design flaw that broke the waterproof seal of the powermeter and ruin the board. I do not know if other interfaces have the same issue, but would assume they do. Sigeyi claimed they have asked for this model to not be advertised together, but sellers continue to do so.
Thanks for the feedback looks like P505 is the better option.
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Sensah are doing 11 speed shifters + derailleur/s for under 90USD (including discount) in current sale
11x2 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805230645531.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805230645531.html)
11x1 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804849204887.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804849204887.html)
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got this new launch from IGPSports, the BSC300 for around USD 120 https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005005670708376.html
seems a great deal considering the features... colored screen, full map for navigation (although it doesn't reroute if you go out of route), 8 data fields and a lot more details
I'm currently on a Bryton 420, about 1.5 yrs using it, it works great and has all the features I'm comfortable paying for - being totally honest, because getting upgrade on screen size or mapping jumps the price a lot and then it's out of budget for me
IGPSport somewhat divides opinions, some people have a great experience and some had the worst possible. What I seem to gather is that for the cheapest most affordable models they work really well and with few issues, but the more feature heavy and expensive stuff they had some issues overtime, and especially the app is bugged
but my impression is that they're evolving a lot the past year or so, the old igs618/620 series had bad reviews but the igs630 seem to have improved a lot. Same with this new BSC series, the 100 and 200 have been around for some months and have good reviews, I just hope the 300 is similar ;)
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I purchased an IGPSport IGS630 off of Amazon on a great sale this past November. To date, I have been pleased with it. (I still don't see the IGS630s for sale on Aliexpress.)
It has good battery life but here are the problems I dislike about mine.
1. Response time to display incline/grade: My unit seems to lag behind the actual grade of the hill I am climbing. Often takes 5-6 seconds to recalculate and display the grade changes. (I will have ridden past a steep section of a climb before it displays what the grade was.)
2. On really steep climbs, often 20+% grades, I may have to walk or can be pedaling at around 2mph, the computer stops recording, after 20 to 30 second it will stop recording, and/or turn off until I go faster than 2mph.
3. There are almost too many features and screens on this model. It is prone to me pushing the wrong button and accidentally deleting the current ride file, or creating a new lap. I suppose I just need to study the manual more and commit to memory what all the buttons do.
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I purchased an IGPSport IGS630 off of Amazon on a great sale this past November. To date, I have been pleased with it. (I still don't see the IGS630s for sale on Aliexpress.)
It has good battery life but here are the problems I dislike about mine.
1. Response time to display incline/grade: My unit seems to lag behind the actual grade of the hill I am climbing. Often takes 5-6 seconds to recalculate and display the grade changes. (I will have ridden past a steep section of a climb before it displays what the grade was.)
2. On really steep climbs, often 20+% grades, I may have to walk or can be pedaling at around 2mph, the computer stops recording, after 20 to 30 second it will stop recording, and/or turn off until I go faster than 2mph.
3. There are almost too many features and screens on this model. It is prone to me pushing the wrong button and accidentally deleting the current ride file, or creating a new lap. I suppose I just need to study the manual more and commit to memory what all the buttons do.
I also noticed the IGPSport IGS630 isn't on AliExpress. I'm wondering which would be a better buy between the the IGS630 and BSC300? Do both offer navigation or just pre-loaded route mapping? I haven't used a proper nav system yet, because I tend to just get lost to find interesting routes!
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Looking at these 2 different models, it looks like the IGS630 has a few more options, has a larger screen, and longer battery life. (I like having the larger screen.) Of course, the IGS630 is more expensive.)
Attached are images of the specs.
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I have the crankset model in my cart for quite some time, today's sale might be the day I pull trigger - though I don't have a suitable frame for this to put on. This and the Zniino gravel bar (Surly corner bar copy) will go well together.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805394361199.html
Update on this, placed an order for full Cues U60000 group including crankset. Shipped immediately but in two parcels and each from different location with their own tracking #. I have ordered a few groupsets from Alix before but this is the first time it is split. Will keep you guys posted. Fast shipping made me happy but the shop name is just a bunch of numbers with no reviews, lets see what happens. May we should keep a directory of good/fast sellers on Alix.
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1. Response time to display incline/grade: My unit seems to lag behind the actual grade of the hill I am climbing. Often takes 5-6 seconds to recalculate and display the grade changes. (I will have ridden past a steep section of a climb before it displays what the grade was.)
2. On really steep climbs, often 20+% grades, I may have to walk or can be pedaling at around 2mph, the computer stops recording, after 20 to 30 second it will stop recording, and/or turn off until I go faster than 2mph.
the grade update I find it slow on my Bryton420 too, the units seem to rely on the last few meters to calculate the slope, and it ends up taking some time. I don't have any experience with more expensive units from Garmin or Wahoo, so I don't know if the high-end models are instant or all have some delay
about the pause feature, have you tried turning off auto-pause? or in some units you can setup a minimum speed for it to pause/resume, try looking for that on the setup.
I know it's frustrating but I think that's a situation with any unit, my Bryton auto-pauses when I'm slower than 5kmph
I also noticed the IGPSport IGS630 isn't on AliExpress. I'm wondering which would be a better buy between the the IGS630 and BSC300? Do both offer navigation or just pre-loaded route mapping? I haven't used a proper nav system yet, because I tend to just get lost to find interesting routes!
For the igs630, since it's their top model, IGPSport is trying to focus on local dealers, and then Aliexpress becomes an issue since they ship anywhere in the world and region blocking is hard, so better to just avoid having it there in any way
about the differences, igs630 has bigger screen and battery than bsc300
talking features and data field config they're pretty much the same, but igs630 has more fields (since bigger screen), and the big difference is the navigation experience
on bsc300 you have routes, and the whole map is shown also - city blocks, near streets, etc and you can zoom in/out - but if you leave the route it'll not adjust, it'll just say you're out, it's sort of an 'offline navigation'
now, for igs630 you have the full navigation, you can upload routes and it adjusts if you make a detour, and it also has the 'climb' feature seen (similar) in Garmin and Wahoo
at least that's what I gather from reviews I've seen
now, the 'better buy' I believe it's personal, from your budget and what you need more, too. For me, the differences are not worth the upgrade since it's a lot more money
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805394361199.html
Update on this, placed an order for full Cues U60000 group including crankset. Shipped immediately but in two parcels and each from different location with their own tracking #. I have ordered a few groupsets from Alix before but this is the first time it is split. Will keep you guys posted. Fast shipping made me happy but the shop name is just a bunch of numbers with no reviews, lets see what happens. May we should keep a directory of good/fast sellers on Alix.
That's good idea. I'm suprised this hasn't been done already.
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I just ordered the IGS630 from Ebay, since they're not available on AliEx. I figure for a little extra money I might as well get the additional features. Plus buying it locally I have the option for free returns if it doesn't workout. I'll report back once I receive it. Compared to the next cheapest units which are Bryton or lower end Garmin, the IGS630 seems to pack quite a bit of features for the price.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804993271650.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804993271650.html)
This week I received my AliEx magnetic water bottles. I got tired of my water bottles getting all scratched up from gravel riding grit. Though I didn't want to pay $40-50 USD for Fidlock bottles. The actual water bottles aren't anything special, but I'd rather keep my nicer road bike water bottles in good condition. They're non-insulated, so I'll probably have to freeze my water the night before once the hot summer days arrive.
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Recently bought titanium QR skewers made by Litepro on a whim because why not. The promised delivery date was sometime in August but got delivered today itself, about 12 days from ordering.
Only 34 grams for the pair. I know QR wheels are fast going out of fashion but if someone's interested -
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLXy9VO
Their store has some pretty interesting and delicate looking other goods. I might be down for some more items from them!
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This week I received my AliEx magnetic water bottles. I got tired of my water bottles getting all scratched up from gravel riding grit. Though I didn't want to pay $40-50 USD for Fidlock bottles. The actual water bottles aren't anything special, but I'd rather keep my nicer road bike water bottles in good condition. They're non-insulated, so I'll probably have to freeze my water the night before once the hot summer days arrive.
They are very ordinary bottles. Hope you have more luck with them, than I did. First ride in managed to eject one doing hill repeats, probably user error as they are harder than regular bottles to lock into place. Retrieve bottle but lid damaged (luckily common size and replaced it with a better lid), a couple weeks later lost front wheel on sandy descent, bike went down, I didn't, but foot inside front triangle and bottle cracked. Gave up on them for gravel bike and went for side loading cages instead. Did buy a pair of magnetic aero bottles for my crit bike. Did survive a whole season, that is where I learnt how difficult to lock in place. Also managed to lose an internal part of lid that stopped liquid escaping. Next season probably back to round bottles and regular cages.
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They are very ordinary bottles. Hope you have more luck with them, than I did. First ride in managed to eject one doing hill repeats, probably user error as they are harder than regular bottles to lock into place. Retrieve bottle but lid damaged (luckily common size and replaced it with a better lid), a couple weeks later lost front wheel on sandy descent, bike went down, I didn't, but foot inside front triangle and bottle cracked. Gave up on them for gravel bike and went for side loading cages instead. Did buy a pair of magnetic aero bottles for my crit bike. Did survive a whole season, that is where I learnt how difficult to lock in place. Also managed to lose an internal part of lid that stopped liquid escaping. Next season probably back to round bottles and regular cages.
I did a quick bike shake test with the bottles filled and they seemed to hold in place. I still need to hit the trails and see how they hold up. I'll try my best not to crash, I've already had my yearly crash of the year and don't plan on another! ;D
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804993271650.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804993271650.html)
This week I received my AliEx magnetic water bottles. I got tired of my water bottles getting all scratched up from gravel riding grit. Though I didn't want to pay $40-50 USD for Fidlock bottles. The actual water bottles aren't anything special, but I'd rather keep my nicer road bike water bottles in good condition. They're non-insulated, so I'll probably have to freeze my water the night before once the hot summer days arrive.
If these were insulated, I'd give them a try. We're expected to hit triple digit temps all week. :-[
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Last day to take $40 off of $200 for people in the USA, code "HOT40" . This pushed me to buy the Seaboard GR02 frame that + the ongoing 3 off 30 discount nets you total of $49 off 200. Good luck hunting!
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I used a Goatlink which is optimized for 1X Shimano shadow derailleurs. Shifting seems pretty good paired to a 42t chainring. If I had to nitpick, there's just very minor hesitation shifting into 50t.
If I were on a budget and staying with mechanical brakes, I'd prefer using the GRX 812 RD + Goatlink + Sensah Team Pro shifters. Price wise it's on par with Sensah SRX and you get a true clutched derailleur. The cassette clocks in around 370g on my weight scale.
I just got the ZTTO 12spd HG cassette and thought I could use it with a GX eagle shifter and NX eagle rear derailleur. But, isn’t the cable pull for eagle based on a cassette that is 1.1mm wider?
Is there a 12spd shifter designed for the narrower HG cassettes (fit on a 9/10 spd freehub).
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I did a quick bike shake test with the bottles filled and they seemed to hold in place. I still need to hit the trails and see how they hold up. I'll try my best not to crash, I've already had my yearly crash of the year and don't plan on another! ;D
Have you noticed them rattling around at all?
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Have you noticed them rattling around at all?
I rode with the bottle the other day. No issues, they held in place on the trails.
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Have you noticed them rattling around at all?
They don't rattle on the roughest of trails for gravel bikes (as long as you make sure the bottle slides into the slot and not placed on the magnets, my rookie mistake).
The aero ones on my crit bike survived a forward flip at 35kph and abrupt stop.
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Onirii released an Aethos clone 8)
https://tinyurl.com/4vjms55p
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Onirii released an Aethos clone 8)
https://tinyurl.com/4vjms55p
The link doesn't seem to work. If it's the Aethos style frameset, they've had that on there for awhile. What's new though is their aero road frameset that the Mongolian cycling team is using. The first 10 orders receives a free aero suit.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805504151232.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805504151232.html?)
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So this hub apparently has 696 points of engagement. Huge flange diameter in the rear. It should build a stiff wheel laterally. KOCEVLO RD690 Road DISC Brake Straightpull Hub 24 hole 696 points of engagement drive system ENDURO Bearing| | - AliExpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005666227638.html?spm=a2g0o.home.15002.10.76a92145eORA08&gps-id=pcJustForYou&scm=1007.13562.333647.0&scm_id=1007.13562.333647.0&scm-url=1007.13562.333647.0&pvid=fa1ea3b2-5cf4-434c-babd-9ce8cb9d7cdf&_t=gps-id:pcJustForYou,scm-url:1007.13562.333647.0,pvid:fa1ea3b2-5cf4-434c-babd-9ce8cb9d7cdf,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238110%231995&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21CAD%21228.74%21182.99%21%21%21%21%21%402101c5c316874834513561151e6db8%2112000033947710253%21rec%21CA%214261068451&curPageLogUid=0vTmh6VPAQON)
It's also sold by other brands it seems, Goldix included. Goldix actually builds a wheelset around them, and claimed weight is 1350g for the pair in 40mm depth. If the quality is good, that's a pretty good deal for something that only cost 825 CAD. Free returns, too, at least here in Canada.
GOLDIX Carbon Wheels 696 Rings Disc Brake 700c Road Bike 24h Wheelset 1352g ENT UCI Quality Carbon Rim Center Lock Road Cycling| | - AliExpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005687356285.html?spm=a2g0s.imconversation.0.0.79c83e5fQg5w01&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21CAD%21C%24%201%2C031.74%21C%24%20825.39%21%21%21%21%21%4021038ede16874822376718201e968c%2112000034011378222%21sh%21CA%214261068451)
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Anyone know of a quality Ali alternative to the Altangle travel bike stand clampy thing? I have an Altangle for home, but would prefer something cheaper for actual travel.
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Anyone know of a quality Ali alternative to the Altangle travel bike stand clampy thing? I have an Altangle for home, but would prefer something cheaper for actual travel.
Kind of amazed that there doesn't seem to be a Rockbros or similar version.
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I recently switched to narrow drop bars which didn't fit my bar clamp gps mount, so I had to get a stem gps mount. I ordered the OG-EVKIN stem gps mount and the quality is top notch. The carbon mount is well-machined and solid and the mounting hardware is very good. It even comes with a pair of M5x30mm rainbow titanium screws.
I'm really impressed by the quality of hardware coming from both LEXON/RYET and now OG-EVKIN. There's a lot of shade/hate being thrown at AliEx bike gear, but at this rate this stuff is going to surpass western brands.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804856697418.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804856697418.html)
These were utter trash for me. The plastic hardware cracked apart after a couple of rides. The carbon mount itself was fine but useless without the plastic light holder and GPS twist bracket.
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These were utter trash for me. The plastic hardware cracked apart after a couple of rides. The carbon mount itself was fine but useless without the plastic light holder and GPS twist bracket.
I'm surprised they cracked. I mount my computer and light with no issue. I don't see how the plastic mounts differ from any other Garmin/Wahoo mount bracket?
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I'm surprised they cracked. I mount my computer and light with no issue. I don't see how the plastic mounts differ from any other Garmin/Wahoo mount bracket?
They were made of incredibly brittle plastic and the tabs which are slightly sprung to mount in the quarter turn notches fatigued. The light mount just cracked and my light fell off.
Luckily the tracking didnt update and I was able to open a dispute after a month for a full refund.
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They were made of incredibly brittle plastic and the tabs which are slightly sprung to mount in the quarter turn notches fatigued. The light mount just cracked and my light fell off.
Luckily the tracking didnt update and I was able to open a dispute after a month for a full refund.
Is it possible you over tightened the screws? From this angle they look far more screwed in than with my setup. My screws are more recessed. Also my kit came with two screw types, a set with a flat hex top and another with a slightly curved top. I used the flat headed hex screws.
Anyways, I'll monitor my setup. I have this mount on both my gravel and road bikes with no issues so far.
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Is it possible you over tightened the screws? From this angle they look far more screwed in than with my setup. My screws are more recessed. Also my kit came with two screw types, a set with a flat hex top and another with a slightly curved top. I used the flat headed hex screws.
Anyways, I'll monitor my setup. I have this mount on both my gravel and road bikes with no issues so far.
I had not considered that, could be possible. I will bear it in mind when I install the new mount.
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Any suggestions for front lights? Needs to have an underside gopro mount
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Any suggestions for front lights? Needs to have an underside gopro mount
Recently got a gaciron 1600 for gravel. Seems well built and they do sell go pro mount as well.
Apart from that I like Xoss.
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Any suggestions for front lights? Needs to have an underside gopro mount
I got a Gaciron V9M-1000 lumen and it works really well, the quality actually impressed me, aluminum body, easy to operate... just the battery could be bigger, when at 1k lumen mode it dies rather quickly (~1hr), but it can be charged while using so you could connect it to a power bank if needed.
It can attach to gopro mount through an adapter (bought in separate) and it has a quick-release, which is really practical. I think most Gaciron lights are like that, I recommend the brand since I also see it being well reviewed around other forums
Gaciron is more cost-efficient than MagicShine or Infitnix, for example, but if you want something cheaper try looking at Towild, which I also see being well reviewed. Rockbros or Thinkrider could also be options, they're not the manufacturers but have a bunch of models
got this new launch from IGPSports, the BSC300 for around USD 120 https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005005670708376.html
update on this, received last week, had 2 rides on it. It works really well, easy to operate. The screen is very nice, easy to read, colored. The navigation, which was the main motive I got it, is really nice too, it shows you're out of route and helps you getting back (while not rerouting, just pointing to the direction of the route)
overall a really good option for the price, considering that to go up a tier you need to double the price (or almost)
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The navigation, which was the main motive I got it, is really nice too, it shows you're out of route and helps you getting back (while not rerouting, just pointing to the direction of the route)
overall a really good option for the price, considering that to go up a tier you need to double the price (or almost)
Does it let you rejoin at a different part of the course, or insist you return to where you left the course to rejoin?
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Does it let you rejoin at a different part of the course, or insist you return to where you left the course to rejoin?
no matter where you rejoin, it'll update for what's left on the route
when you're out of route but it's still on screen, it doesn't do anything, it just shows you're out on the map and you can go ahead and rejoin or simply choose another path, it just doesn't reroute, see example here (https://i.imgur.com/oYScDM6.jpg)
if you then move away from the route until it's out of screen, then an arrow shows up, pointing to the closest direction to rejoin the route, see here (https://i.imgur.com/QMWNaZH.jpg). This arrow goes away when you're like >1km far away from the route, or something like that
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More and more sellers are listing 3d printed saddles. Prices are dropping significantly from the early postings I saw. Might have to try one soon.
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More and more sellers are listing 3d printed saddles. Prices are dropping significantly from the early postings I saw. Might have to try one soon.
Seen any in white? It's my theme on my builds, but I can't find a 3D printed one.
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Seen any in white? It's my theme on my builds, but I can't find a 3D printed one.
Here’s this.
Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! $47.65 43％ Off | RYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle For Mountain Road Bike Cycling Seat Hollow Carbon Fiber Ultralight Comfortable Breathable MTB
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mN4UhNG
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You can have a look on the used market for these. There are many in my country going for 30-40, cheaper than the aliexpress cheapest simply because people didn't like them.
Shame they only offer 150mm ish versions
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I have the West Biking 3D printed saddle. Came in at around 185g with the full carbon rails. It’s sitting in the parts bin right now because I just couldn’t get along with it. Have a Power Mirror on another bike so maybe I’m spoiled. But it wasn’t comfortable for my behind. Which is odd because the 3D printed material feels almost identical to the Mirror in squish/firmness. So it has to be the shape. Unfortunately it means I’m out $150 being an early adopter.
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You can have a look on the used market for these. There are many in my country going for 30-40, cheaper than the aliexpress cheapest simply because people didn't like them.
Shame they only offer 150mm ish versions
Where do you live?! They’re still going for over $200 used here in the US.
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Where do you live?! They’re still going for over $200 used here in the US.
I meant the aliexpress ones. There are 3 for sale for 60 right now, all barely test ridden. And I've seen one for 40 but still went for another
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There's market for used Chiner goods? ;D I have hardly ever seen the stuff that we talk here being sold on FBMP or the likes. At the most I see JuinTech brakes or ZRACE cranksets but that's about it.
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Didn't know this existed. Purely for aesthetics purposes, looks good. Anyone tried them yet?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805651979789.html
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sb042cfde9a77415ab9f28305360e4480L.jpg)
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Wow. First their cranks get copied, now their mechs.
I think like most copies it looks good, but I'd have serious doubts about the quality of the internals when it comes to complex items like this.
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Wow. First their cranks get copied, now their mechs.
I think like most copies it looks good, but I'd have serious doubts about the quality of the internals when it comes to complex items like this.
I think, mechanical derailleurs aren’t very complicated. Though the original runs 700 bucks a pop :-X..thats some serious dough just for that “custom look”. Be interesting to see if indexing, shifting etc differs from Shimano.
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I don't like these blatant copies. That's one step too far..
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Didn't know this existed. Purely for aesthetics purposes, looks good. Anyone tried them yet?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805651979789.html
Looks like the store has a lot of copies. Their cages come in garbaruk packaging.
Some SLF motion aero cage copies there too!
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I think, mechanical derailleurs aren’t very complicated. Though the original runs 700 bucks a pop :-X..thats some serious dough just for that “custom look”. Be interesting to see if indexing, shifting etc differs from Shimano.
I'd love to give one of these a try. The indexing is on the shifter side so as long as your limit screws are set and they have used a decent spring I dont see much going wrong. They might use some cheap limit screws which strip easily or something.
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Didn't know this existed. Purely for aesthetics purposes, looks good. Anyone tried them yet?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805651979789.html
I saw this on my AliEx feed awhile ago, but I find this RD to be fairly ugly. Also in terms of serviceability, it looks like the lower jockey wheel isn't something you could easily replace with off-the-shelf parts.
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Anyone have tried the Ryet cassette or are they SRoad?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004883219052.html
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804815422658.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804815422658.html)
I just wanted to do a long term follow-up on this hollowed out crankset. After putting quite a bit of time riding with them, I think I can recommend them at this point. I believe they're the lightest non-carbon crankset on AliEx coming in at sub-500g. I've tried them on both a threaded BSA alloy frame and now a pressfit carbon frame (with built-in alloy sleeve) and I have remedied the creaking issue associated with these cranks. The trick is to trash the M5 hex screws that come with them and replace them with M5x25mm titanium screws (preferably grade 5) which can handle far more torque. I believe after 7nm the stock screws will strip. With the titanium screws, I have them torqued up to 9nm and made sure the entire assembly was well greased. On my current PF carbon gravel frame, it's been very smooth and quiet.
Just keep in mind your own body weight (I weigh sub 70kg) and how much wattage you're putting out. I think for 1x gravel applications they work great, since they cut significant weight, direct mount chainrings are plentiful on AliEx and they aren't too expensive if you crash your bike and damage them.
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Anyone have tried the Ryet cassette or are they SRoad?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004883219052.html
Those are just the alloy/steel Sunshine cassettes. I'd only use them as a "race day" cassette and stick to Shimano 105/Ultegra cassettes for actual durability.
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Anyone have tried the Ryet cassette or are they SRoad?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004883219052.html
If you are in the USA, REI has 50% off on Ultegra R8000 11 speed cassettes. The 11-28 comes in at $43, 11-32 is $46 while 12s Ultegra is at $56. Pretty good prices IMO.
https://www.rei.com/product/131423/shimano-ultegra-11-speed-cassette
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I'm in Canada and there doesn't seem to have any "crash in the bike boom" over here :'(
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Has anyone tried one of the many brake hoses on ali? It's for a shimano R7100 caliper and the official shimano hoses are 20€ minimum. I see many BH59 hoses (with olive and pin :) ) for 5€ and sometimes under
Can they go wrong or is this a good idea?
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Has anyone tried one of the many brake hoses on ali? It's for a shimano R7100 caliper and the official shimano hoses are 20€ minimum. I see many BH59 hoses (with olive and pin :) ) for 5€ and sometimes under
Can they go wrong or is this a good idea?
I have them and plan to use them on my next build in a couple of weeks. Shimano's are indeed insanely expensive...
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Has anyone tried one of the many brake hoses on ali? It's for a shimano R7100 caliper and the official shimano hoses are 20€ minimum. I see many BH59 hoses (with olive and pin :) ) for 5€ and sometimes under
Can they go wrong or is this a good idea?
I have bulk/100 pack of BH59 olives and bulk hoses which I used on builds with R7020, 8020 and even Deore M6100/6120 calipers - all fine with no leaks.
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Has anyone tried one of the many brake hoses on ali? It's for a shimano R7100 caliper and the official shimano hoses are 20€ minimum. I see many BH59 hoses (with olive and pin :) ) for 5€ and sometimes under
Can they go wrong or is this a good idea?
I think generic hoses will be fine, just be gentle when routing them internally as not to cause any abrupt bends.
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I have bulk/100 pack of BH59 olives and bulk hoses which I used on builds with R7020, 8020 and even Deore M6100/6120 calipers - all fine with no leaks.
Can you share the model you used? Might as well use something tried and tested
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Can you share the model you used? Might as well use something tried and tested
Olives and barbs : https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832600436929.html
Tightening screws : https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832625054454.html
Hoses : https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800228755473.html
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I've been using the LTwoo "eggroll" fin brake pads on my GRX calipers. Performance-wise they work really well. I can notice a difference on fast trail descents and steep road hills. Pad wear seems decent and pad thickness was just right making hydraulic brake alignment quite easy.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804904888198.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804904888198.html)
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I don't like these blatant copies. That's one step too far..
It's OK to call them counterfeits.
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Can someone point me to 2x CX style 48/36 or some such crankset with 24mm spindle? All I'm finding is road style compact (50/34) or 1x gravel type with many options in smallish chainrings.
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Can someone point me to 2x CX style 48/36 or some such crankset with 24mm spindle? All I'm finding is road style compact (50/34) or 1x gravel type with many options in smallish chainrings.
Senicx has a couple offerings with a 24mm spindle and 46/30 chainrings. Haven't used them myself but have heard good things about them.
PR3: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004861114532.html
GR4: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005061035762.html
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Senicx has a couple offerings with a 24mm spindle and 46/30 chainrings. Haven't used them myself but have heard good things about them.
PR3: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004861114532.html
GR4: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005061035762.html
I just received the PR3 with the 46/30.
I did not install it yet, but it looks really good.
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It looks like there's a new budget option for carbon 3D saddles from Ryet/Lexon. I have the previous version on 2 of my bikes, but I'm curious if this new one is better? I've been quite happy with the previous version mainly due to the robust construction.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805657168196.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805657168196.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S60977c4c3913495898432d7667667033O.jpg)
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143mm wide, correct me if I'm wrong but the past ali models have all been 150 in the past too
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I've seen a few frighteningly cheap 3d printed saddles. They don't look great, and they're listed by stores that have been opened in the last few months. Not confidence inspiring.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805676326754.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805589725092.html
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I've seen a few frighteningly cheap 3d printed saddles. They don't look great, and they're listed by stores that have been opened in the last few months. Not confidence inspiring.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805676326754.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805589725092.html
That second one is straight up injection molded totally not 3d printed. Same as the other 14 buck saddle.
I would get the one trace velo uses. That one is proven at least. Then again I am using a super cheap saddle. I dont know if I like it or not.
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It looks like there's a new budget option for carbon 3D saddles from Ryet/Lexon. I have the previous version on 2 of my bikes, but I'm curious if this new one is better? I've been quite happy with the previous version mainly due to the robust construction.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805657168196.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805657168196.html)
I have the Aircode model from Ryet, the construction is really nice, been about 100h of use and it's all good as day 1.
I'd say this new one should be about the same, from below the carbon and the rail bonding is very similar, it seems just a different shape. The Aircode is shaped like the PRO Stealth and it was perfect for me.
IMO if you have issues with your current ones, or just that you'd like to try a different shape, then go for it.
I'd bet on Ryet's quality, but shape is 100% personal, it can be the best saddle in the world but don't fit you and will feel like shit after some hours.
I've seen a few frighteningly cheap 3d printed saddles. They don't look great, and they're listed by stores that have been opened in the last few months. Not confidence inspiring.
That second one is straight up injection molded totally not 3d printed. Same as the other 14 buck saddle.
I would get the one trace velo uses. That one is proven at least. Then again I am using a super cheap saddle. I dont know if I like it or not.
Yeah, having proven options going around, I'd not bet on these unknown brands and/or stores.
The Trace Velo one is the ZEUSZ or something like that, RaceWork brand is using them too for their saddles
It's available in 2 versions, I believe Luke's is the first one, and they released a more expensive one with improved rails bonding, very similar to the Ryet Aircode one
Ryet's is cheaper if I'm not wrong, and you can find a number of users here who have it (including myself), so I'd say it has good feedback.
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The Lexon store has the Sroad cassettes on discount:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805710967684.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805710967684.html)
They've also added 3 additional 3D printed carbon saddles for a total of 4.
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143mm wide, correct me if I'm wrong but the past ali models have all been 150 in the past too
They added additional saddles to their discount section. I might actually prefer the slightly narrower, but longer 3D printed saddles they now offer.
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Do 3D printed saddles offer more comfort over a regular carbon saddle? That cheapo carbon saddle (120 grams ~) I am using on 2 bikes is pretty fantastic comfort wise. So I am curious why are this a rage and way more expensive too.
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Do 3D printed saddles offer more comfort over a regular carbon saddle? That cheapo carbon saddle (120 grams ~) I am using on 2 bikes is pretty fantastic comfort wise. So I am curious why are this a rage and way more expensive too.
I have two 3D printed saddles and the most noticeable difference for me is the minimal friction when I shift seated positions and the cushion doesn't deform even after long rides. Also these Ryet saddles are very well built. The rails on mine are thicker than the sub-$20 USD carbon saddles and the shell is stiffer. I don't get any rail slippage with the thicker oval rails. You give up some weight, but you definitely get a higher quality saddle.
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I have two 3D printed saddles and the most noticeable difference for me is the minimal friction when I shift seated positions and the cushion doesn't deform even after long rides. Also these Ryet saddles are very well built. The rails on mine are thicker than the sub-$20 USD carbon saddles and the shell is stiffer. I don't get any rail slippage with the thicker oval rails. You give up some weight, but you definitely get a higher quality saddle.
I have been struggling with this a bit, I like being able to move around but it has made it difficult to find a 'default' position.
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One youtube review I saw mentioned MORE friction with the 3d printed saddle and it left their bibs a little shredded. Perhaps that specific model with the glossy coating is what caused it.
https://youtu.be/G_6gTMdGG9U?t=270
Edit: That was an early version fizik knock off. He had better things to say about the Ryet saddle.
https://youtu.be/RBfMNddmGJ4
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Any recommendations on clear glasses? Tried some NRC ones and the clear lenses were far too blurry. Even worse than some cheap $5 DeWalt work goggles.
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One youtube review I saw mentioned MORE friction with the 3d printed saddle and it left their bibs a little shredded. Perhaps that specific model with the glossy coating is what caused it.
https://youtu.be/G_6gTMdGG9U?t=270
Edit: That was an early version fizik knock off. He had better things to say about the Ryet saddle.
https://youtu.be/RBfMNddmGJ4
My experience is much closer to what jonathanf2 experiences. Much less friction, which I like a lot for cornering, but maybe slightly harder to find a singular default position. I liked my ryet enough to immediately buy a second for my other bike.
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Any recommendations on clear glasses? Tried some NRC ones and the clear lenses were far too blurry. Even worse than some cheap $5 DeWalt work goggles.
I just randomly tried various offerings from amazon or ebay until I found something that fit me well (I have a small head).
I prefer full frame glasses. Scratched my face up on a crash with half frame glasses.
Currently riding some photochromic Rockbros.
Got some Tifosi's for long sunny days.
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I just randomly tried various offerings from amazon or ebay until I found something that fit me well (I have a small head).
I prefer full frame glasses. Scratched my face up on a crash with half frame glasses.
Currently riding some photochromic Rockbros.
Got some Tifosi's for long sunny days.
I have a small head as well, which model did you go for?
Also is it clear enough to not be noticed when wearing?
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I just randomly tried various offerings from amazon or ebay until I found something that fit me well (I have a small head).
I prefer full frame glasses. Scratched my face up on a crash with half frame glasses.
Currently riding some photochromic Rockbros.
Got some Tifosi's for long sunny days.
I bought these photochromatic glasses on a whim. I thought they would be junk, but they're surprisingly clear and the photochromatic feature works decently for sub $5 USD. I now use them exclusively when I know I'll be riding into the night. Though I still use tradition tinted glasses for daytime.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805019047818.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805019047818.html)
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3D printed saddles are definitely dropping in price. The Sensah factory store has some lower priced options. I've had good luck with fast shipping from them as well.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805621753442.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805621753442.html)
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One youtube review I saw mentioned MORE friction with the 3d printed saddle and it left their bibs a little shredded. Perhaps that specific model with the glossy coating is what caused it.
I have been using the Ryet Aircode (https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005004854849804.html) for some months, honestly it's maybe the first saddle I don't have any issues, neither at first nor after some time of use
mainly what I like is that it keeps its' form after hours of use, and I find it pretty comfortable. I'm able to move around but I don't think I do it much.. but that's about shape and it's personal
that friction issue I don't suffer, too, it's all good with all my bibs
Any recommendations on clear glasses? Tried some NRC ones and the clear lenses were far too blurry. Even worse than some cheap $5 DeWalt work goggles.
I have 2 Kapvoe pairs, my favorite is this one (https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005004561426215.html). It's a colored photocromic and it works really well, impressed me actually
Kapvoe used to have only copies but now they have a bunch of 'original' models (well, they're all very similar to known models from Oakley, 100% and Scicon, but slightly different)
the quality is really good for the price, it's been years of use and it's holding up very well
it seems it's the same production of those SCVCN that Jonathanf2 linked
3D printed saddles are definitely dropping in price. The Sensah factory store has some lower priced options. I've had good luck with fast shipping from them as well.
yeah, and lot's of different models appearing too, Ryet has a bunch of new launches on their page.. I believe since the sales volume should raise, price will drop
oh, and you mentioned weight, these better models are getting to 160g, there's a new from Ryet which is 144g (claimed), that's pretty light for any saddle, especially for one 3D printed
like, most light cheap saddles are about 100g, a bit lower if pure carbon no padding - and I'd gladly trade those >60g for more comfort
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I have a small head as well, which model did you go for?
Also is it clear enough to not be noticed when wearing?
I think I got the Tifosi Dolomites. I'll double check when I get home.
Yeah, the two chinese photochromic glasses I have are totally clear in low light.
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I bought these photochromatic glasses on a whim. I thought they would be junk, but they're surprisingly clear and the photochromatic feature works decently for sub $5 USD. I now use them exclusively when I know I'll be riding into the night. Though I still use tradition tinted glasses for daytime.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805019047818.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805019047818.html)
I use these same glasses (both photochromatic and tinted lenses) and I agree they are surprisingly good. I have tried various versions of Kapvoe, "POC", and other glasses, and these have been my favorite so far.
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I bought these photochromatic glasses on a whim. I thought they would be junk, but they're surprisingly clear and the photochromatic feature works decently for sub $5 USD. I now use them exclusively when I know I'll be riding into the night. Though I still use tradition tinted glasses for daytime.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805019047818.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805019047818.html)
Ordered these, lets see.
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INGRID RD1 rear derailluer.. Has anyone tried this?
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKmm7Fy
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INGRID RD1 rear derailluer.. Has anyone tried this?
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKmm7Fy
There is some discussion about it a page back in this thread.
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Onirii carbon cranks, DUB spindle. From the photos they look nice enough, but I wonder if they are any good? 3 bolt mounting, os should be compatible with number of spider power meters
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNyAE2O
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That's a meh from me. The cranks are as expensive as western brands and they are not even available. For $100 less you can get the nice racework carbon cranks
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That's a meh from me. The cranks are as expensive as western brands and they are not even available. For $100 less you can get the nice racework carbon cranks
Yeah, at those prices it's not worth the gamble
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That's a meh from me. The cranks are as expensive as western brands and they are not even available. For $100 less you can get the nice racework carbon cranks
To be fair, their weight is comparable to Sram Red crankarms (400 Onirii vs 380 Sram), which are quite a bit more expensive. Force cranks cost about the same, but are 480 grams.
As for Racework cranks, they are GXP and use 24mm aluminium spindle, which are 2 downsides compared to Onirii
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To be fair, their weight is comparable to Sram Red crankarms (400 Onirii vs 380 Sram), which are quite a bit more expensive. Force cranks cost about the same, but are 480 grams
Yeah, but you read a lot of bad reviews about Chinese carbon cranks (stripping bolts, cracking carbon,...), so it is still an expensive experiment/gamble...
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So you folks wearing/ordering riding glasses, I assume none of you wear prescription glasses otherwise, yes? I have nearsightedness and have to wear prescription sunglasses that I have by Ray-Ban. Curious if there's any other way?
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So you folks wearing/ordering riding glasses, I assume none of you wear prescription glasses otherwise, yes? I have nearsightedness and have to wear prescription sunglasses that I have by Ray-Ban. Curious if there's any other way?
I think the only chinese option are the sunglasses that are meant to fit over regular glasses.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804950841415.html
Tifosi also has RX options and a 25% off coupon right now. I'm nearsighted as well, but not terribly. I ride with regular sunglasses and hope for the best :D
https://tifosioptics.com/collections/prescription-sunglasses
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To be fair, their weight is comparable to Sram Red crankarms (400 Onirii vs 380 Sram), which are quite a bit more expensive. Force cranks cost about the same, but are 480 grams.
As for Racework cranks, they are GXP and use 24mm aluminium spindle, which are 2 downsides compared to Onirii
Also, the raceworks only come in 170mm. Still...80 grams is not worth the risk. I'd go Force all day long if I had the money. For now, my Senicx crank is good enough. :)
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I think the only chinese option are the sunglasses that are meant to fit over regular glasses.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804950841415.html
Tifosi also has RX options and a 25% off coupon right now. I'm nearsighted as well, but not terribly. I ride with regular sunglasses and hope for the best :D
https://tifosioptics.com/collections/prescription-sunglasses
Oh wow, thanks for these. Ordering the first one!
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Also, the raceworks only come in 170mm. Still...80 grams is not worth the risk. I'd go Force all day long if I had the money. For now, my Senicx crank is good enough. :)
I can't recommend the carbon Racework crankset anymore, I already broke my 2nd left crank arm and Racework is charging me $43 USD for a replacement. Their pinch bolt design is seriously flawed. I just opted to bite the 50g weight penalty and put an Ultegra crank arm in its place. I actually have no issues with the 24mm alloy axle and now have all my bikes equipped with alloy axle cranksets. Though I weigh under 70kg. If you weigh more than that, I'd stick with steel axles.
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I can't recommend the carbon Racework crankset anymore, I already broke my 2nd left crank arm and Racework is charging me $43 USD for a replacement.
I think ultralight cranksets and latest Chiner groupsets are two products that I am going to stay away from.
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I think ultralight cranksets and latest Chiner groupsets are two products that I am going to stay away from.
My buddy's SRAM carbon crankset is just as fragile, his crank arm literally fell off during a ride. There's a reason Shimano sticks with alloy. Not to mention the Japanese themselves literally invented 7075 alloy.
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My buddy's SRAM carbon crankset is just as fragile, his crank arm literally fell off during a ride. There's a reason Shimano sticks with alloy. Not to mention the Japanese themselves literally invented 7075 alloy.
Sadly, Shimano's cranks aren't bullet proof either
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Two things you would never see me order from ali... carbon cranks and carbon cockpits. WAY too many horror stories for such little benefits..
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Prescription sunglasses for cycling. Saw some threads earlier....
Me and a few friends have bought from this Aliexpress seller (BCCLEAR (https://eyewell01.aliexpress.com/store/1853675)). They have one set of wrap-around glasses, model TR90 (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004681288131.html) which comes in multiple colours. The TR90 are one size, medium width which is wider than my usual glasses, but I'm very happy with them for cycling, often after a ride I just keep them on for normal use, I just look a bit odd walking around in sports glasses.
If you contact the seller, give them your prescription, then they'll tell you the cheapest/best lenses to purchase from their site. You order the frames and lenses, the seller matches the two orders , then builds and sends you the finished glasses.
I, and my friends have been very happy with the finished product. We all have prescription, photochromatic lenses at a fraction of the price of big name brands. I think I paid USD $50 for my multi-focal, photochromatic finished spectacles with thinnish lenses.
I'd be interested to know if there were similar options from other sellers.
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Sadly, Shimano's cranks aren't bullet proof either
Yes, since Ultegra 6800 days there are reports of cranks cracking. I will still bet on Shimano v/s anything comparable on Aliex though. My R6800 and R8000 cranks have been fine but I am not a pro putting down massive watts either.
Two things you would never see me order from ali... carbon cranks and carbon cockpits. WAY too many horror stories for such little benefits..
Helmets too, IMO. However, admittedly I haven't seen any bad reports about helmets on Aliex...its just personal preference.
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Sadly, Shimano's cranks aren't bullet proof either
As long as you stick to hollow forged Shimano cranksets and not the hollow bonded aka glued. I believe the 12 speed Shimano cranksets are now all hollow forged.
Helmets too, IMO. However, admittedly I haven't seen any bad reports about helmets on Aliex...its just personal preference.
Actually I've been using AliEx helmets. I've gone through 3-4 western brand helmets and fit is always off. Either that or the helmet looks like a giant mushroom on my head. I have an odd shaped head and AliEx helmets are the only ones that fit and look proper. Plus all the negative reports about "fake" helmets are conducted by the PR companies of the helmet brands. They just need to work one time!
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As long as you stick to hollow forged Shimano cranksets and not the hollow bonded aka glued. I believe the 12 speed Shimano cranksets are now all hollow forged.
Is that why they're like 50g heavier now?
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Helmets too, IMO. However, admittedly I haven't seen any bad reports about helmets on Aliex...its just personal preference.
'aliex helmets' is a pretty wide range to put all on the same basket.
something that it's clear in this kind of discussion, and this thread is a perfect example, is that there's a big difference between from cheapest aliex parts, to some mid tier parts that are better finished, have a brand name, but are still cheap
I wouldn't use any kind of explicit knock-off/counterfeit helmets, since my concern is that the factory would be much more focused on the appearance than on the integrity of the material. I know the 'it just needs to work 1 time', but it can not work even once if not well designed... I think that argument fits much better the more expensive range
But it's different if we're talking about some name brands, you have Cairbull which uses knock-off designs but at least has CE approval, or brands like SunriMoon and PMT which are bigger, have their own designs (although many are just famous designs with slight changes), and even go to bike shows. Not the cheapest, but still good prices
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Is that why they're like 50g heavier now?
I believe so. Also they increased weight of the 12 speed 105 crankset, because the 12 speed Ultegra crankset now weighs the same amount as the 11 speed 105 crankset.
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Lexon/Ryet brought back their first low priced 3D printed carbon saddle, but now in white and selling for sub $50 USD. Just make note they also sell it with plastic base:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805023659024.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805023659024.html?)
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For prescription glasses, I got the kapvoe with prescription and photochromic lense. Works like a charm. Only the prescription insert could be a bit bigger.
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This is a nice looking mech
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrvGXkw
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This is a nice looking mech
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrvGXkw
If your German is good, you can find a lot of info about it here: https://www.mtb-news.de/forum/t/china-teile-laber-thread.747673/page-666
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804815422658.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804815422658.html)
Thank you for the longer term review and the screw advice!
What pedals do you have there? They look nice and light.
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I have been struggling with this a bit, I like being able to move around but it has made it difficult to find a 'default' position.
That is why I stick to a bare carbon saddle.
The pedalling/moving friction occurs between the bib and the saddle, not between the bib and the skin, so no chafing anymore on long rides.
But jonathanf2 seems to say they aren't that sticky, so I could try them.
Only if I could find a 130mm one.
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That is why I stick to a bare carbon saddle.
The pedalling/moving friction occurs between the bib and the saddle, not between the bib and the skin, so no chafing anymore on long rides.
But jonathanf2 seems to say they aren't that sticky, so I could try them.
Only if I could find a 130mm one.
I also have a bare carbon saddle. Those slide nicely, but my bib can sometimes get caught in the center cutout. The 3D saddles don't have that problem due to the 3D mesh. More padding, less friction, but at a slight weight penalty. At least with the Lexon saddles, the quality is a bit higher as well, such as the thicker carbon rails and stiff shell.
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Sadly, Shimano's cranks aren't bullet proof either
That is the understatement of a lifetime. Three came unglued on me. So much for them never a replacement either or even a discount. They are never getting my money again.
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Thank you for the longer term review and the screw advice!
What pedals do you have there? They look nice and light.
That crankset has received a bad rap, but honestly I think the problems are caused from the terrible factory screws they provide. The titanium screws allow you to torque the crank arm higher eliminating any creaking.
The pedals I'm using are Xpedo single sided SPD pedals weighing in at 245g. They're okay, but are sometimes are hard to clip in especially on an incline. Though they are quite durable and spin smoothly. It does help keep my gravel bike nimble.
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Any long term review of the IGS630? I seem to recall some of you have it
There are way too many paid unboxing videos to promote it but almost no deeper reviews with more than a week on it ::)
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Any long term review of the IGS630? I seem to recall some of you have it
There are way too many paid unboxing videos to promote it but almost no deeper reviews with more than a week on it ::)
I've been using it for the last month. It works well once you figure out the interface, it's simple enough. Though you have to use the phone app to create/download a route and then upload it to the unit. The app will create the route if you just want to go from point A to point B. I linked all my sensors from my 3 bikes so once mounted to a particular bike and I activate the unit, it automatically links up. Also you can create multiple bike profiles and enable which bike you're using before starting your ride.
Ride data seems accurate and battery life is long. It also comes with a screen protector which was a nice touch. I have no real complaints. My cycling buddies use Wahoo and Garmin units and there's not much functional difference. With the IGS 630 you get practically the same functions at a more affordable price.
The only issue is that they don't sell it on AliExpress, so you'll have to buy it locally like on Amazon. Though I bought mine from Ebay at a slight discount brand new. I'd totally recommend it, especially for the price.
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Do you mean the courses do not automatically get sent from komoot/strava/ridewithGPS etc? What units did you have prior to this?
Can you load power-based training programs? I've heard someone complain the iClimb screen automatically popped up which was annoying (which garmin does too anyway). Do you know if it's possible to turn off?
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...Though you have to use the phone app ... battery life is long...
I've got a couple of gripes with my Karoo
Does it need wifi to send routes, or bluetooth is enough ?
When you talk about "long battery life", how long's that?
And with a bright screen ?
I've heard whispers of a Karoo 3, but I'm leaning towards something else.
I'm sure a gray one will pop up on day from China – maybe this one.
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Do you mean the courses do not automatically get sent from komoot/strava/ridewithGPS etc? What units did you have prior to this?
Can you load power-based training programs? I've heard someone complain the iClimb screen automatically popped up which was annoying (which garmin does too anyway). Do you know if it's possible to turn off?
I previously had a simple computer with speed/cadence/heart rate. I haven't tried the training programs, but you can upload them from the app to the unit. There's a brief pop-up screen, but it doesn't really bother me, because I always check if my sensors are synced (in case of dead battery) and I have to select the bike I'm using since I always rotate them.
I've got a couple of gripes with my Karoo
Does it need wifi to send routes, or bluetooth is enough ?
When you talk about "long battery life", how long's that?
And with a bright screen ?
I've heard whispers of a Karoo 3, but I'm leaning towards something else.
I'm sure a gray one will pop up on day from China – maybe this one.
All data downloading/uploading is done via bluetooth. Connection is stable as well. A 2 hour ride only sucks about 2-4% of battery life. A fully charged unite can probably last for days from constant use. Screen brightness isn't an issue and I live in sunny southern California, I only have it set to 50% and it's bright enough I can see the screen with my sunglasses on in bright sunlight. I wanted a computer with navigation and I first thought about getting the BSC300 computer from AliEx, but I figured a good computer is more like a long term investment, so I opted to track down the IGS630 locally which on paper seems to be the more feature rich unit. I looked at other units in the price range, and this seemed like the best value.
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Thank you for the answer, that looks good.
By curiosity, I checked https://www.igpsport.com/igs630-highlights
40g less than the Karoo !! ::)
35h(wow!) battery life for a bright enough screen.
And a great price.
More questions...
Doesn't seem to have Komoot integration. Right ?
Did you try it off-road, how's the quality of available tracks ? Karoo has them all in general.
I will sit tight, awaiting for the Karoo 3 specs, and see if I stay loyal or jump on the dark side of the bike computers 8)
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Anyone tried already Firespider ?
https://firespider.aliexpress.com/store/1100268111
It is the high-end brand of Toseek, that makes bars, stems,...
https://toseek.aliexpress.com/store/912268096
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Thank you for the answer, that looks good.
By curiosity, I checked https://www.igpsport.com/igs630-highlights
40g less than the Karoo !! ::)
35h(wow!) battery life for a bright enough screen.
And a great price.
More questions...
Doesn't seem to have Komoot integration. Right ?
Did you try it off-road, how's the quality of available tracks ? Karoo has them all in general.
I will sit tight, awaiting for the Karoo 3 specs, and see if I stay loyal or jump on the dark side of the bike computers 8)
I don't think there's Komoot integration, but you can upload any of the standard map file formats onto the unit or create your own route via the app. I haven't used the navigation aspect of the computer very much, since I tend to ride locally, but I mainly bought it for those oft times I might get lost.
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I don't think there's Komoot integration, but you can upload any of the standard map file formats onto the unit or create your own route via the app. I haven't used the navigation aspect of the computer very much, since I tend to ride locally, but I mainly bought it for those oft times I might get lost.
Can you import your own map themes?
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I have the BSC300 from IGPSport, which I think is the next down the lineup (bit further down in features, though), so I can maybe help with some of these doubts.
Routes must be sent/synced from the IGPSport app, you can either create the route in app (like said, from A to B) or sync from 3rd party. From what I checked you can connect with Strava and Komoot for routes, unfortunately no RidewithGPS (at least currently). In the app you need to select which routes you want to sync, so it's manually synced not automatically.
It's also possible to import route files, so you can get a .gpx or some route file and import in app and then sync it to the unit, that's the workaround I've done to get routes from RideWithGPS, a bit more work but not much anyway.
Battery it's important to point out that the time advertised is normally a bit inflated, and also is 'pure gps use', like with no external sensors. So as soon as you add HR, speed, powermeter... the battery is drained faster.
My BSC300 is getting 10h+ with all the sensors, and the advertised is 20h, so I think for the IGS630 will still get a good battery life even with sensors.
Training at least in the BSC300 works really well, you can create the training session directly in the app (then sync it), and make the interval about HR or Power Zones, time-based or leave it open and pass it by pressing the lap button. There's a lot of options, honestly, I've been doing my indoor training directly in the unit linked with the smart trainer and it works like a charm.
It's also possible to sync with TrainingPeaks and import the training sessions.
About the BT connection and sync speed from app to unit, so far had no issues with it, if anything it impressed me how fast it is to sync activities, it's a major stepup from the other chinese brands I've tested, and faster than Bryton420 which I had before the BSC300
Do you mean the courses do not automatically get sent from komoot/strava/ridewithGPS etc?
Can you load power-based training programs?
I previously had a simple computer with speed/cadence/heart rate. I haven't tried the training programs, but you can upload them from the app to the unit. There's a brief pop-up screen, but it doesn't really bother me, because I always check if my sensors are synced (in case of dead battery) and I have to select the bike I'm using since I always rotate them.
All data downloading/uploading is done via bluetooth. Connection is stable as well. A 2 hour ride only sucks about 2-4% of battery life.
Doesn't seem to have Komoot integration. Right ?
Did you try it off-road, how's the quality of available tracks ? Karoo has them all in general.
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Can you import your own map themes?
The only map themes I'm aware of is the day and night mode.
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Any opinions on the RYET wheelsets? I'm thinking of trying out their wheels in the future.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/Road-Bike-Wheels/1101597819_10000003107129.html (https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/Road-Bike-Wheels/1101597819_10000003107129.html)
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Any opinions on the RYET wheelsets? I'm thinking of trying out their wheels in the future.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/Road-Bike-Wheels/1101597819_10000003107129.html (https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/Road-Bike-Wheels/1101597819_10000003107129.html)
I have the Ryet Gravel set on my gravel bike. They've been good so far, the hubs have that cool high tooth ratchet sound. One thing to be aware of for the gravel set is that they are hookless, the aliexpress site makes it seem like they may be hooked, but they are not.
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Any opinions on the RYET wheelsets? I'm thinking of trying out their wheels in the future.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/Road-Bike-Wheels/1101597819_10000003107129.html (https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/Road-Bike-Wheels/1101597819_10000003107129.html)
Someone had a less than ideal experience with their in house hubs on mtb wheels.
https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4262.0.html
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Anyone tried already Firespider ?
https://firespider.aliexpress.com/store/1100268111
It is the high-end brand of Toseek, that makes bars, stems,...
https://toseek.aliexpress.com/store/912268096
I have the FS160 but have yet to try it. Bought it for an upcoming build and I'm currently repainting the bars gloss black. Feels very good in the hand, though.
I also have "The One Pro" handlebar on my VB177, which appears to be the same as Fire Spider's RTB07. This bar is excellent and without having ridden it, the FS160 appears to be just as high quality.
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Does anyone know where i might be able to find a 20/24h disc brake hubset by any chance? Preferably centrelock
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Any long term review of the IGS630? I seem to recall some of you have it
There are way too many paid unboxing videos to promote it but almost no deeper reviews with more than a week on it ::)
I purchased my first one back in November 2022. I've used it for about around 3K miles of riding. About 6 weeks ago, my bike was improperly mounted on a bike rack and my bike took a 1/2 header of the the rack at about 55 mph. The first thing that hit the ground was the iGS630. It broke the mount clips in the housing and shattered the glass, but the unit still worked. I am in the middle of getting a replacement from iGS Sports. (They have been great to work/communicate with to date.) In the mean time, I ordered a second one off of Amazon and it arrived about a month ago and I have about 800 mile on this one.
1. My biggest complaint is that the unit's GPS stops recording at 2mph. (Others have stated that other brands do the same thing, so who knows if this is just me going to slow.) I have spent a lot of time walking my fully loaded bike packer up 20% and greater climbs. It is frustrating because the iGS630 stops recording the climb and auto-pauses.)
2. The displaying of slope on climbs is not very responsive and lags about 3 seconds before it displays the next slope grade change.
3. iGS630 always seems to have a different elevation gain and mileage than Strava on my Cell phone. (On a 50 mile ride, iGS630 will be different my 2 miles and elevation will often be 100s of feet less climbing. (I need to look into how to calibrate my current altitude. Maybe this is why.)
4 There are almost too many buttons on the unit and too many different screens and functions. I wanted to be able to quickly use it out of the box, and really need to re-read and remember what buttons and screens do what.
5. Since I haven't used any other brands, I have no comparison. OTOH. The 500 mile bike packing ride I rode a couple weeks ago, near Ottowa, (The TDW) I heard many complaints about other brand navigators and bike computers. Seems like the technology isn't 100% reliable for every brand.
6. I am still trying to figure out how to upload a GPX file to the App, then to the 630.
7. Battery life is good, but I wish it would last even longer.
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interesting video on what not to buy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FERc_xzoESg
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On the subject of what not to buy - the knock off cambium saddle on AliExpress at the moment.
It's a soft rubber saddle which doesn't work unless you like seatpost bolts kissing your backside :o
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I'll try to reply to each in separate, maybe can help you better
1. My biggest complaint is that the unit's GPS stops recording at 2mph. (Others have stated that other brands do the same thing, so who knows if this is just me going to slow.) I have spent a lot of time walking my fully loaded bike packer up 20% and greater climbs. It is frustrating because the iGS630 stops recording the climb and auto-pauses.)
In the app you can change the minimum speed for auto-pause, and even turn-off auto-pause.
This maybe is the best for your case, since you mention walking with the bike. Best to set it off then you can be sure that it won't pause even if you stand still
3. iGS630 always seems to have a different elevation gain and mileage than Strava on my Cell phone. (On a 50 mile ride, iGS630 will be different my 2 miles and elevation will often be 100s of feet less climbing. (I need to look into how to calibrate my current altitude. Maybe this is why.)
this is common for most GPS units - head units, watches, or apps. Each one use different maps, or sensors, that are prone to have interference and measure wrongly
you can always correct the elevation later in Strava, you go into the options of the activity and have there the button to 'correct elevation' according to Strava maps, the system will review your activity path and have the correct elevation. You can go back to the original one if you prefer, in the same options
4 There are almost too many buttons on the unit and too many different screens and functions. I wanted to be able to quickly use it out of the box, and really need to re-read and remember what buttons and screens do what.
the 'too many different screens and functions' is something that will happen with most units, any brand, especially at this price point where the units have many functions
you can always set the screens how you like, through the app, leave only the essential information that you want to see, leave 1 page only if you prefer.. your can customize as you want
6. I am still trying to figure out how to upload a GPX file to the App, then to the 630.
you need to have the GPX file in your phone, then add in the app, then sync with the unit. Here's a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1QFztedxbU
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Not AliExpress, but this is the kind of drone I've been looking for during my bike rides. Action cams and 360 footage don't really record the ride "experience." The only issue is that my city has banned drones from most city/state parks which tend to have the best gravel riding. I guess I can use it when road riding when traffic isn't busy. Price is a bit high and record time is only about 11-12 minutes per battery charge and it won't be able to keep up on fast descents. Though for slow climbing in epic scenery this could be great, especially for social media use. It'd even be fun for vacation shots with family and kids.
https://thehover.com/products/hoverair-x1-self-flying-camera-combo (https://thehover.com/products/hoverair-x1-self-flying-camera-combo)
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Not AliExpress, but this is the kind of drone I've been looking for during my bike rides. Action cams and 360 footage don't really record the ride "experience." The only issue is that my city has banned drones from most city/state parks which tend to have the best gravel riding. I guess I can use it when road riding when traffic isn't busy. Price is a bit high and record time is only about 11-12 minutes per battery charge and it won't be able to keep up on fast descents. Though for slow climbing in epic scenery this could be great, especially for social media use. It'd even be fun for vacation shots with family and kids.
https://thehover.com/products/hoverair-x1-self-flying-camera-combo (https://thehover.com/products/hoverair-x1-self-flying-camera-combo)
Joe (China Cycling) did a deep review on that Hover X1 drone, seems really nice and portable, but yeah, price is salty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqmTESn08o8
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Joe (China Cycling) did a deep review on that Hover X1 drone, seems really nice and portable, but yeah, price is salty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqmTESn08o8
I'm sure there will be a price drop eventually, but I'd like to see an update with bigger internal memory (or SD card slot) and battery life.
My buddies and I are alway messing around to get good ride footage by swapping action cams, using phone footage, etc., but this would get exactly what we are looking for when going on those epic rides.
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Sensah Empire HRD hydraulic groupset now available on AliEx:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805775443558.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805775443558.html)
Update: Initial price was $286 USD and now it's been raised to $299
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there's a Aliexpress sale to begin in 2 days (Aug/21) and until then you can see the current price and the future one, so it's a good opportunity to check how much the price will drop (and if it's really worth it).
Also already get a cart together and be ready to buy as soon as it starts - the bigger coupons are limited, so it's best to buy asap after it starts to not risk it
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This definitely wasn't the case back in June. I got a bunch of stuff in the week leading to 6/18. Then exactly on the last day i.e. 6/18, the biggest discount dropped that could be stacked up on previous coupons netting you a good $50 off of $200.
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If anyone is running Juin Tech F1 calipers, these look like the first affordable pair of finned calipers for those brakes:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805238102015.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805238102015.html)
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I'd like to replace my rusty stem bolts. I don't know if they're unsafe but they're certainly unsightly (and heavy). Is anyone using titanium aliexpress bolts? Any recommendation?
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I'd like to replace my rusty stem bolts. I don't know if they're unsafe but they're certainly unsightly (and heavy). Is anyone using titanium aliexpress bolts? Any recommendation?
Measure your current bolts, these come in 16/18mm:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805307550304.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805307550304.html)
I have all my bikes with titanium stem bolts. I never went with integrated stem/handle bars, since I'm picky about my drop bars.
I also picked up this CF stem cap + titanium screw to lighten things up even more:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800028170178.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800028170178.html)
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What lightweight crankset 32T do you guys recommend for MTB build? (going with Sroad 12S cassette and YBN chain)
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Measure your current bolts, these come in 16/18mm:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805307550304.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805307550304.html)
I have all my bikes with titanium stem bolts. I never went with integrated stem/handle bars, since I'm picky about my drop bars.
I also picked up this CF stem cap + titanium screw to lighten things up even more:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800028170178.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800028170178.html)
Same here. Also using Ti bolts for stem and other places. So far I have RISK and many from Wanyifa - the Wanyifa ones are a step above RISK and also expensive. 2 times RISK sent me wrong bolts and they just refunded it. Hit or miss with these things if you are super picky about the shape of the head.
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What's in everyone's cart for upcoming sale? Need some inspiration ;D
Edit: Has anyone used this - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804913368665.html
Or am I better off with old school wear indicators?
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What lightweight crankset 32T do you guys recommend for MTB build? (going with Sroad 12S cassette and YBN chain)
Senicx has a good reputation.
SENICX MTB Bike Crankset FM1 165 170 175mm Crank 32 34 36T Chainring Bottom Bracket For Mountain Bicycle crank and sprocket
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mr1HIng
Seen this one recently. No idea on quality as it seems fairly new.
RIRO MTB Carbon Fiber DUB Crank 11/12 Speed GXP Direct Mount Bicycle Carbon Crankset 170mm Bike Chainring 32/34/36/38T for XX1
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPFsTUO
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a bit disappointed, no great deals on all the components I had selected for my built :/
On the crankset, that's shimano pricing almost, I was hoping to find something in the upper 600s grams for about $50, I'll keep on looking, thanks for the links though. Also need to be compatible with BB92
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a bit disappointed, no great deals on all the components I had selected for my built :/
On the crankset, that's shimano pricing almost, I was hoping to find something in the upper 600s grams for about $50, I'll keep on looking, thanks for the links though. Also need to be compatible with BB92
Yeah, deals are not really widespread... It seems that every sale there are less sellers participating...
Maybe this is something? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004618408533.html (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004618408533.html)
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link is not working for me :(
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link is not working for me :(
Ah, probably because I went to the page through my order history. Let's try again: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004618408533.html (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004618408533.html)
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There's a great discount on the Elitewheels Edge - I've had my eye on them for a while... over 100 dollars cheaper than usual with a voucher and shop discount!
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005004767705476.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.734e4ae4315mxX&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu
Order now or wait? Is there a good discount on it... or will it become even cheaper during the campaign week? does anyone have any experience? :o
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working, thanks, I had these in my list indeed
so far in the basket:
YBN S12S chain: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804662709622.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.58a738daEuQUUN&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Spedao 12S cassette: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805733799386.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.58a738daEuQUUN&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
LTwoo A12 shifter and derailleur: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804172580059.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.58a738daEuQUUN&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Zrace M1 X4 brakes: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805149189144.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.5a4138dadmdgVQ&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Toseek carbon handle bars TS180: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805710224777.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.58a738daEuQUUN&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
toseek carbon seat post CS160: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805099982432.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.58a738daEuQUUN&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Ryet carbon 3d saddle: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805023659024.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.58a738daEuQUUN&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Toseek carbon bottle cage: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805559579620.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.58a738daEuQUUN&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
GUB pedals: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805383879012.html
and now crankset 32T/170mm: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804432093781.html?
missing brake rotors
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Edit: Has anyone used this - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804913368665.html
Or am I better off with old school wear indicators?
I have a similar one from another brand, Toopre, but it wouldn't surprise me a bit if it's all same manufacturer just different brand logo on it. Ztto has it too, other brands also around Ali.
Mine works well, but seems the only advantage is being able to check when it's 'beginning' to wear (between 0 and 0.5), which is not a big difference
since replacing is with 0.5 or 0.75 wear, the old school indicator will do just fine.
Yeah, deals are not really widespread... It seems that every sale there are less sellers participating...
same here, I was looking into radars (Bryton R300 and Magene L508) but neither are in good deals, and most of the stores are not offering them within the sale discount.
I have the same impression, less sellers/products getting in the sale, and also the discount used to be bigger, and for higher amounts. Like, at least for Brazil, it's up to 12 usd off $90, but last year for example I have bought stuff with 24 off $240, even higher on previous years. Discount for expensive stuff, not only the cheap items
Maybe there are too many sales happening, it's like every 2-3 months there's some sale going on, so this is probably a small one and the big stuff will come only in 11.11 which is the biggest sale of the year
Order now or wait? Is there a good discount on it... or will it become even cheaper during the campaign week? does anyone have any experience? :o
it actually doesn't follow a pattern. Sometimes the coupons only work in the beginning because they're limited, but there are cases in which closer to the end more coupons were released (or renewed).
In my opinion, if the price seems good then go for it. There's always the chance of a better price in future sales, like the 11.11 I mentioned above, but u'll have to wait 2.5 months.
one thing you can try is offline payment, it works as some kind of 'order reservation', but I think it depends on the country and payment too so you have to see if it's available for you
like, here in Brazil, I can place the order as payment by wire transfer, and I have 72h to make the payment or the order is cancelled. Through that time, the order is there waiting, and I can pay by credit card if I prefer, change the payment mode at will
Also, and this is maybe the best, I can choose the pay the whole order or just from specific stores.
So it offers not only some extra time to think about the order, but also if you want all items
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Well, if you search and combine smart, you can get some nice deals. I just got a Darevie shirt, 2 of my favorite saddles (Toseek Pro 143), a Jikego bib and a Goairod bib (I really like the cheap G-811 chamois) for 68 EUR combined :)
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For USA there's 40 off 200 on top of other small discounts maxing out at $20. Individual sale prices aren't very impressive like on 11/11 but combination of the codes works well for many small items totaling up to 200-220 bucks.
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I max out at $20 despite a $449 basket :/
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I guess it's an extra coupon code you have to use...
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I max out at $20 despite a $449 basket :/
If this is in the USA, code is "US40".
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working, thanks, I had these in my list indeed
so far in the basket:
YBN S12S chain: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804662709622.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.58a738daEuQUUN&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Spedao 12S cassette: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805733799386.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.58a738daEuQUUN&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
LTwoo A12 shifter and derailleur: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804172580059.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.58a738daEuQUUN&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Zrace M1 X4 brakes: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805149189144.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.5a4138dadmdgVQ&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Toseek carbon handle bars TS180: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805710224777.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.58a738daEuQUUN&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
toseek carbon seat post CS160: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805099982432.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.58a738daEuQUUN&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Ryet carbon 3d saddle: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805023659024.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.58a738daEuQUUN&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Toseek carbon bottle cage: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805559579620.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.58a738daEuQUUN&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
GUB pedals: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805383879012.html
and now crankset 32T/170mm: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804432093781.html?
missing brake rotors
You might want to wait on the Ltwoo shifter and derailleur. They're redoing they're rear mechs to have the same stabilizer as the gravel mech. I think it'll be worth the wait.
https://youtu.be/tCOgDIfCumE?t=274
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thanks for sharing this worthy bit of info!
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Not a single item in my cart were/are on sale. :'(
I did find and order another hiking water filter that was a few dollars off.
Seems to me like the majority of the bicycle part prices for the items in my cart, had price increases earlier in the year. I haven't seen large enough discounts to open my wallet. At this point in the summer I will wait for the 11/11 sales.
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I'll bite again... Is anyone using an electric pump like the xiaomi one? (I'm not talking about the pocket sized cycplus pump)
Is it truly only to top up tires to the right psi or can you inflate from 0?
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Is anyone using coupon extensions on their web browsers? I was able to get an additional $8 off on top of the $20 off. Honey and Cently extensions seem to yield the most discounts for me.
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Here you all go: https://ninebrian.com/aliexpress-promo-code/?utm_source=RedFar&utm_medium=p200823voucoalepbactoschoosal23Far&utm_campaign=discoalep (https://ninebrian.com/aliexpress-promo-code/?utm_source=RedFar&utm_medium=p200823voucoalepbactoschoosal23Far&utm_campaign=discoalep)
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Not a single item in my cart were/are on sale. :'(
I did find and order another hiking water filter that was a few dollars off.
Seems to me like the majority of the bicycle part prices for the items in my cart, had price increases earlier in the year. I haven't seen large enough discounts to open my wallet. At this point in the summer I will wait for the 11/11 sales.
I am on the fence, the frame I would like to build is not even available yet in L, SP cycle say september, I wonder if I am better off following your lead and wait for 11/11. I have $500 worth of stuff in the cart, mays be smarter to wait...
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Is anyone using coupon extensions on their web browsers? I was able to get an additional $8 off on top of the $20 off. Honey and Cently extensions seem to yield the most discounts for me.
I had Honey, no dice for me. Tried Cently just now, no luck there either.
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I had Honey, no dice for me. Tried Cently just now, no luck there either.
Some coupons will activate at a certain price point. If you plan on a big batch purchase, that's when the savings tend to kick in.
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You guys might think I'm crazy, but I've become fond of this cheap alloy axle crankset. As I mentioned on this thread before, just swap out the stock non-drive side crank arm pinch bolts with M5x25mm RISK/Wanyifa titanium screws, properly grease the crank and torque them to around 8-9nm (they torque higher than stock screws). No creaking on my pressfit carbon frame and I haven't found anything at this weight for the price. I'm using this crankset on my 1x gravel bike and it's been rock solid. Plus you won't cry as much if they get destroyed.
Currently on sale:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804815422658.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804815422658.html)
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Any experience buying shimano spd-sl pedals from Ali? I’m thinking about buying this Ultegra level pedals and the reviews seem promising. Locally they’re about $220 usd so this would be quite the bargain.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPiuLsK
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$94 USD right now at Merlin and they ship a lot quicker.
https://www.merlincycles.com/en-us/shimano-ultegra-r8000-spd-sl-road-pedals-102904.html (https://www.merlincycles.com/en-us/shimano-ultegra-r8000-spd-sl-road-pedals-102904.html)
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Any experience buying shimano spd-sl pedals from Ali? I’m thinking about buying this Ultegra level pedals and the reviews seem promising. Locally they’re about $220 usd so this would be quite the bargain.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPiuLsK
I've got the Ultegra from the same store, but this link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005173524508.html
Been ~1.500km by now and all is good, not any issue with it, but it's too soon. The finishing is rough so that got me concerned, I've seen plenty of 'fake vs original' videos for these pedals but honestly couldn't come to a conclusion, all seemed ok but it's really the finishing and little details that have something off about it, but it could be just a different Shimano factory, for example
in the end, what I can say by now, is that they're working well. Since here in Brazil I can only get Ultegras (original from distributor) by 4-5x the price, I figured it was worth the gamble.
My previous pedals were R550 which were bought from local store but, at the price I've paid, for sure it was just reselling from Aliexpress. And those I'm pretty sure were just really good counterfeits, at 25.000km they were done (the axis and ball bearing started to present issues I couldn't solve)
Still, it was a good run for the price I've paid at the time, so not really mad about it
but, depending where you are, better to just go with Merlin's option like our friend above shared, at least it's guaranteed it's original
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I am on the fence, the frame I would like to build is not even available yet in L, SP cycle say september, I wonder if I am better off following your lead and wait for 11/11. I have $500 worth of stuff in the cart, mays be smarter to wait...
The coupons can be used in split purchases to max out savings - especially if you have many small items totaling to a large-ish sum.
E.g. I did this - $270 worth of stuff minus $20 minus $40 (code US40). Second purchase of $82 minus $10 minus $8 (code US8OFF). You can do one more purchase of $120+ then get $20 off, and then use code US20 to take further $20 off. All in all, $128 can be saved. Of course this only works if you can split purchases and not for a biggie like $700 groupset.
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I've got the Ultegra from the same store, but this link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005173524508.html
Been ~1.500km by now and all is good, not any issue with it, but it's too soon. The finishing is rough so that got me concerned, I've seen plenty of 'fake vs original' videos for these pedals but honestly couldn't come to a conclusion, all seemed ok but it's really the finishing and little details that have something off about it, but it could be just a different Shimano factory, for example
in the end, what I can say by now, is that they're working well. Since here in Brazil I can only get Ultegras (original from distributor) by 4-5x the price, I figured it was worth the gamble.
My previous pedals were R550 which were bought from local store but, at the price I've paid, for sure it was just reselling from Aliexpress. And those I'm pretty sure were just really good counterfeits, at 25.000km they were done (the axis and ball bearing started to present issues I couldn't solve)
Still, it was a good run for the price I've paid at the time, so not really mad about it
but, depending where you are, better to just go with Merlin's option like our friend above shared, at least it's guaranteed it's original
$94 USD right now at Merlin and they ship a lot quicker.
https://www.merlincycles.com/en-us/shimano-ultegra-r8000-spd-sl-road-pedals-102904.html (https://www.merlincycles.com/en-us/shimano-ultegra-r8000-spd-sl-road-pedals-102904.html)
Merlin cycles price seems good. I’m in Canada so shipping adds a bit to it. Think I will look for a legit reseller outside of Ali and hopefully can get something for $100 usd or under total price
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The coupons can be used in split purchases to max out savings - especially if you have many small items totaling to a large-ish sum.
E.g. I did this - $270 worth of stuff minus $20 minus $40 (code US40). Second purchase of $82 minus $10 minus $8 (code US8OFF). You can do one more purchase of $120+ then get $20 off, and then use code US20 to take further $20 off. All in all, $128 can be saved. Of course this only works if you can split purchases and not for a biggie like $700 groupset.
Thx for this, used the 8off code for my tire order. Pair of 29 Continental Race King for $53usd nice!
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What are the best bang-for-buck carbon disc wheels on AliExpress right now?
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IMO, Elitewheel Edge. Not the cheapest, but they're 555€ shipped right now due to sales, which is insane value for 50mm wheels that weight less than 1400 grams.
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IMO, Elitewheel Edge. Not the cheapest, but they're 555€ shipped right now due to sales, which is insane value for 50mm wheels that weight less than 1400 grams.
Those wheels do look good. I'll probably have to wait for the next sale if I do buy those. I have the standard ENT wheels from Elite and they've been holding up just fine with no issues. I just wish they weighed a bit less.
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IMO, Elitewheel Edge. Not the cheapest, but they're 555€ shipped right now due to sales, which is insane value for 50mm wheels that weight less than 1400 grams.
What country are you in? To a northern EU country it's 660€ currently.
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What country are you in? To a northern EU country it's 660€ currently.
I'm from Lithuania. Keep in mind that once youngo to the checkout, VAT value is deducted from the price
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Can't you get some decent wheelsets from china but not aliexpress at that price? I think it was lightcarbon who quoted me 450€ shipped for a 47mm rim with their inhouse hubs
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I believe that the elite edge wheels are decent wheels, only distributed via Aliexpress - as it is simply easier to distribute and thus costs are saved.
Elitewheels is a well-known manufacturer in Asia and equips UCI teams... The wheelsets on the website cost just under $1,200.
Reviews and videos about the manufacturer are almost entirely positive. I can't find anything explicit about the Edge, except for a few isolated statements... that's the only reason I haven't clicked on buy yet.
The price is so hot at the moment that I will probably order it this week.
With the BTS32 discount code and the current discount due to the promotion at Aliexpress, I'm currently paying $538.04 including tax and shipping via the SellersShipping method, which I'll pay with my credit card, and after conversion I'll end up with €495.57...
And that for 65 mm high rims with 21 mm jaw width with a set weight of 1495g ... unbelievable.
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Can't you get some decent wheelsets from china but not aliexpress at that price? I think it was lightcarbon who quoted me 450€ shipped for a 47mm rim with their inhouse hubs
Curious...why not AliExpress?
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Curious...why not AliExpress?
Nothing against aliexpress. Just saying it doesn't have a huge wheel selection. If you look at chinese websites that sell direct to consumer there are plenty of competitive offers and I get overwhelmed trying to compare them
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IMO, Elitewheel Edge. Not the cheapest, but they're 555€ shipped right now due to sales, which is insane value for 50mm wheels that weight less than 1400 grams.
I’m currently building a Velobuild VB099 for a friend. He chose LTWOO RX12 and Elite Wheels Edge.
I can confirm that these wheels are very nice indeed. Very light and absolutely true. I’m not a huge fan of the matte black. It looks cheaper than a nice UD finish, IMO. And I’m curious to see how well the in house hubs and the bearings hold up. But nevertheless these are very good value for money.
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IMO, Elitewheel Edge. Not the cheapest, but they're 555€ shipped right now due to sales, which is insane value for 50mm wheels that weight less than 1400 grams.
I order wheels from Speeder Cycling (https://www.speedercycling.com/) which came in at $608 delivered. Depths of 35mm ftont and 45mm read at under 1300g with Sapim spokes. It'll be tough to get much under 500 euros including delivery.
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I order wheels from Speeder Cycling (https://www.speedercycling.com/) which came in at $608 delivered. Depths of 35mm ftont and 45mm read at under 1300g with Sapim spokes. It'll be tough to get much under 500 euros including delivery.
How did ordering from them go?
Just enquired about a fork from them just wanted to kno if it was painless
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How did ordering from them go?
It went very well, easy, good info, prompt comms. I think the contact was 'Justin', I chatted via email and Skype.
I have heard some saying he isn't responsive, I acutally mentioned this to him via chat and he said these were cases when he didn't have stock.... My experience was great, happy with the product and communications. Seems they're great if they have or can get stock
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First post here. The Elitewheels Pro usually priced at $539 is on sale at at $394+ US40 coupon code -$40 ..is a substantial savings . So I pulled the trigger .
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First post here. The Elitewheels Pro usually priced at $539 is on sale at at $394+ US40 coupon code -$40 ..is a substantial savings . So I pulled the trigger .
Do you have a link, I don't see that wheelset posted at that price?
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Seeing rim brake version at that price. Bought Superteam for $315 just last week from Amazon, may be these would have been a better choice. Oh well.
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https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOnaPJ0 (https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOnaPJ0)
Seeing rim brake version at that price. Bought Superteam for $315 just last week from Amazon, may be these would have been a better choice. Oh well.
Yeh, forgot to mention it's a rim brake wheelset. I also have the superteam but the Elitewheels has better straight pulled hubs. So I guess I'll be selling my superteam soon..
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https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOnaPJ0 (https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOnaPJ0)
Yeh, forgot to mention it's a rim brake wheelset. I also have the superteam but the Elitewheels has better straight pulled hubs. So I guess I'll be selling my superteam soon..
That explains it, I was looking for a disc wheelset for that price!
Seeing rim brake version at that price. Bought Superteam for $315 just last week from Amazon, may be these would have been a better choice. Oh well.
Super Team wheels have an easy to scratch surface. I find Elite Wheels have a more durable coating/carbon lay up or whatever they use.
On a side note, I've had lightweight wheelsets before and I found during windy days, they're not fun especially if you're not protected by other cyclists on a group ride. I did PR a hill climb segment by a whole 7 seconds with a 1300g wheelset, but I'm not sure if it was the wheels or I was well rested prior to doing the segment?
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The disc version has an even steeper discount. It was $599 and now is $375 not including the $40 coupons yet. I went back to the message Elitewheels sent me...
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMF8iKK (https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMF8iKK)
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Anyone see Elite Wheels 5 spoke disc wheelset is on sale? 1500g for the pair. They look like a nice conversation topic at the coffee ride!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804533766585.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804533766585.html)
What's up with different pricing and wheelset availability with Elite Wheels and their two AliEx store fronts?
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That explains it, I was looking for a disc wheelset for that price!
Super Team wheels have an easy to scratch surface. I find Elite Wheels have a more durable coating/carbon lay up or whatever they use.
On a side note, I've had lightweight wheelsets before and I found during windy days, they're not fun especially if you're not protected by other cyclists on a group ride. I did PR a hill climb segment by a whole 7 seconds with a 1300g wheelset, but I'm not sure if it was the wheels or I was well rested prior to doing the segment?
The Superteam wheels that I had in the past have been excellent from visual aspect. Performance wise, not the lightest but straight and true out of the box and remained so for a really long time. Couldn't have asked for more, they used to be under 300 but have slowly crept up in price.
Willing to bet it was you being well rested. I can post similar times on almost 9kg VB GF002 riding on ICAN 50mm gravel wheels (1650 grams)+GK SS 32c as my Cannondale SSE2 weighing 7.2kg with Superteam 38mm deep (1510 grams) on 23c smooth tires. But VB is far more comfortable while the SSE2 is hard...while riding on unevenly laid concrete blocks on trail overpass I almost feel sorry for the frame. :D
What's up with different pricing and wheelset availability with Elite Wheels and their two AliEx store fronts?
Its the case with many other brands too - Litepro, TFSA and few others. They all have "official stores" and stores with some other prefix, all having different prices. One store will be offering paid shipping, the other will do same with free shipping rest all being equal. Never understood that. Fortunately, free shipping on Aliex now is so much improved even the cheapest, smallest items ($3-4) with free shipping arrive to USA within 12-14 days. Bigger and reputable stores like Anarancee are even better, 7-9 days flat to Seattle, WA.
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My gravel bike has been begging for some new wheels :'(
I snagged these Ryet gravel wheels for around $385 US after coupon stacking: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805170124710.html
I was leaning toward Elite Wheels ENT/SLT/SLR but ultimately decided for Ryet as I prefer the wider internal rim width and lack of logos.
Anyone have experience with these?
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Anyone tried these new lightweight cassettes by ZTTO out? Seems like a competitor to the SROAD cassettes as all the cogs are steel but are hollowed out to save weight.
The main difference is that the aluminum spider seems to be attached with thicker and more robust arms, maybe fixing the cracking issue from long-term use of SROAD.
11-speed version: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805693978065.html
12-speed version: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805694312729.html
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S9a1d7e0fefc14ac08745792421a588c5C/ZTTO-Ultraight-Road-Bike-Cassette-11-Speed-28T-Sprocket-11s-11-32T-Cassette-Gravel-11-Speed.jpg_640x640.jpg)
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My gravel bike has been begging for some new wheels :'(
I snagged these Ryet gravel wheels for around $385 US after coupon stacking: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805170124710.html
I was leaning toward Elite Wheels ENT/SLT/SLR but ultimately decided for Ryet as I prefer the wider internal rim width and lack of logos.
Anyone have experience with these?
I was tempted but not willing to go hookless.
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I was tempted but not willing to go hookless.
They're not hookless. You just got me doubting myself and scrolling through the listing to 10 minutes making sure I didn't miss something ;D
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They're not hookless. You just got me doubting myself and scrolling through the listing to 10 minutes making sure I didn't miss something ;D
It's weird. The cross sectuon drawing shows hookless but the picture and text make it look like they are hooked.
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New PR1 crank coming soon from Senicx - one to keep an eye out for on AliExpress
(https://i.imgur.com/t2q4eWp.png)
As seen in this video here:
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV138411z7Un/
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Is it just the bad quality or does this picture look doctored?
Apart from that, call me old-fashioned, but molding that r-slur ass-ymmetric spider directly into the crank arm seems so many levels of wrong.
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Is it just the bad quality or does this picture look doctored?
Apart from that, call me old-fashioned, but molding that r-slur ass-ymmetric spider directly into the crank arm seems so many levels of wrong.
It's just me not having a billibilli account so I can only stream in pretty poor SD quality. Definitely seems real.
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Is it just the bad quality or does this picture look doctored?
Apart from that, call me old-fashioned, but molding that r-slur ass-ymmetric spider directly into the crank arm seems so many levels of wrong.
It looks kind of crap... I have got the PR3 on my Indoor bike. Looks great and you can get cheap chainrings for it.
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Hopefully there is still some refining to do on that crankset. It does look pretty horrible compared to senicx other offerings.
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I don't really see the appeal of Senicx cranksets, they all seem quite heavy to me.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832846831828.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832846831828.html)
OG-EVKIN CF-025 frame on sale for $418 USD. Though you have to purchase the thru axles separately which tacks on an additional $23 USD to the order. Back to School sale discount codes still apply in your region.
I know their customer service as been regarded as s**t on here, but if anyone is interested! ;D
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832846831828.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832846831828.html)
OG-EVKIN CF-025 frame on sale for $418 USD. Though you have to purchase the thru axles separately which tacks on an additional $23 USD to the order. Back to School sale discount codes still apply in your region.
I know their customer service as been regarded as s**t on here, but if anyone is interested! ;D
Yeah, don't expect any after sales or warranty...
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I don't really see the appeal of Senicx cranksets, they all seem quite heavy to me.
Cheap and durable. They just work.
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Does anyone know what is the chain compatibility of chinese XDR cassetes? Flat top Sram chains or regular Shimano spec chains?
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKoZuCA
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Does anyone know what is the chain compatibility of chinese XDR cassetes? Flat top Sram chains or regular Shimano spec chains?
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKoZuCA
Well, they sell it with a ZTTO Z12 chain, so you won't need a flat top chain judging by that...
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They're not hookless. You just got me doubting myself and scrolling through the listing to 10 minutes making sure I didn't miss something ;D
These are hookless, I bought them and was fooled by the misleading description also. So far so good on American classic Uddens. Great wheelset though, rode BWR with them without issues.
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These are hookless, I bought them and was fooled by the misleading description also. So far so good on American classic Uddens. Great wheelset though, rode BWR with them without issues.
ah, thanks for the confirmation. Time to fight the Ryet store for a cancellation before they ship :) No hookless for me.
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... No hookless for me.
I use hookless rims on all my bikes: gravel, road, and mtb, and I've never had any issues. What's so bad about hookless?
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I use hookless rims on all my bikes: gravel, road, and mtb, and I've never had any issues. What's so bad about hookless?
Yeah, same here. Hookless all around :)
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I use hookless rims on all my bikes: gravel, road, and mtb, and I've never had any issues. What's so bad about hookless?
Nothing. As long as the rim is within spec and you don't want to run pressures higher than around 70psi.
I use hookless on my gravel bike and like it a lot. On the road bike I'm staying clear of hookless for the time being.
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Anyone tried these new lightweight cassettes by ZTTO out? Seems like a competitor to the SROAD cassettes as all the cogs are steel but are hollowed out to save weight.
The main difference is that the aluminum spider seems to be attached with thicker and more robust arms, maybe fixing the cracking issue from long-term use of SROAD.
11-speed version: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805693978065.html
12-speed version: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805694312729.html
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S9a1d7e0fefc14ac08745792421a588c5C/ZTTO-Ultraight-Road-Bike-Cassette-11-Speed-28T-Sprocket-11s-11-32T-Cassette-Gravel-11-Speed.jpg_640x640.jpg)
I have a 11-34 12 speed on the way in blue. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805628739141.html?
I already have a 11-32 12 speed SROAD with 600 miles on it and no problems.
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Did anyone order (and receive) the 12 speed GRX groupset from Aliex? It was live for a while but the link is dead now.
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Latest Shimano 105 R7120 12 speed mechanical groupset
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNvg0d4
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805238102015.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805238102015.html)
I finally received my finned brake pads for my Juin Tech F1 calipers. I know full hydraulic is the way to go (I have them on my gravel bike), but this setup has been working fine for all the road climbing/descending I do. Pad material is a bit thick, so if your rotor is slightly off, you'll have to bed them in or sand then down slightly.
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I've been running the Juin Tech GT-P 4 piston hybrid calipers for about 4 years now. I chose these because of great reviews, and that I could use regular STI brake shift levers on my gravel bike, and not have to pay out big $$$ for indexed hydraulic levers.
4 years later I look back, and have not really been happy with them overall.
1. For general riding on paved roads and some gravel roads with limited descending they worked great.
2. On long steep or technical descents I have had many problems with them.
- Calipers overheating, and the mineral oil expanding and locking the pads onto the rotors.
- Brake fade on long descents.
- Almost continuously having to adjust the knob on the caliber because if too loose, then the brake lever pulls too far, or if too tight, often drags the pads causing overheating.
- rapid pad wear.
3. In about 8K mikes, I have replaced pads 4 times.
4. About 2 weeks ago, the front caliper was working, then all the sudden it no longer stopped me. No matter how hard I pulled on the brakes. Swapped to another GT-P caliper. Cleaned the one I took off, opened up the bleed ports, and had to add some mineral oil. No signs of leaking oil anywhere on the caliper. I am guessing that a bubble must have developed and kept the pistons from pushing on the pads to rotor. This issue almost caused me to crash on a sharp left hand corner. Thank goodness the rear was still working.
I migrated away from these hybrid Juin Tech hybrid calipers to full hydraulic on my 29er hardtail that is set up as a gravel grinder. Once I put on full hydraulic brakes, I realized how poorly the Juin Tech really perform.
I Plan to swap out the Juin Tech's for full hydraulic this winter on my Gravel bike.
I have become addicted the the ZTTO Carbon "H" bars. I already have them on 3 of my bikes. Even though they have less of a drop than regular flared gravel bars or road drop bars, I find them to work really well and they allow you to run mtn. bike hydraulic brake levers and the Wheel Top EDS derailleur.
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^ Do you mean Zniino bars? I used them two times but with MTB style brakes and shifters - did you use them with road groupset?
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I've been running the Juin Tech GT-P 4 piston hybrid calipers for about 4 years now. I chose these because of great reviews, and that I could use regular STI brake shift levers on my gravel bike, and not have to pay out big $$$ for indexed hydraulic levers.
4 years later I look back, and have not really been happy with them overall.
1. For general riding on paved roads and some gravel roads with limited descending they worked great.
2. On long steep or technical descents I have had many problems with them.
- Calipers overheating, and the mineral oil expanding and locking the pads onto the rotors.
- Brake fade on long descents.
- Almost continuously having to adjust the knob on the caliber because if too loose, then the brake lever pulls too far, or if too tight, often drags the pads causing overheating.
- rapid pad wear.
3. In about 8K mikes, I have replaced pads 4 times.
4. About 2 weeks ago, the front caliper was working, then all the sudden it no longer stopped me. No matter how hard I pulled on the brakes. Swapped to another GT-P caliper. Cleaned the one I took off, opened up the bleed ports, and had to add some mineral oil. No signs of leaking oil anywhere on the caliper. I am guessing that a bubble must have developed and kept the pistons from pushing on the pads to rotor. This issue almost caused me to crash on a sharp left hand corner. Thank goodness the rear was still working.
I migrated away from these hybrid Juin Tech hybrid calipers to full hydraulic on my 29er hardtail that is set up as a gravel grinder. Once I put on full hydraulic brakes, I realized how poorly the Juin Tech really perform.
I Plan to swap out the Juin Tech's for full hydraulic this winter on my Gravel bike.
In road configuration, the Juin Tech F1 calipers work fine on a lightweight frameset. I can still attack fast downhills with no issue. I like the fact I can adjust pad distance which makes fine tuning easier. I tend to feather my braking so I don't have issues locking my brakes. Though I want to do away with cables soon, so I'm leaning towards going with the LTwoo ERX in the near future since it seems the hardware and software bugs are starting to be ironed out.
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"In road Configuration" who needs disc brakes unless you are riding in adverse wet weather? Regular weight weenie rim brake calipers are still lighter and brake good enough to ride on the majority of asphalt roads.
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I've been running the Juin Tech GT-P 4 piston hybrid calipers for about 4 years now. I chose these because of great reviews, and that I could use regular STI brake shift levers on my gravel bike, and not have to pay out big $$$ for indexed hydraulic levers.
4 years later I look back, and have not really been happy with them overall.
1. For general riding on paved roads and some gravel roads with limited descending they worked great.
2. On long steep or technical descents I have had many problems with them.
- Calipers overheating, and the mineral oil expanding and locking the pads onto the rotors.
- Brake fade on long descents.
- Almost continuously having to adjust the knob on the caliber because if too loose, then the brake lever pulls too far, or if too tight, often drags the pads causing overheating.
- rapid pad wear.
3. In about 8K mikes, I have replaced pads 4 times.
4. About 2 weeks ago, the front caliper was working, then all the sudden it no longer stopped me. No matter how hard I pulled on the brakes. Swapped to another GT-P caliper. Cleaned the one I took off, opened up the bleed ports, and had to add some mineral oil. No signs of leaking oil anywhere on the caliper. I am guessing that a bubble must have developed and kept the pistons from pushing on the pads to rotor. This issue almost caused me to crash on a sharp left hand corner. Thank goodness the rear was still working.
I migrated away from these hybrid Juin Tech hybrid calipers to full hydraulic on my 29er hardtail that is set up as a gravel grinder. Once I put on full hydraulic brakes, I realized how poorly the Juin Tech really perform.
I Plan to swap out the Juin Tech's for full hydraulic this winter on my Gravel bike.
I have become addicted the the ZTTO Carbon "H" bars. I already have them on 3 of my bikes. Even though they have less of a drop than regular flared gravel bars or road drop bars, I find them to work really well and they allow you to run mtn. bike hydraulic brake levers and the Wheel Top EDS derailleur.
Agreed. I have Juin Tech GT-F 4 and don't think they're worth they money remotely, and ultimately got a new fully hydraulic groupset. Do note that I've a heavy guy (180lbs) living in a hilly area, so it may be fine for you depending on where you live/how much you weight etc. For anyone who gets told that they're as good as hydraulic: they're not even remotely close, unless you bleed your hydraulic groupset really really badly.
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"In road Configuration" who needs disc brakes unless you are riding in adverse wet weather? Regular weight weenie rim brake calipers are still lighter and brake good enough to ride on the majority of asphalt roads.
I run my road bikes more like fast gravel bikes with higher gearing and gravel slicks. I have no qualms taking my road bikes through rough asphalt and closed off fire roads. I don't see rim brake calipers as an option for the way I ride.
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I know you guys hate cable hydraulic brakes with a passion, but Juin Tech just released their 6 piston calipers. Though price is a bit steep at $244 USD per caliper!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805765658943.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805765658943.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sb2d7aa3ad2f84781974fb8ab9d4fdba7o.jpg)
Updated: Also Juin Tech F1S calipers are now released with an updated pad adjuster on the side of the caliper:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805774969869.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805774969869.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S76e04e01901946a8ae408768650b7417Y.jpg)
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Those 6 piston calipers are interesting. Very expensive though.
I had an ok time with the Juin Tech F1s. The cable housing/routing seems very important to get them to feel good. Yet another difficulty with integrated handlebars/stem/headset. At least there's some cheaper fully hydraulic groupset options now.
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Anyone brave enough to try these 5Dev knockoffs?
$35.38 50％ Off | CHD Mountain Bike Aviation Aluminum Hollow Crank 170MM 36T Toothed Plate Road Off Road Vehicle Crank
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0bsPL4
With the failures the legit cranks had, I’m surprised they actually got copied.
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Have a feeling this isn't going to end well.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqpJGWQ
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Articles I've read state that all carbon front chainrings last longer than expected. I read that one can get up to about 10K miles on the Road.
Many have commented on how well they were wearing at 3K to 5K miles. I do not see many follow up reports on if the actually get 10K miles out of them
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That's a lot of miles. I remember carbon chainrings were the first product in a video labeled "these products should never be made in carbon" or something to that effect. Gotta find it. In it they were talking about how quickly they wear out (like less than a 1000 miles).
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I remember carbon chainrings were the first product in a video labeled "these products should never be made in carbon"
This is still very true. Cf's abrasion resistance is just slightly above that of zwieback (no matter if someone babied their cf chainring to a year's worth of nice-weather sunday-after-dinner rides).
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Zniino have updated their gravel bar with longer horns. On the original Surly Corner bar people installed $30 extensions to make them longer, now it's coming directly from factory.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtR8Y3s
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Fantastic find! I already ordered a pair.
I found a link to an even lower price and with coupon paid $41.62
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805804769674.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.2b8d1802PPhYSb&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
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What groupset you will be using with this?
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I have a 11-34 12 speed on the way in blue. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805628739141.html?
I already have a 11-32 12 speed SROAD with 600 miles on it and no problems.
What are you going to pair the 11-34 12s with? Would be very interested to see how it performs with Shimano 12s chain and RD. Because having had two dog shit DA 12s cassettes and a good 105, I'm not willing to drop more €€€ on DA, and not happy with the weight of 105.
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What are you going to pair the 11-34 12s with? Would be very interested to see how it performs with Shimano 12s chain and RD. Because having had two dog shit DA 12s cassettes and a good 105, I'm not willing to drop more €€€ on DA, and not happy with the weight of 105.
I'll be pairing it with a SRAM FORCE drivetrain and XX1 Eagle chain. I have that currently set up with my sroad 11-32 and it shifts perfectly.
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I'll be pairing it with a SRAM FORCE drivetrain and XX1 Eagle chain. I have that currently set up with my sroad 11-32 and it shifts perfectly.
An Eagle chain instead of a flat chain?
Is it for performance reasons, or is it something else ?
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An Eagle chain instead of a flat chain?
Is it for performance reasons, or is it something else ?
Simple answer is I wanted a black chain and I run XX1 chains on all my mountain bikes. Other answer is I am using a non SRAM cassette so a flattop chain is not required.
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Well, they sell it with a ZTTO Z12 chain, so you won't need a flat top chain judging by that...
So would ot be fair to assume that it also works with standard Shimano/YBN/KMC road chains? If so, that would be a big advantage over Sram cassette.
Also, question to Aliexpress gurus: are there any Kocevlo integrated handlebars with -6° stem and 75mm reach that would be a ailable in 380/110?
The only bar that seems to fit is the Alanera copy (available without fake logos), Rpantahi is close, but specs are confusing (specs printed on the bar indicate 75mm reach 125 drop, specs in the description indicate 77mm reach and 127mm drop and the identical Kocevlo bars are -10°).
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Interesting new carbon road crank option.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005991154282.html
Doesn't have the pinch bolts like the Racework, so that's a plus - but unfortunately it's still a 24mm aluminium spindle.
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Interesting new carbon road crank option.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005991154282.html
Doesn't have the pinch bolts like the Racework, so that's a plus - but unfortunately it's still a 24mm aluminium spindle.
Seems like it is the same crank as Onirii carbon crank
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Interesting new carbon road crank option.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005991154282.html
Doesn't have the pinch bolts like the Racework, so that's a plus - but unfortunately it's still a 24mm aluminium spindle.
Looks like the same crankset but different mount interface. The Racework pinch bolt interface is its biggest weakness. I actually have no issue with the 24mm alloy spindle as long as you're sub 70kg. This might actually be a more durable design compared to the Racework crank.
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Zniino have updated their gravel bar with longer horns. On the original Surly Corner bar people installed $30 extensions to make them longer, now it's coming directly from factory.
Nice to see. But ... in the end I personally removed the extensions on mine, and even cut a few cm out of the drops to make them shorter.
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Does anyone know what is the chain compatibility of chinese XDR cassetes? Flat top Sram chains or regular Shimano spec chains?
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKoZuCA
According to the store, the cassette works better with Sram, whixh suggests that it is just a Sram knock off without a second thought. Which is sad, because might as well buy the actual Sram cassette for 100€
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Any aero socks recommandations? Big brands sell those for like 60$ which seems quite absurd to me...
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Any aero socks recommandations? Big brands sell those for like 60$ which seems quite absurd to me...
I bought these and am happy with them
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33014541365.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.slider_2003703039682.0
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I bought these and am happy with them
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33014541365.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.slider_2003703039682.0
how high to they come?
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mid calf....ish
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I have these ones (https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/4001071983208.html) and they're amazing, if you get in quantity, shipping fee remains the same
On this link (https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005005564786178.html) there's less color option but free shipping on 3+ pcs
2yrs using them, still holding well, and are comfortable to use. It's mid calf, same as the standard for these kind of socks
the other models I've tried, either aero or cotton fabric, always became loose after some months of use. Even the ones from YKYWB and Darevie. I have 1 from Spexcel which is holding well, got as a gift in a 2 jersey order (I always ask a gift and most often the stores send something)
but honestly is not worth how much more expensive it is than these generic ones I recommended above.
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Any aero socks recommandations?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33014541365.html (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33014541365.html)
have two sets with their matching aero gloves
height wise, at least halfway up my calf ie 15+ cm
Also have other brands which are identical, but these are best value for money
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I scored this USB powered mini air pump for around $18 USD (last one in stock). Unfortunately they raised the price on it again with new stock. Though it works really well. The only downsize is that there is no PSI indicator so you still need to check tire pressure so you don't over/under inflate.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805812843436.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805812843436.html)
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I'm currently looking at these gloves here (https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005005443100206.html), any of you own or have comments on it?
currently my gloves are these from ykywbike (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002449373784.html), it's 2yrs old and very good overall, but for some months now it's been a bit uncomfortable in long rides, the padding doesn't seem to hold well anymore, so looking for new ones and would appreciate suggestions. :)
also, I could find some nice offers in the 'coin shop', right on home screen, click the 'Coins' logo and it shows some special offers with extra coi discount
there's this bib (https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPqTwlY) from Ykywbike which is already cheap but with +15% discount with coins. It's my favorite overall, the pad is really nice and it's holding well with over 2yrs of use, fabric still very good too
lots of other bibs with 10-20% extra with coins, so could be worth if you're in need
like these aero socks (https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0IEH7o) i've recommended above, it has 25% extra with coins so the final price is really low
I scored this USB powered mini air pump for around $18 USD (last one in stock). Unfortunately they raised the price on it again with new stock. Though it works really well. The only downsize is that there is no PSI indicator so you still need to check tire pressure so you don't over/under inflate.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805812843436.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805812843436.html)
some of these special prices are geoblocked, I can open the link and it shows 20usd but when I login it changes to 40
still, I was able to get it for around 27usd about 1 week ago, still in transit
it comes and goes for this price but mostly it's around 40 (for me, at least)
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I'm currently looking at these gloves here (https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005005443100206.html), any of you own or have comments on it?
currently my gloves are these from ykywbike (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002449373784.html), it's 2yrs old and very good overall, but for some months now it's been a bit uncomfortable in long rides, the padding doesn't seem to hold well anymore, so looking for new ones and would appreciate suggestions. :)
also, I could find some nice offers in the 'coin shop', right on home screen, click the 'Coins' logo and it shows some special offers with extra coi discount
there's this bib (https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPqTwlY) from Ykywbike which is already cheap but with +15% discount with coins. It's my favorite overall, the pad is really nice and it's holding well with over 2yrs of use, fabric still very good too
lots of other bibs with 10-20% extra with coins, so could be worth if you're in need
like these aero socks (https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0IEH7o) i've recommended above, it has 25% extra with coins so the final price is really low
some of these special prices are geoblocked, I can open the link and it shows 20usd but when I login it changes to 40
still, I was able to get it for around 27usd about 1 week ago, still in transit
it comes and goes for this price but mostly it's around 40 (for me, at least)
It's about $37 USD here in the US. I notice with this particular store, whenever the item is last in stock, they'll slash the price in half. So I must have been the lucky last customer! Lol
I've used it twice already and it works great. I thought it was a gimmick at first, but it charges quickly via USB-C and it's compact. It comes with a long velcro strap if you want to mount it on your bike. You can also fit it in your jersey/bib pocket. For air travel with a bike in the US, CO2 cartridges aren't allowed, so this device is definitely useful for flying.
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I have a 11-34 12 speed on the way in blue. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805628739141.html?
I already have a 11-32 12 speed SROAD with 600 miles on it and no problems.
Cassete arrived and installed. The blue is INTENSE and not as dull or muted as the pictures. Getting a rasp in 8th gear that throws off shifting for everything else if I tune it out via microadjust. Replacing my rear derailleur hanger and I will retune to see if that eliminates the noise.
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What drivetrain are you currently running? Curious to see if the pattern continues of Shimano Shadow derailleurs suffering with non-Hyperglide cassettes.
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What drivetrain are you currently running? Curious to see if the pattern continues of Shimano Shadow derailleurs suffering with non-Hyperglide cassettes.
SRAM ETAP AXS with an XX1 chain. I have an identical bike to test against and I'll do that if the noise isnt gone with a fresh hanger. Another note is that these cassettes only have one set of keyed "teeth" at the base of the cassette that engage the freehub. The top portion (11T) does not engage leaving the cassette to sort of "wobble" after tightening it down if you dont center it by hand. IMO the SROAD/SPEDAO Cassettes are way better in that regard.
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Another note is that these cassettes only have one set of keyed "teeth" at the base of the cassette that engage the freehub. The top portion (11T) does not engage leaving the cassette to sort of "wobble" after tightening it down if you dont center it by hand.
Interesting, are you saying the 11t cog does not have splines to line up with the freehub? Seems like a big design flaw.. perhaps swapping it out for a different cassette's 11t might fix it.
I also noticed the very thin spline engagement area at the base of the cassette spider. Seems like it is cut out to the bare minimum for weight savings. The durability of that over time worries me, seems important to have a very high torque on the cassette lockring or even use one of Hambini's extended lockrings. Keep us updated.
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Interesting, are you saying the 11t cog does not have splines to line up with the freehub? Seems like a big design flaw.. perhaps swapping it out for a different cassette's 11t might fix it.
I also noticed the very thin spline engagement area at the base of the cassette spider. Seems like it is cut out to the bare minimum for weight savings. The durability of that over time worries me, seems important to have a very high torque on the cassette lockring or even use one of Hambini's extended lockrings. Keep us updated.
Cassette is all one piece, 11T is non removable.. unline SROAD/SPEDAO. I belive their are keyed markings there but they do not interface the hub at all allowing movement.
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Sorry but since it is one piece, rest of the cassette should not allow any movement in the 11t cog. The way I am imagining this is, the one piece cassette will have even stronger hold on 11t cog unlike traditional cassettes which have 11t cog loose. So it not having interaction with hub will not make a difference because its being held by remaining cogs :o or may be I am reading this all wrong
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Sorry but since it is one piece, rest of the cassette should not allow any movement in the 11t cog. The way I am imagining this is, the one piece cassette will have even stronger hold on 11t cog unlike traditional cassettes which have 11t cog loose. So it not having interaction with hub will not make a difference because its being held by remaining cogs :o or may be I am reading this all wrong
Poor tolerance on the keyed portion and no interface by the 11T cog. I will take pictures tomorrow when I have the wheel off. I will also try on a couple different HG hub bodies to see if its unique to my DT Swiss 350.
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SRAM ETAP AXS with an XX1 chain...
I may have asked already but didn't see the reply.
What makes an XX1 chain a better fit than the flat one?
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What makes an XX1 chain a better fit than the flat one?
The flat top chain only works with SRAM 12-speed road cassettes IIRC.
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Elitewheels Edge wheelsets are on promo again
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Poor tolerance on the keyed portion and no interface by the 11T cog. I will take pictures tomorrow when I have the wheel off. I will also try on a couple different HG hub bodies to see if its unique to my DT Swiss 350.
Would you say the Spedao/SRoad cassette is still the better version for a lightweight all-steel cassette? I was hoping the Ztto cassette would be an improvement.
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Cassete arrived and installed. The blue is INTENSE and not as dull or muted as the pictures. Getting a rasp in 8th gear that throws off shifting for everything else if I tune it out via microadjust. Replacing my rear derailleur hanger and I will retune to see if that eliminates the noise.
Rasp is gone with replacement hanger and b-gap adjustment. Set to 5mm for 11-34 and SRAM Force D2 36t Max RD. My only remaining concern with this cassette is the keyed portion tolerance being too loose for freehub mounting.
The keys located on the 11t portion of the cassette are not large enough for a tight fit against the freehub allowing play when installing. Its visible when the wheel and cassette are spinning.
(https://i.imgur.com/BWju3fK.png)
Would you say the Spedao/SRoad cassette is still the better version for a lightweight all-steel cassette? I was hoping the Ztto cassette would be an improvement.
As far as fit, yeah I prefer SROAD/SPEDAO. I cant speak to longevity as I only have 35 miles on the ZTTO so far vs 800 on the SROAD.
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Thanks for the picture. Makes it clear now! Must say, this is an interesting design, there are no grooves in the entire middle section. It's held in place by keys only at 34t and 11t cogs. Damn. Do you have a cassette spacer in place by any chance?
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Rasp is gone with replacement hanger and b-gap adjustment. Set to 5mm for 11-34 and SRAM Force D2 36t Max RD. My only remaining concern with this cassette is the keyed portion tolerance being too loose for freehub mounting.
The keys located on the 11t portion of the cassette are not large enough for a tight fit against the freehub allowing play when installing. Its visible when the wheel and cassette are spinning.
(https://i.imgur.com/BWju3fK.png)
As far as fit, yeah I prefer SROAD/SPEDAO. I cant speak to longevity as I only have 35 miles on the ZTTO so far vs 800 on the SROAD.
WTH? So basically only the rear and front of the cassette will be handling torque load? I'm a predominantly out of saddle climber and sprinter, I'd be scared of ripping the cassette off the freehub! I hope the SRoad/Spedao cassette eventually adopts the wider back plate rivet mounts like the Ztto. I believe that was the only weakness of the cassette, that could lead to cracking on some of their cassettes after prolonged use.
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One more "Avoid" category product. This design looks like someone at weight weenie took it upon themselves to save a few grams by grinding material needed for those grooves. Even the ones at bottom cog have been drilled. Insane.
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The SROAD cassettes are very similar in that regard. The monobloc part of the cassette also only has splines on the outer and inner part of the cassette. The 11t cog then comes on top as a single piece. To be fair, on a “traditional” Shimano cassette, the interface area between cog and freehub is actually smaller than this. Unless you’re riding on the biggest cogs in the back, all the load is being transferred by a single cog on the freehub since they’re all stacked on top of each other with spacers inbetween. Hence, you get the dreaded cassette bite with aluminium freehubs. IMO the SROAD design (which is actually very similar to Campagnolo Ekar cassettes) is superior. My 12sp SROAD cassette has now done around 3000km. No issues. No wear marks on the freehub. I’m just hoping that the aluminium spider holds.
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The flimsy plastic gopro section of this og-evkin computer mount crumbled under an entire 1Nm. Plus the wahoo insert interfaced much worse than the garmin one.... For my wahoo.
Switched out the gopro section for my k edge metal one, which costs more than the entire mount itself.
More og-evkin garbage.
I have 3 of their mounts and I use a garmin mount light on the bottom section with no issues. I also use one mount on my gravel bike which regularly sees bumpy single track and dirt fire roads. It seems people either have issues or they don't with this OG-Evkin mount.
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One more "Avoid" category product. This design looks like someone at weight weenie took it upon themselves to save a few grams by grinding material needed for those grooves. Even the ones at bottom cog have been drilled. Insane.
To be fair, SRAM Red 11-speed cassettes are exactly the same design. If you think about it there is no need for a full row of grooves when you have a one piece spider, you are only riding one cog at a time. Plus, with sufficient lockring torque, most pedaling load is transmitted directly to the base of the freehub rather than on the splines. I have one-piece cassettes and they're easier to install/remove, and seem to reduce freehub bite compared to the loose cogs of Shimano.
(https://i.imgur.com/ALcqeny.png)
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To be fair, SRAM Red 11-speed cassettes are exactly the same design. If you think about it there is no need for a full row of grooves when you have a one piece spider, you are only riding one cog at a time. Plus, with sufficient lockring torque, most pedaling load is transmitted directly to the base of the freehub rather than on the splines. I have one-piece cassettes and they're easier to install/remove, and seem to reduce freehub bite compared to the loose cogs of Shimano.
(https://i.imgur.com/ALcqeny.png)
Exactly, I have no problems with this style of mounting interface, just the execution of ZTTO. The tolerances in which they cut the grooves is too loose and allows movement of the cassette leading to it wobbling once tightened down and spinning.
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Hello i'm looking for two bleeding kits, i need one for sram (dot) one for shimano (mineral).
On ali i find the EZMTB-Kit or the WinterZSuffANGRI-Kit.
Are they ok, which one do you recommend, or do you have other solutions?
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Hello i'm looking for two bleeding kits, i need one for sram (dot) one for shimano (mineral).
On ali i find the EZMTB-Kit or the WinterZSuffANGRI-Kit.
Are they ok, which one do you recommend, or do you have other solutions?
I have the EZMTB it and it works OK.
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My gravel bike has been begging for some new wheels :'(
I snagged these Ryet gravel wheels for around $385 US after coupon stacking: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805170124710.html
I was leaning toward Elite Wheels ENT/SLT/SLR but ultimately decided for Ryet as I prefer the wider internal rim width and lack of logos.
Anyone have experience with these?
Did u get the wheels? Any review possible?
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Plus the wahoo insert interfaced much worse than the garmin one.... For my wahoo.
Just fitted my OG-Evkin mount today, snapped in my wahoo with a satisfying click, was solid for my short ride, took the wahoo out and this was the result
(https://nickobec.com/photos/chinertown/og-evkinfull.jpg)
a close up of the damaged tab
(https://nickobec.com/photos/chinertown/og-evkinclose.jpg)
also not happy with the spacers between stem and mount they deform below 5nm. (happened with the cheap alloy ones, which have other problems)
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Did u get the wheels? Any review possible?
I've ridden these for a season with no issues, I put them through their paces running a few blue rating mountain bike trails. One thing to note is these are hookless, when I bought them it wasn't clear in the Ali page.
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I've ridden these for a season with no issues, I put them through their paces running a few blue rating mountain bike trails. One thing to note is these are hookless, when I bought them it wasn't clear in the Ali page.
Yes but hookles gravel/mtb is not an issue due to low pressure. Road is where it's not good.
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Yes but hookles gravel/mtb is not an issue due to low pressure. Road is where it's not good.
The issue isnt hookless, the issue is it wasnt clear that it was or not. I does look like they cleaned up the page now.
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Just fitted my OG-Evkin mount today, snapped in my wahoo with a satisfying click, was solid for my short ride, took the wahoo out and this was the result
(https://nickobec.com/photos/chinertown/og-evkinfull.jpg)
a close up of the damaged tab
(https://nickobec.com/photos/chinertown/og-evkinclose.jpg)
also not happy with the spacers between stem and mount they deform below 5nm. (happened with the cheap alloy ones, which have other problems)
These mounts are always dodgy, i'd recommend you message the seller and ask for replacement.
If they rattle around fix some layers of masking tape and it gets the job done i've found.
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Ordered these tubeless wheels in 45/50 profile:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKtMiaq
Will see how it goes. Chose seller's shipping method, so hopefully it is DPD. Paid 480€ with coupon code, which is a nice deal
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Ordered these tubeless wheels in 45/50 profile:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKtMiaq
Will see how it goes. Chose seller's shipping method, so hopefully it is DPD. Paid 480€ with coupon code, which is a nice deal
I have got their gravel wheels in 45mm with novatec hubs. I use them on my road bike now. They are holding up nice but mine are prone to scratches it seems.
The logo's were just vinyl decals on mine, so those were removed pretty fast.
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Just fitted my OG-Evkin mount today, snapped in my wahoo with a satisfying click, was solid for my short ride, took the wahoo out and this was the result
(https://nickobec.com/photos/chinertown/og-evkinfull.jpg)
a close up of the damaged tab
(https://nickobec.com/photos/chinertown/og-evkinclose.jpg)
also not happy with the spacers between stem and mount they deform below 5nm. (happened with the cheap alloy ones, which have other problems)
hey mate, my wahoo insert made a cracking sound every time i twisted it. i tried to file it down a bit so it was more tapered like my k edge, but it just became sloppy. removed it and threw the garmin one in instead and it fit way better for whatever reason.
and ... the gopro mount of mine completely crumbled under next to no torque, threw my k edge gopro mount on instead which fit thankfully. og evkin refunded me but whatever. i think it's a bit of a sh*t company to be 100% honest.
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Just fitted my OG-Evkin mount today, snapped in my wahoo with a satisfying click, was solid for my short ride, took the wahoo out and this was the result
also not happy with the spacers between stem and mount they deform below 5nm. (happened with the cheap alloy ones, which have other problems)
my experience with this mount is the opposite, really positive overall. I had issues with the cheap alloy computer mount, tried 2 different ones then decided to go with this one from Og-Evkin
since the first install, no issues, but I use the garmin mount so could be a problem with the wahoo specifically. Also mine is about 2yrs old so could be they changed something on the design and is generating this issues (also the comment above mine)
to be fair, the only issue I have is with the gopro/light support, I cannot get it 100% fixed, I leave it really tight and then when I'm riding it starts to come loose. Not a big issue, with the gopro is less of an issue really, with light (heavier) it can become annoying having to adjust the angle every few minutes
my suggestion is talk with the store, show them the photos, and ask for a replacement. They can send only that part of the mount, could be a quality issue with your sample specifically, too.
just wish you good luck, from other users experience the OG-Evkin communication is far from ideal
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Since the topic is about out front mounts.. My thinkrider hinge broke last month (but was overall good) and because I was too lazy to contact support I bought a rockbros mount (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005305832809.html)
It's been horrible, incredibly wobbly, secure enough to ride but the GPS is loose and I'm afraid I might damage the quarterturn on the back. I've tried tightening more, less, swapping them but no luck. They sent me another one and it's the exact same. Support is advising me the mechanical equivalent of "Have you tried turning it off and back on?"
I know it's not my GPS because my old mount doesn't wobble at all (but I can't clamp it to my handlebars). I want to believe I'm doing something wrong with the assembly of the garmin chip into the bracket, has anyone ever had issues like this? Should I put locktite or similar? Surely they couldn't have sent me 2 faulty mounts in a row...
(By the way, wobbles aside the design is terrible too, they use the annoying rubber bands (that were too long and had to be cut...) to fit handlebars and there are no threads on the plastic bits, they instead include captive addons with a thread that you have to jam under, making the install a PITA. None of this is shown in the pictures
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https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005006015619151.html
interesting new chinese HRM from Rockbros, the first rechargeable one from China that I see - the others all work with the cr2032 battery.
also, I'm not sure if Rockbros is already in the HRM game, never seen anything from them, so if it's indeed their 1st product in this line don't know how trustful it is. Let's see if some influencers receive it
I think most western brands work with cr2032 too, Wahoo I know has their top model with a rechargeable battery, Garmin I'm not sure
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Since the topic is about out front mounts.. My thinkrider hinge broke last month (but was overall good) and because I was too lazy to contact support I bought a rockbros mount (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005305832809.html)
It's been horrible, incredibly wobbly, secure enough to ride but the GPS is loose and I'm afraid I might damage the quarterturn on the back. I've tried tightening more, less, swapping them but no luck. They sent me another one and it's the exact same. Support is advising me the mechanical equivalent of "Have you tried turning it off and back on?"
I know it's not my GPS because my old mount doesn't wobble at all (but I can't clamp it to my handlebars). I want to believe I'm doing something wrong with the assembly of the garmin chip into the bracket, has anyone ever had issues like this? Should I put locktite or similar? Surely they couldn't have sent me 2 faulty mounts in a row...
I'm 0/2 for Aliexpress mounts for my Wahoo... both of them had the issues out of the box. They somehow take a lot of resistance to twist in, but when locked, the computer wobbles with ~1mm of play. Very much like a chair whose legs are too short so it rocks diagonally. I'm starting to believe that the locking inserts that most sellers use are crap. I ended up going back to my KOM Cycling mount from Amazon, which was still relatively cheap and locks my computer smoothly with no play after 5000 miles of use.
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I bought these photochromatic glasses on a whim. I thought they would be junk, but they're surprisingly clear and the photochromatic feature works decently for sub $5 USD. I now use them exclusively when I know I'll be riding into the night. Though I still use tradition tinted glasses for daytime.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805019047818.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805019047818.html)
If that kinda dorky 70s-but-modern style is your thing and the ~135 mm width works for you, you might also like the x62's sister models (x64 and x63) with identical temples but different front frames. Most of them can by found with both Kapvoe and SCVCN branding; looking to be the same thing. Some also come in funky frame colours (multicolour, gradients, sticker-bomb like prints) and transparent variants.
Now, if that doesn't look like fine (modern) vintage porn?!
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sa975dae0772549c4a86e72e51925094db/SCVCN-Cycling-Glasses-Photochromic-Men-Sunglasses-for-Mountain-Bike-Road-Bicycle-Eyewear-MTB-Cycle-Goggles-Sports.jpg)
(Seriously, I think the light grey/brown transparent frame looks super hot. The rarer "sticker-bomb" prints are fun, too (I just don't have the face to go with them ... or the personality, not sure).)
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I received my new extended "H" carbon gravel bars today and had a good laugh. I ordered the 560s that they have listed and didn't realize they are very narrow in width.
I love the quality, shape, and construction, but I can't used them. All my other "H" short extension bars are 640s and work well.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805804769674.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.40.6f7d18022rIlMo&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
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anyone on chinese shoes? I always like to look, but it's either too cheap and not worth it, or a good price but after all import duties it's similar price to local shoes from some more known brands.
Still, it's nice to see the evolution, just like these 2 new models from Sidebike:
breathable model https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005006023296286.html
standard https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005006045829945.html
Trace Velo is using one of their shoes, and had some compliments about it. The brand normally had models all colorful and, personally, ugly. But these ones are a bit better looking
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I received my new extended "H" carbon gravel bars today and had a good laugh. I ordered the 560s that they have listed and didn't realize they are very narrow in width.
I love the quality, shape, and construction, but I can't used them. All my other "H" short extension bars are 640s and work well.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805804769674.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.40.6f7d18022rIlMo&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Same as the ones with integrated stem. The angle is soooo weird you can barely use them. Such a wasted opportunity.
Anyway, keep the short H extension ones, the hoods are in reality not that useable. As I mentioned somewhere, I even cut mine even shorter on the drops and the hoods. Just enough to fit the brake/shift levers on the hoods and the hands in the drops.
Pic from a recent bikepacking trip
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anyone on chinese shoes?
Me ! mtb ones. I have several pairs, but my favourite BY FAR are these
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005356265574.html
I have used them for 3 years, crashed multiple times, the closing/rotating 'buckles' are shattered from these crashes and abuse but still working fine. And even though I picked a size that is quite tight, they never hurt me and they fit my feet perfect, no pain even after many hours of riding. Of course this is a very personal experience, but I have tried many chinese shoes and some shimano original ones and these are simply my favourite.
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Anyone tried a chinese home trainer? Such as a magene T100? 250usd for a direct drive seems pretty good. Don't care if the powermeter is crap as I have one on the bike
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I purchased this one almost 2 years ago. It is a smart trainer and has served me well for the past 2 winters.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801812766617.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.744.6f7d1802TZOYsR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt
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Anyone tried a chinese home trainer? Such as a magene T100? 250usd for a direct drive seems pretty good. Don't care if the powermeter is crap as I have one on the bike
Magene has some good options, just be aware that the cheapest one has a limit of 700W so not ideal for sprinting. There are some reviews online, worth taking a look
the Thinkrider's like the X5 linked above are really good, I know people who have the X5 as well as X2 and X7 models, and all are pretty happy with it. They're popular here in Brazil because it simply costs less than half of any other smart trainer.
GPLama has tested Thinkrider's model, I don't remember which, and had some compliments
I'd only advise you to stay away from Cycplus trainer, it's crap, some reviews online support that.
if you're in Europe or US, I'd say to lookout for sales online or used products, because at that pricetag you can possibly find something better than the chinese offerings
a year ago I bought a Dare2Ride Fuego 1.0 (a rebrand of the JetBlack Volt, as is the Zwift Hub) from Bike24 for less than 300eur on sale, ended up being a bargain for what it delivers
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I used a Thinkrider X7 for a while, picked it up locally for a great deal. It's a good trainer, does everything you need. I did sell it as it's not for me and I didn't use it often, but I can definitely recommend. I wouldn't pay full price, though.
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https://www.ebay.com/usr/superdavescellar (https://www.ebay.com/usr/superdavescellar)
For those in the US, this seller is off-loading Ultegra and GRX 11 speed components. I contacted him and he said he has over 100 Ultegra shifters he's trying to liquidate. He also has Di2 components as well. You could probably pair the Ultegra shifters with ZRace/IIIPro XG calipers. Prices are way below retail and cheaper than AliExpress.
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https://aliexpress.com/store/5261042?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_groupList.pcShopHead_341236754.0
This seller has a lot of cycling items for much cheaper than the official stores. I already bought a darevie jersey there for $15 ($23 on official darevie store) and was very happy with it, no catch as far as I could tell
They have things like TPU tubes, Ipro rotors, TOWILD lamps, etc. Also darevie bibs for $16 (official store 32ish?) but the pictures show a grey bib instead of purple. Not sure if they are old collections or something
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https://aliexpress.com/store/5261042?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_groupList.pcShopHead_341236754.0
This seller has a lot of cycling items for much cheaper than the official stores. I already bought a darevie jersey there for $15 ($23 on official darevie store) and was very happy with it, no catch as far as I could tell
They have things like TPU tubes, Ipro rotors, TOWILD lamps, etc. Also darevie bibs for $16 (official store 32ish?) but the pictures show a grey bib instead of purple. Not sure if they are old collections or something
I don't see anything cycling related in that store. Just a few handbags and fishing lures.
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Just on the first page, I see TPU tubes, 2 HR monitors, bottle cages, KMC chains, 2 GPS, a bleed kit, bibs, lamps, a torque wrench, saddles, pedals, a seatpost
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/all-wholesale-products/5261042.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.pcShopHead_341236754.99
Do you not have the same products as me?
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Just on the first page, I see TPU tubes, 2 HR monitors, bottle cages, KMC chains, 2 GPS, a bleed kit, bibs, lamps, a torque wrench, saddles, pedals, a seatpost
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/all-wholesale-products/5261042.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.pcShopHead_341236754.99
Do you not have the same products as me?
Link takes me to "Manufacturer Direct Store". I've tried all the categories. This is what I see at home page or "all products." Possibly geo locked?
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Link takes me to "Manufacturer Direct Store". I've tried all the categories. This is what I see at home page or "all products." Possibly geo locked?
I just clicked "Products" and then "view all products". About 80% of the items on the first page are cycling related
Also, clicking my own link switched my aliexpress to hebrew... That's a new one
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I don't see what you describe when I open the link.
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Sensah hydraulic gravel groupsets now available.
Looks to be a new rear derailleur with these sets too.
1x11
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrZMO2O
1x12
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0llS6e
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Sensah hydraulic gravel groupsets now available.
Looks to be a new rear derailleur with these sets too.
1x11
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrZMO2O
1x12
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0llS6e
Gotta say - the item description is not very generous
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Yep, no idea yet what is the minimum/maximum casette range it takes. If it works with the 10-50/51/52 it could be a good option. The derrailleur looks a bit more plasticky than the ltwoo, but not sure how performance wise it compares to it.
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Sensah hydraulic gravel groupsets now available.
Looks to be a new rear derailleur with these sets too.
1x11
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrZMO2O
1x12
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0llS6e
And you pay 60 euros/dollars for 1 speed more while all is exactly the same, except probably a 11s vs 12s ratchet in the shifter.
The marketing guys of sensah are good to move to sram ;D
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this is kind of the "warehouse ready" items from Aliexpress, stores/vendors send their items there and then it's ready to ship fast
also selling prices well below their own stores because it seems to potentialize the sales volume, it must be some negotiation with Aliexpress that to be on that store they need to lower the price at least X%
it has pretty much all categories of items, and the products that appear for each people is different (cookies and all), that's why the other users cannot find it
it's easier to start from Aliexpress home screen and enter the 'Choice', 'SuperDeals' or the 'First come 50% off'. It's normally mostly from this 'Manufacturer direct store' or something, but usually good deals there
This seller has a lot of cycling items for much cheaper than the official stores. I already bought a darevie jersey there for $15 ($23 on official darevie store) and was very happy with it, no catch as far as I could tell
They have things like TPU tubes, Ipro rotors, TOWILD lamps, etc. Also darevie bibs for $16 (official store 32ish?) but the pictures show a grey bib instead of purple. Not sure if they are old collections or something
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Yep, no idea yet what is the minimum/maximum casette range it takes. If it works with the 10-50/51/52 it could be a good option. The derrailleur looks a bit more plasticky than the ltwoo, but not sure how performance wise it compares to it.
It looks to be a new design though. Also there looks to be a lock mechanism on the RD now. For a 1x setup, this looks to be a really good value. Plus I'd rather have Sensah's shifting versus LTwoo's thumb trigger or deal with their shoddy electronic groupset.
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Sensah hydraulic gravel groupsets now available.
Looks to be a new rear derailleur with these sets too.
1x11
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrZMO2O
1x12
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0llS6e
I suppose that RD should work well with Sram's 12 speed 11-44 cassette?
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I suppose that RD should work well with Sram's 12 speed 11-44 cassette?
Probably not "well" as even the new HG apex cassette has the SRAM spacing. It's a hard YMMV but you can expect tweaking
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Probably not "well" as even the new HG apex cassette has the SRAM spacing. It's a hard YMMV but you can expect tweaking
Doesn't Sensah use Sram spacing?
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Doesn't Sensah use Sram spacing?
Sensah used the SRAM 11s spacing afaik, but sram has a new spacing for 12s I'm pretty sure
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Model A (under stem mount) snapped in half after about 150km of riding. Made my Garmin 1040 flying! Great product otherwise. Bell works nice and I like the location of the light mount being tucked behind. Really wish there was a proper version of this product.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005179544887.html
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Model A (under stem mount) snapped in half after about 150km of riding. Made my Garmin 1040 flying! Great product otherwise. Bell works nice and I like the location of the light mount being tucked behind. Really wish there was a proper version of this product.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005179544887.html
Well, the proper Version is the original Hidemybell mount.
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Well, the proper Version is the original Hidemybell mount.
Touché ;D
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Well, the proper Version is the original Hidemybell mount.
Wow thanks! Didn't know this existed. Getting one right now!
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Too bad the aliexpress one breaks. I've had it my cart for a while to try out. The original is over $100 shipped to Canada lol.
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Model A (under stem mount) snapped in half after about 150km of riding. Made my Garmin 1040 flying! Great product otherwise. Bell works nice and I like the location of the light mount being tucked behind. Really wish there was a proper version of this product.
wait, 'great product' but it snaps with 150km? lol, that's a shitty product.
I know what you mean, but it's the concept that's great - and it comes from the original one - but the product itself is shit if cannot stand 5h of use...
if I were you, I'd open a dispute since it broke in 1st use, and also leave a review so it doesn't fool anyone else in the future (or at least it's an obstacle to...)
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Are you guys keeping track of the AliEx "Choice" stores from different sellers? Lexon/Ryet, Sensah and ZRace all have separate store fronts for select items. The items tend to be priced cheaper and probably allow for faster shipping. There are other "choice" stores from high rated sellers.
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How do you find "choice" stores? Are you talking about the manufacturer direct stores, or other stores that carry a given manufacturer's items?
Take Lexon for example. They have the "lexon Official Store". Is this what you mean?
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1101267843?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.pcShopHead_11803355.0
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How do you find "choice" stores? Are you talking about the manufacturer direct stores, or other stores that carry a given manufacturer's items?
Take Lexon for example. They have the "lexon Official Store". Is this what you mean?
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1101267843?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.pcShopHead_11803355.0
That's the problem, you have to dig around a bit to find them. Since it's not like they link them on their official store. That's Lexon's official store, but they have their choice/factory store as well:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1102635534 (https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1102635534)
For example, Zrace sells their XG hydro calipers cheaper on the choice store:
Choice Store:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805888824992.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805888824992.html)
Official Store:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804839073261.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804839073261.html)
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The IGS630 is apparently coming soon to aliexpress at 180 dollars on the changye store (which I think is the official IGPSport store)
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I have got their gravel wheels in 45mm with novatec hubs. I use them on my road bike now. They are holding up nice but mine are prone to scratches it seems.
The logo's were just vinyl decals on mine, so those were removed pretty fast.
Do you perhaps remember how much time it took the seller to process your order? My wheelsets still haven't been shipped after 2 weeks, 3 days left until Aliexpress automatically cancels the order. I probably should have contacted the seller last week, but I was busy with other matters sadly
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Do you perhaps remember how much time it took the seller to process your order? My wheelsets still haven't been shipped after 2 weeks, 3 days left until Aliexpress automatically cancels the order. I probably should have contacted the seller last week, but I was busy with other matters sadly
No idea, I'm sorry. It has been almost a year since I ordered. But anything to do with rims or wheels can take some more time... Since they often have to build or make them (like drill holes in rims)... And it has been a holiday in China...
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The IGS630 is apparently coming soon to aliexpress at 180 dollars on the changye store (which I think is the official IGPSport store)
I have no complaints with my unit. It just works. I have 7 sensors (2 per bike, 1 HRM) programmed into the unit and it picks up all the sensors depending on which bike I ride. It logs all my ride data and everything appears accurate. Not much to complain about. Does what I need it to do.
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The IGS630 is apparently coming soon to aliexpress at 180 dollars on the changye store (which I think is the official IGPSport store)
I purchased my IGS630 from Amazon during a prime sale for $159, November 2022. It has worked well to date and have many good features. If you are thinking about purchasing one, I'd wait and see if amazon puts them on sale again in November.
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To be fully honest I've got all 3 second hand sellers in the area on their toes ;D They aren't finding buyers for 120 and I'm waiting for the first one to lower to 110, I don't think even the best aliexpress sale will beat that. Always worth it to check if there aren't people selling aliexpress products locally, I could also get a barely used 3D printed ali saddle for half the price of the best sales
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This seat post from Lexon looks interesting. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLc9gZY
A flexy seatpost that is almost in-line (5mm offset).
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This seat post from Lexon looks interesting. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLc9gZY
A flexy seatpost that is almost in-line (5mm offset).
Those screws look like an absolute nightmare to install
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This seat post from Lexon looks interesting. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLc9gZY
A flexy seatpost that is almost in-line (5mm offset).
In addition to what kbernstein (https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3910.msg50828.html#msg50828) said: The offset is tied to the tilt/angle of the head relative to the tube ... which kind of sucks.
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anyone on chinese shoes? I always like to look, but it's either too cheap and not worth it, or a good price but after all import duties it's similar price to local shoes from some more known brands.
Still, it's nice to see the evolution, just like these 2 new models from Sidebike:
breathable model https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005006023296286.html
standard https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005006045829945.html
Trace Velo is using one of their shoes, and had some compliments about it. The brand normally had models all colorful and, personally, ugly. But these ones are a bit better looking
Those first models actually look really nice in white. Wonder how stiff the sole is. But at that price that’s not bad.
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Why is the AliExpress search absolutely useless? It never brings up the items I'm looking for instead showcasing which I believe are sponsored items. I find it easier to type whatever I'm looking for in Google while adding the word AliExpress to the search field.
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Why is the AliExpress search absolutely useless? It never brings up the items I'm looking for instead showcasing which I believe are sponsored items. I find it easier to type whatever I'm looking for in Google while adding the word AliExpress to the search field.
True story. I wonder if there’s some kind of language barrier in the algorithm.
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Why is the AliExpress search absolutely useless? It never brings up the items I'm looking for instead showcasing which I believe are sponsored items. I find it easier to type whatever I'm looking for in Google while adding the word AliExpress to the search field.
yeah, it's shit.
I actually find that on the phone app the search works well, always presents me with correct findings, the 'best match' and 'orders' categorization works well..
but on the browser the search never works, it's easier to just try to find the 1st product close to what I want, enter the product page, and search the related items - which for me Aliexpress does really well, I always find something interesting there - meaning it's not the most ordered items between the similar products, which for some cases it's just same product sold on different stores
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Regarding the Aliexpress app. I don't want to put a Chinese invasive app on my phone. I am sure there are ties back to the Chinese government. I am sure they are tracking you...
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Regarding the Aliexpress app. I don't want to put a Chinese invasive app on my phone. I am sure there are ties back to the Chinese government. I am sure they are tracking you...
All these apps are invasive. I think you'd have more to worry about from the likes of Meta and Google. Though I don't run the AliEx app because it's such a bloated memory and resource hog. It took up 800mb on my phone! I was like WTF, why does an app need almost 1gb of storage space?
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There is one difference. Meta and Google are US based companies and not dictated to regarding how to do business. Alibaba/Aliexpress is ultimately controlled by the Chinese governmen and it is known that the Chinese government has been knows to add in code into Chinese companies Apps. (I don't have any Meta products/Apps on my phone either.)
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If that kinda dorky 70s-but-modern style is your thing and the ~135 mm width works for you, you might also like the x62's sister models (x64 and x63) with identical temples but different front frames. Most of them can by found with both Kapvoe and SCVCN branding; looking to be the same thing. Some also come in funky frame colours (multicolour, gradients, sticker-bomb like prints) and transparent variants.
Now, if that doesn't look like fine (modern) vintage porn?!
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sa975dae0772549c4a86e72e51925094db/SCVCN-Cycling-Glasses-Photochromic-Men-Sunglasses-for-Mountain-Bike-Road-Bicycle-Eyewear-MTB-Cycle-Goggles-Sports.jpg)
(Seriously, I think the light grey/brown transparent frame looks super hot. The rarer "sticker-bomb" prints are fun, too (I just don't have the face to go with them ... or the personality, not sure).)
Bought three pairs of these on your recommendation. If you have a small head like me they are great! Well worth the $3.50.
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Why is the AliExpress search absolutely useless? It never brings up the items I'm looking for instead showcasing which I believe are sponsored items. I find it easier to type whatever I'm looking for in Google while adding the word AliExpress to the search field.
IME it shows results based on your search/browsing history. Try to do the search while using incognito mode on the browser
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small head
There is also that Rockbros model with "air intakes" at the front of the temples (1013_, last digit depending on colour/lens variant or something); that one is pretty small, too. Similar overall width as the previously mentioned Kapvoe/SCVCN, maybe it curves around just slightly further; short "no ears" / wrap-around style temples. Goes for 15 or so bucks.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Hd6b2ea149a794030bc6feb4c292b7a70N.jpg)
(Is there a way to restrict image size here?)
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If anyone is looking for an alternative groupset for gravel, Microshift Sword is available on AliEx:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805871184107.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805871184107.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S915a070f45f4419283cdbdaa7c27dd61I.jpg)
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its a pretty slick looking groupset.
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its a pretty slick looking groupset.
The only potential issue/non-issue is that it's 10 speed only. That might be too few gears for some riders.
On the plus side, the 2x Microshift cassette is a unique 11-38t. The 1x Microshift 11-48t alloy/steel cassette is actually quite well-made, fairly lightweight and affordable.
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The only potential issue/non-issue is that it's 10 speed only. That might be too few gears for some riders.
On the plus side, the 2x Microshift cassette is a unique 11-38t. The 1x Microshift 11-48t alloy/steel cassette is actually quite well-made, fairly lightweight and affordable.
Yeah, I don't get the 2x10 either.. That's ancient for most people...
It looks great though... Now make it 2x11 and hydraulic :D
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Yeah, I don't get the 2x10 either.. That's ancient for most people...
It looks great though... Now make it 2x11 and hydraulic :D
This 2x10 is really good with the cassette 11-38. If you look at the gear spacing they've done a good job. On the other hand 1x10 makes no sense to me because I hate the 3 teeth jump from 15 to 18. But most of the 1x11 aftermarket 11-46 cassettes also have this stupid spacing. I think 2 x 10 sword is a great groupset for bike backing and recreational riders. And with the 48/11 and 11-38 even I as a racer would choose this over grx 2x11. Becuse the top end speeds are the same but with microshift you get better climbing gears.
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Microshift is excellent, I'm running Advent X on my trail MTB.
I'm pretty new to the AliX game but I have a bunch of stuff coming that I can review. Toseek QR fork, ALITAONE seatpost, Deemount valve cores, Deckas chainring, Risk Ti bolts, and more
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Regarding the Aliexpress app. I don't want to put a Chinese invasive app on my phone. I am sure there are ties back to the Chinese government. I am sure they are tracking you...
yeah man they're coming to get ya. hide yo kids hide yo wife
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If that kinda dorky 70s-but-modern style is your thing and the ~135 mm width works for you, you might also like the x62's sister models (x64 and x63) with identical temples but different front frames. Most of them can by found with both Kapvoe and SCVCN branding; looking to be the same thing. Some also come in funky frame colours (multicolour, gradients, sticker-bomb like prints) and transparent variants.
Now, if that doesn't look like fine (modern) vintage porn?!
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sa975dae0772549c4a86e72e51925094db/SCVCN-Cycling-Glasses-Photochromic-Men-Sunglasses-for-Mountain-Bike-Road-Bicycle-Eyewear-MTB-Cycle-Goggles-Sports.jpg)
(Seriously, I think the light grey/brown transparent frame looks super hot. The rarer "sticker-bomb" prints are fun, too (I just don't have the face to go with them ... or the personality, not sure).)
i can see ron jeremy looking pretty slick in these.
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Regarding the Aliexpress app. I don't want to put a Chinese invasive app on my phone. I am sure there are ties back to the Chinese government. I am sure they are tracking you...
Have U maybe ever heard about Edward Snowden and US government?
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This 2x10 is really good with the cassette 11-38. If you look at the gear spacing they've done a good job. On the other hand 1x10 makes no sense to me because I hate the 3 teeth jump from 15 to 18. But most of the 1x11 aftermarket 11-46 cassettes also have this stupid spacing. I think 2 x 10 sword is a great groupset for bike backing and recreational riders. And with the 48/11 and 11-38 even I as a racer would choose this over grx 2x11. Becuse the top end speeds are the same but with microshift you get better climbing gears.
On my gravel bike, I'm running a hodge podge 1x10 setup using GRX 400 10 speed shifters, 10 speed Microshift 11-48t cassette and GoatLink+GRX812 RD. I compared gearing to similar cassettes with 11 speed. Where I need the extra cog is in the high gear/small cog range. All these MTB cassettes put the extra cog towards the middle where I don't really need it, since I'm either climbing or mashing pedals on the flats.
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Have U maybe ever heard about Edward Snowden and US government?
Come on! That's like asking Have you ever heard about Whataboutism? And nobody would do that.
Sarcasm aside. While I get what the OP said might sound a little naive at first glance, you do not really want to make the doesn't-matter-anyway-because-other-things-are-bad-too argument, right?
Sorry for going off topic.
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Whatabout-what? I wonder what the disc pads I purchased a year ago off Aliexpress are made out of: Sintered compressed dirt end Elmers glue?. They appear to wear really fast. Or perhaps I stop a lot? Hmmm
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On a brighter note, I found/figured out how to access the daily coin collection page without having to download/use the app. I'll collect coins every day until the 11-11 sale and see how much I will be able to save on pending purchases.
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On a brighter note, I found/figured out how to access the daily coin collection page without having to download/use the app. I'll collect coins every day until the 11-11 sale and see how much I will be able to save on pending purchases.
There's multiple ways to collect more coins per day with some browser tricks. I spent a good few months accumulating them. I've already collected several hundred dollars in coins, so I'm good to go for the big sales.
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Perhaps start a thread about how to collect coins on Aliexpress? Techniques, tricks, other ways?
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On a brighter note, I found/figured out how to access the daily coin collection page without having to download/use the app. I'll collect coins every day until the 11-11 sale and see how much I will be able to save on pending purchases.
I just did it for the first time via browser. Apparently you can get daily coins via app and browser separately!
Also, you can do that daily puzzle game. Its pretty simple and you get another 40 coins for completing one level per day.
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I learned on here recently ali accounts had a tier system, and now I learn there are coins to collect? I thought I had been everywhere on ali but I keep learning from you guys..
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If anyone is looking for an alternative groupset for gravel, Microshift Sword is available on AliEx:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805871184107.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805871184107.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S915a070f45f4419283cdbdaa7c27dd61I.jpg)
That is crazy expensive really.
You can get the grx 2x 10 complete group with cranks bb brakes chain cassette the whole thing for not much more.
Last time I looked it was around 350 plus shipping.
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I just did it for the first time via browser. Apparently you can get daily coins via app and browser separately!
Also, you can do that daily puzzle game. Its pretty simple and you get another 40 coins for completing one level per day.
daily puzzle game? Please post link and how to play.
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Whatabout-what? I wonder what the disc pads I purchased a year ago off Aliexpress are made out of: Sintered compressed dirt end Elmers glue?. They appear to wear really fast. Or perhaps I stop a lot? Hmmm
From aliexpress? Obviously they're made out of tracking nanoparticles secretly made by the chinese government in collaboration with all the aliexpress brake pad manufacturers. They wear quicker because they leave tracking dust on the floor and the satellites pick up your movement. While everyone is worried about being tracked by apps, this is how they getcha. Thought everyone knew this?
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daily puzzle game? Please post link and how to play.
Its in app only I believe.
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That is crazy expensive really.
You can get the grx 2x 10 complete group with cranks bb brakes chain cassette the whole thing for not much more.
Last time I looked it was around 350 plus shipping.
They need a groupset called pointy stick.
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Hi all, maybe a stupid question but I'm gonna ask it anyway :).
I have been eyeballing a frameset and a pair of wheels (elite edge disc) on aliexpress. I'm wondering if it would be smart to wait untill the 11.11 sale to buy these, the wheels would come in at around 580 euro's at the moment (with extra 'party time' discount) but i've seen people on this forum getting them for 500-550.
Has the 11.11 sale been worth it the last years? Thanks!
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Hi all, maybe a stupid question but I'm gonna ask it anyway :).
I have been eyeballing a frameset and a pair of wheels (elite edge disc) on aliexpress. I'm wondering if it would be smart to wait untill the 11.11 sale to buy these, the wheels would come in at around 580 euro's at the moment (with extra 'party time' discount) but i've seen people on this forum getting them for 500-550.
Has the 11.11 sale been worth it the last years? Thanks!
Yes, it will probably be worth it.
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Hi all, maybe a stupid question but I'm gonna ask it anyway :).
I have been eyeballing a frameset and a pair of wheels (elite edge disc) on aliexpress. I'm wondering if it would be smart to wait untill the 11.11 sale to buy these, the wheels would come in at around 580 euro's at the moment (with extra 'party time' discount) but i've seen people on this forum getting them for 500-550.
Has the 11.11 sale been worth it the last years? Thanks!
People last year were often underwhelmed with the 11.11 sale, but one thing's certain: just before 11.11 is not the best time to buy, if you're patient. They inflate price before the sale. The base price might not be the best YTD price, but the coupons will most definitely make it worth it. I would wait for sure
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Thanks guys!
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You also have to be on the lookout for the extra coupons Aliexpress gives you. It is possible you have to search the site/app a bit to find them. In one of the last sales there were extra coupons for 40 USD when you ordered for more than 300 USD (or something like that). You could use them on top of the other coupons/sales and only use them once.
There were also smaller coupons for lower order-totals.
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People last year were often underwhelmed with the 11.11 sale, but one thing's certain: just before 11.11 is not the best time to buy, if you're patient. They inflate price before the sale. The base price might not be the best YTD price, but the coupons will most definitely make it worth it. I would wait for sure
this right here. It's possible it'll not be the best sale of the year, but for sure it will be better than current prices
also it'll be the last big sale of the year, next one should be February on Chinese New Year.
as other said, the big thing is using coupons, which on these sales usually have big discount. You just need to be on the lookout on the home screen, or sellers also send images with the big coupons - there's different coupons for each country/regions
so prices can be not the lowest of the year, but with coupons it's pretty possible you get the best final price
just be aware that the coupons are limited, and sometimes the best are on the beginning of the sale, and other times they release new (and better) coupons right before the sale ends. Hard to tell which
just to comment, until 2021 the sale discounts were much higher, coupons too.. but it started to drop during these last years and it's getting worse each year...
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this right here. It's possible it'll not be the best sale of the year, but for sure it will be better than current prices
also it'll be the last big sale of the year, next one should be February on Chinese New Year.
as other said, the big thing is using coupons, which on these sales usually have big discount. You just need to be on the lookout on the home screen, or sellers also send images with the big coupons - there's different coupons for each country/regions
so prices can be not the lowest of the year, but with coupons it's pretty possible you get the best final price
just be aware that the coupons are limited, and sometimes the best are on the beginning of the sale, and other times they release new (and better) coupons right before the sale ends. Hard to tell which
just to comment, until 2021 the sale discounts were much higher, coupons too.. but it started to drop during these last years and it's getting worse each year...
So they don't do Black Friday sales? Just 11-11 and Chinese new year?
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So they don't do Black Friday sales? Just 11-11 and Chinese new year?
I would think the whole month of November should have good sales. This is usually the time of the month to make major AliEx purchases like frames, wheelsets, etc.
Here's an AliEx sales calendar:
https://www.alipromo.codes/blog/aliexpress-sale-calendar-dates-2022/ (https://www.alipromo.codes/blog/aliexpress-sale-calendar-dates-2022/)
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I've always found the 11-11 sales vary a lot regarding bike parts. Sometimes various stores extend their sales into December, or after 11-11 they keep the lower prices, but then charge for shipping. Other times, they raise the prices back up and then drop the prices a few weeks later. I suppose it depends on how much they were able to sell during the first half of November. (I have a list of items I want to purchase and keep track of the prices and then compare to the sales whenever they happen.)
I don't think that China has the same end-of-year sales "pressure" to sell off items like US companies and other international businesses that try to increase their year end profits and get rid of excess inventory.
I believe that their sales somewhat track the consumption habits of more capitalistic countries so they can overall make more sales and bring back as much money as they can to their country.
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Not sure if this has been mentioned here before; also it's neither specifically bike-related nor regarding any one particular product, but for a week now or so I've been seeing "3+ items from US $1,99" on the ali startpage, which should actually be "from US $1,79" cause that's where it starts now (EU-pricing here). Not sure, if this geo-specific or anything.
Between a lot of bargain-bin rubble, you'll find some nice stuff for very little money with free shipping. Now, most of it goes for cheap all year round, but not necessarily under-2-bucks-shipped cheap (granted you pick at least 3 different items). For example, they have some of those cheaper SCVCN glasses mentioned in this thread a few pages earlier (x62, 63, 64) in that price tier.
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Has anyone purchased this brand, Ronglun, hydraulic 4 piston brake set? If yes, any reviews or feedback?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805741315544.html?ug_edm_item_id=3256805741315544&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%21%24242.67%21%24121.33%21%21%21%21%21%402151e91216979397334105624d6f98%2112000034885984652%21edm%21%21&edm_click_module=alg_products&tracelog=rowan&rowan_id1=aeug_edm_56672_1_en_US_2023-10-21&rowan_msg_id=6442biz_search_product%3A0%3A0_574420184%241a6e9679f62b4685a44ab1b1ee29ae74&ck=in_edm_other&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
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Not sure if this has been mentioned here before; also it's neither specifically bike-related nor regarding any one particular product, but for a week now or so I've been seeing "3+ items from US $1,99" on the ali startpage, which should actually be "from US $1,79" cause that's where it starts now (EU-pricing here). Not sure, if this geo-specific or anything.
Between a lot of bargain-bin rubble, you'll find some nice stuff for very little money with free shipping. Now, most of it goes for cheap all year round, but not necessarily under-2-bucks-shipped cheap (granted you pick at least 3 different items). For example, they have some of those cheaper SCVCN glasses mentioned in this thread a few pages earlier (x62, 63, 64) in that price tier.
I've picked up quite a few non-bike things for dirt cheap during this 3 for $1.99 deal. I did get a couple of the SCVCN glasses, can't go wrong for $2 US ;D
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I've picked up quite a few non-bike things for dirt cheap during this 3 for $1.99 deal. I did get a couple of the SCVCN glasses, can't go wrong for $2 US ;D
The limit is 10 items. I ordered 10 items this morning.
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Not sure if this has been mentioned here before; also it's neither specifically bike-related nor regarding any one particular product, but for a week now or so I've been seeing "3+ items from US $1,99" on the ali startpage, which should actually be "from US $1,79" cause that's where it starts now (EU-pricing here). Not sure, if this geo-specific or anything.
Between a lot of bargain-bin rubble, you'll find some nice stuff for very little money with free shipping. Now, most of it goes for cheap all year round, but not necessarily under-2-bucks-shipped cheap (granted you pick at least 3 different items). For example, they have some of those cheaper SCVCN glasses mentioned in this thread a few pages earlier (x62, 63, 64) in that price tier.
PSA: Shopping in euros is cheaper than shopping in USD for this specific sale
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Not sure if this has been mentioned here before; also it's neither specifically bike-related nor regarding any one particular product, but for a week now or so I've been seeing "3+ items from US $1,99" on the ali startpage, which should actually be "from US $1,79" cause that's where it starts now (EU-pricing here). Not sure, if this geo-specific or anything.
Between a lot of bargain-bin rubble, you'll find some nice stuff for very little money with free shipping. Now, most of it goes for cheap all year round, but not necessarily under-2-bucks-shipped cheap (granted you pick at least 3 different items). For example, they have some of those cheaper SCVCN glasses mentioned in this thread a few pages earlier (x62, 63, 64) in that price tier.
I have been seeing this for ages now... So it's not a limited time sale. Maybe it has to do with your buyer level...
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PSA: Shopping in euros is cheaper than shopping in USD for this specific sale
Really? For me, the € price ali shows (1,93 ish?) is slightly above what the USD price (which is now back to 1,99) would actually convert to (1,88 ish, I think).
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I have been seeing this for ages now... So it's not a limited time sale. Maybe it has to do with your buyer level...
Could be. Or it's a regional thing (some guys on another spotted that sale about the same time as me) or has to do with what version of the ali website you get served (not too long ago I got different versions depending on which machine/browser I was on, not counting mobile, which is yet another thing) or whatever
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I've been dreaming of a lugged carbon frame for a retro style hardtail build, and then this popped up:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805568073173.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805568073173.html)
Not exactly the same thing, but still really cool to see something so unique on AliExpress. I wonder how well the bonds will hold up? That was the week point of those old lugged carbon frames. If it was my size and cleared more than a 23mm tire, it would be tempting.
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Really? For me, the € price ali shows (1,93 ish?) is slightly above what the USD price (which is now back to 1,99) would actually convert to (1,88 ish, I think).
They were for me. I bought brake pads, 3 tpu tubes, a pair of glasses, 2 computer mounts, 2 bottle cages for 18.91€, The USD price was 22.10USD
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May be not as interesting but if you are pissed (rightfully) for Canyon using an odd proprietary lower bearing (AC3748 37x48x7 45/90) for their Acros headsets on Ultimate CF bikes from past decade I finally found one on AliExpress by Fushi which seems to make a lot of bearings. Apparently this is the only one on AliX or at least I wasn't able to find others thanks to horrible search functionality. Just ordered a pair to service my 2014 CF SLX and for future use>
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802045063170.html
Canyon wants $80 for the set - they don't sell just the lower bearing. The sellers who do sell it are all in Europe. I figured it might help someone in the USA.
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Has anyone purchased this brand, Ronglun, hydraulic 4 piston brake set? If yes, any reviews or feedback?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805741315544.html?ug_edm_item_id=3256805741315544&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%21%24242.67%21%24121.33%21%21%21%21%21%402151e91216979397334105624d6f98%2112000034885984652%21edm%21%21&edm_click_module=alg_products&tracelog=rowan&rowan_id1=aeug_edm_56672_1_en_US_2023-10-21&rowan_msg_id=6442biz_search_product%3A0%3A0_574420184%241a6e9679f62b4685a44ab1b1ee29ae74&ck=in_edm_other&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Looks to be the same as this: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805721442854.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.1c590sX00sX0AZ&gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.362094.0&scm_id=1007.40050.362094.0&scm-url=1007.40050.362094.0&pvid=3d6f99c1-2caa-428d-b67e-332676f9251e&_t=gps-id:pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.362094.0,pvid:3d6f99c1-2caa-428d-b67e-332676f9251e,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238116%232002&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21195.00%2197.5%21%21%21195.00%21%21%402101c5a716982764225297843e3cce%2112000034799877332%21rec%21US%212490967822%21
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Thoughts on this super light, one piece $100 stem? Size 100 clocks in at 68 grams. Disaster waiting to happen?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805838732256.html
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S3c40ebbeb542432392626490b5976e04h.jpg)
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Thoughts on this super light, one piece $100 stem? Size 100 clocks in at 68 grams. Disaster waiting to happen?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805838732256.html
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S3c40ebbeb542432392626490b5976e04h.jpg)
I think this was discussed somewhere in another thread. Someone worded it nicely, only buy if you don't value your teeth. A cheap copy of an already very fragile product can't be trustworthy. If you're that worried about weight, the classic cheap UNO stem and shaving your pubes will yield the same result for cheaper and is safer
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I know you guys hate cable hydraulic brakes with a passion, but Juin Tech just released their 6 piston calipers. Though price is a bit steep at $244 USD per caliper!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805765658943.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805765658943.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sb2d7aa3ad2f84781974fb8ab9d4fdba7o.jpg)
Updated: Also Juin Tech F1S calipers are now released with an updated pad adjuster on the side of the caliper:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805774969869.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805774969869.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S76e04e01901946a8ae408768650b7417Y.jpg)
Anyone tried those calipers?
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I am migrating away from my Jun Juin 4-piston calipers on my gravel bike and 29er hardtail I have set up as a bike packer.
When they work, they work well, but I am always having problems with them.
- Rapid pad wear. The pads wear too fast. Then I have to start adjusting the knob to keep them stopping with full power. Then the pistons in the cylinders are pushed out farther leading to shorter stroke. by the time the pads are worn a bit over 1/2 way, they start losing stopping power.
- If you use them a lot of long descents, they quickly heat up, sometimes boiling the mineral oil. Since I have to have new pads in them, the thermal expansion of the mineral oil causes the pistons to push out onto the rotor, making the problem worse. I've had these brakes completely lock up on me numerous times. With super hot calipers, one has to try to get them to release from the rotor in order to rotate the wheel.
- Dirt/dust rapidly builds up on the caliper adjustment knob's threads making it very difficult to try to adjust the knob out on the road/trails.
I liked them a lot, at first, but over time, I give them a thumbs down.
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What are you migrating to? Interesting feedback for sure
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I think this was discussed somewhere in another thread. Someone worded it nicely, only buy if you don't value your teeth. A cheap copy of an already very fragile product can't be trustworthy. If you're that worried about weight, the classic cheap UNO stem and shaving your pubes will yield the same result for cheaper and is safer
That is a good summary. It's lighter than Schmolke stem even. Scary!
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Anyone tried those calipers?
Juin Tech pricing is way too high to justify these new calipers. You can buy Shimano, LTwoo and Sensah hydraulic shifters+calipers much cheaper nowadays.
Though I'm still using the original Juin Tech F1 calipers on my road bike, paired with finned brake pads and lightweight Onirii disc rotors. They work fine for the road climbs/descents I do. I don't use these for gravel or dirt. Also I have a pair of Ultegra hydraulic shifters ready to install, I just haven't gotten around to it.
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What are you migrating to? Interesting feedback for sure
Since the Jun Juins cable/hydraulic calipers were being used on my gravel bike and my Hardtail 29er set-up as a Bikepacker with gravel bars, I needed braking that would work with standard STI levers on road bar diameters of 23.8mm. Then I discovered 'H" bars, that are 22.2 OD (Flat mtn. bike bar diameter)
For my needs, I found that carbon "H" bars work well for me on my 29er hardtail, so I was able to fit/install regular mtn. bike hydraulic brakes. Then I installed the Wheel Top EDS electric derailleur with its 22.2mm ID shift pod and have a nice system on my 29er Hardtail that works really well as a gravel bike.
I have been gathering parts for converting my gravel bike to "H" bars, get rid of the Jun Juin hybrid brakes and go use mtb. components and another EDS rear derailleur
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A short review of these 'The One' style handlebars from Kocevlo:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004973884034.html
Bought in 380*100mm to fit a 2023 Merida Scultura (FSA ACR). One-piece bar and stem was a good opportunity to replace the heavy separate FSA stem and Merida branded handlebar that came with the bike. I bought this particular bar as it seemed to be compatible with the FSA ACR system.
Pros:
- Weight: 330g for 380x100mm - up there with some of the seriously lightweight options.
- Stiffness: I'm a lightweight climber-type build (67kg, 900w peak power) so I'm not really stretching these things to the limit, but there's no incredibly obvious deflection when I sprint out the saddle.
- Shape: Excellent modern compact style handlebar shape.
- Price: 100USD including integrated Garmin mount kit (which seems nicely made)
- Minimalist looks: only one sticker, and easy to remove by fingers
Cons:
- Routing: I didn't do this myself but my mechanic said that the bars had quite sharp edges inside that made routing the hoses particularly difficult. This was brake hoses only as it was a 12sp Shimano Di2 build.
- Shifter clamp: Shifter clamp area was undersized and clamp needed to be shimmed.
- Headset compression: my mechanic said he had to modify the bottom transition spacer as the Scultura top headset bearing sits fairly deep inside the tube - without modification it wasn't making sufficient contact to set the preload properly.
For the price, seems good, but be aware of the potential issues.
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A short review of these 'The One' style handlebars from Kocevlo:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004973884034.html
Bought in 380*100mm to fit a 2023 Merida Scultura (FSA ACR). One-piece bar and stem was a good opportunity to replace the heavy separate FSA stem and Merida branded handlebar that came with the bike. I bought this particular bar as it seemed to be compatible with the FSA ACR system.
Pros:
- Weight: 330g for 380x100mm - up there with some of the seriously lightweight options.
- Stiffness: I'm a lightweight climber-type build (67kg, 900w peak power) so I'm not really stretching these things to the limit, but there's no incredibly obvious deflection when I sprint out the saddle.
- Shape: Excellent modern compact style handlebar shape.
- Price: 100USD including integrated Garmin mount kit (which seems nicely made)
- Minimalist looks: only one sticker, and easy to remove by fingers
Cons:
- Routing: I didn't do this myself but my mechanic said that the bars had quite sharp edges inside that made routing the hoses particularly difficult. This was brake hoses only as it was a 12sp Shimano Di2 build.
- Shifter clamp: Shifter clamp area was undersized and clamp needed to be shimmed.
- Headset compression: my mechanic said he had to modify the bottom transition spacer as the Scultura top headset bearing sits fairly deep inside the tube - without modification it wasn't making sufficient contact to set the preload properly.
For the price, seems good, but be aware of the potential issues.
Sounds great, i am also thinking about getting those bars!
You mentioned that a sticker is easily removed. Are you talking about that white "Kocevlo" branding? that was actually holding me off from placing an order since I always read "Cock-Velo" :D
So great news, if that can be removed without residues.
And are the measurements true to size in your opinion? E.g. Hood/Drops width, reach, stem length, angle? I read a lot of contradicting statements regarding that barstem (from different manufacturers)
Thanks!
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A short review of these 'The One' style handlebars from Kocevlo:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004973884034.html
Bought in 380*100mm to fit a 2023 Merida Scultura (FSA ACR). One-piece bar and stem was a good opportunity to replace the heavy separate FSA stem and Merida branded handlebar that came with the bike. I bought this particular bar as it seemed to be compatible with the FSA ACR system.
Pros:
- Weight: 330g for 380x100mm - up there with some of the seriously lightweight options.
- Stiffness: I'm a lightweight climber-type build (67kg, 900w peak power) so I'm not really stretching these things to the limit, but there's no incredibly obvious deflection when I sprint out the saddle.
- Shape: Excellent modern compact style handlebar shape.
- Price: 100USD including integrated Garmin mount kit (which seems nicely made)
- Minimalist looks: only one sticker, and easy to remove by fingers
Cons:
- Routing: I didn't do this myself but my mechanic said that the bars had quite sharp edges inside that made routing the hoses particularly difficult. This was brake hoses only as it was a 12sp Shimano Di2 build.
- Shifter clamp: Shifter clamp area was undersized and clamp needed to be shimmed.
- Headset compression: my mechanic said he had to modify the bottom transition spacer as the Scultura top headset bearing sits fairly deep inside the tube - without modification it wasn't making sufficient contact to set the preload properly.
For the price, seems good, but be aware of the potential issues.
I have the same bars on my Hygge bike. I had no problems routing the 4 cables (brakes and shifting) trough the handlebar.
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Since the Jun Juins cable/hydraulic calipers were being used on my gravel bike and my Hardtail 29er set-up as a Bikepacker with gravel bars, I needed braking that would work with standard STI levers on road bar diameters of 23.8mm. Then I discovered 'H" bars, that are 22.2 OD (Flat mtn. bike bar diameter)
For my needs, I found that carbon "H" bars work well for me on my 29er hardtail, so I was able to fit/install regular mtn. bike hydraulic brakes. Then I installed the Wheel Top EDS electric derailleur with its 22.2mm ID shift pod and have a nice system on my 29er Hardtail that works really well as a gravel bike.
I have been gathering parts for converting my gravel bike to "H" bars, get rid of the Jun Juin hybrid brakes and go use mtb. components and another EDS rear derailleur
So the weight of the integrated dropbar is not far from the stem+dropbar then. The Uno stem is 100gram+200 gram for the dropbar is pretty close in weight..
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Did 140km on the Kocevlo bars today and they felt great - shape of the bars is good, flats on the top feel very comfortable and basically no noticeable flex when I'm putting an effort in.
Sounds great, i am also thinking about getting those bars!
You mentioned that a sticker is easily removed. Are you talking about that white "Kocevlo" branding? that was actually holding me off from placing an order since I always read "Cock-Velo" :D
So great news, if that can be removed without residues.
And are the measurements true to size in your opinion? E.g. Hood/Drops width, reach, stem length, angle? I read a lot of contradicting statements regarding that barstem (from different manufacturers)
Thanks!
Yes, I'm talking about the white 'Kocevlo' sticker. I could mostly peel it off with my fingers and the residue came off easily with some acetone.
As for measurements, I have taken some very rough measurements just with a measuring tape by eye:
| Specs | Actual | Difference
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Stem Length | 100mm | 110mm (+10mm longer) | +10mm
Tops centre-to-centre | 380mm | 380mm (right on) | 0mm
Drops centre-to-centre| 400mm | 405mm (+5mm wider) | +5mm
Reach | 77mm | 70mm (-7mm) - measuring accuracy uncertain | -7mm
Drop | 127mm | 130mm (+3mm) - close enough, could be measuring error | +3mm
Weight | 520g±20g (full pkg?)| 330g (bar/stem) + 30g (Garmin mount) + ~25g (spacers, est.) | -135g
I don't have a way of measuring the angle but it looks about right, I guess.
I have the same bars on my Hygge bike. I had no problems routing the 4 cables (brakes and shifting) trough the handlebar.
Excellent! Maybe it's a matter of slight differences between bars, slightly different dimensions and I expect my fairly upright shifter position probably means there's a little less room for cables after they exit the bars (see pictures).
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Looks great, thanks a lot for the helpful info and the measurements, raisinberry777! 8)
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Did 140km on the Kocevlo bars today and they felt great - shape of the bars is good, flats on the top feel very comfortable and basically no noticeable flex when I'm putting an effort in.
Yes, I'm talking about the white 'Kocevlo' sticker. I could mostly peel it off with my fingers and the residue came off easily with some acetone.
As for measurements, I have taken some very rough measurements just with a measuring tape by eye:
| Specs | Actual | Difference
----------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|-----------
Stem Length | 100mm | 110mm (+10mm longer) | +10mm
Tops centre-to-centre | 380mm | 380mm (right on) | 0mm
Drops centre-to-centre| 400mm | 405mm (+5mm wider) | +5mm
Reach | 77mm | 70mm (-7mm) - measuring accuracy uncertain | -7mm
Drop | 127mm | 130mm (+3mm) - close enough, could be measuring error | +3mm
Weight | 520g±20g (full pkg?)| 330g (bar/stem) + 30g (Garmin mount) + ~25g (spacers, est.) | -135g
I don't have a way of measuring the angle but it looks about right, I guess.
Excellent! Maybe it's a matter of slight differences between bars, slightly different dimensions and I expect my fairly upright shifter position probably means there's a little less room for cables after they exit the bars (see pictures).
I have sp cycle integrated gravel handlebars and also noticed that 100mm stem looks more like 110mm.
I remember Patrick Lino having same observation on Chinese integrated cockpits in one of his movies.
So decided to make some measurements and imo the stem is 105 mm from center bar to center top cap. Maybe all those companies have some different measuring method for those flat aero bars.
I've only found one which actually got the measurements right and it's speeder with 95,105,115 etc. stem lengths. https://www.speedercycling.com/Carbon-Integrated-Road-Handlebars-SC-RH02-_p401.html
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I don't think you should measure to the center with aero bars. You place your hands more towards the back if you compare to a normal round bar. So maybe that's where the difference comes from.
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I don't think you should measure to the center with aero bars. You place your hands more towards the back if you compare to a normal round bar. So maybe that's where the difference comes from.
Maybe yes, but on another hand the centerbof the bar is where they measure the reach from. At least this is how it matches on my bars
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Maybe yes, but on another hand the centerbof the bar is where they measure the reach from. At least this is how it matches on my bars
Stem length is measured neither parallel to the ground (which would be useful, but can't be done) nor orthogonal to the fork shaft (which would be easy-peasy and also give a usable dimension). In actuality, stem length is a slightly arbitrary number, measured along a supposed center line of the stem tube which usually doesn't go through the middle of the shaft camp (and also: where every manufacturer does what they want). Fcukign standardise the world already, damnit.
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Has anyone tried this ZTTO MTB/gravel cassette? It seems to follow the same one piece construction of the other ULT ZTTO/SRoad/Spedao cassettes. This one is also all-steel except for the last big cog which is alloy.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805425025976.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805425025976.html)
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Has anyone tried this ZTTO MTB/gravel cassette? It seems to follow the same one piece construction of the other ULT ZTTO/SRoad/Spedao cassettes. This one is also all-steel except for the last big cog which is alloy.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805425025976.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805425025976.html)
Haven't used it myself. But my friend has 3600km on a 11-50 with a mullet gravel bike and all is good.
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Received the massive cheap haul that made me question whether I had become a consumerist degenerate, consisting of 3 TPU tubes, 2 computer mounts, a pair of brake pads, 2 bottle cages and the pair of glasses (18€ total) that were discussed above, that I want to address in particular:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005772853506.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.16.2f41f19c23LxP4
They are not worth it. They look great but they are very cheaply made, the glass is a little loose, the branch hinges rattle, the lens is very dark and there is still a gap where wind and bugs can fly under.
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I haven't seen these before. Lexon carbon crankset with carbon+alloy 52-36t chainring:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805958130082.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805958130082.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Se65f06b62bad4639adfc4ecdd0e144b6l.jpg)
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Looks like they're using a proprietary chainring spider? Any high-end crank is immediately a no-go for me if it can't be used with a power meter.
Interestingly, it seems to use a similar spider locking mechanism to the Magene PES crank. However, the P505 Base power meter from the Magene PES crank isn't sold separately.
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Looks like they're using a proprietary chainring spider? Any high-end crank is immediately a no-go for me if it can't be used with a power meter.
Interestingly, it seems to use a similar spider locking mechanism to the Magene PES crank. However, the P505 Base power meter from the Magene PES crank isn't sold separately.
Looks like Easton crank/spider interface and Shimano 110 BCD. To me at least.
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For those with a lot of Ali points, 28% extra discount available on that frame, not sure what Twitter frame quality is (and you need to be able to live with that name on it) but good price for a full suspension I think:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrTrs4U
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Absolute Black pulley cage replica
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805936828772.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000014.34.284czamGzamGWM&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.362094.0&scm_id=1007.40050.362094.0&scm-url=1007.40050.362094.0&pvid=21f40523-0747-479c-8990-8d6ed324e9ee&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.362094.0,pvid:21f40523-0747-479c-8990-8d6ed324e9ee,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238115%232000&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2168.60%2168.6%21%21%21500.00%21%21%402103248516990477409356364e5207%2112000035857723158%21rec%21US%211699911272%21 (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805936828772.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000014.34.284czamGzamGWM&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.362094.0&scm_id=1007.40050.362094.0&scm-url=1007.40050.362094.0&pvid=21f40523-0747-479c-8990-8d6ed324e9ee&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.362094.0,pvid:21f40523-0747-479c-8990-8d6ed324e9ee,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238115%232000&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2168.60%2168.6%21%21%21500.00%21%21%402103248516990477409356364e5207%2112000035857723158%21rec%21US%211699911272%21)
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For those with a lot of Ali points, 28% extra discount available on that frame, not sure what Twitter frame quality is (and you need to be able to live with that name on it) but good price for a full suspension I think:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrTrs4U
The listing says you can request no logos/names on the frame! So the quality is still an unknown but at least you won’t have that on the frame ;D
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I missed that! Promo now gone for me though
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Absolute Black pulley cage replica
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805936828772.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000014.34.284czamGzamGWM&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.362094.0&scm_id=1007.40050.362094.0&scm-url=1007.40050.362094.0&pvid=21f40523-0747-479c-8990-8d6ed324e9ee&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.362094.0,pvid:21f40523-0747-479c-8990-8d6ed324e9ee,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238115%232000&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2168.60%2168.6%21%21%21500.00%21%21%402103248516990477409356364e5207%2112000035857723158%21rec%21US%211699911272%21 (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805936828772.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000014.34.284czamGzamGWM&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.362094.0&scm_id=1007.40050.362094.0&scm-url=1007.40050.362094.0&pvid=21f40523-0747-479c-8990-8d6ed324e9ee&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.362094.0,pvid:21f40523-0747-479c-8990-8d6ed324e9ee,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238115%232000&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2168.60%2168.6%21%21%21500.00%21%21%402103248516990477409356364e5207%2112000035857723158%21rec%21US%211699911272%21)
I wouldn't be surprised if it's exactly the same one. Though I can't see why anyone in their right mind would want either an original or copy
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I sometimes wonder if knock off items of expensive originals are expensive too just because original is criminally expensive.
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10-51 casettes (12s AND 11s now too) with shimano spacing but for XD hubs (win-win)
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005006049870867.html
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10-51 casettes (12s AND 11s now too) with shimano spacing but for XD hubs (win-win)
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005006049870867.html
Do you prefer XD over microspline? Don't Sram and Shimano's MTB cassettes share the same spacing in 11 and 12 speed?
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10-51 casettes (12s AND 11s now too) with shimano spacing but for XD hubs (win-win)
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005006049870867.html
This spacing is good for climbing. Question is are those VG Sports cassettes any good?
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Avoid the Rotor knock-off chainrings on AliExpress usually sold as Racework or Zeroing 2x chainrings. I had chain rub issues on the small chainring which required about 2mm of spacers on the drive side. I recently swapped it out for a Senicx 2x chainring. Chain line is perfect with no spacers (on par with a Shimano crankset) and smooth FD shifting. The Sensah store sells them for fairly cheap, especially during the sales. The outer chain drop pin is a bit long for many cranksets, but you can remove them by unscrewing.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804993641492.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804993641492.html?)
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Speaking of chainrings, any feedback on Pass Quest? The product pages look good, kinda pricier but quality seems better than average AliEx 'rings. In fact, I am trying to replace FSA rings on my Cannondale and these PQ rings are more expensive than FSA original. They are lighter than Cannondale's 10 arm OPI rings though.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sb4949012bf3d421abcfb036432f895b3a.jpg?width=950&height=1106&hash=2056)
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Speaking of chainrings, any feedback on Pass Quest? The product pages look good, kinda pricier but quality seems better than average AliEx 'rings. In fact, I am trying to replace FSA rings on my Cannondale and these PQ rings are more expensive than FSA original. They are lighter than Cannondale's 10 arm OPI rings though.
They're definitely worth the price. I'm using a Pass Quest 1x aero chainring on my gravel bike. Today I cleaned up my chainring since I went with an immersive waxed chain and the teeth still look really good with minimal wear. These are one of those items that are worth the slight price increase for a step up in quality and durability.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804752779564.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804752779564.html)
On a side note the Expedition and Newbike Stores (same vendor) are also one of the better sellers on AliEx. I've ordered multiple items from them and they're quick to ship.
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Has anyone tried getting CR2032s from aliexpress? Can get 10 for less than 5 from a bunch of brands (including one I recognize because something I bought came with a dead one)
Considering those are often the lottery even from big brands, wondering if this can save me a trip to LIDL
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Has anyone tried getting CR2032s from aliexpress?
Not brave enough, buy mine off ebay in Australia. The one time I choose a no name brand, I regretted it. Got 20 for the price of 10 from a name brand like Maxwell, Sony etc. The no name batteries lasted a few days in my Powertap power meter hub and a couple of weeks in my heart rate monitor compared to a couple of months for power meter and many months in a HRM for a name brand.
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Do you prefer XD over microspline? Don't Sram and Shimano's MTB cassettes share the same spacing in 11 and 12 speed?
Always XD, yes. Never had issues with that. But I had issues with HG and expect to have issues with MS.
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This spacing is good for climbing. Question is are those VG Sports cassettes any good?
I have the 12s one on my full suspension. Haven't used it that much, but shifting is basically perfect with my GX AXS.
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Seeing an increasing number of full builds for sale on Ali. Not bad deals price wise, but definitely don't trust build quality.
I'd have a local shop or mechanic do a full rundown. Even factoring that into budget...its an interesting proposition.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805890057355.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
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Always XD, yes. Never had issues with that. But I had issues with HG and expect to have issues with MS.
Always MS here, I have never had issues with HG or MS.
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Seeing an increasing number of full builds for sale on Ali. Not bad deals price wise, but definitely don't trust build quality.
I'd have a local shop or mechanic do a full rundown. Even factoring that into budget...its an interesting proposition.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805890057355.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Boggles my mind that they still make money on it.
But I had issues with HG and expect to have issues with MS.
What kind of issues you had with HG that you expect to have on MS?
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Seeing an increasing number of full builds for sale on Ali. Not bad deals price wise, but definitely don't trust build quality.
I'd have a local shop or mechanic do a full rundown. Even factoring that into budget...its an interesting proposition.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805890057355.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
9.8kg? Did they put lead weights inside that carbon frame!
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9.8kg? Did they put lead weights inside that carbon frame!
I am pretty sure those wheels are lead lol. The frame seems TanTan X2, not horrifically outclassed by any other Chiner aero frame in the same range.
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I am pretty sure those wheels are lead lol. The frame seems TanTan X2, not horrifically outclassed by any other Chiner aero frame in the same range.
The frame and groupset aren't bad (I haven't heard any issues with the Sensah HRD groupset), but the crankset, wheelset/tires/rotors, chain and cassette could probably be replaced with better components. Though after you replacing all those parts, you might as well have built the bike yourself for the extra cost!
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What kind of issues you had with HG that you expect to have on MS?
quite noticeable dents and marks after a while of heavy use and abuse. XD hubs since everything is screwed, have a much larger contact area and exhibited that problem. But ey, maybe it is me.
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Thought this was an interesting find. Bare titanium saddle. I don’t foresee it having any give like carbon, but probably more durable?
Check it out! $320.00 | Titanium bike saddle titanium bicycle saddle super light ti saddles
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrvYO56
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I have a hard time believing something like this could exist but it does indeed. In flesh and blood, in all it's glory. Holy wow.
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The anti-Blazing Saddle in wintertime.
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Speaking of chainrings, any feedback on Pass Quest? The product pages look good, kinda pricier but quality seems better than average AliEx 'rings. In fact, I am trying to replace FSA rings on my Cannondale and these PQ rings are more expensive than FSA original. They are lighter than Cannondale's 10 arm OPI rings though.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sb4949012bf3d421abcfb036432f895b3a.jpg?width=950&height=1106&hash=2056)
got a 8 bolt 34t
really good id buy again :p
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So the weight of the integrated dropbar is not far from the stem+dropbar then. The Uno stem is 100gram+200 gram for the dropbar is pretty close in weight..
yes but dont look dope
you can get a 150g handlebar and a 89g stem for about $200
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I'm in the process of converting back to 2x gravel. I miss having higher gearing and I don't like the extreme chain lines with 1x. This is the only direct mount chainring that has a 46:30t gear range, but the annoying part is that prices are all over the place on AliEx. So far this store seems to have the cheapest prices for this particular Senicx 2x gravel chainring. Bucklos has a more common 48:32t chainring on AliEx, but I want the smaller 30t inner ring. Though you may need a gravel frame that has either a low mount braze-on or a round seat tube for an FD clamp.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S471d801cc6524f00ad95e474a2faa877X.jpg)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805631117902.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805631117902.html)
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I have that chainring on a Senicx Crankset. It’s been super solid for nearly 2000 miles this year.
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I'm in the process of converting back to 2x gravel. I miss having higher gearing and I don't like the extreme chain lines with 1x. This is the only direct mount chainring that has a 46:30t gear range, but the annoying part is that prices are all over the place on AliEx. So far this store seems to have the cheapest prices for this particular Senicx 2x gravel chainring. Bucklos has a more common 48:32t chainring on AliEx, but I want the smaller 30t inner ring. Though you may need a gravel frame that has either a low mount braze-on or a round seat tube for an FD clamp.
I have it on my TFSA bike on the indoor trainer. It works, but since I almost always ride in the same gear I can't say much about shifting performance... I did have to lower the FD all the way down the hanger and I don't know if it is ideal now, so it will depend on the frame...
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Speaking of chainrings, any feedback on Pass Quest? The product pages look good, kinda pricier but quality seems better than average AliEx 'rings. In fact, I am trying to replace FSA rings on my Cannondale and these PQ rings are more expensive than FSA original. They are lighter than Cannondale's 10 arm OPI rings though.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sb4949012bf3d421abcfb036432f895b3a.jpg?width=950&height=1106&hash=2056)
I did not ride an test them, but optical appearance seems to be very good. I will test the shifting quality later because the frame for this project was not even produced yet.
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Thanks all. Anyone use these with SRAM Yaw FD by any chance? Yaw FD are b*itches.
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Regarding these Pass Quest solid chain rings. You do realize that having a solid chairing is just a waste of extra material and added weight. Chain rings have all the extra material machined out for a reason. Just saying...
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Regarding these Pass Quest solid chain rings. You do realize that having a solid chairing is just a waste of extra material and added weight. Chain rings have all the extra material machined out for a reason. Just saying...
I know, I know... I'm a weekend warrior with around 3.5W/kg, so it's all about aesthetics. At least the bike will look fast. 8)
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They have hollowed out version of each too. These solid discs are "aero" apparently.
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The Goldix store has a few new items. This is the cheapest I've seen on the new style ZTTO/Sunshine cassettes with the one piece shaft similar to the Spedao/SRoad cassette, but with more secure rivet attachments:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805977609635.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805977609635.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sc7ff345db8f14d91a9bc36e048eb5b5fY.jpg?width=1000&height=1000&hash=2000)
Goldix also has a new 110 BCD 5 bolt carbon crankset that comes in at 392g with alloy axle. Paired with a lightweight 110 BCD 50-34t chainring (about 122g) that would come in about the same weight as the direct mount carbon cranksets if not less. I personally have no issues with 24mm alloy axles. I have them on all my bikes now:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805978587816.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805978587816.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sa7a3c5d16d134efd8d6d9fe8153eda40W.jpg?width=1000&height=1000&hash=2000)
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Just collected 11/11 coupons. I think they are limited in numbers. Last time I waited too long and missed on the 30 off 200 coupon.
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They have hollowed out version of each too. These solid discs are "aero" apparently.
Except in side and cross winds. ;D
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Just collected 11/11 coupons. I think they are limited in numbers. Last time I waited too long and missed on the 30 off 200 coupon.
how do you do that? Edit: found it in the app:
WHERE DO I CHECK FOR MY SELECT COUPONS? STEP 1: Go to My Account and select My Wallet. STEP 2: Click on My Select Coupons and you will be able to view all the Select Coupons you have. These coupons will be applied automatically when you place an order.
Also, when you see superdeals for 11.11, are the prices showing inclusive of coupoon or not?
For exemple these from 381 down to 331 for 11.11, should be elligible for 60 off 300, will it means 271 at the end, + taxes?
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Are you able to collect coupons 12OT21 and 15OT51?
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Should we start a 2023 11-11 specific thread similar to 11-11 threads for past years?
When I go to my 11-11 banner I see 3 coupon codes, but I can't click on them and "Collect" them. I assume they are automatic. But then I have been having problems with Aliexpress recently viewing the 11-11 sale items.
On a side note, I am not seeing any great sales on any of the Items saved in my cart on my long-term list of parts I have hoped to find on sale starting 11-11.
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We could
The coupon are collected in app, didn’t find how to do it on browser
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A little piece of genius arrived from ZTTO yesterday: a tool for threading cables and hoses. Comes as a neat little set with all the pieces I can think I would ever need for threading internal cables and hoses. The price seems to go up and down. I paid CAD$10 shipped... it's now cheaper.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001356486564.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.11.4fc62c4b36Z3RG&algo_pvid=692dbf46-ab0d-4782-a052-749d95dd870e&algo_exp_id=692dbf46-ab0d-4782-a052-749d95dd870e-5&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21CAD%2111.94%216.09%21%21%2161.62%21%21%402103248516994799138593175e8a46%2112000015796826813%21sea%21CA%21840273233%21&curPageLogUid=XEKcde4kMl8J
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I purchased mine about a year ago for around $7 total with shipping. The 11-11 sale is interesting in that prices are all over the place being listed as "on sale"
Here is a link for the same kit on sale that is perhaps $0.15 less price if you spend over $10.00 to get the free shipping. Otherwise, this 11-11 sale item it is more expensive than the item you listed.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805714351709.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.cac838daBwsnP1&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
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how do you do that? Edit: found it in the app:
WHERE DO I CHECK FOR MY SELECT COUPONS? STEP 1: Go to My Account and select My Wallet. STEP 2: Click on My Select Coupons and you will be able to view all the Select Coupons you have. These coupons will be applied automatically when you place an order.
Also, when you see superdeals for 11.11, are the prices showing inclusive of coupoon or not?
For exemple these from 381 down to 331 for 11.11, should be elligible for 60 off 300, will it means 271 at the end, + taxes?
Right now the prices are without coupon. The coupon usage only startes 11/11 and goes for a week. So if it is 331 right now, then that is the price before coupons. It won't be 271. It will be 331-60-16, so 255 + taxes. The non-coupon code discounts are stackable on coupon code discounts.
Edit: the 4 off 20 is only applicable to selected items. Shop around and find sellers that are participating in that promotion. Otherwise you are right, your $331 item will be $271.
Further edit: You can already see which items will qualify for 4 off 20 promotion. Great time to search leisurely and have them added to cart. Then pull trigger starting 11/11.
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Yes, cart is filled with the few things I am still missing.
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Looks like Easton crank/spider interface and Shimano 110 BCD. To me at least.
Correct you are - finally managed to get a response out of their AliExpress store and they confirmed that it's an Easton/RaceFace interface.
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The Goldix store has a few new items. This is the cheapest I've seen on the new style ZTTO/Sunshine cassettes with the one piece shaft similar to the Spedao/SRoad cassette, but with more secure rivet attachments:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805977609635.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805977609635.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sc7ff345db8f14d91a9bc36e048eb5b5fY.jpg?width=1000&height=1000&hash=2000)
Goldix also has a new 110 BCD 5 bolt carbon crankset that comes in at 392g with alloy axle. Paired with a lightweight 110 BCD 50-34t chainring (about 122g) that would come in about the same weight as the direct mount carbon cranksets if not less. I personally have no issues with 24mm alloy axles. I have them on all my bikes now:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805978587816.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805978587816.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sa7a3c5d16d134efd8d6d9fe8153eda40W.jpg?width=1000&height=1000&hash=2000)
I wonder how is the quality of Sunshine/Goldix/ZTTO cassettes. I am interested on trying Sunshine 12 speed but i settled for Shimano for now because of reliability.
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I wonder how is the quality of Sunshine/Goldix/ZTTO cassettes. I am interested on trying Sunshine 12 speed but i settled for Shimano for now because of reliability.
Yeah, if I look at the 11 speed 11-30 you save 50gr vs Ultegra but about the same price. I would not want to take that gamble for 50gr... Chances are you will get only 1/2 the life of an ultegra (if you are lucky)
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Has anyone tried these specifically? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005969664543.html
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Has anyone tried these specifically? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005969664543.htm
There is an L missing at the end of your link
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Has anyone tried these specifically? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005969664543.html
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I purchased a very similar pair of TI skewers about 8 years ago. (They look exactly like the ones shown, but different branding.) The front one broke at the root of the threads after about 2 years of use. I believed that since TI can be more brittle under tension, based on how they cut the threads, there must have been a defect in the base of the thread that cracked over time and broke off the threaded portion. I heard a loud ping as the nut flew off onto the shoulder of the road. I had a very nerve wracked last 20 miles of a century ride where I rode carefully with the front wheel not fastened to the fork. I liked them overall, just wished they lasted longer. This was also the only quick release failure I have ever had on a road bike.
Edit: Thinking about it, if I was to purchase another set of TI skewers, I would ask how the threads are formed/cut on the TI rod. Rolled? Tapped? or CNC/lathe machine cut. TI is so hard that it is often difficult to produce good clean threads.
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I'm thinking of picking up AliExpress chains for immersive waxing. Are YBN chains good for that application? I think I'm just gong stock up on spare parts for this upcoming sale.
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talking about chains.... ZMC chains on Aliexpress are they legit? Seems like there are some deals on it.
Shimano staying away because there are a lot of fakes.
How about ztto quality?
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talking about chains.... ZMC chains on Aliexpress are they legit? Seems like there are some deals on it.
Shimano staying away because there are a lot of fakes.
How about ztto quality?
Do you mean KMC chains? I bought an 11 speed chain that was I believe either a 10 or 9 speed chain. I don't think you can trust KMC chains to be real either anymore. I've heard decent feedback on YBN chains and I think they're still small enough that they're not being knocked off.
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oops like KMC... yeah can't figure out what to trust anymore :(
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Is anyone seeing anything particularly good for 11.11 sales?
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Is anyone seeing anything particularly good for 11.11 sales?
Meh, prices don't seem to drop much. You will have to use coupons and the 4 off 20...
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Same, savings will come from coupons.
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Do you mean KMC chains? I bought an 11 speed chain that was I believe either a 10 or 9 speed chain. I don't think you can trust KMC chains to be real either anymore. I've heard decent feedback on YBN chains and I think they're still small enough that they're not being knocked off.
I've been purchasing my 11 speed and 12 speed KMC chains off of Aliexpress for several years and have not had any problems with any of them. OTOH, I've had problems with Shimano clones, so wont purchase any Shimano chains off of Aliexpress or Flea-bay.
Since I started upgrading all of my bikes to 11 and 12 speeds. I've been lucky to get a chain to last more than a year. I presume it is because they are so narrow they wear fast. (Scumano and SRUM authentic chains I initially purchased wore out fast too.)
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Is anyone seeing anything particularly good for 11.11 sales?
I have about $500 in items saved in my cart that are potential purchases. I have spent the greater part of the last 3 days trying to find the best 11-11 sale deals from my hit list. Very disappointing overall. I got better prices overall on items I purchased during the past 2 months of "Choice" and $1.99 sales than I am seeing for the 11-11 sale. I did not find any discounted prices for Carbon rims I want, mainstream carbon frames, wheels, or other major bike components. Just a few big price drops on older 26" and 27.5" slow moving items.
Something else to consider. If Congress doesn't fund the US government soon and we shut down before Thanksgiving, Black Friday stores wont make their sales numbers. (I'll stop spending if this happens.) Therefore, if the US economy takes a big hit, we just might see some real discounts by the end of the year. Therefore I will limit my purchases this year to only the items I want to stock up on, where I have confirmed the price is the best I have seen this year. (Based on Coupons and coins to get better prices.)
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I'm seeing Anarace has an Ultegra R8020 groupset for $665 *maybe* - $100 store coupon? Sounds decent?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805013196295.html
Elitewheels ($60 coupon off of $300, prices not including this):
ENT-Disc - 50mm/25mm - $367
SLT-Disc - 50/25mm - $460 - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800792743145.html
Edge - 50/21mm inner - $617 -
ENT-MTB - $335 - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799929096453.html
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I have about $500 in items saved in my cart that are potential purchases. I have spent the greater part of the last 3 days trying to find the best 11-11 sale deals from my hit list. Very disappointing overall. I got better prices overall on items I purchased during the past 2 months of "Choice" and $1.99 sales than I am seeing for the 11-11 sale. I did not find any discounted prices for Carbon rims I want, mainstream carbon frames, wheels, or other major bike components. Just a few big price drops on older 26" and 27.5" slow moving items.
Something else to consider. If Congress doesn't fund the US government soon and we shut down before Thanksgiving, Black Friday stores wont make their sales numbers. (I'll stop spending if this happens.) Therefore, if the US economy takes a big hit, we just might see some real discounts by the end of the year. Therefore I will limit my purchases this year to only the items I want to stock up on, where I have confirmed the price is the best I have seen this year. (Based on Coupons and coins to get better prices.)
Some US online bike retailers are starting early BF sales. At least for bike gear, it's definitely a buyers market right now. For me I think this year is definitely spare parts. I've added small items like bar tape, shift cable wires, extra pedal cleats, chains, etc. mainly from the AliEx choice stores.
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I'm seeing Anarace has an Ultegra R8020 groupset for $665 *maybe* - $100 store coupon? Sounds decent?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805013196295.html
Elitewheels ($60 coupon off of $300, prices not including this):
ENT-Disc - 50mm/25mm - $367
SLT-Disc - 50/25mm - $460 - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800792743145.html
Edge - 50/21mm inner - $617 -
ENT-MTB - $335 - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799929096453.html
I saw their sale, but none of the ENT MTB wheels show MicroSpline as being available. All I need/want right now in wheels is a rear boost/148, MS, carbon rimmed (38 to 40 wide wheel.
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Is anyone seeing anything particularly good for 11.11 sales?
Price become good after coupons. Don't think they drop prices outright.
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Anyone find better price for KMC X11s than this? https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805720352708.html
Going to stock up on smaller items.
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Anyone find better price for KMC X11s than this? https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805720352708.html
I've paid $25 to $27 for the silver 12 speed chain earlier in the year. To me, any price under $25 is better.
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I saw their sale, but none of the ENT MTB wheels show MicroSpline as being available. All I need/want right now in wheels is a rear boost/148, MS, carbon rimmed (38 to 40 wide wheel.
Have you tried Leon at yuan an? He is running some special pricing too.
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The 11.11. sale will go on for a week, right?
And will there be other coupons than the ones promoted on the AliExpress website?
So something like secret coupons?
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I'm thinking of picking up AliExpress chains for immersive waxing. Are YBN chains good for that application? I think I'm just gong stock up on spare parts for this upcoming sale.
Yes
I use YBN waxed chains on all my bikes.
Adam from Zero Friction Cycling is a big YBN chain fan for low friction and outstanding longevity (SLA chains).
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Any good deals on YBN chains?
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I saw their sale, but none of the ENT MTB wheels show MicroSpline as being available. All I need/want right now in wheels is a rear boost/148, MS, carbon rimmed (38 to 40 wide wheel.
I ordered a set of HG for $307 shipped
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The 11.11. sale will go on for a week, right?
And will there be other coupons than the ones promoted on the AliExpress website?
So something like secret coupons?
Some stores have their own coupons as well. Though not huge discounts.
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Any good deals on YBN chains?
I got mine on eBay a month or so ago, was cheaper than aliexpress by a bit. The link is in my build thread ;)
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I've been using chains from Aliexpress for >3yrs now, my take is that you need to be more aware of the store, if it seems legit, than of the reviews (because more often then not it's just a '1st impression', not a proper review)
gone by 4 KMC x10 chains and all seemed legit, lasted around 8kkm so good enough considering all were bought on sale
I'm on my first YBN set and I'm liking it, apart from one time that a link disengaged and I had to fix it on the road, nothing to complain.
I've seen YBN on 'Choice' items, so I think it's worth taking a look, considering the low price it should be enough to try it at least.
for the 11.11 sale in general, prices didn't drop much but that's usual for AliEx for at least 2yrs. But for Brazil at least the coupons this time are very good, and plus the progressive discount, it's the best sale in a long time!
I've got this 3D saddle from Ryet (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006016969601.html) to try out (have the Aircode one and love it) and also these VXW gloves (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006083533752.html) to replace my YKYW ones.. also some Hualong bottle cages and other small stuff for my mtb. I'm trying to keep it cheap this time, not much money extra right now lol
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I woke up early this morning long enough to place my order after 11-11 started in my time zone. I was ready to make an order of around $500USD. Reviewed my cart and noticed that 3 of the items in my cart had price increases totaling about $8.00 WTF! I found other stores selling the items at the discount I had before.
After checking all the items in my box, I proceeded to check out and put in the coupon code for $60 off 300 or over order. Clicked the button and the sale wouldn't complete. Warning came up that "Items are not available" I had to navigate back to my cart. Discovered that if I put the mouse on the - + side of the qty ordered, I could see a "Null' red circle come up to items. Items with this on each side of the qty I was ordering appear to be out of stock.
Then I noticed that 2 larger priced items, no longer had the 11-11 banner and I wasn't receiving discounts for them. (Aliexpress algorithm games?)
I adjusted items in my cart to reflect Just over $360. Went back to checkout and put in the coupon code again. Yeah! The reduced $$ order went through and I got all my discounts.
I don't remember ever having any of these issues in past 11-11 sales.
I'll try to find some more deals this next week. Perhaps make another order or two. 11-11 just isn't as much fun as it used to be. Seems to me the whole experience has been diminished by the difficulties I encountered this year. All of my 1st of the month "Choice" purchases went really smoothly.
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On my side I couldnt get the 100 for 500 coupon to work even when I had 530$ in cart (before discount and shipping). I ended up using the 300 and 100 coupon totalling 75$ discount but also got an extra $16 from 4 for 20, so didnt miss out on much.
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On my side I couldnt get the 100 for 500 coupon to work even when I had 530$ in cart (before discount and shipping). I ended up using the 300 and 100 coupon totalling 75$ discount but also got an extra $16 from 4 for 20, so didnt miss out on much.
All the codes stopped working here >:(
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Same here with the codes. 15-100 was basically gone as soon as the sale began. However, there have been coupons on a first-come basis in the last years as well - only that there was much much more coupon stuff going on then (like silly games and clicky stuff to get select coupons if you check in every day before the sale, more $ on coins, global Ali coupons just-because and whatnot). Ali seems to by much more stingy this time around.
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Where are you guys, I just used 100 off 500 coupon in the USA. I have now used all the coupons spread across multiple purchases except 8 off 50 which I didn't see promoted earlier.
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US too
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Try again may be. All the coupons are working. I am just resisting Delihea Tank frameset from wife's account.
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Try again may be. All the coupons are working. I am just resisting Delihea Tank frameset from wife's account.
Nothing here (EU)... What a disappointing sale...
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I am hoping that Aliexpress has disappointing sales, and then they drop prices after Thanksgiving and the US Black Friday sales. US could quickly be in a world of hurt if our government closes starting Thanksgiving. Wallets will be zipped shut, and spending greatly reduced. Then we might see some real sales before Christmas.
I believe that Aliexpress is trying to operate just like Western open market companies where they are using consumer habits and consumption behaviors compiled into marketing program algorithms that adjust prices real time around the world based on available available funds and credit purchasers have available to them.
I see this predatory pricing all the time on Amazon. I purchased an item on sale a month ago for $149. Now the lowest price I can find is $199. Amazon jacks up the prices before Prime day, so when they discount it back to the previous sale/street price, it seems like a deal to most consumers.
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Ugh, I tried to make a purchase this morning and the higher priced coupons would not work. The best I could get to work was the $8 off $50 USD coupon. I bought some small essential spare part items I can't buy locally. The rest of the parts I can scavenge locally. Anyways I think I'm done for the year with AliEx. I feel like they eff'ed up the ball on this one.
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Snagged some good deals on 11.11.
Fingers cross the Wheel Top EDS actually gets to me.
Also Ordered up;
AirBank branded cycplus electronic mini air pump.
Senecx mtb Crankset.
Magene/ZRace power meter Crankset
New light bar for the mtb.
KS Dropper post.
And a few other random bits. I’ll write some posts on the high ticket items when I get them.
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Ugh, I tried to make a purchase this morning and the higher priced coupons would not work. The best I could get to work was the $8 off $50 USD coupon. I bought some small essential spare part items I can't buy locally. The rest of the parts I can scavenge locally. Anyways I think I'm done for the year with AliEx. I feel like they eff'ed up the ball on this one.
I had an issue with coupons too. It kept “expiring” my order and I contacted support and they said it was because I had an invalid or fraudulent coupon which is insane because it was the auto applied one from the 11.11 sale. Customer service was useless and they said I can report feedback as a way to escalate which can take 5 days.
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What country are yall ordering from? Might try using a VPN? I had no problems using AEUS60 for 60 off 200 in the US. Ordered an Elitewheels ENT-MTB carbon wheelset for $307 shipped after tax.
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What country are yall ordering from? Might try using a VPN? I had no problems using AEUS60 for 60 off 200 in the US. Ordered an Elitewheels ENT-MTB carbon wheelset for $307 shipped after tax.
The US. Seems like the issue is on AliEx. Like why would I need to use a VPN to use the in-website coupon. Also that's the first time I've seen the coupons auto-implemented. Before you inputted manually, but it didn't cause any issues. Seems the problem is on their end.
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Has anyone tried these Goldix XDR road cassettes? I'm not so concerned about the 10t cog, I like how the cog sizes are spread out differently for cadence purposes. Now only if I had an XDR freehub on my wheels...
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805760761211.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805760761211.html?)
BTW - How the eff can you find these choice seller stores? Apparently items ship from an AliExpress warehouse (similar to Amazon) for faster shipping. Though you have to dig around to find them. Again, another annoyance of AliExpress.
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The biggest annoyance is Choice Sale page for each seller. If you click on seller name from Choice page, you land on a very different seller page which has only Choice sale items on it and from there you can NOT ever go to main store front. It's mind boggling.
There is a store front link right there, but clicking on reloads the page but doesn't take you to main store page. The only way to go to actual store page is to find a non-choice sale item, click on it, then find seller link and then click on it.
You can modify the URL and remove "choice sale" tag from it and yet it doesn't work - the choice sale store page has different ID than main store front. Basically two different store pages for one seller and can't navigate between two. Insanity.
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With that said, pretty good system for auto coupon codes this time. I like to play around with the cart items. Check, uncheck add remove etc and don't even have to copy paste correct coupon code. Earlier I used to have all codes copied in a notepad and apply them to cart. Hectic and chances of forgetting altogether. On mobile it was even more difficult. None of that annoyance any more.
Any way, all except one of the carted items remained the same price for me as before the sale started. New MTB groupsets, brakesets, road shifters etc to be had for same or lower prices as that of used items on FBMP/OfferUp. Some of the best prices for Shimano I found this time came from OK-bike, Goddess bikes and Newbie. Anarancee was a little disappointing. Some small items came from random alpha-numeric-soup named sellers. Still have one unused coupon, but I'm out of items lol.
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Remember to use cashback options as well, 4.5% with cashrewards, i believe topcashback has an even better cashback option (Australia).
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Oof, this 11.11 is hitting my wallet hard. Carbon 3D saddle, KCNC derailleur cage, various carbon bits, tail lights, banana holder...
And yes, a lot of non-sense on AliExpress this time around with ineligible items, out-of stock items, etc.
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Are there international codes? The country ones I've tried had already expired yesterday
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I got myself a pair of rival axs shifters and calipers for 285€. Anyone got a good deal of a gx axs Derrailleur (do not need shifters, battery or charger) apart from the bike-discount/bike-components?
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Are there international codes? The country ones I've tried had already expired yesterday
https://www.reddit.com/r/Aliexpress/comments/17sqdld/discount_codes_for_singles_day/
Try again today. They refresh them every day or something...
I'm thinking about getting a Magene P505 powermeter, but only if I can get the 50 USD coupon to work. I have been trying since yesterday without any luck...
Edit: Have been trying for a couple of hours to get the 50USD off to work but nothing... This morning I could get the 40 USD off to work, but I did not order because I wanted to test the 50 some more, but now the 40 also does not work any more...
I guess they would rather have no sale than a discounted sale...
Edit #2: it just worked after endless tries and refreshing...
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Aliexpress/comments/17sqdld/discount_codes_for_singles_day/
Try again today. They refresh them every day or something...
I'm thinking about getting a Magene P505 powermeter, but only if I can get the 50 USD coupon to work. I have been trying since yesterday without any luck...
Edit: Have been trying for a couple of hours to get the 50USD off to work but nothing... This morning I could get the 40 USD off to work, but I did not order because I wanted to test the 50 some more, but now the 40 also does not work any more...
I guess they would rather have no sale than a discounted sale...
Edit #2: it just worked after endless tries and refreshing...
Did you simply refresh your shopping cart in the browser and then test it several times?
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Did you simply refresh your shopping cart in the browser and then test it several times?
Yes, on the order page where you have to enter the coupon code.
But it took a LOT of tries :) I had a couple of times that it worked, but after clicking the order button it said some items were out of stock, so I had to play around with the items in my cart to finally get it working...
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Yes, on the order page where you have to enter the coupon code.
But it took a LOT of tries :) I had a couple of times that it worked, but after clicking the order button it said some items were out of stock, so I had to play around with the items in my cart to finally get it working...
but always the same, or did you vary?
according to this list: https://www.reddit.com/r/Aliexpress/comments/17sqdld/discount_codes_for_singles_day/ there are different codes for the same discount values
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but always the same, or did you vary?
according to this list: https://www.reddit.com/r/Aliexpress/comments/17sqdld/discount_codes_for_singles_day/ there are different codes for the same discount values
I think you might have the most luck with the mydealzxx codes. I believe that was the one that worked for me
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Just tried some of those non-advertised codes and working ones for USA market are below:
15 off 100 - US15
40 off 250 - USxMouss40x250
60 off 300 - USxLepin60x300
These are in addition to codes that AliEx is showing on homepage.
The biggest code "USxLepin100x500", 100 off 500 shows a message "This coupon code is for single use only and can't be used here" not sure what that means but may be someone can make it work?
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Has anyone tried these Goldix XDR road cassettes? I'm not so concerned about the 10t cog, I like how the cog sizes are spread out differently for cadence purposes. Now only if I had an XDR freehub on my wheels...
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805760761211.html? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805760761211.html?)
I've got one, I'm running a 10-36t with Sram Force AXS RD (rated for 33t max ;D) on my cyclocross bike. It's been flawless. Super light, installed easily, shifts just fine.
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If someone currently needs an Ultegra or 105 11 speed RD, Anrancee has a choice store that is selling them. They are also selling an Ultegra R8000 FD as well. Could pair nicely with the Sensah Team Pro HRD shifters!
RD:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805619739483.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805619739483.html)
FD:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805620233232.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805620233232.html)
I also picked up this cheap a$$ bar tape from the Sensah Factory choice store and I absolutely love it! I bought awhile back and the material feels comfortable when riding. I'm using it on my gravel bike. It's also good price filler just to bump your cart items so you can attain additional discounts during the sale!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805621672934.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805621672934.html)
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Anyone have any experience with these MTB pedals? They look to be a newly released and original design. They look really damn good for the price.
Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! $22.21 58%OFF | SHANMASHI Mountain Bicycle Pedals 2024New CNC Aluminum Alloy Light Weight Bearing Mtb Bike Cleats Pedal Polishing Treatment
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMnNJmU
My only concern is there's no side profile image, and they look like they might be convex and not concave.
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I also picked up this cheap a$$ bar tape from the Sensah Factory choice store and I absolutely love it! I bought awhile back and the material feels comfortable when riding. I'm using it on my gravel bike. It's also good price filler just to bump your cart items so you can attain additional discounts during the sale!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805621672934.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805621672934.html)
I've used this exact type of tape in black/white. Worst tape I have put on my bars in years. I had 5 rolls and used them all within a couple years. It would roll up on the sides, then start tearing. After a few months, I had it held together with electrical tape.
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If someone currently needs an Ultegra or 105 11 speed RD, Anrancee has a choice store that is selling them. They are also selling an Ultegra R8000 FD as well. Could pair nicely with the Sensah Team Pro HRD shifters!
FD:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805620233232.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805620233232.html)
I have bought that FD two times from same store. Legit. The braze on version is 28 bucks but still less than used ones from FBMP. The 2x11 Ultegra FD (and DA of course) are best in business.
In other news, I tried looking up Microshift Sword groupset but was unable to find one. A while ago there was one seller selling it for more than MSRP in the USA. Its gone now and no one else seems to have it.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805871184107.html
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I've used this exact type of tape in black/white. Worst tape I have put on my bars in years. I had 5 rolls and used them all within a couple years. It would roll up on the sides, then start tearing. After a few months, I had it held together with electrical tape.
Seems to work fine for me.I tend to get bored of my bar tape after a couple months and usually try something new. For 2 bucks I can change colors whenever I want a new look.
In other news, I tried looking up Microshift Sword groupset but was unable to find one. A while ago there was one seller selling it for more than MSRP in the USA. Its gone now and no one else seems to have it.
There's a shop in Kansas shipping Microshift Sword components, but they are currently sold out of the Sword shifters.
https://ottawabikeandtrail.com/collections/microshift-1 (https://ottawabikeandtrail.com/collections/microshift-1)
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I am thinking about buying a 105 Di2 groupset from AliExpress. Would anyone recommend me a store? I just see the Yiwu shop selling them and I would love to have some other options.
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Holy shit. After probably 50+ tries of 3 different codes each the 8 off coupon finally went through. What a frustrating sale. Still worth it for a 28€ bibs+jersey YKYWK set
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Holy shit. After probably 50+ tries of 3 different codes each the 8 off coupon finally went through. What a frustrating sale. Still worth it for a 28€ bibs+jersey YKYWK set
Yeah, I had to try maybe 100 times since yesterday to get 30 off this morning... Looks like 10.30h Brussels time is best :D
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Yeah, I had to try maybe 100 times since yesterday to get 30 off this morning... Looks like 10.30h Brussels time is best :D
I am still suffering from PTAPD. (Post Traumatic Aliexpress Purchase Disorder.) I need more compensation from them, via lower prices, because of the horrible buying experiences I suffered this year!
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There's a shop in Kansas shipping Microshift Sword components, but they are currently sold out of the Sword shifters.
https://ottawabikeandtrail.com/collections/microshift-1 (https://ottawabikeandtrail.com/collections/microshift-1)
Same with Universal Cycles which is my preferred bike shop within USA. They have been getting tiny stock refills that get sold out within minutes. As of now they have 1x left shifter only rest all sold out.
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AliEx just released an official AEUS100 $100 USD coupon code that should automatically apply once inputted.
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AliEx just released an official AEUS100 $100 USD coupon code that should automatically apply. What I find annoying though is that the sellers will increase price on bigger priced items, so you're not getting a better discount. I think it'd only be useful if you're buying a big batch of less popular items that haven't changed in price.
Increased prices during the 11-11 sales week just adds to my PTAPD. I really wanted to spend more money during the sales, (I really did), but if they don't raise the price they often add shipping costs that more than offsets any savings you might have received. (I know that the average American consumer is not too savvy, but do they really think that playing these price and shipping cost games goes unnoticed?)
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AliEx just released an official AEUS100 $100 USD coupon code that should automatically apply once inputted.
I used it on 12th November. It was already there. 100 off 500.
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I am thinking about buying a 105 Di2 groupset from AliExpress. Would anyone recommend me a store? I just see the Yiwu shop selling them and I would love to have some other options.
Delic, Anarancee. OK bike, QZ, Godess bike or Newbie.
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I got myself a Rival ETAP from anarancee. Looks like a legit shop, lets see.
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...Carbon 3D saddle...
Curious... Which one ?
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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
(https://i.imgur.com/5t8g4U8.png)
Are these coupons worth collecting or are they one cent each?
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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
(https://i.imgur.com/5t8g4U8.png)
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.
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Yes like $2 for 500 purchase…
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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
(https://i.imgur.com/5t8g4U8.png)
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.
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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. ;D
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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 (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804540425938.html)
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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 (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
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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
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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.
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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
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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? (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.
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Same seller has the cheapest carbon road frame as well!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800927068323.html? (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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
Sheesh, if this sale was available awhile back, I'd just buy both the road and gravel frames. That's two carbon frames for less than $600 USD! Lol
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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
I think it depends on the seller and how much they'll accept. I see it more as a small slush fund to help across various purchases. If you have a few hundred dollars in coins it'll help in the long run.
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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
I'm with you with the confusion. I have 24,600 and no clue what to do with them.
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Pretty sure the coins are automatically deducted according to what percentage seller allows. The "coin" tab has sellers that have larger coin discounts.
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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.
Very true. I just have a personal disdain for the internal routing through headtube. The ones I listed are "traditional" internal routing. Maybe its time I get over that and join the cool kids club.
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Very true. I just have a personal disdain for the internal routing through headtube. The ones I listed are "traditional" internal routing. Maybe its time I get over that and join the cool kids club.
I think with the BXT 135 frame you can still use a drop bar without it being fully integrated and just have the cables run through the headtube. Also there's still some merit to semi-internal cabling. I flew with my gravel bike (which has cable ports on the down tube) over the summer and it was quite easy to pack it in a travel case. I could easily remove the drop bars and stem while not having to detach my full hydraulic brake hoses.
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about the coins, 00Garza is right on his take.. coins are automatically applied, but usually it's 1, 2, or max 5% of discount.. so you can have thousands of dollars in coins but can only use it on the allowed discount for each particullar product
if you go to the coin tab, there are special discounts where sometimes it's like 30% of the price that you can pay in coins, but it's not that awesome either because many times the original price is a bit higher than what you can get on 'normal' products, and then this 'super coin discount' ends up a similar price you'd get on another seller
but it's always worth taking a look, because same as the 'Super Deals' page, good products are added in limited amounts, if you're lucky to see something you want and it's a fair price, jump on it right away
Pretty sure the coins are automatically deducted according to what percentage seller allows. The "coin" tab has sellers that have larger coin discounts.
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if you go to the coin tab, there are special discounts where sometimes it's like 30% of the price that you can pay in coins, but it's not that awesome either ...
You mean the coins landing page with the "collect" button for daily coins (and the link to gogo match and other extra stuff if you're on a mobile browser)? Those discounts don't even work for me; not sure, if that is a regional glitch, a browser problem or whatever. I see a lot of products for the absolute same price there as I normally would - only difference is, it says, like, "20 % discount with coins" (instead of the 1 or 2 that you basically always get). And it never works. Maybe I'm too dumb for Chinese maths, but in my basket the claimed (higher) coin discount won't be applied, but some odd number instead which is way lower and not even close.
In addition to what you'll see when you scroll down on the coins landing page, there is another page, where you can spend a substantially higher amount of coins on stuff to presumably substitute for some of the price (like some payback points scheme). I've seen amounts in the 10s of dollars worth of coins in some cases. Never tried it, but at a first glance the remaining prices (what you'd have to pay in actual money) still seemed kinda high and the combined prices (coins + rest) way above the usual rates.
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For those in the US, I'm curious how your packages are being delivered? At least for southern California, in the last 1-2 months the majority of my AliExpress packages have been delivered via private courier. I've had issues with USPS in the past being incredibly slow and/or losing an item (happened once) once they receive packages after clearing customs. I find this new system much better!
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For those in the US, I'm curious how your packages are being delivered? At least for southern California, in the last 1-2 months the majority of my AliExpress packages have been delivered via private courier. I've had issues with USPS in the past being incredibly slow and/or losing an item (happened once) once they receive packages after clearing customs. I find this new system much better!
100% of my orders are coming through USPS in AR. Never messed up an order yet.
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Me too. Almost 95% usps and remaining by DHL global express. One of very last orders from 11/11 sale (ordered a few hours before end of sale) was delivered today - apparently the seller/stock is in the USA and shipped it on 18th. 2 days flat via DHL. That was a first for me. It was a Shimano Deore cassette - I didn't know small parts sellers also had stock in the USA.
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Between Sensah and LTwoo GR9 11 speed mechanical cable pull shifters, which one do you guys recommend? I'm kinda liking LTwoo system for shifting but not sure.
P. S. I do have Shimano 105 R7000 shifters, just want to experiment.
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Me too. Almost 95% usps and remaining by DHL global express. One of very last orders from 11/11 sale (ordered a few hours before end of sale) was delivered today - apparently the seller/stock is in the USA and shipped it on 18th. 2 days flat via DHL. That was a first for me. It was a Shimano Deore cassette - I didn't know small parts sellers also had stock in the USA.
I have 7 items that I ordered on 11-11 that haven't even shipped yet! OTOH, I have been ordering up to 10 items on their $1.99 sale with free shipping when you order 3 items minimum. These batches of items have been taking about 10 working days to arrive. (Delivery to Montana) I have 2 items from past "12 day guaranteed" purchases/sales, (or get a free $1 coupon) that have gone missing, and I am waiting for the 45 days to pass so I can get a refund.
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Between Sensah and LTwoo GR9 11 speed mechanical cable pull shifters, which one do you guys recommend? I'm kinda liking LTwoo system for shifting but not sure.
P. S. I do have Shimano 105 R7000 shifters, just want to experiment.
Get the Sensah Team Pro shifters and run them with Shimano derailleurs. The hydraulic HRD version will be on sale soon for the Black Friday sale. The LTwoo thumb trigger gets in my way. Sensah shifters are more ergo and visually clean looking.
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Got it. Funnily enough the thumb trigger on LTwoo is what caught my fancy. I have Shimano and SRAM.. And this looked different.
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Got it. Funnily enough the thumb trigger on LTwoo is what caught my fancy. I have Shimano and SRAM.. And this looked different.
I really like the Sensah shift motion and ergonomics. It looks clean with just one brake/shift lever. The only thing I don't like is that the shift cable routing is a bit convoluted (same as LTwoo), you really need to pull firmly on the shift cable near the RD to make sure there's no slack (indexing will be off) and downshifting might require a bit of finger reach if you're in the drops (requires double clicks). On the plus side I feel the shifting is smoother under load when climbing compared to Shimano, the shift clicks actually sound cool and definitely the lower price. I don't race, so the nuances of shifting might be an issue, but I've never had any problems on fast group rides.
Also at this point, I think Sensah as ironed out a lot of their early production issues. I consider them one of the more mature Chinese brands at this point like Senicx, Onirii, etc. State Bicycles in the US use their components and they're starting to pop as an OEM on some entry level bike builds. Even though LTwoo has been first to bat with hydraulic and now electronic, I don't consider them a mature brand yet with solid components.
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Also at this point, I think Sensah as ironed out a lot of their early production issues. I consider them one of the more mature Chinese brands at this point like Senicx, Onirii, etc. State Bicycles in the US use their components and they're starting to pop as an OEM on some entry level bike builds. Even though LTwoo has been first to bat with hydraulic and now electronic, I don't consider them a mature brand yet with solid components.
I agree with this assessment. Plenty of issues reported by members here regarding LTwoo groups.
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I have 7 items that I ordered on 11-11 that haven't even shipped yet! OTOH, I have been ordering up to 10 items on their $1.99 sale with free shipping when you order 3 items minimum. These batches of items have been taking about 10 working days to arrive. (Delivery to Montana) I have 2 items from past "12 day guaranteed" purchases/sales, (or get a free $1 coupon) that have gone missing, and I am waiting for the 45 days to pass so I can get a refund.
3 of other small items that I ordered on 13th Nov are here today (Washington state). Items in question - Varia tail light mount, Taimeli titanium screws, Heppe golden cables. The tracking shows they came from China and not shipped locally within USA. That is actually *pretty* fast. If they keep up like this and reduce shipping even further, down to 5-6 days I will stop ordering sh*t from Amazon Prime which is 95% AliExpress stuff anyway, except fast shipping cost factored in.
P.S. Interestingly the Heppe cables came in a bubble wrap with large sticker on it that said "TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL INSIDE" LOOOOLLL
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I ordered mostly AliEx choice items during the 11.11 sale and the bulk of the items arrived within 5-7 days. In fact the only item that hasn't arrived yet was something I ordered back on Nov. 3rd. My recent orders have been arriving via a nondescript courier (doesn't say who in tracking), sometimes just delivered by a private car. Interestingly enough, even more bike frame brands are starting to store their frames in US warehouses. I think AliExpress is following the Amazon warehouse model.
Though Amazon still has some hidden deals. I recently found a 2x MTB direct mount chainring for $6 USD on Amazon Prime. Same chainring goes for $16-20 on AliExpress. Also I like to search the bargain bin aka Amazon warehouse section for return items. I've found unused Panaracer GravelKings and Conti GP5000 tires for half off retail that way.
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Has anyone purchased and used one of these solar cell phone chargers specifically for bikepacking? Do they work?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805241190552.html?spm=a2g0o.best.moretolove.18.62062c25zewaJq&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt
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Not as good as the discounts you'll get during AliEx sales, but Elite Wheels has dropped the price on the Elite Edge disc wheelset to $618 USD for Black Friday on US Amazon. If you want to get your wheels with Amazon buyer protection and 2 day shipping this is another option:
https://www.amazon.com/ELITEWHEELS-Carbon-Wheels-Ultralight-Wheelset/dp/B0BNPKV688 (https://www.amazon.com/ELITEWHEELS-Carbon-Wheels-Ultralight-Wheelset/dp/B0BNPKV688)
The Standard ENT 50mm depth 27mm external width wheelset is $390 USD on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/ELITEWHEELS-Carbon-Wheels-Wheelset-Cycling/dp/B08JTLMSR9 (https://www.amazon.com/ELITEWHEELS-Carbon-Wheels-Wheelset-Cycling/dp/B08JTLMSR9)
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Are Elite wheels ENT a rebrand of Superteam or vice-versa
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Are Elite wheels ENT a rebrand of Superteam or vice-versa
No - they are completely different wheels from completely different companies.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806020104144.html
Has anyone tried this RockBros bike light? It also works as a phone charger.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S5ece7fdf91f74916b3136d3f289eb538L.jpg)
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I saw this light/powerbank and was wondering if it is any good. I am starting a thought process how to set up my bike packing "dashboard" and any item that can be integrated together is a good thing. I've seen a cool power bank with a recording video camera in it and 1/2 thought it would be good to mount on the handlebars to be able to record riding when you are on the road with traffic, plus recharge things.
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Ooh I've been looking for a light/power bank combo, nice find
Actually now that I think about it, mounting it on a quarter mount means you have to angle your holder down and your computer away from you.
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I saw this light/powerbank and was wondering if it is any good. I am starting a thought process how to set up my bike packing "dashboard" and any item that can be integrated together is a good thing. I've seen a cool power bank with a recording video camera in it and 1/2 thought it would be good to mount on the handlebars to be able to record riding when you are on the road with traffic, plus recharge things.
I can imagine using this for long bike rides. I usually listen to music with bone conduction earphones and within 2 hours my phone battery is below 40%.
Ooh I've been looking for a light/power bank combo, nice find
Actually now that I think about it, mounting it on a quarter mount means you have to angle your holder down and your computer away from you.
I guess it's best to see the product as a powerbank first, bike light second. Though for longer rides or riding in more remote areas, it does have a convenient placement.
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Ooh I've been looking for a light/power bank combo, nice find
Actually now that I think about it, mounting it on a quarter mount means you have to angle your holder down and your computer away from you.
This is more of a product to be seen and not to see. I think this is the rockbros version of the Raveman FR160
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Is there a Sensah equivalent of LTwoo GR 7 (10 speed gravel groupset)? I can only find Sensah Phi shifters and derailleur but it's road style with 28t max support whereas the LTwoo GR7 goes up to 50t on the rear. The SRX pro is 11 speed which is the only gravel/CX groupset by Sensah?
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806020104144.html
Has anyone tried this RockBros bike light? It also works as a phone charger.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S5ece7fdf91f74916b3136d3f289eb538L.jpg)
I like the looks of this thing.
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Is there a Sensah equivalent of LTwoo GR 7 (10 speed gravel groupset)? I can only find Sensah Phi shifters and derailleur but it's road style with 28t max support whereas the LTwoo GR7 goes up to 50t on the rear. The SRX pro is 11 speed which is the only gravel/CX groupset by Sensah?
Here's your Sensah 1x10 gravel setup:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805797667700.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805797667700.html)
Another option is to run Sensah Shimano pull shifters and run an LTwoo and/or Shimano GRX gravel derailleur. LTwoo uses Shimano current 10/11/12 speed road/gravel pull ratios:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805752065631.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805752065631.html)
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Here's your Sensah 1x10 gravel setup:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805797667700.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805797667700.html)
Another option is to run Sensah Shimano pull shifters and run an LTwoo and/or Shimano GRX gravel derailleur. LTwoo uses Shimano current 10/11/12 speed road/gravel pull ratios:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805752065631.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805752065631.html)
Wow! I ran every possible keyword combination and never came across this listing :S many thanks! Added to the cart pronto.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806020104144.html
Has anyone tried this RockBros bike light? It also works as a phone charger.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S5ece7fdf91f74916b3136d3f289eb538L.jpg)
I was researching this light/battery. Only 150 lumens. It would make a nice camp light, but by today's standards, 150 lumens is not very bright for usage as a headlight
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I was researching this light/battery. Only 150 lumens. It would make a nice camp light, but by today's standards, 150 lumens is not very bright for usage as a headlight
After comparing it to the Ravemen FR160, that device weighs less at 55g (vs 124g?) and has a better light, but no charging capabilities. The Rockbros unit should be viewed more as a power bank with an emergency light. Though I still find it practical, because it can charge either a dedicated bike light, phone and bike computer in a non-obtrusive mount position and comes already with USB-C and an Apple lighting connector.
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People expressed interest in a battery bank light. I found a store selling dedicated bicycle headlights that are also battery banks. Anyone purchase one of these?
(They appear to be very high lumens.) I many purchase one today.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255801127497663.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.53.48b364cfxkWxql&algo_pvid=ecd2aeaf-d7e9-4e5a-8788-1ffd2283c7eb&algo_exp_id=ecd2aeaf-d7e9-4e5a-8788-1ffd2283c7eb-26&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2147.97%2122.55%21%21%2147.97%21%21%402101c5c217010519629444713eda54%2112000032499142078%21sea%21US%21122805404%21&curPageLogUid=safYwiNfMPwN&_gl=1*gfw1tp*_ga*MTExNDUzNTA5Ny4xNjk4Nzg1NDMx*_ga_VED1YSGNC7*MTcwMTEwMTY4Ni4xNTYuMS4xNzAxMTAyNDIyLjM0LjAuMA..
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Man the Black Friday/Cyber Monday "deals" on Amazon are a complete joke. I was looking at some colorful cable housings which were $6.99 earlier (I bought the neon green version once) are $7.50 after discount today.
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People expressed interest in a battery bank light. I found a store selling dedicated bicycle headlights that are also battery banks. Anyone purchase one of these?
(They appear to be very high lumens.) I many purchase one today.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255801127497663.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.53.48b364cfxkWxql&algo_pvid=ecd2aeaf-d7e9-4e5a-8788-1ffd2283c7eb&algo_exp_id=ecd2aeaf-d7e9-4e5a-8788-1ffd2283c7eb-26&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2147.97%2122.55%21%21%2147.97%21%21%402101c5c217010519629444713eda54%2112000032499142078%21sea%21US%21122805404%21&curPageLogUid=safYwiNfMPwN&_gl=1*gfw1tp*_ga*MTExNDUzNTA5Ny4xNjk4Nzg1NDMx*_ga_VED1YSGNC7*MTcwMTEwMTY4Ni4xNTYuMS4xNzAxMTAyNDIyLjM0LjAuMA..
I have 3 versions of this light; https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804558555808.html
I use the 2400 lumen, 4000mah 3 LED version on my gravel bike. Its worked great for 6+ months. Doesn't last long enough for running 3-4 hours but I only use it to light up the night for a couple hours at a time and use tiny but silly bright drone blinky lights for my "being seen" marker lights. It lights up enough for road and gravel rides in pitch black for sure.
I've been using the 5200 lumen, 8000mah 5 LED light on my mountain bike for 6-8 months as well. I do night rides about once a month on it and its lasted 2-3 hours on high. It is crazy bright and I have yet to encounter someone with more light on their bike for under $150. It makes the 1000 lumen headlamp I use pointless in all but the most vertical or fastest places where you can utilize the head lamp pointed high too see around turns/hills.
I just received the 6000 lumen, 10,000mah 16 LED light. I haven't compared it anywhere except the garage, hoping to get out early this coming weekend and compare it on the trail with my buddies who also has the 5200 Lumen.
I've used the supplied powerbank feature on all of them just in testing to see if they'll charge my phone or my computer and they do. But, I don't see myself needing such a feature very often.
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I've been using one of those price tracking services for Amazon items and noticed that both things I had my eye on today (a jigsaw and a WiFi temperature monitor for the greenhouse) both had their prices increased at the start of November and their current Cyber Monday price is inline or a bit higher than it's been in the last 30 days.
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I've been using one of those price tracking services for Amazon items and noticed that both things I had my eye on today (a jigsaw and a WiFi temperature monitor for the greenhouse) both had their prices increased at the start of November and their current Cyber Monday price is inline or a bit higher than it's been in the last 30 days.
Same experience here. The only good deals I could find on Amazon were in the warehouse but those are very rare and you almost never find something you want at that moment. Its all by accident.
In other news, as I was digging for gravel groupsets came across this derailleur-shifter combo that I had never heard the name of before - Freeino
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806009829714.html
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sbf8b98f4c7314b47a4de3daff99b67e8F.jpg)
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Same experience here. The only good deals I could find on Amazon were in the warehouse but those are very rare and you almost never find something you want at that moment. Its all by accident.
In other news, as I was digging for gravel groupsets came across this derailleur-shifter combo that I had never heard the name of before - Freeino
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806009829714.html
That looks like a rebadged Sensah SRX groupset. I think it takes a sizable financial investment, engineering know-how and IP patent expertise to make a groupset from scratch.
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99% sure this is just rebranded Sensah
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I have 3 versions of this light; https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804558555808.html
I've used the supplied powerbank feature on all of them just in testing to see if they'll charge my phone or my computer and they do. But, I don't see myself needing such a feature very often.
This design is captivating, but I am not sure about mounting a long wide light on the bike I want a light. Versus a more narrow bodies long light. In the cockpit area of the gravel bike and bikepacking bike I already have a lot going on in the cockpit area. Having the Type C port and battery level indicators on the side is not as convenient for me, versus one that comes straight out the back. I would have to have a cable route out the side and then loop back to my other battery powered items I have mounted in the cockpit area. A port out the back that heads directly to where I keep my bike computer and cell phone would be a lot cleaner in my set-up.
What might be optimal for me is a high lumen light without any batteries that I run a cable to where I keep my Power banks. This keeps more weight out of the handlebar area.
I already have some very powerful round handheld flashlights that I use handlebar "flashlight mounts" I've gone this route for many years now, and this has worked out well. In the most recent lighting technologies, is it better to carry power banks lower on the bike in the frame area then run cables to the items to be powered, or have each item have rechargeable batteries built in.
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99% sure this is just rebranded Sensah
With their old style rear mech. If I had to guess, Sensah probably unloaded a bunch of their old stuff for pennies and now its being resold by other vendors under different name. However I'm curious that it says Shimano compatible since Sensah is Sram compatible.
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However I'm curious that it says Shimano compatible since Sensah is Sram compatible.
Good catch! There's been rumors swirling around that Sensah would do a Shimano compatible groupset. They already do Shimano compatible shifters, I'd imagine it'd just be a minor tweak to make the RD work properly with the Shimano road pull-ratio.
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100 PSI RRSkit portable electric pump for $25 USD. I stopped carrying a regular pump and just put this in my back jersey pocket now:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806009816913.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806009816913.html)
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100 PSI RRSkit portable electric pump for $25 USD. I stopped carrying a regular pump and just put this in my back jersey pocket now:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806009816913.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806009816913.html)
Sigh. Added to the cart.
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I just ordered 2 of them to try out. Could be better than CO2 cartridges.
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Not AliX but didnt want to make a new thread, 650B carbon wheels 24.5mm internal for £198 GBP
EXTRA10 code
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/prime-orra-650b-carbon-gravel-wheelset
Insanely good deal
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I just ordered 2 of them to try out. Could be better than CO2 cartridges.
I carry the electric pump and CO2 for gravel. For my road bikes I just carry the e-pump since I'm running clinchers and TPU tubes.
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I carry the electric pump and CO2 for gravel. For my road bikes I just carry the e-pump since I'm running clinchers and TPU tubes.
Important question before purchase, did you get a flat already ? 8)
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Not AliX but didnt want to make a new thread, 650B carbon wheels 24.5mm internal for £198 GBP
EXTRA10 code
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/prime-orra-650b-carbon-gravel-wheelset
Insanely good deal
Unless you are from Australia the deal went for 200GBP to almost 1000AUD aka 500GBP (same for US)
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Important question before purchase, did you get a flat already ? 8)
With the electric pump, the nozzle is press on (non-screw) making field repairs much easier. I've had problems with both mini pumps and CO2 nozzles jamming the presta valve and/or even breaking them if not careful. At least from test at home, I'm confident it's a much better solution to carry an e-pump versus a standard pump. For gravel I still carry a canister of CO2 + e-pump, just in case the tire bead breaks and usually because I'm in more remote areas.
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Not AliX but didnt want to make a new thread, 650B carbon wheels 24.5mm internal for £198 GBP
EXTRA10 code
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/prime-orra-650b-carbon-gravel-wheelset
Insanely good deal
I agree went to buy but price is only for UK. Us customers full retail.
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I have noticed Europe (thru Merlin, Chainreaction to name a few) always has awesome deals even on name brand stuff. I remember full 105 R7000 for $395 and Ultegra R8020 for 650 or something quite a while ago when US retailers were almost double the price.
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I found more 2x gravel direct mount chainrings. Originally the only one available was the Senicx 46-30t, but it looks like more are popping up. Ideally I'd like some lower gear options like a 42-28t, but it probably won't be feasible since most newer frames are equipped with braze-on FD hangers.
Cruz Bike 46-30t and 48-32t chainrings:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806038051322.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806038051322.html)
EVOSID versions of the same chainrings:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806056423682.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806056423682.html)
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It's great to see 48-32 options coming to ali. When I needed gravel rings last year there wasn't a single 48-32 on there, it went straight from compact to 46-30
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Important question before purchase, did you get a flat already ? 8)
I have this 'rsskit' one that was posted, but with Cyclami branding. Had to use it twice at the road and easily pumped the tire up doing the hard work, then taking out my handpump to finish it off
it's worth the purchase for sure.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805995834515.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805995834515.html)
If anyone is looking for Ceramic Speed and Absolute Black knock off OSPWs, this no name store shipped my OSPW in exactly 8 days to my doorstep. Also I do like the Ceramic Speed style OSPW for Shimano, because it has 4 levels of cage retention. All the other designs I've seen on AliEx only have 2 levels. I find it beneficial for the sketchy climbs/descents in my area.
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I wish someone would make an upgrade cage for the new Wheel Top EDS derailleur.
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i just joined the community and this is my first post. i've found this forum helpful in finding gravel bike parts on Aliexpress, and wanted to share my thoughts on a couple of items I've bought recently.
Paul Components "Boxcar" stem - Purchased from "Shop1102602987" but can't find them now.
URL: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805641142650.html
Review: 0/10. Junk. Do not buy.
Details: I bought both the 90mm / 0 deg and 90mm 15 deg versions. When installing the 0 degree version, using a torque wrench set to Paul Comp's recommended setting, the clamp bolts all stripped out suddenly. I reported this to Aliexpress and they refunded my money in full. I haven't tried to install the 15 deg version and won't be; I think the aluminum used for this stem is poor quality, and I don't want to take the risk that the clamp could fail suddenly while riding.
Redshift "Shockstop" stem
URL: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805944907424.html
Review: 4/10. Arrived damaged.
Details: The stem arrived with obvious damage/deformation to the pivot bolt consistent with someone ham-fisting an allen key tool. I complained to Aliexpress and they refunded half of the purchase price. It came with the elastomer inserts (with two installed). I reached out to Redshift for a replacement pivot bolt and they explained that they can't replace this bolt as it should never be removed from the stem or adjusted, and damage to it will wreck the stem. As a result, I'm not sure if I will try it on my bike or not.
Ingrid RD-1 Derailleur - Bought from the F1Z BIKE SHOP store; it's saved on my mobile app but can't be found on their website.
URL: ???
Review: 8/10 good stuff. Would recommend.
Details: I bought two of these, one in long cage and one in short. I mounted the long cage on my gravel bike, with an 11-42 cassette and Sensah SRX shifting. It worked great right out of the box. Shifts accurately and cleanly across the cassette with no issues. I'm really happy with it and have been putting in miles on it. Hopefully it continues to function well into the future. Along with it, I also bought extra cages, pulleys, and different shifting system adapters. Just in case something breaks or I want to change it up.
Ingrid Road Crankset CRS-R2 - Bought from the F1Z BIKE SHOP store; it's saved on my mobile app but can't be found on their website.
URL: ???
Review: 6/10. Very difficult install, but once installed, working well.
Details: The spindle was out of spec; it's supposed to be 30mm but was closer to 30.5mm. It wouldn't fit into the appropriate BB30 cups. I had to spend hours carefully sanding the spindle down to get it to the correct diameter. The Q-factor of these cranks is very low, so I also struggled to get the spacing right and not have the crank arms hit the chain stays. There's very little room to mess with the spacing since you have to ensure the crank arms engage fully and tightly with the spindle. I ended up taking it to a bike shop, who added an additional .5mm spacer on each side, and now it clears. On one hand, I'd be leery of recommending this crankset to anyone given the spindle issues. On the other, once installed, it's working well and looks great with the matching rear derailleur. Make sure you buy the 110bcd adapter spider; the only chainring size available on Aliexpress is the 48T that comes with this crank. If you want any other size, you'll need to buy it from Ingrid at around $150 each; the spider allows you to use normal 110 bcd / 5-bolt chainrings that cost much less. All-in-all, I would not recommend this crankset unless someone really wants the look and is ready to deal with potentially very difficult install process.
that's all for now. I have more items to review, including the Paul Comp seatpost knockoff, POC helmet, various lights, and other bits. hope this is helpful!
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i just joined the community and this is my first post. i've found this forum helpful in finding gravel bike parts on Aliexpress, and wanted to share my thoughts on a couple of items I've bought recently.
Paul Components "Boxcar" stem - Purchased from "Shop1102602987" but can't find them now.
URL: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805641142650.html
Review: 0/10. Junk. Do not buy.
Details: I bought both the 90mm / 0 deg and 90mm 15 deg versions. When installing the 0 degree version, using a torque wrench set to Paul Comp's recommended setting, the clamp bolts all stripped out suddenly. I reported this to Aliexpress and they refunded my money in full. I haven't tried to install the 15 deg version and won't be; I think the aluminum used for this stem is poor quality, and I don't want to take the risk that the clamp could fail suddenly while riding.
Redshift "Shockstop" stem
URL: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805944907424.html
Review: 4/10. Arrived damaged.
Details: The stem arrived with obvious damage/deformation to the pivot bolt consistent with someone ham-fisting an allen key tool. I complained to Aliexpress and they refunded half of the purchase price. It came with the elastomer inserts (with two installed). I reached out to Redshift for a replacement pivot bolt and they explained that they can't replace this bolt as it should never be removed from the stem or adjusted, and damage to it will wreck the stem. As a result, I'm not sure if I will try it on my bike or not.
Ingrid RD-1 Derailleur - Bought from the F1Z BIKE SHOP store; it's saved on my mobile app but can't be found on their website.
URL: ???
Review: 8/10 good stuff. Would recommend.
Details: I bought two of these, one in long cage and one in short. I mounted the long cage on my gravel bike, with an 11-42 cassette and Sensah SRX shifting. It worked great right out of the box. Shifts accurately and cleanly across the cassette with no issues. I'm really happy with it and have been putting in miles on it. Hopefully it continues to function well into the future. Along with it, I also bought extra cages, pulleys, and different shifting system adapters. Just in case something breaks or I want to change it up.
Ingrid Road Crankset CRS-R2 - Bought from the F1Z BIKE SHOP store; it's saved on my mobile app but can't be found on their website.
URL: ???
Review: 6/10. Very difficult install, but once installed, working well.
Details: The spindle was out of spec; it's supposed to be 30mm but was closer to 30.5mm. It wouldn't fit into the appropriate BB30 cups. I had to spend hours carefully sanding the spindle down to get it to the correct diameter. The Q-factor of these cranks is very low, so I also struggled to get the spacing right and not have the crank arms hit the chain stays. There's very little room to mess with the spacing since you have to ensure the crank arms engage fully and tightly with the spindle. I ended up taking it to a bike shop, who added an additional .5mm spacer on each side, and now it clears. On one hand, I'd be leery of recommending this crankset to anyone given the spindle issues. On the other, once installed, it's working well and looks great with the matching rear derailleur. Make sure you buy the 110bcd adapter spider; the only chainring size available on Aliexpress is the 48T that comes with this crank. If you want any other size, you'll need to buy it from Ingrid at around $150 each; the spider allows you to use normal 110 bcd / 5-bolt chainrings that cost much less. All-in-all, I would not recommend this crankset unless someone really wants the look and is ready to deal with potentially very difficult install process.
that's all for now. I have more items to review, including the Paul Comp seatpost knockoff, POC helmet, various lights, and other bits. hope this is helpful!
I also got the redshift stem and my pivot bolt was a bit knurled too. But it's not something you adjust or remove. I haven't tried it yet
I got the cane creek eesilk stem from the same seller, doesn't look too bad. The switch doesn't have any writing on it to tell you if you're on the soft or hard setting like the genuine. The machining on the inside of the stem is a bit rough but the finish on the exterior looks similar. Because of the questionable nature of the stem, I question if there is a difference between the different elastometers
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I also got the redshift stem and my pivot bolt was a bit knurled too. But it's not something you adjust or remove. I haven't tried it yet
I got the cane creek eesilk stem from the same seller, doesn't look too bad. The switch doesn't have any writing on it to tell you if you're on the soft or hard setting like the genuine. The machining on the inside of the stem is a bit rough but the finish on the exterior looks similar. Because of the questionable nature of the stem, I question if there is a difference between the different elastometers
interesting that your ShockStop stem has the same damage to the pivot bolt. I wonder if these stems are hand-assembled and as part of that process they are damaging the bolt. I agree that the elastomers may be BS, but you can buy a new set from Redshift for $15.
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One update - I bought a pair of Paul Components Klamper brakes the other day. I haven't installed them on my bike yet, so I can't review them yet. But I did purchase new pad adjustment wheels from Paul Comp, with the intention of installing them on the Aliexpress Klampers. I sat down last night to do that, and found out that the tolerances were off on the Aliexpress Klampers. The piston and corresponding hole in the adjuster to fit around the piston are about a 10th of a millimeter off. It's enough that the Paul Comp OEM adjusters won't fit on the brakes.
I thought about milling out a little of the material on the OEM adjusters, but decided it was too much effort. But good to know that the Aliexpress Klampers are not necessarily parts-interchangeable with the real deal.
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The Temai choice store which I believe is probably stocked by the Sensah official store is now offering Team Pro shifters with a Shimano 105 R7000 RD and Empire FD. I wonder if Sensah just gave up on doing a Shimano compatible RD?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806063438127.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806063438127.html)
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The Temai choice store which I believe is probably stocked by the Sensah official store is now offering Team Pro shifters with a Shimano 105 R7000 RD and Empire FD. I wonder if Sensah just gave up on doing a Shimano compatible RD?
Looks like Teampro can shift Sram front derailleur now..
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The Temai choice store which I believe is probably stocked by the Sensah official store is now offering Team Pro shifters with a Shimano 105 R7000 RD and Empire FD. I wonder if Sensah just gave up on doing a Shimano compatible RD?
Looks like Teampro can shift Sram front derailleur now..
Based off my anecdotal experiences with SRAM 11 speed groupsets, Shimano and SRAM 11 speed front derailleurs have always been interchangeable. At least it worked for me? ;D
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Updates:
Shockstop Stem
I mounted the repro Shockstop stem on my bike ahead of my commute to work this morning and made it less than half a mile before I pulled over and put the old stem back on. The first bump in the road I hit caused the handlebars to flop up and down like a wet noodle. Afterwards, I could move them up and down with just my hand; the elastomer inserts don't seem to do anything. I was using the two yellow elastomers that came already installed in the stem. Also, I installed the faceplate screws with a torque wrench set to the recommended 5nm; when I went to remove the stem, two of the four screws were already loose. I could locktite them in the future, but also not inspiring confidence.
I might try taking the thing apart and putting in different elastomers, but at this point I had a bad first impression when I got the stem, and now a bad second impression when I tried to use it. A stem failure is one of the most potentially dangerous component failures on a bike and I don't want to take chances in that area.
Paul Klampers
On a more positive note, I had the Paul Klampers installed over the weekend by a local bike shop that specializes in gravel bikes and has worked with Klampers a lot. The head mechanic didn't notice anything off with them and so far they seem to perform well. I'll need to put a couple dozen more miles in before the pads and rotors "bed in" and I can accurately assess how well they work, but so far, so good.
Ingrid RD-1
I'm getting occasional phantom shifts now. It's been adjusted by two different bike shops in the past 4 weeks, each chalking it up to cable tension and saying they aren't seeing any issues. Indexing is still generally accurate and swift on 95% of shifts, but it gives me some concern that performance is going to further degrade over time. I'm also wondering if it would perform better with a higher-quality shifter than the current Sensah SRX, like something from SRAM or Shimano, but I don't want to spend more money to find out.
- Edit: I adjusted the cable tension again and haven't had any issues since. It's probably just a side effect of cable stretch as I put miles on it.
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Updates:
Shockstop Stem
I mounted the repro Shockstop stem on my bike ahead of my commute to work this morning and made it less than half a mile before I pulled over and put the old stem back on. The first bump in the road I hit caused the handlebars to flop up and down like a wet noodle. Afterwards, I could move them up and down with just my hand; the elastomer inserts don't seem to do anything. I was using the two yellow elastomers that came already installed in the stem. Also, I installed the faceplate screws with a torque wrench set to the recommended 5nm; when I went to remove the stem, two of the four screws were already loose. I could locktite them in the future, but also not inspiring confidence.
I might try taking the thing apart and putting in different elastomers, but at this point I had a bad first impression when I got the stem, and now a bad second impression when I tried to use it. A stem failure is one of the most potentially dangerous component failures on a bike and I don't want to take chances in that area.
Paul Klampers
On a more positive note, I had the Paul Klampers installed over the weekend by a local bike shop that specializes in gravel bikes and has worked with Klampers a lot. The head mechanic didn't notice anything off with them and so far they seem to perform well. I'll need to put a couple dozen more miles in before the pads and rotors "bed in" and I can accurately assess how well they work, but so far, so good.
Ingrid RD-1
I'm getting occasional phantom shifts now. It's been adjusted by two different bike shops in the past 4 weeks, each chalking it up to cable tension and saying they aren't seeing any issues. Indexing is still generally accurate and swift on 95% of shifts, but it gives me some concern that performance is going to further degrade over time. I'm also wondering if it would perform better with a higher-quality shifter than the current Sensah SRX, like something from SRAM or Shimano, but I don't want to spend more money to find out.
damn, glad you weren't hurt. Redshift does sell the elastometers separately. I have an authentic stem with spare elastometers. I should try to see if the real ones fit the replica. How did the elastometers look after the bump? Also did you install the stem to where the elastometers are above the support piece?
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Got it. Funnily enough the thumb trigger on LTwoo is what caught my fancy. I have Shimano and SRAM.. And this looked different.
Like you, really like LTWOO/campy style shifting. they are (as far as I can tell/tested) completely shimano compatible (10/11/12) and mix well with them. I have tried Ultegra RX with LTWOO and worked just great as LTWOO has limited cassette range compared with Ultegra RX.
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Like you, really like LTWOO/campy style shifting. they are (as far as I can tell/tested) completely shimano compatible (10/11/12) and mix well with them. I have tried Ultegra RX with LTWOO and worked just great as LTWOO has limited cassette range compared with Ultegra RX.
So, an update on this now that I have been able to put around 200 miles of use on these through all the rain and cold weather here in PNW - the thumb button shifter is impossible to hit from the drops. I just can't reach it with thick winter gloves. It can only be accessed from the top of the hoods but I guess that's how it is supposed to be. These are installed on a very W I D E flared bars so they are at an extreme angle. The shifting took me some time to get used to. I am sure these will be better on regular road handlebar rather than crazy flared gravel bars.
Secondly the clamp band tightening screw is at wildly deep location on the shifter. Maddening that did they not think of having that screw more accessible. I had ball head hex key and with some jiggling I was able to get it into the screw head. Total pain to tighten, made worse by flared bars. If you are playing with the angle, trying out different positions, these are the absolute worst shifters to do so with.
Third. The downshift lever is wobbly. It is supposed to go in the brake lever's underside but it is not perfectly positioned to do so. End result, when you press the brake lever this little shift lever tries to "float" above the brake lever instead of going in the recess. Not a big issue but it shows the build/quality control is meh. I fear after some wear, that lever will pretty much refuse to stay in place.
Now for the good part - the shifts are crisp. As in I can't fault them against GRX 400 which were there earlier on the same bike. The indexing was easy peasy (Sunshine 10s 11-42) and I particularly like the cable routing. Its fiddly because you have to thread in the cable through a plastic part but once done its good to look at.
The derailleur is bit sloppy though. After installing it, there remains some play around the big mounting bolt. I almost thought I did not tighten it enough and double checked but no, that derailleur just has slop in it. Thankfully, once the cable tension kicks in the slop goes away and does not hamper shifts. In my short experience there hasn't been a missed shift.
And despite the downshift lever being loose, it works perfectly and has good resistance to it. I am going to keep an eye out for it though.
The cable routing at shifter end is fairly straight forward but I am not a big fan of rotating brake cable holder. Also I made a mistake and used regular brake cables with hydro-mechanical Onirii calipers. Now the brakes are all spongy and feel weak. I have compressionless housing coming in but too lazy to change things again because the bar tape job turned out phenomenal (for a change lol). Hopefully, the spongy feeling isn't because of the levers.
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It looks like Sensah is doing more HRD versions of their hydraulic shifters. They recently released hydraulic 10 speed Shimano compatible PHI shifters (not compatible with Tiagra 4700 or GRX 400 10 speed).
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806100335894.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806100335894.html)
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damn, glad you weren't hurt. Redshift does sell the elastomers separately. I have an authentic stem with spare elastomers. I should try to see if the real ones fit the replica. How did the elastomers look after the bump? Also did you install the stem to where the elastomers are above the support piece?
I haven't taken it apart to examine the condition of the elastomers. It's occurred to me that maybe they were just placeholder ones and I have to install some of the others that came with the stem. I'll get around to it eventually, but in general I've kind of soured on stems from Aliexpress. I put a nice NITTO steel hand-brazed stem on it, which looks gorgeous and is bombproof. I don't do a lot of trail riding, so not very motivated to to move to an articulated stem at this point.
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Paul "Tall & Handsome" Seatpost:
URL: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805827826075.html
Review: 8/10
Details: Very happy with this item. Would give it a 10/10 but I don't have a real Paul Comp seat post to compare it to, so I have to assume it could have small differences. Installation was easy (no different than any other seat post) and does what it's expected to do.
Thomson Elite 27.2 Seatpost:
URL: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806133158968.html
Review: 8/10
Details: I haven't installed it yet, but I've owned genuine Thomson seat posts in the past and this one looks identical to them. It didn't come with a Thomson bag, which is why I've knocked some points off. Otherwise, though, this looks to be a solid replica with no issues.
Thomson Elite X4 1 1/8" 80mm 31.8 clamp stem
URL: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806133147036.html
Review: 4/10
Details: Unlike the seat post, this one is trash. Looks nothing like a Thomson stem, and certainly not like the photo on Aliexpress. They ain't fooling anyone. The branding is poorly done, obviously fake looking. I haven't installed it since I wouldn't want something like that on my bike, it's embarrassing. Skip it.
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I haven't taken it apart to examine the condition of the elastomers. It's occurred to me that maybe they were just placeholder ones and I have to install some of the others that came with the stem. I'll get around to it eventually, but in general I've kind of soured on stems from Aliexpress. I put a nice NITTO steel hand-brazed stem on it, which looks gorgeous and is bombproof. I don't do a lot of trail riding, so not very motivated to to move to an articulated stem at this point.
I took out the spare authentic elastometers from Redshift to compare with the spares from the AliEx version, the sizes/dimensions are the same, just the stamping on them is a bit different. Stems from AE, I would trust the Kalloy ones. The counterfeit ones, maybe not so much
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agreed on Kalloy stems. I mean, an aluminum threadless stem is a pretty simple gizmo and hard to f* up. It's when they are trying to copy more exotic designs like Paul Comp or Redshift that problems start occurring.
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For prescription glasses, I got the kapvoe with prescription and photochromic lense. Works like a charm. Only the prescription insert could be a bit bigger.
Did you oder the prescription also at the kapvoe store? Are you happy with it?
I got a kapvoe at a choice offer recently and I am very happy about the photochromic effect.. I was thinking on using them with the clip to get rid of my contact lenses.
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I have a set of kapvoe sunglasses. Meh, utter cheap garbage. Really didn't like them. Cheap crap.
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Did you oder the prescription also at the kapvoe store? Are you happy with it?
I got a kapvoe at a choice offer recently and I am very happy about the photochromic effect.. I was thinking on using them with the clip to get rid of my contact lenses.
Yes, I got the lenses from the same store, I gave them my prescription and they gave me a link to which lenses to buy. Two others in our group did the same and are happy. You order the frames and lenses as two separate orders, send them your prescription, and the glasses arrive with the prescription lenses fitted. I can't give too many compliments on how responsive and helpful the seller was.
To be honest I bought bifocal lenses and wish I hadn't, they're fine, I just don't normally wear bifocal even though my new prescription requests it.... therefore when I put on the glasses I need to adapt to it each time. I'm told you get used to bifocal, I'm just walking around with less than perfect eyesight because I refuse to wear bifocal full time.
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Yes, I got the lenses from the same store, I gave them my prescription and they gave me a link to which lenses to buy. Two others in our group did the same and are happy. You order the frames and lenses as two separate orders, send them your prescription, and the glasses arrive with the prescription lenses fitted. I can't give too many compliments on how responsive and helpful the seller was.
To be honest I bought bifocal lenses and wish I hadn't, they're fine, I just don't normally wear bifocal even though my new prescription requests it.... therefore when I put on the glasses I need to adapt to it each time. I'm told you get used to bifocal, I'm just walking around with less than perfect eyesight because I refuse to wear bifocal full time.
Which store exactly did you buy?
I tried prescription at the SCVCN (?) Store and they failed absolutely. Although my prescription is really simple and I have all values available.
For cheap commute i currently have prescription glasses from BClear shop and they did a perfect job. Just putting the glasses on and had a good feeling). But they are after lots of bad wheather riding at the end of their life now. I didn't want to use my expensive glasses for that. It's just too much dirt and dust.
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Which store exactly did you buy?
We used BCLEAR https://eyewell01.aliexpress.com/store/1853675
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We used BCLEAR https://eyewell01.aliexpress.com/store/1853675
Now my confusion is cleared.
Bclear is a pretty good shop, but doesn't offer cycling glasses. With the cold wind and normal glasses i have large issues with tears and swelling of the whole eye area.
That's why I was interested in the Kapvoe prescription clip. Currently i use contact lenses. Works, but is not very comfy.
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Now my confusion is cleared.
Bclear is a pretty good shop, but doesn't offer cycling glasses. With the cold wind and normal glasses i have large issues with tears and swelling of the whole eye area.
That's why I was interested in the Kapvoe prescription clip. Currently i use contact lenses. Works, but is not very comfy.
Yeah, and those clips seem pretty flimsy and useless. I wouldn't trust them with expensive lenses.
Not ali, but in my search I came across these. Not the prettiest, but lots of options for customization. Gonna give them a try.
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Yeah, and those clips seem pretty flimsy and useless. I wouldn't trust them with expensive lenses.
Not ali, but in my search I came across these. Not the prettiest, but lots of options for customization. Gonna give them a try.
Bclear is good, you can try it. I have sunglasses from them and also normal glasses.. the frames are not that fancy, but some are neutral, very basic. For these glasses I don't crash my mind if i drop them and destroy them ;).
In my case I can't ride with normal glasses anymore, my eyes got very sensitive to wind in the last years :-\
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100 PSI RRSkit portable electric pump for $25 USD. I stopped carrying a regular pump and just put this in my back jersey pocket now:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806009816913.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806009816913.html)
Thanks for posting this last month - I bought one, too, and have been pretty happy with it so far.
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Now my confusion is cleared.
Bclear is a pretty good shop, but doesn't offer cycling glasses.....
Ah, we ordered the TR90 model which is a wrap-around style and doesn't let too much air, but I'm probably not so sensitive. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004681288131.html?
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Yeah, and those clips seem pretty flimsy and useless. I wouldn't trust them with expensive lenses.
Not ali, but in my search I came across these. Not the prettiest, but lots of options for customization. Gonna give them a try.
*EDIT: forgot the link*
https://www.zennioptical.com/p/mens-tr-eyeglass-frames/7431?skuId=743134
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*EDIT: forgot the link*
https://www.zennioptical.com/p/mens-tr-eyeglass-frames/7431?skuId=743134
Very basic design.. if that's a good basic quality, why not?
But not a lot of wind protection.
The clip in systems for cycling glasses do not look very robust in general with the tiny plastic clamps.. for me it's worth to try, I kill my glasses roughly once a year. So probably the clip has a longer lifetime if it's not clipped in and out every day. ;D
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Is this the cheapest modern 12mm TA carbon gravel frame at $350 (or less) taxed+shipped to your doorstep in the US of A?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804605254327.html
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Is this the cheapest modern 12mm TA carbon gravel frame at $350 (or less) taxed+shipped to your doorstep in the US of A?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804605254327.html
I think it is, but it's a bit odd with both internal and semi-external cable routing. Honestly, I'd probably spend a little extra on something else. The only thing going for this frame is that it's being stocked in a US domestic warehouse.
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I think it is, but it's a bit odd with both internal and semi-external cable routing. Honestly, I'd probably spend a little extra on something else. The only thing going for this frame is that it's being stocked in a US domestic warehouse.
Yeah its the usual semi external routing that many other molds like the 696 have. Not tidy but I can imagine people preferring it over full ICR. Not bad with fast delivery IMO.
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Yeah its the usual semi external routing that many other molds like the 696 have. Not tidy but I can imagine people preferring it over full ICR. Not bad with fast delivery IMO.
This frame does offer full ICR though through the headset. Semi-external doesn't bug me though, I don't even own a full ICR frame!
If you do plan on buying this frame, ask for a discount. During the 11.11 sale, another seller with the same frame and US stock (could very well be the same vendor) offered me an additional discount coupon that brought the price down to sub-$300 USD w/tax. I almost pulled the trigger, but I already have a carbon gravel frame.
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Has anyone tried these ZTTO JT07 pedals? I'm pretty interested as they're super light at 300g. The pins look terrible though, I'd probably replace them all with something more aggressive, which would also rise the weight a bit.
$16.24 63%OFF | ZTTO MTB CNC Aluminum Alloy Ultralight Flat Pedal AM Enduro Bike Smooth Bearings 9/16 Thread Large Area For Gravel JT07
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKcQ69q
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I went for the hub with titanium axle, they weigh 220g.
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I bit the bullet and ordered this power bank/light for longer rides to charge my phone. I was given an additional discount reducing the price to $13 USD, though regular price is $19 USD. I figure I could place it on my phone mount which also uses a Garmin mount interface and I can charge it while riding.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806196991792.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806196991792.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S8ab5a4016b074f869810e76909fa2802d.jpg)
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I looked at these power banks, but when I back country bicycle tour in remote areas for several days at a time, where electricity is difficult to find, I found out I often use around 20,000 mAh over 2-3 days. charging my phone, bike computer, lights, Zoleo, and other electrical devices I carry. I would have to carry 4 of these light/power banks to meet my needs.
This being stated, I am always looking out for higher powered power banks that work well for bicycling.
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I looked at these power banks, but when I back country bicycle tour in remote areas for several days at a time, where electricity is difficult to find, I found out I often use around 20,000 mAh over 2-3 days. charging my phone, bike computer, lights, Zoleo, and other electrical devices I carry. I would have to carry 4 of these light/power banks to meet my needs.
This being stated, I am always looking out for higher powered power banks that work well for bicycling.
I figure it'd be fine for 2-6 hour rides with a convenient placement so I can keep my phone charging while listening to music and/or taking videos, photos, etc.
I'd definitely carry a bigger capacity power bank if I was doing multi-day trips.
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How are the Zrace centerlock discs? I have no idea what to look for in a disc but 4.50€/pc is tempting
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How are the Zrace centerlock discs? I have no idea what to look for in a disc but 4.50€/pc is tempting
I've not used those one specifically but I did try some other bargain rotors to see whether they were good value. They do work fine but they're the only rotors I had where they lack bite. Almost like the rotor finish is too smooth or something.
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I picked up this AliExpress AssSaver Win Wing fender knock-off for $2.99 USD from the Choice deals. I have the real Ass Saver fenders for both my gravel and road bike, but for $2.99 I was curious how this one compares. This design works better than the saddle mounted fender and it's a quick way to add some wet weather protection.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805962538917.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805962538917.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S622c77b09ce84aac91134b0fcd9fb1c0W.jpg)
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I picked up this AliExpress AssSaver Win Wing fender knock-off for $2.99 USD from the Choice deals. I have the real Ass Saver fenders for both my gravel and road bike, but for $2.99 I was curious how this one compares. This design works better than the saddle mounted fender and it's a quick way to add some wet weather protection.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805962538917.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805962538917.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S622c77b09ce84aac91134b0fcd9fb1c0W.jpg)
Why use such a thing? If it's like this size a e.g. SkS speedrocker is much less sticking out of the bike and gives much better protection ;)
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Why use such a thing? If it's like this size a e.g. SkS speedrocker is much less sticking out of the bike and gives much better protection ;)
Fender angle is adjustable on the AssSaver fender and from the looks of the knock off, it should be similar. Also I live in year-round cycling weather, I don't need to commit to full fenders. I just need something quick I can put on when it's a bit wet outside.
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Fender angle is adjustable on the AssSaver fender and from the looks of the knock off, it should be similar. Also I live in year-round cycling weather, I don't need to commit to full fenders. I just need something quick I can put on when it's a bit wet outside.
Did you have a look on sks speedrocker? They have rubber bands for quick attachement. That's not a full fender setup as you see on City bikes. It takes a minute to mount it on the rear.
But anyway, do what you want... can just tell you this half blade is not working very fine compared to a circular shaped solution.
Guess why I know that?
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Did you have a look on sks speedrocker? They have rubber bands for quick attachement. That's not a full fender setup as you see on City bikes. It takes a minute to mount it on the rear.
But anyway, do what you want... can just tell you this half blade is not working very fine compared to a circular shaped solution.
Guess why I know that?
I don't ride in full rain. The road version works fine on mild wet roads and gravel version works fine on the single track that's slightly muddy. Seriously, I have no problem with the real Ass Saver fender and so do a bunch of other cyclists who use the same thing in sunny year-round Southern California. The knock-off is $3 USD. What's difficult to understand not everyone wants full fenders laying around?
This is the AliEx deals thread, go find the AliEx SKS knock offs for under $10 USD and maybe I'll be interested!
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New IGS630s, adding strava live segments, doubling storage, adding dual band GPS, increased battery life from 35 to 45 hours
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Thats great and all, but what it actually needs is automatic rerouting
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Thats great and all, but what it actually needs is automatic rerouting
Yeah. That would put it up there as legitimate competition with the big boys.
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You're in luck because that was something I omitted - it does now have rerouting I just missed it, "Auto Back on Track When Veer Off Course"
Must have gotten over my head because this is personally a feature that pisses me off like nothing else does. I've always wanted to chuck my garmin in the river when their masterfully-designed to be annoying beeps come in the moment you take the smallest shortcut, I really hate rerouting
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You're in luck because that was something I omitted - it does now have rerouting I just missed it, "Auto Back on Track When Veer Off Course"
Must have gotten over my head because this is personally a feature that pisses me off like nothing else does. I've always wanted to chuck my garmin in the river when their masterfully-designed to be annoying beeps come in the moment you take the smallest shortcut, I really hate rerouting
Does it actually reroute you? Or just point you back in the direction of the route. Not quite the same thing.
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Your guess is as good as mine, translations always suck with IGS. I would assume the latter still
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I bit the bullet and ordered this power bank/light for longer rides to charge my phone. I was given an additional discount reducing the price to $13 USD, though regular price is $19 USD. I figure I could place it on my phone mount which also uses a Garmin mount interface and I can charge it while riding.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806196991792.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806196991792.html)
I just received this Cyclami/Rock Bros power bank+bike light. It weighs just under 125g, has a slim profile and both the female and male interface garmin mounts are replaceable. The light itself is decently bright, but don't expect great illumination in pitch black conditions. At best the light will be good enough in city conditions for visiblity. Also it comes with both USB-C and lighting charging connectors built-in, though I feel the cord it a bit fragile, so I might go look for a short cable with both USB-C "male" connectors to charge my phone instead.
As intended, I plan to use it for it's power bank feature to charge my phone on longer road rides or when I'm on remote gravel bike rides. I only wish it had a bit more power than 5000mah. I can see a market for a bigger unit at the expense of more weight.
Overall I think it's a handy device for the price!
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This items is a bit on the humorous side, but for some of us it is appropriate to support all of our Aliexpress purchases.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805001938924.html
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Thinking of bicycle lighting....
I purchased these 2 lights. They are very bright. I am pleased with the lumen/price ratio. (I haven't tested them yes to see how long they last.)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805832607711.html
I purchased the 2400 Lumen / 6400mAh version of the listing below.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255801127497663.html
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I got the cane creek eesilk stem from the same seller, doesn't look too bad. The switch doesn't have any writing on it to tell you if you're on the soft or hard setting like the genuine. The machining on the inside of the stem is a bit rough but the finish on the exterior looks similar. Because of the questionable nature of the stem, I question if there is a difference between the different elastometers
I noticed the rough interior finish in the video unboxing that went up yesterday, though the youtuber doesn't mention it. As for labeling on the switch, his has it clearly marked. He does indicate that switching elastomers changed the firmness, so apparently, they're different.
Here's a screen capture that shows the switch marked:
https://stylesdeluxe.com/ss/Screen%20Capture%20%23012.jpg
Here's one that shows the rough interior:
https://stylesdeluxe.com/ss/Screen%20Capture%20%23013.jpg
I'm waiting on his ride report before I decide if I want to try one.
The video is at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uAiMUvgEBo
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Anyone aware of an Ali version of this bar?
https://coefficientcycling.com/products/rr-road-race-handlebar
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Anyone aware of an Ali version of this bar?
https://coefficientcycling.com/products/rr-road-race-handlebar
I remember seeing it some time ago, and not from some random brand/store... but I've just look into Ryet/Og-Evkin/Toseek lineup and didn't find it, so not really sure
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Yeah it popped up for a short time right after I saw the first video of it on youtube by RCA (road cycling academy). Then it was gone just as fast. Haven't seen it since.
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The official one or a knockoff that potentially got a cease and desist?
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anyone got any links for a factor lando HT lookalike frame
or a scott spark? or a scott scale RC frame as well?
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Scott scale RC, look at SP Cycle M06, I have mine on the way
http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4446.45.html
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I'd highly recommend checking out the Pick 3 & Save deals on AliEx. They don't have any major items, but it's perfect for small accessories you wouldn't want to pay full price on. Items I've purchased have included cycling gloves, bike lights, compression sleeves, computer mounts, headset caps, shoe cleats, etc. Also shipping has been incredibly fast. The average delivery time to the US west coast has been less than a week and as fast as 4 days. Only downside is that there's no way to search for an item you want. It's based on your search algorithms and loosely categorized.
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Does anyone have experience with these Good Year Eagle F1 road slicks? Possible cheaper alternative to GP 5000 tires?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805561575967.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805561575967.html)
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I'd highly recommend checking out the Pick 3 & Save deals on AliEx. They don't have any major items, but it's perfect for small accessories you wouldn't want to pay full price on. Items I've purchased have included cycling gloves, bike lights, compression sleeves, computer mounts, headset caps, shoe cleats, etc. Also shipping has been incredibly fast. The average delivery time to the US west coast has been less than a week and as fast as 4 days. Only downside is that there's no way to search for an item you want. It's based on your search algorithms and loosely categorized.
Yep, it's good advice for small stuff you want (or even just to try out). Additionally with slightly pricier stuff:
- Always have your search history stuffed with what you're interested in; it also doesn't hurt to keep some of that stuff in your cart. Ali's search is usually absolute crap, but Ali will kind of remember what you clicked ...
- I get the feeling there is a 3-USD-each-X thing each beginning of the month (first 3 or 4 days) - not sure if it's all year round, but wouldn't hurt to check.
- Visit the coins page via phone browser (or, possibly, app) and check coins-discount finder there - regular prices, but usually way higher coin discounts. Sadly, no search function either, just scrolling and hoping for the best (as in: priming via step (1)). Discounts given there only apply to "buy now", not to buying via cart - you can't combine products (say to get the price up for a price-dependent coupon code or something). Keep that in mind; in case of bigger sales events, special sales coupons might work out better. Also, sometimes the coins page is glitchy and will show different discounts than the actual product page (or they use weird math to deduct the discount (might by an EU sales tax thing)). Buying multiple items of the same thing is generally possible there, but the discount percentage may get lower with each item added (again, not the same for all products and weird Chinese maths).
When there is (2), go (3) and check specifically for offers that also allow for (2). It's not uncommon to find products where both discounts can be combined.
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I have purchased more than 100 $1.79 to $1.99 small items, where you pick 3 and get free shipping. Every time I end up purchasing 9 or 10 items in the order. (10 items max per order) Total was always less than $20.00. Probably around 70 are bike parts or bike tools. Most of the other items are general tools, hydration pouches, lights, drysacks, gloves, arm warmers, padded bicycle undershorts. A few cost up to $4.99, but most cost me $1.79. I can state that perhaps 5 are poor quality garbage items, but overall I have been very impressed with the quality and functionality of these inexpensive items.
I've played out and purchased about every item that I have interest in. I keep looking for that next item I can't live without.
I live in Montana, and shipping to me takes 14 to 22 days. (Most of the time, orders take 7 to 16 days to get to me once the order is through customs - Most of the time it takes 4-5 days from China to US Customs. (USPS is slow and sucks!)
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I have purchased more than 100 $1.79 to $1.99 small items, where you pick 3 and get free shipping. Every time I end up purchasing 9 or 10 items in the order. (10 items max per order) Total was always less than $20.00. Probably around 70 are bike parts or bike tools. Most of the other items are general tools, hydration pouches, lights, drysacks, gloves, arm warmers, padded bicycle undershorts. A few cost up to $4.99, but most cost me $1.79. I can state that perhaps 5 are poor quality garbage items, but overall I have been very impressed with the quality and functionality of these inexpensive items.
I've played out and purchased about every item that I have interest in. I keep looking for that next item I can't live without.
I live in Montana, and shipping to me takes 14 to 22 days. (Most of the time, orders take 7 to 16 days to get to me once the order is through customs - Most of the time it takes 4-5 days from China to US Customs. (USPS is slow and sucks!)
The one perk I'm noticing being in California is that most my AliEx packages are being delivered via private courier now. Very few packages are now being delivered through USPS.
BTW - I don't know how I've been mounting my tires without this, but I did pick up a tire lever tool for $1.99 and holy s**t, I can easily mount any and all tires without much effort! Probably the best $1.99 I've spent! Lol
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The one perk I'm noticing being in California is that most my AliEx packages are being delivered via private courier now. Very few packages are now being delivered through USPS.
BTW - I don't know how I've been mounting my tires without this, but I did pick up a tire lever tool for $1.99 and holy s**t, I can easily mount any and all tires without much effort! Probably the best $1.99 I've spent! Lol
Link? :)
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Link? :)
This is the link to the item, but you'll have to find it in the Pick 3 & Save section to get it at discount:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804442757364.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804442757364.html)
I'm partial to 25c tires and these usually take more effort than wider tires, but with this lever tool I barely had to strain. You just need to firmly hold one side and work your way from the other side towards the center of the unhooked section. Seriously no more sore fingers!
They should make a miniature version that will fit in a saddle bag. It's a little too big to bring on rides.
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This is the link to the item, but you'll have to find it in the Pick 3 & Save section to get it at discount:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804442757364.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804442757364.html)
I'm partial to 25c tires and these usually take more effort than wider tires, but with this lever tool I barely had to strain. You just need to firmly hold one side and work your way from the other side towards the center of the unhooked section. Seriously no more sore fingers!
They should make a miniature version that will fit in a saddle bag. It's a little too big to bring on rides.
Got one of these on amazon a few years ago. Changed my life!
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Does anyone have experience with these Good Year Eagle F1 road slicks? Possible cheaper alternative to GP 5000 tires?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805561575967.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805561575967.html)
I haven't tried them personally but accoring to BRR theyre heavier and higher rolling resistance than GP5000.
I just received a set of Michelin Power Cups but yet to test them. Theyre very slightly slower than GP5000 and similar puncture resistance but significantly cheaper for me. but some people have reported some complaints about thread width
theres a discussion about them on WW here:
https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=132&t=169200&start=660
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Ordered some of these photochromic cycling glasses that are meant to go over your regular glasses. They seem well made and mostly work as intended. It feels cumbersome on the face to have two pair of glasses on. Maybe I’ll forget about it when riding.
They don’t seem to fit as well with narrow lense glasses and sit on an odd spot on my nose. I’ll give them a try on the trails in a few days.
WEST BIKING Myopic Polarized Square Sunglasses Men Photochromic Cycling Fit Over Glasses Driving Fishing UV400 Bicycle Goggles
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mq0Ct0C
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Sensah Team Pro 12 speed carbon HRD shifters are now out:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806218775176.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806218775176.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S56a89125eef0429da3269eaf182a396dK.jpg)
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Sensah Team Pro 12 speed carbon HRD shifters are now out:
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S56a89125eef0429da3269eaf182a396dK.jpg)
They claim they are compatible with R7000 and R8000. Those are 11 speed... Would this mean the 11-speed derailleurs become 12 speed with these shifters?
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They claim they are compatible with R7000 and R8000. Those are 11 speed... Would this mean the 11-speed derailleurs become 12 speed with these shifters?
Yes - one of their reps mentioned this on Twitter.
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They claim they are compatible with R7000 and R8000. Those are 11 speed... Would this mean the 11-speed derailleurs become 12 speed with these shifters?
People are already having success using the new 1x12 GRX820 RD on 11 speed GRX shifters. So I presume the reverse is true with the Shimano 12 speed shifters working with 11 speed derailleurs.
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People are already having success using the new 1x12 GRX820 RD on 11 speed GRX shifters. So I presume the reverse is true with the Shimano 12 speed shifters working with 11 speed derailleurs.
Oh, did not know that. So you could just get a couple of new GRX shifters and a 12 speed cassette and you've upgraded to 12 speed? You wouldn't even need to replace the brake cables if you have a few cm's extra in the frame :)
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I paired 10s GRX 400 RD with 11s Ultegra R8000 series shifters for some time until I found long cage 11s Ultegra RD. It works fine. I'm guessing that is the case here too. Is there a cable brake version too or only hydraulic for now?
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Oh, did not know that. So you could just get a couple of new GRX shifters and a 12 speed cassette and you've upgraded to 12 speed? You wouldn't even need to replace the brake cables if you have a few cm's extra in the frame :)
Yeah you should be good to go! Though it makes more sense with the new 1x12 GRX RD since the two versions can handle a larger capacity cassette versus 11 speed.
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New magene bike computer that seems to directly rival the 830/840, cheaper than the IGS630
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006457498617.html
Looks sick on paper and I'm glad I missed out on a 630 purchase. Would love to hear from youtube folks if magene sent one their way for review
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What's the model number? That link goes to home page.
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Copy and paste the link in a new browser window usually works.
Magene C606.
Looks promising
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Tried the link copy paste, same result but for a change search function on Aliexpress worked. Lucky day, thanks for the model number!
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Copy text of link
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006457498617.html
I don't know why people put the AliExpress links in a wrong way, it is not that difficult !
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https://www.magene.com/all-products/85-c606-gps-smart-bike-computer.html
Just use the magene site for (most of) their products.
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https://www.magene.com/all-products/85-c606-gps-smart-bike-computer.html
Just use the magene site for (most of) their products.
For some of us this information in the header may be of importance ;)
Ships to US ONLY*
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what do you think about this sport watch?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006394044695.html
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The magene bike computer (606?) has 4G storage, wonder if it's enough?
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The magene bike computer (606?) has 4G storage, wonder if it's enough?
Yes that's plenty. For reference all of australia is 3GB. The largest gpx file I have is 3mb. Workout files are mere kilobytes.
Garmin advertising 64gb storage on newer models or whatever is extremely gimmicky. Unless you somehow need to download all the continents and store movies 4GB is fine
Copy text of link
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006457498617.html
I don't know why people put the AliExpress links in a wrong way, it is not that difficult !
You have the EXACT same link as me, I didn't fuck up cleaning the link from tags. No need to be condescending, the issue is not my link but probably in how the forum handles redirections
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The original link worked fine for me...
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For me, aliexpress.com links on this forum sometimes end up in a wonky redirect that doesn't work properly, while aliexpress.us links do what they're meant to do (it may be different based on your location).
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006457498617.html -> redirect that ends up on the AliExpress home page
https://aliexpress.us/item/1005006457498617.html -> gets me to the product page
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I swear the link was working when I post it, so must have been automatically modified by the forum later.
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The IGS630 is a solid unit. Though it's always good to have competition. I'll definitely wait to see how the reviews pan out on the Magene C606. For those in the US, it already has a placeholder link on Amazon for prime purchase. Units aren't available yet.
https://www.amazon.com/Magene-C606-Bike-Computer/dp/B0CQR915N2 (https://www.amazon.com/Magene-C606-Bike-Computer/dp/B0CQR915N2)
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They look seriously awesome, but my worry is how they will look under sunlight. Garmin in this is excellent.
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Yes that's plenty. For reference all of australia is 3GB.
Doesn't it require offline map files of some sort? These can be huge for some places.
I have easily 15 GB of map files on my phone (not counting POI lists) and that only covers Germany and some of its direct neighbours.
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Doesn't it require offline map files of some sort? These can be huge for some places.
I have easily 15 GB of map files on my phone (not counting POI lists) and that only covers Germany and some of its direct neighbours.
What app? Some seem to have better compression. OSMAND (which is probably the closest they would use) for western switzerland, french rhones alpes, franche comte, alsace, aosta and BW, including wikipedia, terrain, contour and standard maps is under 2GB for me. The equivalent on mapy is 4, and on offlinemaps it was closer to 10 iirc but I deleted it
But keep in mind cycling maps are often just roads and a couple POIs if you're lucky, they don't have all this detail so as long as you don't want an entire continent or manage them before travel it should be fine.
https://www.userbeam.de/ Check the file sizes
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What app? Some seem to have better compression. OSMAND (which is probably the closest they would use) for western switzerland, french rhones alpes, franche comte, alsace, aosta and BW, including wikipedia, terrain, contour and standard maps is under 2GB for me. The equivalent on mapy is 4, and on offlinemaps it was closer to 10 iirc but I deleted it
But keep in mind cycling maps are often just roads and a couple POIs if you're lucky, they don't have all this detail so as long as you don't want an entire continent or manage them before travel it should be fine.
https://www.userbeam.de/ Check the file sizes
I'm not sure what tiny island you're confined to but I wouldn't want to download new maps every time I travel somewhere. And redo once getting back home! Let alone taking a computer with you to download maps while on the go when cycling to new area. 4GB is not enough even for small portion of Europe. IIRC Garmin ClimbPro data included all of Europe is about 20GB.
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The "tiny island I'm confined to" was mentioned, northwestern switzerland and neighboring regions. 4GB is almost enough to fit all of germany and all of france, the 2 best mapped countries in the world. Do you ride in a different country every week?
Surely you mean 20MB because the only garmin device with more than 16GB is the new 1040
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The "tiny island I'm confined to" was mentioned, northwestern switzerland and neighboring regions. 4GB is almost enough to fit all of germany and all of france, the 2 best mapped countries in the world. Do you ride in a different country every week?
Surely you mean 20MB because the only garmin device with more than 16GB is the new 1040
So far this year yes - every week in a different country. However this week not planning to go anywhere so gonna break that. Like you said 4GB is almost enough for just 2 countries, but still not enough. Installing maps is so annoying I couldn't imagine doing it 10 times a year (with 5 visits to areas outside your home). Feel free to use whatever you want, but 4GB is very small amount in regards of map data.
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What app? Some seem to have better compression.
That may be part of it. I use Openandromaps' maps for Locus. There, Germany alone is over 4 GB after unpacking, I think (for comparison, userbeam says ~2 GB) . Never cared as I have the memory anyway, but I wouldn't want to buy a new gps device today with as little as 4 GB.
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Just for the heck of it, I bought this integrated flared bar:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804683742226.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804683742226.html)
I just installed it last night. It seems adequately stiff and well made. I'll give it a proper run down this week. It still feels more road oriented for me.
For real gravel flare, I use this one on my gravel bike:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804683890720.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804683890720.html)
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Sub 150g for the 11-28t and sub 163g for the 11-32t 11 speed road cassettes. Alloy big cogs though, so probably best for race applications or if you don't do much climbing.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806294879687.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806294879687.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S2337caddfb6c48f482c4afe7d0685378l.jpg)
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I know tracevelo recommended against aliexpress cleats as they are not fiberglass reinforced and don't last long, but does anyone have a positive experience with some? My cleats probably should have been replaced 2 years ago but I'm still too cheap to buy the real look ones
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I know tracevelo recommended against aliexpress cleats as they are not fiberglass reinforced and don't last long, but does anyone have a positive experience with some? My cleats probably should have been replaced 2 years ago but I'm still too cheap to buy the real look ones
I just bought a bunch of Look Keo cleats off Pick 3 & Save for $1.99 USD a pair. Cleats are high wear items, just have a bunch of spares in reserve!
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For me, aliexpress.com links on this forum sometimes end up in a wonky redirect that doesn't work properly, while aliexpress.us links do what they're meant to do (it may be different based on your location).
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006457498617.html -> redirect that ends up on the AliExpress home page
https://aliexpress.us/item/1005006457498617.html -> gets me to the product page
If you right click on that first link and paste it into a text editor it looks like this;
"https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_170616735001211&key=b27c327a33221fbd44a77db81ff6b4d1&libId=lrsvyliw0103g1ix000ULffz65kf6&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fchinertown.com%2Findex.php%2Ftopic%2C3910.1275.html&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Faliexpress.com%2Fitem%2F1005006457498617.html&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fchinertown.com%2Findex.php%2Ftopic%2C3910.1290.html&title=Interesting%20Aliexpress%20finds!%20-%20good%20deals%2C%20interesting%20stuff%2C%20new%20products%20etc!&txt=https%3A%2F%2Faliexpress.com%2Fitem%2F1005006457498617.html"
What you need to do is copy the link by highlighting the text and then paste it into the address bar. I have no idea why this is happening or why it only effects some links and some people.
Hope this helps.
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Ride Now Tyre inserts https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006293217490.html (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006293217490.html) and elsewhere
been riding withe Vittoria tyre inserts on my gravel bike for over a year. Very happy with them, even used them to limp home after I could not plug a puncture in the dark.
Only problem is they are expensive at least 50AUD for one, so jump at the chance for a pair less than that, for my road bike. I understand they can be challenging to fit. Will keep you updated. But they do look and feel very similar to the Vittorias.
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Thomson Elite 27.2 Seatpost:
URL: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806133158968.html
Review: 8/10
Details: I haven't installed it yet, but I've owned genuine Thomson seat posts in the past and this one looks identical to them. It didn't come with a Thomson bag, which is why I've knocked some points off. Otherwise, though, this looks to be a solid replica with no issues.
Is the seat post CNC'd? When you rub your fingernail up and down on it can you feel the ridges?
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Is the seat post CNC'd? When you rub your fingernail up and down on it can you feel the ridges?
Ridges don't tell you whether something was made on a CNC machine. They're just a result of the machining (no matter if CNC or not) and how far you take it with the finishing passes (or/and additional operations).
If you want to know, if the post has been machined - yea, if it looks anything like the picture, no way around it. Was it on a CNC, though? Probably, I wouldn't expect them to turn semi mass-produced pieces on manual lathes (not that it was impossible) ... but again, nothing to do with the ridges.
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That Thomson post is very much a fake though, a lot heavier and not as nicely finished as the real ones. Don't be fooled by the pictures. I've started a dispute and got a full refund, so if anyone is in the market voor a 300+ gram Thomsonlike seatpost, let me know.
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just curious, why did you open a dispute? what were you expecting?
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Both the pictures and some reviews indicated it would be a genuine Thomson post. Aliexpress agreed with me on the dispute, so apparently I had a case there.
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That Thomson post is very much a fake though, a lot heavier and not as nicely finished as the real ones. Don't be fooled by the pictures. I've started a dispute and got a full refund, so if anyone is in the market voor a 300+ gram Thomsonlike seatpost, let me know.
They're on Aliexpress for $20...I don't think anyone here is fooled by the pictures.
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I am actually surprised Aliexpress agreed for full refund and allowed to keep the item for free on the grounds that it was fake. It HAD to be fake. The way "elite" is printed on it...
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you guys are missing the point of Aliexpress' part on the dispute.
If the pictures were from an original product, and what arrived is (significantly) different, that's enough argument to sustain the dispute and a full refund. Also, in paper Aliexpress doesn't allow counterfeit/fake products, so that's also a strong argument
another thing is to buy something for a fraction of the original price and still expect it's indeed original, especially in Aliexpress where it's known to have fake products.
still, if the seller used photos from the original to try to sell his fake product, that's on them. Unfortunately a lot of people don't know how to differentiate and use a fake thinking it's an original, which is even a health hazard in some way
I don't know, there are arguments for both sides...
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Has anyone had any Shimano DN300 batteries off AliX? I'm wondering if they come with nobrand cells or something.
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looking for a saddle bag, for small tools and tube, anything to recommend?
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Re: fake stuff on AliExpress, I was fully aware I was buying fakes and I bought them out of curiosity to see whether they were useable or trash. The only stuff I asked for a refund on (and got said refund) were items that broke when being installed or arrived damaged. I can see that folks might think Shimano / SRAM stuff sold on AliEx is legit, and agree that AliEx should refund folks if it's reasonable that the buyer could have been fooled.
I find it hard to believe that someone would think any of the bootlegs of Thomson, White Industries, Chris King, Paul Comp, or Ingrid are legit, not only because of where it's being sold but also because they're pricey boutique brands not manufactured in Asia.
Interesting to note that no-one seems to be bootlegging Campagnolo, NITTO, or Sugino stuff.
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looking for a saddle bag, for small tools and tube, anything to recommend?
I have used this one for a few years:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806271425160.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.7a5046d2qVNAVz&algo_pvid=19756b99-92c1-4f16-89de-4abec8082d5c&algo_exp_id=19756b99-92c1-4f16-89de-4abec8082d5c-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2136.63%2118.31%21%21%21262.02%21131.01%21%402103223017065631039998828e3772%2112000037268413201%21sea%21US%212793252639%21&curPageLogUid=VDhPKJjro930&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
Option 1
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I have used this one for a few years:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806271425160.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.7a5046d2qVNAVz&algo_pvid=19756b99-92c1-4f16-89de-4abec8082d5c&algo_exp_id=19756b99-92c1-4f16-89de-4abec8082d5c-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2136.63%2118.31%21%21%21262.02%21131.01%21%402103223017065631039998828e3772%2112000037268413201%21sea%21US%212793252639%21&curPageLogUid=VDhPKJjro930&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
Option 1
thanks mate
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looking for a saddle bag, for small tools and tube, anything to recommend?
I prefer a saddle roll, for example
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005005037834823.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005005037834823.html)
there are plenty of others
been using two of them (tubed and tubeless have there own rolls) for 3 years
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Can anyone suggest me another bag (top tube only, ignore the frame bag) that has similar profile/style minus the green color of this Rockbros bag?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806235074575.html
Wish it was plain black. Everything else looks fine and having used many Rockbros products pretty sure this will be a good bag. Sigh.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S3de04b6eaa5148009368a8ead6afa642S.jpg)
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Can anyone suggest me another bag (top tube only, ignore the frame bag) that has similar profile/style minus the green color of this Rockbros bag?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806235074575.html
Wish it was plain black. Everything else looks fine and having used many Rockbros products pretty sure this will be a good bag. Sigh.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S3de04b6eaa5148009368a8ead6afa642S.jpg)
Profile attk-s has a similar shape and was recently on sale for $25.
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Got the Rockbros bag ultimately, will see how it goes with gold/black color of the frame.
Also noticed there's sale on random Elitewheels but in extremely limited quantities.
If you look around, you might find Edge and other pro disc sets for a good discount + you can stack Aliex coupon code on top (in the USA at least).
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Has anyone tried water bottles from ali? I'm getting tired of elite fly bottles.
Available in 620 and 750ml
(https://i.imgur.com/xKJeezQ.png)
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I picked up a pair of 620ml "Redshift" bottles ca a year ago, they had a "silicon dioxide coating" equvialent of brandname "Purist" bottles.
They keep the water tasting good but the cap may be a bit a leaky if they lay flat. However i cant find them an Ali anymore, and iv'e been looking for other bottles with silicon dioxide, so i hope there is someone out there that kan give us a pointer to a good bottle.
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Has anyone tried water bottles from ali? I'm getting tired of elite fly bottles.
Available in 620 and 750ml
(https://i.imgur.com/xKJeezQ.png)
Those look good. Might pick a couple up myself. They seem to be the same as the Rapha branded ones you find all over Ali. Good reviews.
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Has anyone bought those Rapha bottles and used for some time? Do they smell? I have a bunch of different cheap bottles that have that peculiar smell. The only ones that don't have it are the Camelbak bought locally.
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For my road bikes, I only use Camelbak insulated bottles or Polar bottles for regular ones. I only use plastic bottle cages to minimize scratching. Also I found that you can hide scratches on insulated bottles if they have a clear plastic shell by using clear nail polish enamel.
Though for my gravel bike, I use these magnetic bottles because Southern California dirt/grit scratches bottles like crazy. So far they've held up well on bumpy single track trails. At this point I can recommend them for gravel, you just have to make sure you hear that magnetic snap to make sure they're attached. The only downsize is that they don't come insulated, so I have to put these bottles in the freezer the night before to make them ice cold.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832826242732.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832826242732.html)
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My 2 cents on bottles and I don’t want to open a discussion about health here…
but with all concerns about BPA and it’s modifications and health concerns, I’m not exactly trusting entirely unregulated plastic bottle manufacturers from Aliexpress. I’m all in for unbranded Chinese products otherwise, but feel like that in this case it’s not exactly worth even the potential risk. After all normal branded bottles are so cheap in absolute terms.
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My 2 cents on bottles and I don’t want to open a discussion about health here…
but with all concerns about BPA and it’s modifications and health concerns, I’m not exactly trusting entirely unregulated plastic bottle manufacturers from Aliexpress. I’m all in for unbranded Chinese products otherwise, but feel like that in this case it’s not exactly worth even the potential risk. After all normal branded bottles are so cheap in absolute terms.
I wish there were more magnetic water bottle options, but I'm guessing Fidlock probably has a patent on that concept. It probably explains why there are little to no alternative magnetic water bottles. I only need them for off-road though, I'm okay with the standard water bottle for regular road use.
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I purchased one of these on sale around 11-11 sale and it arrived crunched. The plastic was a lot harder/brittle than I expected. Not sure if extremely cold weather was one variable. I kept the cap, and the plastic used in the cap is much harder than Camelbak, or other higher quality insulated bottles.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805546388682.html
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Those look good. Might pick a couple up myself. They seem to be the same as the Rapha branded ones you find all over Ali. Good reviews.
I ordered 2 yesterday.
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I needed to add more side visibility to my bikes and these reflector stickers work great. Buy from Pick 3 & Save for under $2 USD. In fact Pick 3 & Save is now my go-to for TPU tubes, lights and other small items. Some of the item are so cheap, I'm wonder how the f**k are they even making profit? Lol
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sb22ee442fee44da4b3bbccc3a2eae069C.jpg)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806177148369.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806177148369.html)
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In fact Pick 3 & Save is now my go-to for TPU tubes, lights and other small items. Some of the item are so cheap, I'm wonder how the f**k are they even making profit? Lol
I remember Joe (ChinaCycling) mentioning that Aliexpress subsidizes the freight for lot's of parcels. Especially this kind of 'pick 3' and those 'generic' stores that sell lots of different items (like bibs and jerseys by a lot less than the official brand store), which seems to be items that are on Aliexpress warehouse ready to ship
so maybe it's not only freight but actually the items too that have discounts on Aliexpress expense... on some items they lose, but others they have a bigger margin. Because yeah, I don't think the sellers and brands can deal with this kind of sales and cheap prices all year round
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I couldn't find Ass Savers Winwing anymore but this came closest
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mN9n64K
I have been using the el cheapo ass saver under seat guard to a good effect, hoping this to provide some more protection on group rides.
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I just picked up one of these tools for $30 on sale and I have to say it's pretty cool. Probably completely unnecessary for most people but I get super OCD about my lever positioning and it helps getting them perfectly aligned. Also doubles as a RD hanger alignment tool.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sea0fe20771684a1e88aec9df74f7aa8cZ/LeBycle-Road-bike-hand-shift-head-mount-Handlebar-Height-Angle-Left-Right-Symmetrical-Adjuster-Bicycle-Handlebar.jpg_.webp)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806091720785.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.23.1f3c18027oqLbE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
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that is basically the same tool to align the hanger :D
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I just picked up one of these tools for $30 on sale and I have to say it's pretty cool. Probably completely unnecessary for most people but I get super OCD about my lever positioning and it helps getting them perfectly aligned. Also doubles as a RD hanger alignment tool.
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That is a cool idea. I have similar issues with my handlebars possibly being not, like, 110 % perfectly centred and/or my brake levers being slightly out of symmetry (seriously, how f'ing hard can it be to put reference markings on every mounting surface with somewhat decent precision).
I just feel that using the top edge of the steerer tube as a datum kinda defeats the purpose (unless the steerer was cut to size in a lathe or something like that).
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o21g64Hg-8w
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Any take or experience on seatpost clamps?
Weight imo is secondary as primary goal is the seatpost never slipping into the gravel frame, potentially damaging it.
Options I discovered out of Carbon fiber (to avoid galvanic corrosion right away I didn't select any Aluminum parts)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005516110044.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004895939912.html
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Any take or experience on seatpost clamps?
Weight imo is secondary as primary goal is the seatpost never slipping into the gravel frame, potentially damaging it.
Options I discovered out of Carbon fiber (to avoid galvanic corrosion right away I didn't select any Aluminum parts)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005516110044.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004895939912.html
They work fine. I never had issues with those ones on my mountainbikes. There are lighter alloy options on the ali market.
note: personally I never had issues with galvanic corrosion with alloy ones. You could just apply some carbon assembly paste.
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I needed to add more side visibility to my bikes and these reflector stickers work great. Buy from Pick 3 & Save for under $2 USD. In fact Pick 3 & Save is now my go-to for TPU tubes, lights and other small items. Some of the item are so cheap, I'm wonder how the f**k are they even making profit? Lol
The buy 3 and save section has disappeared for me
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The buy 3 and save section has disappeared for me
Do a search engine search for "Pick 3 & Save Aliexpress." Sometimes Google does a better job searching on that site! Lol
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Do a search engine search for "Pick 3 & Save Aliexpress." Sometimes Google does a better job searching on that site! Lol
Pick 3 is gone for me too. I ordered using "Pick 3" 4 days ago. (I think it shows up the first 5 days of each month.)
All I am seeing is their Valentine day "love Delivers" with prices that aren't too exciting to me right now, and the normal "Choice" promotions.
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Pick 3 is gone for me too. I ordered using "Pick 3" 4 days ago. (I think it shows up the first 5 days of each month.)
All I am seeing is their Valentine day "love Delivers" with prices that aren't too exciting to me right now, and the normal "Choice" promotions.
See if this link works. Copy it to the browser directly. I'm not sure if it'll work for other countries, but should work for the US. Also make sure to bookmark it. I have several orders coming through, prices are usually half off or more compared to Choice and direct seller AliEx orders for small items. Even my kids love it since they can buy small trinket items, portable game consoles, etc. Also for those in southern California, I'm getting all my items delivered within 7 days or less and with private courier direct from the AliEx US warehouse.
https://www.aliexpress.com/gcp/300000512/nnmixupdatev3
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See if this link works. Copy it to the browser directly. I'm not sure if it'll work for other countries, but should work for the US. Also make sure to bookmark it. I have several orders coming through, prices are usually half off or more compared to Choice and direct seller AliEx orders for small items. Even my kids love it since they can buy small trinket items, portable game consoles, etc. Also for those in southern California, I'm getting all my items delivered within 7 days or less and with private courier direct from the AliEx US warehouse.
https://www.aliexpress.com/gcp/300000512/nnmixupdatev3
Yes, this link works. Amazing. I couldn't find a way to find a path to 3-pick on either my laptop or aliexpress app.
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that is basically the same tool to align the hanger :D
I already have a alignment tool so I'm trying to find the fitting to screw in the compression plug or at least make something similar out of different threaded fittings.
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From that pick 3 deals or choice page I have bought numerous $2 bar tapes, especially the ones made by Racework - they are superb. I was expecting them to go bad within a couple of months and since they are so cheap I was going to change them frequently but they held up so well and I am sitting on a bunch of brand new tapes in various colors ;D. The last relatively expensive bar tape that I bought was a Shimano Pro for $20 ish. Days of buying Fizik or anything are long gone. These $2 bars are as good. The only thing they lack is the finishing tape that's almost worthless. I just use black electric tape to finish the tape.
Edit - Riderace not Racework.
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Link? I have been using these and they are quite good, but a bit rigid when you first install them and you need to really pull them hard so that they blend seamlessly.
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005005543193752.html
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Link? I have been using these and they are quite good, but a bit rigid when you first install them and you need to really pull them hard so that they blend seamlessly.
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005005543193752.html
I have those which you linked. They look great but I noticed they smell bad pretty quickly (in summer months).
The ones I like more are these -
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNKxWL4
Even better -
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m07dP1y
The second one is currently at $4 but keep an eye out, they go for $2 regularly on that 3 deals page.
The below ones are bad. Shiny, slippery surface. I don't personally like that kind of tape.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOHCIoq
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I already have a alignment tool so I'm trying to find the fitting to screw in the compression plug or at least make something similar out of different threaded fittings.
Here you go: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006193326873.html
But it's not really cheap. You can get the entire assembly for not much more. If it was cheaper I would have bought it...
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Anyone use this style of drop bar with the loop built-in? Redshift makes one (expensive) and Satori on US Amazon make a cheaper version for $50 USD. I only found one vendor on AliExpress that sells a version similar. It's one of those few instances when it's cheaper to buy locally. The AliEx version cost and weighs more.
AliEx brand drop bar with loop built-in:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805633878279.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805633878279.html)
Satori brand on US Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B69W26MR (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B69W26MR)
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Anyone use this style of drop bar with the loop built-in?
Satori brand on US Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B69W26MR (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B69W26MR)
I have it on my Journeyer. It's pretty good, I like it. The flare is crazy though and really bad for LTwoo style shifters. I recently switched the LTwoo groupset to Microshift Sword and it's perfect.
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I have it on my Journeyer. It's pretty good, I like it. The flare is crazy though and really bad for LTwoo style shifters. I recently switched the LTwoo groupset to Microshift Sword and it's perfect.
Which size did you get the 440mm or 480mm version? I actually want to try the 440mm version on my road bike. On one of my local routes, there's a long flat stretch before climbing the hills. I can almost gain 7-10 miles in speed when going aero tucked. I figure these bars can get my body lower with less discomfort. Also the total weight comes out less as opposed to attaching aero bars to regular drop bars.
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Which size did you get the 440mm or 480mm version? I actually want to try the 440mm version on my road bike. On one of my local routes, there's a long flat stretch before climbing the hills. I can almost gain 7-10 miles in speed when going aero tucked. I figure these bars can get my body lower with less discomfort. Also the total weight comes out less as opposed to attaching aero bars to regular drop bars.
I got the 440. Those are already very wide for me but I guess for gravel that's the in thing. The drops are really shallow too. It will be interesting on a road bike. IMO 480 will be way too wide for road, definitely stick to 440. It's pretty hefty though - the sink in the front holds almost 10 lbs so it's over built. Something to keep in mind.
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Just got a pair of Stone 110R2 chainrings delivered. These are the absolute-black style rings that are milled out on the outboard side. Really nice rings imo. They look shiny and tumbled to me. Favorite feature is that the female threads for the chainring bolts are integrated into the inner ring, not sure why (it’s not like there’s a clear advantage, maybe weight savings?) but it feels extra premium and lightweight.
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Just got a pair of Stone 110R2 chainrings delivered. These are the absolute-black style rings that are milled out on the outboard side. Really nice rings imo. They look shiny and tumbled to me. Favorite feature is that the female threads for the chainring bolts are integrated into the inner ring, not sure why (it’s not like there’s a clear advantage, maybe weight savings?) but it feels extra premium and lightweight.
I got a pair of these recently as well and was extremely impressed by them as well. Very pretty and super true.
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Just got a pair of Stone 110R2 chainrings delivered. These are the absolute-black style rings that are milled out on the outboard side. Really nice rings imo. They look shiny and tumbled to me. Favorite feature is that the female threads for the chainring bolts are integrated into the inner ring, not sure why (it’s not like there’s a clear advantage, maybe weight savings?) but it feels extra premium and lightweight.
Good to hear, also awaiting them in 46-32T configuration. Will combine them with a Magene P505 PES base crank to replace a 46-30T GRX600 set on my Gravelbike.
Its the closest match i could find (lowest number of teeth) matching with the regular 110BCD pattern and i am already curious how it will work out. Will also have to deal with some spacers in order to get it working with the front deralliuer and come as close as possible to the original q-factor of the GRX. Lets see
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Got the Rockbros bag ultimately, will see how it goes with gold/black color of the frame.
Also noticed there's sale on random Elitewheels but in extremely limited quantities.
If you look around, you might find Edge and other pro disc sets for a good discount + you can stack Aliex coupon code on top (in the USA at least).
Those wheels and that bag is here already.
Funny thing though, before placing the order I messaged another seller (AWST) and they said they are off for Chinese new year celebrations. I didn't place order with them but went ahead and got the Elitewheels for super cheap. No progress on it, no shipping for more than a week but I didn't message because of the new year.
Somehow on Saturday UPS knocked on the door and dropped them off - still no tracking on Aliexpress and order says in process still, yet to be shipped :S
As for the bag, it's good. No complaints about the quality. Rather small but goes well with the aero frameset. The color is also not green so that works for me too.
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Good to hear, also awaiting them in 46-32T configuration. Will combine them with a Magene P505 PES base crank to replace a 46-30T GRX600 set on my Gravelbike.
Its the closest match i could find (lowest number of teeth) matching with the regular 110BCD pattern and i am already curious how it will work out. Will also have to deal with some spacers in order to get it working with the front deralliuer and come as close as possible to the original q-factor of the GRX. Lets see
I also bought the same configuration. Be prepared to remove your crankset, I had to remove mine to get the inner ring behind the power meter, since the inner diameter of the ring and the outer diameter of the power meter are so close in size.
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For brake and shift cables, I can't emphasize how good these gold cables are. On my Juin Tech F1 equipped bikes the gold brake cables feel more firm with no sponginess. I've also ordered their gold shift cables, but standard shift cables work fine for me.
This Newbike choice store has the cheapest prices that I've seen:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806126221795.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806126221795.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S598a764376094a7b8ba777d33bff2654a.jpg?width=1000&height=1000&hash=2000)
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Can confirm the gold cables work excellent in general (I'm using them with Onirii hydro-mech and SRAM Red rim). I got them from a brand called "Heppe". I'm guessing they are all same.
On the same topic, avoid black ones those are rubbish. I got a set and the black coating is literally just color on top of regular cable. It's also not even. I had problem pushing it thru the housing because at one spot the color had a lump that I filed away.
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Can confirm the gold cables work excellent in general (I'm using them with Onirii hydro-mech and SRAM Red rim). I got them from a brand called "Heppe". I'm guessing they are all same.
On the same topic, avoid black ones those are rubbish. I got a set and the black coating is literally just color on top of regular cable. It's also not even. I had problem pushing it thru the housing because at one spot the color had a lump that I filed away.
Same goes for the red colored cables. They're basically just painted on as well. Either go with regular silver cables or these gold ones.
Here's another one. You can find these Riderace compression headset plugs on Pick 3 & Save for $1.99 USD (or less depending on sale). The type 2 version is very similar to the FSA headset compression plug which I find to be a superior design (the non-textured cylinder surface). Don't buy the type 1 version, I believe it's made to fit a wider stem tube diameter unless you're buying it for a MTB.
Just for reference, buy it instead from Pick 3 & Save:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806309182455.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806309182455.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sd4af341c4c6945ccae3c59b03d6183d6D.jpg)
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Rhinowalk has new bags out. I have a couple of their bags and they are a cut above rest of the Chinese bags including Rockbros which is generally quite popular.
These seem a little expensive though.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806302781342.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805986642275.html
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Rhinowalk has new bags out. I have a couple of their bags and they are a cut above rest of the Chinese bags including Rockbros which is generally quite popular.
These seem a little expensive though.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806302781342.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805986642275.html
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Eh ... I don't think they thought about the boa placement on the side of the top tube of that bag ...
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Trying to optimized the way I carry my tool bag on the MTB.
Anyone know if there is an aliexpress equivalent of the Specialized swat bottle cage and tool holder?
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Can someone find an aero seatpost compatible Garmin Varia mount, especially for the kammtail/D shaped post?
The rubber mount held by two bands that came with Varia doesn't fit well on D tubes and frequently turns to either side of post.
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On a side note, does anyone know what gravel frame Rhinowalk used for their product shot? I like it!
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aero seatpost compatible Garmin Varia mount?
Not what you were asking, but that sounds like a task for a 3d printer - just a little spacer thingy to make the mount conform to the rear end of the post and a drop of superglue to keep it fixated to the mount.
Other than that, I have seen pictures somewhere of some over-engineered varia mount with boa-like wire clamping stuff that seemed to be made for aero posts (definitely not ali, though).
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Not what you were asking, but that sounds like a task for a 3d printer - just a little spacer thingy to make the mount conform to the rear end of the post and a drop of superglue to keep it fixated to the mount.
Definitely. Someone handy could 3D print it. There are a handful on Etsy which I guess are all 3D printed.
On Amazon I found this - https://www.amazon.com/TUSITA-Mount-Compatible-Garmin-RCT715/dp/B0BLZ79DQR/
$25 is way more than I would like to spend though.
Bit surprised no one else has copied this design yet. Usually on Amazon there's a bunch of same products with different prices from different random brands.
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Definitely. Someone handy could 3D print it. There are a handful on Etsy which I guess are all 3D printed.
On Amazon I found this - https://www.amazon.com/TUSITA-Mount-Compatible-Garmin-RCT715/dp/B0BLZ79DQR/
$25 is way more than I would like to spend though.
Bit surprised no one else has copied this design yet. Usually on Amazon there's a bunch of same products with different prices from different random brands.
The Tusita brand stuff is actually a step up in quality from the other cheap random mounts. I have their garmin/computer mount for standard drop bars and everything from the actual plastic and mounting hardware is more premium.
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I have their regular round post Varia mount and its great! Might give in and pull trigger on aero mount too.
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I just received these bone conduction earphones for $2.69 USD from Pick 3 & Save. The sound quality is decent and it uses USB-C charging. For cycling I prefer this style of earphones because they don't need to be placed in-ear. It also allows me to hear traffic and have conversations even when the music is playing.
Link for reference, buy instead from Pick 3 & Save for lower price:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805644677436.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805644677436.html)
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I just received these bone conduction earphones for $2.69 USD from Pick 3 & Save. The sound quality is decent and it uses USB-C charging. For cycling I prefer this style of earphones because they don't need to be placed in-ear. It also allows me to hear traffic and have conversations even when the music is playing.
Link for reference, buy instead from Pick 3 & Save for lower price:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805644677436.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805644677436.html)
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Easier said than found on the pick3 listings. I have looked at the items I have listed for about 20 minutes and the earphones you listed have not shown up. Any idea if there is a way to search for Pick3 items?
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Easier said than found on the pick3 listings. I have looked at the items I have listed for about 20 minutes and the earphones you listed have not shown up. Any idea if there is a way to search for Pick3 items?
Add the headphones I linked on your regular AliEx cart. In fact add 3 or 4 other bone conduction headphones as well. Then go to Pick 3 & Save, check the electronics section and do the same thing by adding whichever headphones appear. Since there's no search function, you need to trigger the algorithms to make it a suggested item. This technique works for a variety of other sale items as well. It's well worth the trouble since P3&S prices are usually half of the regular AliEx prices.
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Either add them to cart or just "heart" them. Both work. After that Aliexpress starts showing those items everywhere lol.
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Another vote for cheap wireless chinese buds. I got these on the 3 for 5 section for 4.50 4 months ago and wear them daily at home, running and on the trainer (haven't ridden outside since..)
Sound is excellent, they never move. The worst thing is the case that is impossible to open without a tool for me
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RYET 3D printed saddle also on cheapest I've seen it, 34€ right now from the official LEXON store
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How is it impossible to open without a tool, is the lid that tight?
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It's not magnetic, it has little notches and recesses that clip into each other but I've only managed to open it by hand twice, with great effort. I have to use something flat as a lever to pry it open
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Has anyone bought one of those “fiber led vests” like runners wear? I’ve been riding at night regularly recently and while I have decent front/back lights I’m looking for something a bit more visible.
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Has anyone bought one of those “fiber led vests” like runners wear? I’ve been riding at night regularly recently and while I have decent front/back lights I’m looking for something a bit more visible.
That's a good idea, also don't forget your side visibility as well. I've added these reflective stickers on my wheels and fork:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806177148369.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806177148369.html)
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I have had a bunch of poor quality or just plain defective items from AliExpress but none as stupid.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_msfdToi
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What's wrong with it?
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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
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The best seat post mounts are from henkel kintsuglue.
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806145655398.html (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.
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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?
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806145655398.html (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.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S4b04f7489d6b4e98b6503ee8fdc6af4eH.jpg?width=800&height=800&hash=1600)
I love the looks but that price... Do they even perform better than the cheapest rotors?
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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.
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I don't recall this Wheeltop EDS TX dropbar groupset mentioned here before...600 odd dollars
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806405285096.html
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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)
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I don't recall this Wheeltop EDS TX dropbar groupset mentioned here before...600 odd dollars
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806405285096.html
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This is because there is a complete thread about this product.
https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4614.0.html
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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.
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Any suggestions for good carbon stems? Pref light weight
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Any suggestions for good carbon stems? Pref light weight
Yeah don't get one. That's one area carbon doesn't have an advantage. An UNO ultralight alloy stem is the way to go. Get a set of titanium bolts to cut an additional 10 or so grams.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806179921956.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806179921956.html)
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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.
It's an oddly shaped proprietary post. That's why I got that particular under the saddle mount because nothing else fits on it. Anyway I found a GoPro adapter for that mount which has correct orientation for Varia and installed on it.
On an unrelated note, does anyone know if these third party derailleur cages will convert my short cage Ultegra RD to long cage RD? Made by LTwoo it looks better than some other no name cages.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNv4xBk
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On an unrelated note, does anyone know if these third party derailleur cages will convert my short cage Ultegra RD to long cage RD? Made by LTwoo it looks better than some other no name cages.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNv4xBk
I think it should work to convert the RD. But I wasn't happy with the LTwoo cage. The bearings are looking nice and spinning fine, but they had no sealing whatsoever. In fact the bushings leave a 1mm gap where everything can run into the bearings. I used the CS copy instead.
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Yeah don't get. That's one area carbon doesn't have an advantage. An UNO ultralight alloy stem is the way to go. Get a set of titanium bolts to cut an additional 10 or so grams.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806179921956.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806179921956.html)
My Uno stem just arrived today ;D installed and will be testing it on the ride to work in the morning.
What about computer / light mounts? Do you guys have a preferred one of these?
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My Uno stem just arrived today ;D installed and will be testing it on the ride to work in the morning.
What about computer / light mounts? Do you guys have a preferred one of these?
If you have a separate stem, I prefer stem computer mounts over the bar attached computer mount. This OGEVKIN CF stem computer mount is good...if it's not a lemon. I bought 3 of them. 2 work fine, but 1 had a bad garmin mount attachment which cracked. It's hit or miss.
OGEVIN mount:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806212659969.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806212659969.html)
I found this ZTTO stem mount to be solid with no issues. Only minor con is that weighs about 10-12g more than the OGEVIN CF mount, but is dirt cheap.
ZTTO mount:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805825325597.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805825325597.html)
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If you have a separate stem, I prefer stem computer mounts over the bar attached computer mount. This OGEVKIN CF stem computer mount is good...if it's not a lemon. I bought 3 of them. 2 work fine, but 1 had a bad garmin mount attachment which cracked. It's hit or miss.
OGEVIN mount:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806212659969.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806212659969.html)
A word of warning on those mounts, you need to be careful when assembling it and put washers and spacers in the right order. A friend of mine made a misstake with that type of mount and had a hair-rasing :o experience when the handlebar started rotating in the stem on a fast, twisty and bumpy decent.
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What about computer / light mounts? Do you guys have a preferred one of these?
My favorite mount is by Blackbird and I have it on on all bikes except one.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLWzv8e
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If you have a separate stem, I prefer stem computer mounts over the bar attached computer mount. This OGEVKIN CF stem computer mount is good...if it's not a lemon. I bought 3 of them. 2 work fine, but 1 had a bad garmin mount attachment which cracked. It's hit or miss.
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I found this ZTTO stem mount to be solid with no issues. Only minor con is that weighs about 10-12g more than the OGEVIN CF mount, but is dirt cheap.
I'd advise against the ztto one, had 2 of these and issues with both, ended up on the trash. The spacers seemed to be a bit soft, so after mounting it up to the spec torque and all, after some rides it started to loosen
I bought the one from Og-Evkin and never had this kind of issue, last time I tightened was probably a year ago and it's still all well, total of 3yrs of use
a bit more expensive (not that much actually) and well worth the extra cost...
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Where are you guys mounting the washers? I mount the washers in front of the mount behind the screw head. I also bought have set of stainless steel washers for applications like this as opposed to using the supplied washers. Prolonged water exposure eventually leads to rust, if not checked. I periodically change them out.
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I think it should work to convert the RD. But I wasn't happy with the LTwoo cage. The bearings are looking nice and spinning fine, but they had no sealing whatsoever. In fact the bushings leave a 1mm gap where everything can run into the bearings. I used the CS copy instead.
Which CS copy would you link it please? I bought a no-name Amazon cage and it was pretty bad. Flexy, narrow wheels, and just poorly made.
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Which CS copy would you link it please? I bought a no-name Amazon cage and it was pretty bad. Flexy, narrow wheels, and just poorly made.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806117049941.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806117049941.html)
I'm pretty sure this is the same vendor as the Sensah Factory Choice store under a different name. I can confirm this is a slightly improved version versus the ones that were selling on Amazon. Though I never thought cage stiffness was an issue on the Amazon version. This one shifts very well on my Ultegra R8000 RD. They were like $15-16 USD a few weeks ago. The only reason I use these is for spring tension adjustability since this is the only derailleur cage that allows 4 levels of adjustment. I wish Shimano would allow higher tension on stock RD cages. Seriously, you could just save weight and do away with the clutched derailleur.
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I've installed 4 cockpits from Aliexpress "Airwolf official store" in 36cm wide, 2 different stem lengths (80&100). I've ridden myself c.1000km on one, including sprints (note: I suck at sprints, can't do more than 1000W). The model is the HB009, which is (allegedly), FULL T1100. I weighed them at 333-350g. I also got the carbon garmin mounts from them (you need to use loctite on the threads btw, otherwise road vibrations will send it flying).
They're super stiff, they were reasonably simple to route (only routed 1 brake hose, though, running er9 as a group), very pleased.
Importantly, the stem cap is FLAT, which means you can play with stem height WITHOUT having to cut the steerer (something you can't do with the velobuild bars for eg).
I paid 75 usd a piece (w/o shipping) including the garmin mounts.
Very pleased, and happy to recommend at this point.
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I've installed 4 cockpits from Aliexpress "Airwolf official store" in 36cm wide, 2 different stem lengths (80&100). I've ridden myself c.1000km on one, including sprints (note: I suck at sprints, can't do more than 1000W). The model is the HB009, which is (allegedly), FULL T1100. I weighed them at 333-350g. I also got the carbon garmin mounts from them (you need to use loctite on the threads btw, otherwise road vibrations will send it flying).
They're super stiff, they were reasonably simple to route (only routed 1 brake hose, though, running er9 as a group), very pleased.
Importantly, the stem cap is FLAT, which means you can play with stem height WITHOUT having to cut the steerer (something you can't do with the velobuild bars for eg).
I paid 75 usd a piece (w/o shipping) including the garmin mounts.
Very pleased, and happy to recommend at this point.
I am looking for a 380mm handlebar to go with my vb-r-099 but not sure if it will fit, specifically the first piece that slide onto the steerer that goes between the frame and handlebar.
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Don't know if it's already been mentioned: Neck gaiters (the buff/had kind)! Last time I bought genuine buffs, they were on sale in a Spanish online shop for around 7...8 Euros, I think, which seemed very cheap back then and much more so today. Just for context ...
On ali, there is a 3 pcs set for 2 bucks in the 3-for-6 section (5 different options, 3 different prints each).
Other than that, they go for below 2 bucks up to 3ish when bought separately, still cheap. I have one of those 3 pcs sets and they feel pretty much like my genuine buffs. Can't say anything about longevity, but for now, I like them; ordered a bunch more with different prints from the coins discount section, too, for effectively around 1 buck a piece.
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Kactus lightweight disc rotors selling for under $30 USD a pair. I ordered a pair of 6 bolt rotors for my recent gravel CF wheelset:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806205553049.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806205553049.html)
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Kactus lightweight disc rotors selling for under $30 USD a pair. I ordered a pair of 6 bolt rotors for my recent gravel CF wheelset:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806205553049.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806205553049.html)
Nice find. Is there anyone who has experience with these?
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Nice find. Is there anyone who has experience with these?
Kactus and Onirii seem to be the only brands on AliEx with their own unique disc rotor design. The Kactus rotors seem to have good reviews on their main store:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804231348561.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804231348561.html)
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Folks, like Uno stem and Elita seatpost is there any no-brainer handlebar on Aliexpress?
Not looking for integrated, internal routing, flare or even Di2 holes. Just a road bar with flat top.
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Folks, like Uno stem and Elita seatpost is there any no-brainer handlebar on Aliexpress?
Not looking for integrated, internal routing, flare or even Di2 holes. Just a road bar with flat top.
Tooseek have good products, and good service
https://toseek.aliexpress.com/store/912268096
Their upscale brand is Firespider
https://firespider.aliexpress.com/store/1100268111
With stiffer and lighter carbon
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Folks, like Uno stem and Elita seatpost is there any no-brainer handlebar on Aliexpress?
Not looking for integrated, internal routing, flare or even Di2 holes. Just a road bar with flat top.
By far these are my favorite drop bars. On one of my bikes, I didn't even bother to route them internally (just under the bar wrap). I find them stiff and comfortable. They come in both standard and flared drops. Paired with a lightweight UNO stem with Ti screws, They come in under 330g or less depending on the size bar.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803093583495.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803093583495.html)
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Tooseek have good products, and good service
https://toseek.aliexpress.com/store/912268096
Their upscale brand is Firespider
https://firespider.aliexpress.com/store/1100268111
With stiffer and lighter carbon
I've got a lot of toseek / toorock stuff. I did not know firespider was them too! I'm sure I'll be ordering something soon
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Nice find. Is there anyone who has experience with these?
Too thin, 1.5mm is the min and these start and 1.55. id recommend galfer or centerline X
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Yeah don't get one. That's one area carbon doesn't have an advantage. An UNO ultralight alloy stem is the way to go. Get a set of titanium bolts to cut an additional 10 or so grams.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806179921956.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806179921956.html)
There's some darimo ix2al replica stems out rn that seem good
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Too thin, 1.5mm is the min and these start and 1.55. id recommend galfer or centerline X
On the Kactus main store description, they have these same rotors listed as 1.6mm for the 140/160mm rotors and 1.8mm for the 180/203mm versions. So either this store is selling old stock or the info wrong. Either way I can measure the rotors when I get them.
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On the Kactus main store description, they have these same rotors listed as 1.6mm for the 140/160mm rotors and 1.8mm for the 180/203mm versions. So either this store is selling old stock or the info wrong. Either way I can measure the rotors when I get them.
I also ordered 2 yesterday.
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Folks, like Uno stem and Elita seatpost is there any no-brainer handlebar on Aliexpress?
Not looking for integrated, internal routing, flare or even Di2 holes. Just a road bar with flat top.
Tooseek have good products, and good service
https://toseek.aliexpress.com/store/912268096
Their upscale brand is Firespider
https://firespider.aliexpress.com/store/1100268111
With stiffer and lighter carbon
I'd say to take a look at Og-Evkin too, the parts are really good and well finished, the customer service is less than ideal but as long as you don't need anything it's all good
my handlebar and stem are from them and it's >3yrs going strong, no issues at all
it used to be a bit more expensive than Toseek, but I recently saw it on the sales products in the home page for pretty close cost, so worth taking a look :)
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...I'd say to take a look at Og-Evkin too...
I was buying and advising for Og-Evkin too until I got problems and they were not helping at all.
Tooseek people are great to deal with. For me a good service is a part of the deal.
Just their carbon bottle cage are so great, and I didn't find someone else yet to replace them.
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I was buying and advising for Og-Evkin too until I got problems and they were not helping at all.
Ah, so I'm not the only one they scr*wed over... OG-Evkin is the company I had the worst experience with of all the sellers / producers on Ali. Just look somewhere else. Those liars and cheaters are not worth getting your money.
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as long as you don't need anything it's all good
lol
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I only have bad things to say about Racework, btw. Carbon cranks that snap at low torque. Chainrings that arent 12 speed compatible. You order 12s chains, you receive 11s and the quick links snap under load (happened twice so far). Worst bar tape i've ever used. Good 3d printed saddle so far, that's about it.
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Kactus and Onirii seem to be the only brands on AliEx with their own unique disc rotor design. The Kactus rotors seem to have good reviews on their main store:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804231348561.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804231348561.html)
Arent these the rotors that were discontinued by onirii? Im not sure why kactus are still selling them
I passed on these and got the newer onirii design instead and they have held up fine so far
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Kactus mentions rotor thickness differs for the 140/160 versions suited for road and the 180/203 versions are thicker suited for MTBs. I'm convinced most the components that break are from 90kg+ cyclists thinking that they'll be faster cutting 10g off a component when they need to cut 10kg from their gut!
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This Rockbros mudguard is down to $8. I have it on one bike and looks pretty good, provides sufficient protection (I was using Ass-saver type before) and is easy to install. If not needed, there are rotating struts that allow you to remove it quickly.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806249116954.html
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This Rockbros mudguard is down to $8. I have it on one bike and looks pretty good, provides sufficient protection (I was using Ass-saver type before) and is easy to install. If not needed, there are rotating struts that allow you to remove it quickly.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806249116954.html
Same fenders are on Pick 3 & Save for $4.39 USD a piece.
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Same fenders are on Pick 3 & Save for $4.39 USD a piece.
No these are different. The Rockbros ones don't have raised back - they are curved all the way.
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Looks like AliX is getting stricter with coupons on multiple accounts. Had most of my orders cancelled, I did rinse it a bit though to be fair. ;D
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Has anyone tried the Darevie Aero baselayer (Rule 28 inspired)?
Looks quite interesting, but the sleeves seem a bit too long to be worn under a short sleeved jersey.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006584328019.html
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And speaking of darevie baselayers, this one? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003653442437.html
Does it work? Does it keep warm? I watched this video last month and the claims are pretty incredible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwtpDhS9gWE
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And speaking of darevie baselayers, this one? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003653442437.html
Does it work? Does it keep warm? I watched this video last month and the claims are pretty incredible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwtpDhS9gWE
AT that price, I would just get one from decathlon if you have it in your country... They have nice baselayers for cycling
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I have an old sleevless one, it's pretty nice
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AT that price, I would just get one from decathlon if you have it in your country... They have nice baselayers for cycling
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005314437433.html
I also don't think decathlon makes MESH base layers
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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005314437433.html
I also don't think decathlon makes MESH base layers
They do. 16 EUR for sleeveless.
Non-mesh base layers start at 11. I have a couple of the "Race training" long sleeves and they are great. 18 EUR
But since the original question was if the base layers kept warm, I was thinking maybe mesh was not the best for that.
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Does it work? Does it keep warm? I watched this video last month and the claims are pretty incredible
I have the sleeveless one from Darevie posted above, should be >2yrs by now... it's really good, the fabric is comfortable, and it's warm alright. I use even in some hotter rides because it helps keeping sweat away from the body, and avoids you being soaked.
also, even with that time and a lot of uses, it's still good, stretching/compression is still good too... very nice especially for the price
For rides down to like 5C I think it can handle well, below that I'd look for a 'closed' fabric which should be warmer
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Kactus lightweight disc rotors selling for under $30 USD a pair. I ordered a pair of 6 bolt rotors for my recent gravel CF wheelset:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806205553049.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806205553049.html)
Mine have already arrived... 110gr for the 160mm CL version. Thickness is 1.62mm
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https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806309182455.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806309182455.html)
I've probably posted this before, but now that I've been using it for a while, the H52MM TY02 (TY01 are for wider fork tubes) expander plug is now my go-to for all my bikes. I swapped out all the stock expander plugs that came with my forks and replaced them with this plug. Excellent engagement and holds tightly. On Pick 3 & Save you can buy them for less than $2 USD a piece. Highly recommended.
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S597c9deb624a44669f054b2128a0df9aW.jpg)
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Mine have already arrived... 110gr for the 160mm CL version. Thickness is 1.62mm
My disc rotors just arrived today. 91.16g for the 160mm 6 bolt version and also measuring about 1.6mm thickness. The standard steel 6x bolts come in at 13.25g for a total of 104.41g per disc. I'm currently using a set of TRP non-floating disc rotors that come in at 113g. I'll be able to shed about 21g per rotor or almost 1 AA battery per rotor! Lol
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https://youtu.be/au5PHjQg59M?feature=shared&t=103
Anyone see these new offset oversized jockey wheels that allow you to use them on stock pulley cages? I think these are actually pretty cool.
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https://youtu.be/au5PHjQg59M?feature=shared&t=103 (https://youtu.be/au5PHjQg59M?feature=shared&t=103)
Anyone see these new offset oversized jockey wheels that allow you to use them on stock pulley cages? I think these are actually pretty cool.
Just saw that and was trying to figure out where to buy!
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Didn't want to start a new thread but has anyone any thoughts/experience with Avian wheels?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801708006244.htm
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805726370391.htm
Look better than generic wheels on Aliex. Some wheels have cheesy "Art & Science" decal on them but otherwise clean and pretty looking.
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Didn't want to start a new thread but has anyone any thoughts/experience with Avian wheels?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801708006244.htm
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805726370391.htm
Look better than generic wheels on Aliex. Some wheels have cheesy "Art & Science" decal on them but otherwise clean and pretty looking.
I've got the CR3 R325 38MM and I love it! I've got about 3,000 KM on it running tubeless setup. The newer version of the same model is lighter than the one I have.
The only pain point with their wheels is their 'mega-structure' build where you've only got one hole to access and fish the nipples when replacing them. Will take you longer than usual but still doable. I just replaced all the nipples in my rear wheel after I stripped a couple of them using the nipple wrench of my multi-tool (which isn't too great in terms of quality) as I had to replace a spoke and re-align it.
I initially took it to a bike shop and they thought I was joking about that single hole and left the wheel with them for a week. They called back and told me they can't do it as it'll take them about 2-3 days to replace the nipples. I did it in 2 days spending an about 1-2hrs per day.
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I've got the CR3 R325 38MM and I love it! I've got about 3,000 KM on it running tubeless setup. The newer version of the same model is lighter than the one I have.
How are the hubs? The listing says ratchet style but doesn't mention how many teeth. Sent a message to seller but he probably didn't understand the question. Are the hubs easy maintenance like DT Swiss? Also, loud or muted?
Edit - there are bunch of other wheels that don't have holes and are native tubeless. Definitely time taking process compared to rims with holes.
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Just saw that and was trying to figure out where to buy!
They're Taiwanese based, so I doubt buying from AliEx will have much savings. The jockey wheels are on the Tripeak website, hopefully they'll come out later this year.
https://tripeakbearing.com/products-2.php?tId=92 (https://tripeakbearing.com/products-2.php?tId=92)
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They're Taiwanese based, so I doubt buying from AliEx will have much savings. The jockey wheels are on the Tripeak website, hopefully they'll come out later this year.
https://tripeakbearing.com/products-2.php?tId=92 (https://tripeakbearing.com/products-2.php?tId=92)
Something tells me these are going to cost a pretty penny at least in the beginning.
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https://youtu.be/au5PHjQg59M?feature=shared&t=103
Anyone see these new offset oversized jockey wheels that allow you to use them on stock pulley cages? I think these are actually pretty cool.
I've used an offset upper pulley from Gearoop to replace the stock upper pulley of my R9100 RD to allow me to remove the 11T cog and add a single 34T upgrade cog from Gearoop as well to make my R9100 cassette 12-34T while retaining the stock cage.
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How are the hubs? The listing says ratchet style but doesn't mention how many teeth. Sent a message to seller but he probably didn't understand the question. Are the hubs easy maintenance like DT Swiss? Also, loud or muted?
Edit - there are bunch of other wheels that don't have holes and are native tubeless. Definitely time taking process compared to rims with holes.
The model and version that I have is the pawl type, not the ratchet one. The hub is pretty good and loud to my standards and still spins really well to this date. Quite easy to clean and maintain as well.
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Sensah dropped mechanical 12 speed Team Pro shifters that are compatible with 11 speed R7000/R8000 RDs and I'm sure the R7100 105 12 speed RD.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806444984632.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806444984632.html)
I wonder if Sensah will go electronic shifting this year? Wheeltop doesn't ship to North America, so that only leaves LTwoo with worldwide distribution. It'd be nice have more competition.
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I have always wondered about this. The speed capacity of rear derailleur does not matter? How are they making 12s shifters work with 11s RD..
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I have always wondered about this. The speed capacity of rear derailleur does not matter? How are they making 12s shifters work with 11s RD..
Shimano's current road/gravel pull ratios are the same from 10 to 12 speed. The RDs are dumb, they just move according to the shifter indexing. On my gravel bike, I'm using an Ultegra RX800 11 speed RD on my 10 speed GRX 400 shifters. So it goes both ways.
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I'm using ultegra 11s shifters with GRX 400 RD too. So by that logic Shimano would work with SRAM RDs? I'm not entirely clear where the indexing part is set.
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My disc rotors just arrived today. 91.16g for the 160mm 6 bolt version and also measuring about 1.6mm thickness. The standard steel 6x bolts come in at 13.25g for a total of 104.41g per disc. I'm currently using a set of TRP non-floating disc rotors that come in at 113g. I'll be able to shed about 21g per rotor or almost 1 AA battery per rotor! Lol
Used them today on a 125km gravel ride. All is well... ;)
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Sensah dropped mechanical 12 speed Team Pro shifters that are compatible with 11 speed R7000/R8000 RDs and I'm sure the R7100 105 12 speed RD.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806444984632.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806444984632.html)
I wonder if Sensah will go electronic shifting this year? Wheeltop doesn't ship to North America, so that only leaves LTwoo with worldwide distribution. It'd be nice have more competition.
CC Joe has a sensah elec in testing
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https://youtu.be/au5PHjQg59M?feature=shared&t=103
Anyone see these new offset oversized jockey wheels that allow you to use them on stock pulley cages? I think these are actually pretty cool.
If you want them for perfomance reasons and not aesthetic reasons they're probably a waste of money as any chain efficiency gains will probably be offset by the larger bearings
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CC Joe has a sensah elec in testing
I'll be curious which Chinese groupset manufacturer comes out on top. Even though LTwoo was first to electronic road shifting, they lost a bit of consumer confidence getting there. I feel Sensah has done a better job with quality assurance on their mechanical groupsets and Wheeltop solely focused on electronic from the beginning, though they're having a global distribution issue. I think if one of them secures OEM status for a major bike manufacturer that might be a determining factor.
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If you want them for perfomance reasons and not aesthetic reasons they're probably a waste of money as any chain efficiency gains will probably be offset by the larger bearings
I'm surround by hills where I live. I tested both regular jockey wheels and oversized jockey wheels on the same climb. I found the oversized wheels made spinning a bit more easier on the same uphill grind.
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While I'm extremely sceptical you were actually able to percieve a difference that wasn't placebo, these have much larger bearings than is usual even for OSPWs (excluding the shitty absolute black one). That means there is more surface area making contact inside the bearing and with the seals, leading to higher friction losses.
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I switched to an OSPW and while the efficiency benefits are unverified and debatable, the reduction in drivetrain noise is very real. I have no plan to go back. IMO this benefit alone is worth the change. Silence is golden.
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Has anyone tried this reusable rubber bartape stopped instead of electrical tape?
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006080137242.html
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A question regarding UNO Stem users with integrated frames:
How is that stem covering your spacers? Or how do you do it?
Especially if it’s a frame for fully internal cable routing like the vbr 168, 177 or GF002, I assume that the spacers would be misaligned with the stem on top, as in not perfectly overlapping/covering the spacers probably.
My plan is to use the Uno stem, drill 2 holes into the stock spacer on top and then route the cables through the drilled holes into the frame.
Alterntively, maybe sth like this could work? https://www.bike24.com/p2532375.html?sku=1819122
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Has anyone tried this reusable rubber bartape stopped instead of electrical tape?
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006080137242.html
They seem like they will work. My experience was I managed to get the shifters mounted, brake cables routed, and everything positioned well to start wrapping the bars. I even bled the brakes. At that time I noticed that the rubber stoppers were still on the workbench.
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They seem like they will work. My experience was I managed to get the shifters mounted, brake cables routed, and everything positioned well to start wrapping the bars. I even bled the brakes. At that time I noticed that the rubber stoppers were still on the workbench.
lol i'll make sure to put them on the bars first before doing any work. do you think they stretch enough for integrated aero bars?
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A question regarding UNO Stem users with integrated frames:
How is that stem covering your spacers? Or how do you do it?
Especially if it’s a frame for fully internal cable routing like the vbr 168, 177 or GF002, I assume that the spacers would be misaligned with the stem on top, as in not perfectly overlapping/covering the spacers probably.
My plan is to use the Uno stem, drill 2 holes into the stock spacer on top and then route the cables through the drilled holes into the frame.
Alterntively, maybe sth like this could work? https://www.bike24.com/p2532375.html?sku=1819122
I have not used Uno stem on internal routing frame (GF002) but I can imagine its going to be a pretty ill fit. For one, the spacers are kinda rectangular shaped to accommodate for the cables to go thru them. Are you trying to not route cables through the stem but still hide them somehow? Look at FSA SMR ACR stem and Kocevlo spacers underneath to almost fully conceal the cables.
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While I'm extremely sceptical you were actually able to percieve a difference that wasn't placebo, these have much larger bearings than is usual even for OSPWs (excluding the shitty absolute black one). That means there is more surface area making contact inside the bearing and with the seals, leading to higher friction losses.
I spend more time in my lowest gears than my high gears. I find the bigger jockey wheels much more beneficial for spinning and slow grinding up 15-30% plus road and dirt climbs. A lot of the local MTB/gravel dirt climbers do the same here in SoCal. I don't even care if I'm using ceramic or steel bearings, it's more about getting that smoother chain line for me.
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Used them today on a 125km gravel ride. All is well... ;)
I tried them yesterday. I think I'll need to ride them a few more times to really bed in the pads and rotors. They didn't bite as well on the steep downhills, so I had to take it easy.
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Used them today on a 125km gravel ride. All is well... ;)
How often do you brake in belgium? ;D
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How often do you brake in belgium? ;D
Whoa, I just looked it up. The max elevation for Belgium is 697m or 2287 feet. That's like doing a local climb in my neighborhood! ;D
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I spend more time in my lowest gears than my high gears. I find the bigger jockey wheels much more beneficial for spinning and slow grinding up 15-30% plus road and dirt climbs. A lot of the local MTB/gravel dirt climbers do the same here in SoCal. I don't even care if I'm using ceramic or steel bearings, it's more about getting that smoother chain line for me.
Lots of fantasy physics but hey, it's your money
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lol i'll make sure to put them on the bars first before doing any work. do you think they stretch enough for integrated aero bars?
I managed to remember putting them on for my second bike build. They're a tight fit on a round bar, you may get them to stretch enough for wide flat tops, but it'll be a bit of a struggle I expect.
(http://IMG_5037.jpg)
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Lots of fantasy physics but hey, it's your money
Narrow bars, full integrated frames and electronic shifting are fantasy, but hey your money!
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Whoa, I just looked it up. The max elevation for Belgium is 697m or 2287 feet. That's like doing a local climb in my neighborhood! ;D
Yeah, and that 697m is far from where I live :)
When we have 500m of height difference in a ride it has been fairly hilly for us. Anything above 1000m on one ride is quite a lot and comes with 100km+ of riding :)
But the ride I did Saturday was a gravel ride. And since we don't have a lot of gravel here, it is a lot of twisting and turning in the (small patches of) forests and singletracks, so I did use my brakes sometimes. But never more that a couple of seconds at a time, so I have no idea how they perform on longer descends.
But on the whole ride I did not once think about the new discs (good or bad), so I guess they were OK.
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Narrow bars, full integrated frames and electronic shifting are fantasy, but hey your money!
Narrow bars fantasy? I think it's fairly easy to understand that (when you are not a really big rider) a 38cm handlebar is gonna lower your surface area quite a bit comparing with a 44cm handlebar, and thus saving you some watts (and you might actually be able to feel the difference ;)). Next to these savings, for the majority of people, a 38-42cm handlebar will feel way more comfortable than a 44-46cm one, especially when just riding on asphalt.
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35 cm is just natural for my shoulder width
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I have not used Uno stem on internal routing frame (GF002) but I can imagine its going to be a pretty ill fit. For one, the spacers are kinda rectangular shaped to accommodate for the cables to go thru them. Are you trying to not route cables through the stem but still hide them somehow? Look at FSA SMR ACR stem and Kocevlo spacers underneath to almost fully conceal the cables.
Yes that's what I was aiming for. And there's one more complication: I want to keep the flexibility of adding stem-mounted aerobars (FALCON MINI CLIP-ON (Stem Mounted)) for ultra distances.
Your proposed FSA SMR sounds great indeed!
Do you have experience with it? Would you expect that the FSA SMR stem+cable channel could be clamped with the aerobars (max 5nm)?
Looks like the cable channel is also made from alloy and is screwed into the stem, so it looks stable at least...EDIT: just called FSA and they confirmed that the cable channel's made from plastic.. so not really an option for clamping an aero bar on it unfortunately.
The visually sub-par Uno stem combo would work for sure with the stem-mounted aerobars, routing the cables below/around the aerobar clamps.
But yes I guess it will look a bit ugly, the Kocevelo spacers would be at least 6mm wider than the Uno stem... and I'd need to drill 2 holes into the top spacer to let the cables in.
I found some ppl at WW who run a "normal stem" like the Uno and route the cables internally into the frame afterwards. Looks surpisingly ok I think: https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=170873&sid=56ca16bdbbd72e2dc28b62bdfa46eb98&start=15
I'm a bit torn between the options now.
Considering the low price point of the Uno stem, I might also just give it a try. Curious to hear what you think :)
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Yes that's what I was aiming for. And there's one more complication: I want to keep the flexibility of adding stem-mounted aerobars (FALCON MINI CLIP-ON (Stem Mounted)) for ultra distances.
Your proposed FSA SMR sounds great indeed!
Do you have experience with it? Would you expect that the FSA SMR stem+cable channel could be clamped with the aerobars (max 5nm)?
Looks like the cable channel is also made from alloy and is screwed into the stem, so it looks stable at least...EDIT: just called FSA and they confirmed that the cable channel's made from plastic.. so not really an option for clamping an aero bar on it unfortunately.
I have FSA SMR + Kocevlo spacers pack + FSA SMR compact handle bar on Yoeleo R12. I skimped on the bar end junction for Di2 and hung the junction box below the plastic cable channel on the stem as in the attachment. The spacers are super cheap but fit the FSA stem perfectly and came with 3 different base caps.
There are are some headset spacers with base that have holes for cables that you can use rather than drilling holes yourself. Personally I would leave the Uno stem alone as far as ICR is concerned even though the pictures on WW thread don't look half bad. The GF-002 with Velobuild's bar, stem, spacer combo looks extremely clean and I am pretty happy with that combination minus the headache during cable routing.
Regarding the aerobars, yes, the FSA has plastic cable channel held in place by tiny m3 screws so those bars won't work. I have no experience with such bars but if they clamp to stem I guess you will need something without cable channel - so Deda SuperBox is out of question too.
(https://imgur.com/yTxbXJq.jpg)
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Those Tripeak offset OSPW are $180 a pop according to bike rumors.
https://bikerumor.com/tripeak-jetstream-offset-oversize-pulley-kit/
That's a crazy money for a pulley wheel I feel but then people but $700 ospw so may be it's a good price I don't know.
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Those Tripeak offset OSPW are $180 a pop according to bike rumors.
https://bikerumor.com/tripeak-jetstream-offset-oversize-pulley-kit/
That's a crazy money for a pulley wheel I feel but then people but $700 ospw so may be it's a good price I don't know.
For some reason i thought these were at least a year old, but yeah they are listed $175 in shops like BikeInn. However you can usually see them for $130-$150 on ebay or Ali. OPSW are already questionable in terms of performance since any gains they have are minimized by all of the other things you might do for drivetrain effeiciency like waxed chains, but these are a pretty cheap way to increase derailluer cage capacity if you need it for larger cassettes on GRX or AXS, or using 16t gap front rings on AXS.
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I'm using ultegra 11s shifters with GRX 400 RD too. So by that logic Shimano would work with SRAM RDs? I'm not entirely clear where the indexing part is set.
I believe the answer is no, at least on the road groupsets. Cable pull ratios are different between two brands. Hell, you can't even mix 11 speed and 10 speed Shimano road parts because ratios are different, on Sram you can.
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For some reason i thought these were at least a year old, but yeah they are listed $175 in shops like BikeInn. However you can usually see them for $130-$150 on ebay or Ali. OPSW are already questionable in terms of performance since any gains they have are minimized by all of the other things you might do for drivetrain effeiciency like waxed chains, but these are a pretty cheap way to increase derailluer cage capacity if you need it for larger cassettes on GRX or AXS, or using 16t gap front rings on AXS.
Are these specific ones available? I know there are knock off OSPWs on Aliex and eBay but I haven't seen these offset wheels that don't require you to change the cage unlike other OSPW systems.
I believe the answer is no, at least on the road groupsets. Cable pull ratios are different between two brands. Hell, you can't even mix 11 speed and 10 speed Shimano road parts because ratios are different, on Sram you can.
Shimano 10 speed Tiagra 4700 and GRX 400 use same ratio as 11s so those components you can mix and match e.g. using GRX 400 RD with 105 R7000 shifters. Clearly the rear derailleur plays a part in cable pull ratio. I am pretty sure cable pull ratio between 11 speed and 12 speed road groupsets is different so how is Sensah able to make 12 speed shifters compatible with 11 speed rear derailleur was the original question and I am still not sure how.
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You're right about Tiagra compatibility with 11 speed, forgot that groupset.
It seems like Shimano kept the same pull ratio for 12 speed mechanical 105 shifters, so it's compatible with 11 speed stuff too, which explains why Sensah was able to do that
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Has anyone been able to use the $80 off coupon yet (anniversary sale)?
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Has anyone seen a full carbon fork, 380mm axle to crown for rim brakes and fender mounts on Ali? I may or may not have a project bike that needs a new fork
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Shimano 10 speed Tiagra 4700 and GRX 400 use same ratio as 11s so those components you can mix and match e.g. using GRX 400 RD with 105 R7000 shifters.
just to be 100% sure on that, it means I could use 105 shifters with Tiagra 4700 RD working for 11s?
I currently have the 4700 complete groupset on my bike, it's working well but it's already 4yrs old so I was thinking of an upgrade to 105 11s, and of course any part I could keep would be an interesting saving to have ;D
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Has anyone been able to use the $80 off coupon yet (anniversary sale)?
Yeah..
just to be 100% sure on that, it means I could use 105 shifters with Tiagra 4700 RD working for 11s?
I currently have the 4700 complete groupset on my bike, it's working well but it's already 4yrs old so I was thinking of an upgrade to 105 11s, and of course any part I could keep would be an interesting saving to have ;D
You can do that, yes.
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Has anyone been able to use the $80 off coupon yet (anniversary sale)?
Nope didn't work and now it says restocking got a 105 di2 group in my cart with 40 off but waiting for the one with 80 off lol
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Nope didn't work and now it says restocking got a 105 di2 group in my cart with 40 off but waiting for the one with 80 off lol
Looking at the Aliexpress reddit there is no-one who can get that coupon to work. It seems they use this just to lure you in....
Too bad. I also have some stuff I want to buy, but not without that 80$ off...
Sales at ali seem to be getting crappier and crappier every time....
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It worked for me. See the attachment above.
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It worked for me. See the attachment above.
How did you get it to work? Did you "collect" it prior to ordering or did you just use the code?
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How did you get it to work? Did you "collect" it prior to ordering or did you just use the code?
I got it yesterday a few hours before the start. Usually they replenish the quota once one batch has been fully claimed.
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Hello, someone has tested ztto t47 bb for gravel? Does it work fine? thanks
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Has anyone been able to use the $80 off coupon yet (anniversary sale)?
Yes. I applied one to my order this morning.
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L-Twoo ER9 is down to $380 and you can apply the $40 coupon on top to bring it down to $340 at L-Twoo official store which undercuts the 80's designer store by a good $50. Weirdly they have another listing where same groupset is listed at $480 if you are feeling spendy I guess -
$380 - 40 group> https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805690758256.html
$480 - 40 group > https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805480174918.html
I didn't have luck finding EGR groupset at good price though. I feel it looks sexier.
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The lower priced er9 has a lot of shipping restrictions. Not available in my country, canada, lots of europe and probably a whole lot others
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Where do you see where all it won't ship apart from your own country
Regardless, a deal is a deal for those who can get it.
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The lower priced er9 has a lot of shipping restrictions. Not available in my country, canada, lots of europe and probably a whole lot others
Exactly ran into the same issue for Canada :(
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Where do you see where all it won't ship apart from your own country
Regardless, a deal is a deal for those who can get it.
Select a different country for shipping?
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Hello, someone has tested ztto t47 bb for gravel? Does it work fine? thanks
I've installed several ztto bb86 ones (the normal ones basically, for 24mm axles). They're great. Assuming the t47 format is the same press fit tech of one aluminum sleeve that screws into the other and crates something rigid in one piece, I wouldn't worry and I'd order it.
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T47 is actually not the same format as any PF or PF-thread together type bottom brackets. It is pretty much oversized threaded BSA BB which has two cups that thread into the frame. They don't need to form a bond with thread-together metal sleeve. There is a sleeve in the middle but it is dumb and made of plastic, at least on WM T47 BB.
Having said that I have the good old BSA BB by ZTTO with ceramic bearing on a road bike and it is fine. The ceramic bearing part is of no consequence so just get the normal steel bearing model, it should be fine. In my opinion ZTTO generally makes okay products.
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"You're making mother of all cranksets, Lexon, can't fret over every chainring!"
Carbon crankset with carbon + alloy construction chainrings. Super lightweight, but eye watering price tag comes along.
Anyone brave enough to try it?
P.S. Riro carbon crank that was shared a while ago is down to ~130 euros with chainring included. It's less than what I've paid for alloy Fovno Aurora Pro crank with Racework chainring.
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"You're making mother of all omelettes, Lexon, can't fret over every chainring!"
Carbon crankset with carbon + alloy construction chainrings. Super lightweight, but eye watering price tag comes along.
Anyone brave enough to try it?
P.S. Riro carbon crank that was shared a while ago is down to ~130 euros with chainring included. It's less than what I've paid for alloy Fovno Aurora Pro crank with Racework chainring.
I have the Riro/Racework (updated version) carbon crankset on two bikes and they work great. Though I had an installation problem on my non-Shimano BB bike. No matter what I'd do, every time I tightened the crankset, it would lock up. On my Shimano BSA and PF BB equipped bikes I can tighten the crankset no problem. I'm guessing it's an issue with the bearings being bigger with non-Shimano BBs? I tested it on both a non-Shimano threaded BSA and threaded BB86 BB and had the same issue.
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Speaking of cranksets, are there any on Aliex with 30mm spindle for BB386 type bottom brackets? I can only find the fake Ingrid copies and I don't like how it looks.
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I bit the bullet and ordered the new style Ztto/Goldix lightweight 11/12 speed cassette with the sturdier torx screwed spider bracket. I bought it with a few other items during the current sale. The Spedao/SRoad cassette had the riveted version with the thinner bracket that was prone to cracking after extended use. I picked up the 11-34t version which comes in at significantly less weight than the 105/Ultegra version of the same range while still retaining all-steel cogs. I'm guessing shifting won't be as good as a Shimano cassette, but I'll see how it does on a fully waxed chain setup.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806211333567.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806211333567.html)
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I have the Riro/Racework (updated version) carbon crankset on two bikes and they work great. Though I had an installation problem on my non-Shimano BB bike. No matter what I'd do, every time I tightened the crankset, it would lock up. On my Shimano BSA and PF BB equipped bikes I can tighten the crankset no problem. I'm guessing it's an issue with the bearings being bigger with non-Shimano BBs? I tested it on both a non-Shimano threaded BSA and threaded BB86 BB and had the same issue.
How is the aluminium spindle holding up?
Truth be told I have a BSA BB frame that needs a new crank, been looking at GXP Red and older Dura-ace cranks but they're still quite a bit more expensive than Riro... And Shimano is probably more likely to fail, considering the bike will see rain, lol
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How is the aluminium spindle holding up?
Truth be told I have a BSA BB frame that needs a new crank, been looking at GXP Red and older Dura-ace cranks but they're still quite a bit more expensive than Riro... And Shimano is probably more likely to fail, considering the bike will see rain, lol
I have carbon/alloy spindle cranksets on two road bikes and one gravel bike. So far they've been holding up with no issues. Most my riding consist of both road and gravel climbing. I do weigh under 70kg. I also use rubber crank arm protectors to minimize any damage and I seal any scratches with clear nail polish enamel to avoid any delamination.
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29mm or 24mm spindles?
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Speaking of cranksets, are there any on Aliex with 30mm spindle for BB386 type bottom brackets? I can only find the fake Ingrid copies and I don't like how it looks.
I believe the knockoff White Industries R30 cranks are also 30mm spindle. I've bought two, the quality is impressive. Had them side-by-side with real R30s and couldn't tell the difference.
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Many new discount codes on top of the existing ones have been added but the "AEUS65" off of $399 seems significant.
With that the ER9 deal is now even better since you don't need to balloon the total cart value to $499+.
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Many new discount codes on top of the existing ones have been added but the "AEUS65" off of $399 seems significant.
With that the ER9 deal is now even better since you don't need to balloon the total cart value to $499+.
God damn, most I can see is the 20USD off...
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Speaking of cranksets, are there any on Aliex with 30mm spindle for BB386 type bottom brackets? I can only find the fake Ingrid copies and I don't like how it looks.
Are you set on the 30mm spindle? If not, Fovno Aurora Pro would work
Anyway, I ended up ordering the Riro crank arms. With 50-34 chainrings the total weight should be around 560 grams
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Any references for chain catchers? Preparing for my 2-by Sram red AXS gravel build...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tsk3zAZyLaQ
There's the carbon fiber one for very cheap, light af, but it's attaching the chain guide and front derailleur with only one screw - not sure whether that's really an issue
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005134527460.html?spm=a2g0o.home.0.0.650c76dbAGbdoW&mp=1
Wherease there's the heavier and slightly more expensive product below, uses 2 different screws for the chain guide and the FD:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004921767224.html?spm=a2g0o.home.0.0.650c76dbAGbdoW&mp=1
Or this one which is still light...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005677621995.html
I'll run 30/46 chainrings so another question is whether this would even be effective with such small chainring.
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24AN80 code works in checkout now if you didn't claim it. Atleast for me it did. Good luck hunting!
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Are you set on the 30mm spindle? If not, Fovno Aurora Pro would work
Anyway, I ended up ordering the Riro crank arms. With 50-34 chainrings the total weight should be around 560 grams
Yes, my BB is 386EVO with 30mm bearings. Ideally, I don't want to change bearings or use reducer adapter but with exception of knock off cranks I don't see anything on Aliex. A little surprising. These Fovnos look great but I guess if I am to use reducer adapter I will rather go with 30 to 24mm and use Shimano or Riro/Racework carbon cranks.
I believe the knockoff White Industries R30 cranks are also 30mm spindle. I've bought two, the quality is impressive. Had them side-by-side with real R30s and couldn't tell the difference.
Thanks, those are 30mm spindle indeed. Not sure I like the look but I will check it out!
Any references for chain catchers? Preparing for my 2-by Sram red AXS gravel build...
I have no experience with AliEx chain catchers but I can tell you the Muqzi one from your list is going to be better quality than other two. Muqzi overall makes fairly better designed and finished products compared to other cheapo goodies like that e.g. v/s Racework.
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Any references for chain catchers? Preparing for my 2-by Sram red AXS gravel build...
There's the carbon fiber one for very cheap, light af, but it's attaching the chain guide and front derailleur with only one screw - not sure whether that's really an issue
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005134527460.html?spm=a2g0o.home.0.0.650c76dbAGbdoW&mp=1
Wherease there's the heavier and slightly more expensive product below, uses 2 different screws for the chain guide and the FD:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004921767224.html?spm=a2g0o.home.0.0.650c76dbAGbdoW&mp=1
Or this one which is still light...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005677621995.html
I'll run 30/46 chainrings so another question is whether this would even be effective with such small chainring.
Don't bother with the CF chain catcher. I tried it and it's pretty weak. Mine eventually broke at the screw hole interface. I have the Muqzi chain catcher and it's much better built with quality hardware. I would definitely stick to the alloy variety. Though I stopped using these type of chain catchers all together because I'm more likely to get an outer ring chain drop as opposed to an inner ring. You're better off just getting your FD positioned as close as possible to the chainring teeth and avoid being in your small cogs when you hit bumpy terrain.
FYI - On my gravel bike I'm also running a 46/30t chainring, a GRX 400 FD and use a Ultegra RX800 RD with the clutch in the ON position.
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What 12 speed MTB cassettes (HG) are good? Shimano doesn't make HG compatible 12s cassettes and my experience with Sunshine and Goldix 12s cassettes has been sub-par. The indexing was near impossible and I always had sloppy shifting in some spots. I eventually switched the freehub to MS and got Deore cassette (thanks DTSwiss) but that's not an option on my gravel bike's wheels. The LTWoo EGR deal is super tempting and I am wondering if I should keep it in 11 speed mode and use the fantastic Deore M5100 11s 11-42 cassette with it.
OR may be with LTWoo's clever app that allows fine tuning each shift the indexing issues similar to mechanical shifting can be negated?
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What 12 speed MTB cassettes (HG) are good? Shimano doesn't make HG compatible 12s cassettes and my experience with Sunshine and Goldix 12s cassettes has been sub-par. The indexing was near impossible and I always had sloppy shifting in some spots. I eventually switched the freehub to MS and got Deore cassette (thanks DTSwiss) but that's not an option on my gravel bike's wheels. The LTWoo EGR deal is super tempting and I am wondering if I should keep it in 11 speed mode and use the fantastic Deore M5100 11s 11-42 cassette with it.
OR may be with LTWoo's clever app that allows fine tuning each shift the indexing issues similar to mechanical shifting can be negated?
How about a Sunrace 12 speed HG MTB cassette? They're Taiwan made cassettes and I find them to be a bit higher quality. Plus they're easier to find in the US.
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Daer all, I've recently ordered Senicx crankset for a low budget gravel project; from the description or user's reviews I can't understand if the 3 screws for gxp chainring are included or I need to do a dedicated order. Someone with similar crankset found the screws in the box?
thanks
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Daer all, I've recently ordered Senicx crankset for a low budget gravel project; from the description or user's reviews I can't understand if the 3 screws for gxp chainring are included or I need to do a dedicated order. Someone with similar crankset found the screws in the box?
thanks
They should be included. Most of my crankset have this interface and they had all included bolts.
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How about a Sunrace 12 speed HG MTB cassette? They're Taiwan made cassettes and I find them to be a bit higher quality. Plus they're easier to find in the US.
Almost forgot Sunrace! Thanks for reminding me.
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Daer all, I've recently ordered Senicx crankset for a low budget gravel project; from the description or user's reviews I can't understand if the 3 screws for gxp chainring are included or I need to do a dedicated order. Someone with similar crankset found the screws in the box?
thanks
They are included but even if they are not, it's less than 50c at hardware shop.
The size is M5x8mm.
I bought a GXP to 5 bolt adapter and it didn't come with those screws and had to get them myself.
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Daer all, I've recently ordered Senicx crankset for a low budget gravel project; from the description or user's reviews I can't understand if the 3 screws for gxp chainring are included or I need to do a dedicated order. Someone with similar crankset found the screws in the box?
thanks
If you ordered the crankset or chainring separately they're bound to come with them. I have so many of those screws laying around from random chainrings I've purchased.
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Are there compact chainring options for SRAM axs cranks? I can't find ali cranksets that fit all my requirements (165 or 170mm, 50-32 or 48-32, powermeter, reasonably light <700g). Even on a budget the most appealing option is shimano 105 with a 4iiii left side, often goes on sale for 200€, which makes the total crankset with PM around 300e but an alternative could be SRAM rival with powermeter spindle, even cheaper at 260ish but with rings designed for 10T start cassette (and for their flattop chains?). Are there 50-34 107BCD that don't break the bank and not made for flattop? Or should I stick with 105+4iiii left crank?
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Are there compact chainring options for SRAM axs cranks? I can't find ali cranksets that fit all my requirements (165 or 170mm, 50-32 or 48-32, powermeter, reasonably light <700g). Even on a budget the most appealing option is shimano 105 with a 4iiii left side, often goes on sale for 200€, which makes the total crankset with PM around 300e but an alternative could be SRAM rival with powermeter spindle, even cheaper at 260ish but with rings designed for 10T start cassette (and for their flattop chains?). Are there 50-34 107BCD that don't break the bank and not made for flattop? Or should I stick with 105+4iiii left crank?
Have you looked the Xcadey cranksets and power meter? They're decently budget friendly. Mine for the crank arms alone are about 420g. The spider is around another 100g or so. I've been running mine 1x, so I'm not sure how much 2x chainrings might add, but in total the crankset weighs in the ballpark of 600g (I don't exactly remember). They even come in 160mm if that's your jam.
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Have you looked the Xcadey cranksets and power meter? They're decently budget friendly. Mine for the crank arms alone are about 420g. The spider is around another 100g or so. I've been running mine 1x, so I'm not sure how much 2x chainrings might add, but in total the crankset weighs in the ballpark of 600g (I don't exactly remember). They even come in 160mm if that's your jam.
I only see these aliexpress.com/item/32825340170.html at 530€ shipped without chainrings, I can get rotor crankset for cheaper. That's pretty bad when 105 with 4iiii is 300€ and not much heavier around 730g
Magene P505 and Zrace RX are also both more expensive and i've heard bad things about both (cranksets, not PM itself)
Such a shame how uncompetitive the chinese are for midrange cranksets imo. It should be right up their alley with casting and milling but nobody is doing affordable, modular and not ridiculously expensive sets.
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My p505 base combo has been great and honestly a onesided crank pm isnt even a comparisom
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I only see these aliexpress.com/item/32825340170.html at 530€ shipped without chainrings, I can get rotor crankset for cheaper. That's pretty bad when 105 with 4iiii is 300€ and not much heavier around 730g
Magene P505 and Zrace RX are also both more expensive and i've heard bad things about both (cranksets, not PM itself)
Such a shame how uncompetitive the chinese are for midrange cranksets imo. It should be right up their alley with casting and milling but nobody is doing affordable, modular and not ridiculously expensive sets.
Riro carbon cranks and a P505 powermeter?
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The standard 505 base from the magene store incl 50/34 comes in at 778 gramms.
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Riro carbon cranks and a P505 powermeter?
didn't think gxp cranks were compatible with any spider PM but looks like i'd be looking at 530€ minimum even with current sales, and just under 700g. of course i'd like to upgrade to spider from left crank but i'm not willing to pay double the price just for that. 105 with 4iiii is 720g and 330€ right now without any special sales,
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I only see these aliexpress.com/item/32825340170.html at 530€ shipped without chainrings, I can get rotor crankset for cheaper. That's pretty bad when 105 with 4iiii is 300€ and not much heavier around 730g
Magene P505 and Zrace RX are also both more expensive and i've heard bad things about both (cranksets, not PM itself)
Such a shame how uncompetitive the chinese are for midrange cranksets imo. It should be right up their alley with casting and milling but nobody is doing affordable, modular and not ridiculously expensive sets.
Oh wow, they've gotten much more expensive. When I bought mine two years ago, I paid 75 percent what it is now...
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I got the crank for 110 and the PM for 220. So it might be different at current prices yeah....
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I only see these aliexpress.com/item/32825340170.html at 530€ shipped without chainrings, I can get rotor crankset for cheaper. That's pretty bad when 105 with 4iiii is 300€ and not much heavier around 730g
Magene P505 and Zrace RX are also both more expensive and i've heard bad things about both (cranksets, not PM itself)
Such a shame how uncompetitive the chinese are for midrange cranksets imo. It should be right up their alley with casting and milling but nobody is doing affordable, modular and not ridiculously expensive sets.
Stick to Shimano. It's not even a contest when it comes to expensive drive train components on Aliexpress vs Shimano or SRAM including rest of the groupset but at least the groups are much cheaper. These cranks are really expensive. One more expensive option I remember seeing is something called Eillely or such weird name and Cybrei.
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Saying trust shimano and sram after shimano got sued because they knew they had a dangerously flawed crank design and lied about it for 10 years and the wonder that was gxp is certainly an opinion
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It might have helped before jumping the gun. OP is talking about Shimano 105. Anyhoo yes I still prefer Ultegra/DA over whatever Chinese equivalent regardless of that recall. But to think that overpriced Chiner cranks are to be trusted over Shimano or SRAM? lol.
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I only see these aliexpress.com/item/32825340170.html at 530€ shipped without chainrings, I can get rotor crankset for cheaper. That's pretty bad when 105 with 4iiii is 300€ and not much heavier around 730g
Magene P505 and Zrace RX are also both more expensive and i've heard bad things about both (cranksets, not PM itself)
Such a shame how uncompetitive the chinese are for midrange cranksets imo. It should be right up their alley with casting and milling but nobody is doing affordable, modular and not ridiculously expensive sets.
What about the Sigeyi Axo and their rebranded Fovno Aurora Pro?
https://www.sigeyishop.com/product-category/power-meter-crankset/
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What about the Sigeyi Axo and their rebranded Fovno Aurora Pro?
https://www.sigeyishop.com/product-category/power-meter-crankset/
that's still $460 before shipping and over 700g (estimate, no weight on the rings) and not compatible with R7150 front mech (why?)
I'm all for trying out exotic gear but when trusty 105 (which you can trust, only ultegra and DA had issues) with a western brand powermeter comes out cheaper and lighter, it sounds like a pretty bad deal with those prices
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Single sided crank pm vs pm from the company that makes all of wahoo's pm hardware
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What are the highest quality light 11s (for Shimano) road cassettes at the moment? Preferably 11-34. If not, 11-32. Preferably steel monoblock. It looks like SRoad have discontinued their road 11s ... as there are just a few SKUs left on AliX with very little stock.
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I believe SROAD was renamed to SPEDAO - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806215654995.html and is available abundantly now.
Highest quality? Not sure. But my anecdotal experience with Wuzei SL cassettes has been excellent. Their 11-32 weighs 225 grams on my scale. Have variations of it on different bikes and definitely better shifting compared to super cheap and heavy Sunshine cassettes. I just got a couple to keep it in reserve during current sale.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800049110907.html
Even more expensive with fancier colors is Riro - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806294879687.html. I remember someone else was talking about these cassettes a while ago. May be worth checking but price is somewhat prohibitive for just doing experiment.
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Goldix, Ztto and a few others have another style cassette similar to the Spedao/SRoad cassettes, but with sturdier rear spider, torx screws and thicker bracket. The Spedao cassettes have been known to crack by the riveted bracket after extended use. This one is also all-steel. I’m a bit hesitant going with some of these AliEx mixed alloy/steel cassette mainly because I do quite a bit of climbing and those alloy teeth tend to wear faster.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLGq14W (https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLGq14W)
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Interesting ... the SRoad ones were much more durable than the ZTTO ones last time I looked, but the Goldix / ZTTO looks to have changed design since then. I'm assuming the Riro alu ones will fall apart if you weigh more than 45kg and do over 250W out of the saddle at low cadence?
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Did people see the latest coupon.... $120 off $599 24AN090
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Did people see the latest coupon.... $120 off $599 24AN090
Yes! AEUS120 and AEUS65 (for USA) added later in the sale. That 120 off is pretty sweet!
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Yes! AEUS120 and AEUS65 (for USA) added later in the sale. That 120 off is pretty sweet!
I saw these added coupons, but by this time, I already purchased the items I wanted that were on my list, so no more interest in the sales.
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Yes! AEUS120 and AEUS65 (for USA) added later in the sale. That 120 off is pretty sweet!
buy groupset with the money?
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buy groupset with the money?
I have 12s mechanical 105 R7100 and LTW ER9 in the cart. I don't need either but this is very tempting!
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Yes I have those too...but not sure what I am building lol can't find an all rounder frame
But can do eR9 + crank + chain to leverage the coupon...
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Damn coupons, must ressist hahah
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The first days of the sales you could NOT get the 80 USD coupon if your life depended on it. Now they are handing out 120 USD coupons faster than you can use them ;D
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Damn coupons, must ressist hahah
Seriously. This is the first time in a long time I actually need to be a responsible adult. :-[
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I failed the test.
Ltwoo ER9 incoming
Ltwoo EGR incoming
Yep, glad it's over. Now how do I explain this to my wife? ;D
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I failed the test.
Ltwoo ER9 incoming
Ltwoo EGR incoming
Yep, glad it's over. Now how do I explain this to my wife? ;D
Just like they do when buying clothes: you just say how much you "saved" by buying in sales.
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I failed the test.
Ltwoo ER9 incoming
Ltwoo EGR incoming
Yep, glad it's over. Now how do I explain this to my wife? ;D
Please let us know if ER9 shifters work with EGR RD and ER9 FD together or ERG shifters with ER9 FD before you install them!
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Please let us know if ER9 shifters work with EGR RD and ER9 FD together or ERG shifters with ER9 FD before you install them!
There will be 10-12 days between arrivals, if I didn't install them I'll try it out but I need the ER9 bike for a race 13/4.
I think i'll let you down here :(
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No worries. I think later too you can simply unplug the cable from derailleurs and plug in different one to see if it shifts. In any case, good luck with the race! Has your groupset shipped already? Its cutting pretty close to 13/4. Mine is still processing. I am not expecting it to arrive before mid April (order placed yesterday). Not that I need it like you do but I am unnecessarily impatient :D
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No worries. I think later too you can simply unplug the cable from derailleurs and plug in different one to see if it shifts. In any case, good luck with the race! Has your groupset shipped already? Its cutting pretty close to 13/4. Mine is still processing. I am not expecting it to arrive before mid April (order placed yesterday). Not that I need it like you do but I am unnecessarily impatient :D
Er9 is already at customs waiting for import. EGR isn't shipped yet. Really curious and hoping it just works flawlessly :s
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Found a guy on chinese forums who made his own powermeter at home
https://tiebac.baidu.com/p/8770428944
Also learned today they REALLY don't like the brand rockbros there and have some pretty creative insults and threats towards them
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Also learned today they REALLY don't like the brand rockbros there and have some pretty creative insults and threats towards them
Be curious to know why and read some examples. I didn't think its any worse than numerous other Chiner brands but you never know.
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The Rockbros knockoff of Oneup composites are a great first (or only) flat pedal.
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My p505 base combo has been great and honestly a onesided crank pm isnt even a comparisom
Same. The Magene PM with cranks for $300 is a steal. PM is dead on with my other power meters. And the cranks were a straight swap with Shimano and took less than 10 minutes for the install. Couldn't have been easier. I'm considering another set for the crit bike actually.
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I picked up a spider with the rx4 cranks for 260 during the 11.11 sale. Pulled off the slider and put it on my racework carbon cranks. Couldn't be happier. Sold the cranks for another 40 bucks also.
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Looks like there's now a Chinese version of Shimano premium grease. For 2 tubes, it's cheaper than 1 Shimano tube. Locally I paid $20 USD for the Shimano stuff. Reviews seem positive, might be worth checking out:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805757540625.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805757540625.html)
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The Rockbros knockoff of Oneup composites are a great first (or only) flat pedal.
I have a set of these from 2021 with 8000km on them. Great pedals.
I also have another set of Rockbros composites that are similar to the Raceface Chester with about 5000km. Also great pedals.
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The Rockbros knockoff of Oneup composites are a great first (or only) flat pedal.
I have a pair of real OneUps and personally I can't stand how convex they are.
I would rather have something flat or concave like MZYHR 327 or some Shanmashi alloy pedals.
Also Marin composite pedals are $20 at Bikesonline right now, I like those better too.
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Just ordered a set of Zoom HB-910 brakes in silver, along with Cooma Gold metallic pads and Avid rotors.
Shoutout to this forum for all the excellent threads highlighting the quality products in a sea of mediocrity.
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Has anyone come across a set of ultralight SPD pedals offered on Aliexpress?? Perhaps with a TI axles?
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Has anyone come across a set of ultralight SPD pedals offered on Aliexpress?? Perhaps with a TI axles?
I'm looking for the same. Wellgo seems to be the lightest budget option, but those I can buy locally in Germany for cheaper.
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Has anyone come across a set of ultralight SPD pedals offered on Aliexpress?? Perhaps with a TI axles?
I have two pairs of inexpensive SPD pedals that are fairly light. Both have chromoly spindles so there are likely lighter options out there.
I have the VENZO pedals on my road bike. I weighed them at 294 g (excluding cleats) and they've been pretty good so far. No issues clipping or unclipping and the bearings are holding up after a year of use. I got them on Amazon and couldn't find the AliExpress equivalent with a brief search.
https://www.amazon.com/Venzo-Mountain-Aluminum-Clipless-Compatible/dp/B084GHS6J6/ (https://www.amazon.com/Venzo-Mountain-Aluminum-Clipless-Compatible/dp/B084GHS6J6/)
(82x55mm option)
On my gravel bike, I have ZERAY ZP-108S pedals. These are 283 g and they've been just OK. One of the screws fell out and one pedal is a little harder to clip in and out of. The bearings have also needed some adjustments. To be fair, they've taken a few hard rock strikes. I also got these from Amazon but there are a few sellers on AliExpress as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Clipless-Compatible-Included-Multi-Great/dp/B083V1K59R (https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Clipless-Compatible-Included-Multi-Great/dp/B083V1K59R)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832669914249.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832669914249.html)
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Someone has ec90 saddle from aliexpress?
Is ok for quality and comfort?
Thanks
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Works nicely with external cable routing too
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Has anyone come across a set of ultralight SPD pedals offered on Aliexpress?? Perhaps with a TI axles?
I like and use Wellgo / Xpedo:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000963811274.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006148707914.html
Of course the full Ti version of Xpedo are not a budget option... ;)
On the cheaper side with aluminum I use and like these:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003897626247.html
BR Chris
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They used to sell cheap Xpedo lightweight SPD pedals that weighed 245g a pair, but they stopped selling them on AliEx. It's the same pedals Trace Velo reviewed badly (he fell due to a difficult clip out), but they work fine as long as you loosen the spring tension.
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Any thoughts on these titanium DT style freehub bodies? I was thinking the HG version would resist bite marks better, though I'm not sure it's worth the premium. Also I'm not sure how beneficial having ceramic bearings would be.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806289533885.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806289533885.html)
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Someone has ec90 saddle from aliexpress?
Is ok for quality and comfort?
Thanks
I have been using EC90 saddle with steel rail and it has been fine. I am also trying out their carbon rail one and it is a little bit more harsh and the rail was 7x10mm instead of 7x9mm which made install didn't work for one of my bikes.
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I like and use Wellgo / Xpedo:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000963811274.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006148707914.html
Of course the full Ti version of Xpedo are not a budget option... ;)
On the cheaper side with aluminum I use and like these:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003897626247.html
BR Chris
Thanks. I have a couple pairs of the MZYRH pedals. Recently I weighed my old WTB SPD pedals and found out the WTB pedals were 15 grams per pedal lighter than the MZYRH. I like the Xpedo 210 gram set, but they are expensive, plus, the link says they don't ship to the USA. I'll search for them elsewhere.
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Just ordered a Zrace Blade crankset for my urban bike. $36+tax for cranks, chainring, alloy fixing bolt, crank boots and bottom bracket
Anything is better than my heavy as sin FSA Comet with steel chainring
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I have been using EC90 saddle with steel rail and it has been fine. I am also trying out their carbon rail one and it is a little bit more harsh and the rail was 7x10mm instead of 7x9mm which made install didn't work for one of my bikes.
Has anyone found a good Power ARC clone? I have a genuine Specialized one that is starting to creak something fierce after 6500 miles. I think it's at the rails/seat interface
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Help! I'm addicted to chain waxing. I keep reusing the shimano quick link (until I switch to YBN that is) but I know I shouldn't do it too much. Are there good reusable quick links on ali? Like the KMC R link. I see some from SUMC, riderace but those are brands I don't associate with very high quality. A few KMC ones on ali but I don't know if I trust them to be genuine. Any trustworthy ones you guys have tested?
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Connex links, a bit more pricey, but it's not worth risking it with questionable stuff for this. Keep thr regular ones for the trainer
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I've broken chains but never a quick link of any brand or type. I reuse them without any second thought until I retire the chain.
If I break a quicklink tomorrow I'll be singing a different tune!
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I've broken chains but never a quick link of any brand or type. I reuse them without any second thought until I retire the chain.
If I break a quicklink tomorrow I'll be singing a different tune!
Same here I've only broken chains, but I've never broken a quick link be it Shimano or even the cheap ones. The SUMC and Rider Ace quick links can be bought in bulk. They seem to have a shorter use life, but you can have like 50 of them for not much money.
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Same here I've only broken chains, but I've never broken a quick link be it Shimano or even the cheap ones. The SUMC and Rider Ace quick links can be bought in bulk. They seem to have a shorter use life, but you can have like 50 of them for not much money.
I have been purchasing the Rider-Ace quick link 5 packs when they are on sale for $1.79 or $1.99. I have a few in use, and none have had any issues. This being written: My usual chain routine is... When I install a new chain, I use the supplied quick link (Usually KMC chains) to first set up the bike. The quick link that comes with the chain gets installed and removed 2-3 times, but not ridden under load. After the chain is the correct length, I remove the new chain, clean it, immersive wax it and then final install it on the bike. Then I leave the chain on the bike, regularly adding liquid wax. After it starts to look dirty, I remove the chain, clean it and immersive wax it again. (I do this 3-4 times a year.) When I install the chain back on the bike, I use a Rider-Ace quick link. On average, I end up replacing my chains about 1 to 1.5 years. Therefore, I go through 2-3 Ride-Ace links per chain on a bike. I've been consuming around 8 to 10 Ride-ace links per year.
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+1 for riderace. I have that 5 pack of quick links for 11s chains and using a couple. They are fine. Don't stick out or anything. To be honest I keep reusing quick links too and change them only when I get a feel that they are too loose. Yet to break one.
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Any opinions on AliEx carbon shelled road shoes?
Also anyone use aero skinsuits from AliEx? With temps warming up in my area, I figure I should try getting more aero!
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I've broken 2 of the riderace quicklinks, both while riding. One came apart at the bottom of a downhill section so I may have hit it with a branch or rock. Another came apart quite suddenly on a short sharp climb (where you out power down to carry speed), it was a hell of a surprise!
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Hello, someone tested trasparent frame protective layer? something with good glue without paint damages when removed? thanks
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Hello, someone tested trasparent frame protective layer? something with good glue without paint damages when removed? thanks
I've had good luck with the generic clear helicopter tape for quick dirty protection.
If you want a fitted kit to really wrap a frame and make it pretty, I would spend real money for a kit that has been meticulously designed for your frame. The difference between a frame specific wrap kit and a generic one is huge.
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does anyone know of any solution similar to 12speed garage door opener (https://12speed.com/products/doormate)?
I expected to have seen something in Ali by now, but no sign... I find the product really well thought, but being outside the US and with exchange rates the 'original' option is not feasible
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Somewhat peculiar. I'm looking for white colored stem (not polished silver) but can't find it. Kalloy Uno has silver ones and on eBay I found a single listing for white Uno stem not sure if it's white from factory or was painted over. I know Aliex search can be very difficult to get to specific item and would appreciate if anyone can find white Uno stem?
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does anyone know of any solution similar to 12speed garage door opener (https://12speed.com/products/doormate)?
I expected to have seen something in Ali by now, but no sign... I find the product really well thought, but being outside the US and with exchange rates the 'original' option is not feasible
I have tried to make something similar a while ago. If you can solder a bit you can make it quite easily I think.
I bought one of those tiny universal remotes from Ali. Sadly enough it did not sync/connect with my gate so that's where my experiment ended...
You can open up the remote and you will find a small and narrow PCB inside. This will easily fit inside you handlebar. I then wanted to solder a waterproof push button to one of the buttons of the remote (with about 15cm of wire) and integrate that button in an end cap.
Should be doable if the remote works with your gate. I have a rolling code gate, so I guess that's where the problem is. But the reviews of the remote are fairly positive, so you might be in luck.
This is the remote: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005058274708.html
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I've had good luck with the generic clear helicopter tape for quick dirty protection.
If you want a fitted kit to really wrap a frame and make it pretty, I would spend real money for a kit that has been meticulously designed for your frame. The difference between a frame specific wrap kit and a generic one is huge.
I agree with this but the price difference is massive. I have been using generic stuff for ages and works well. I've not removed it from any frames to which it is applied but I cut lengths of tape onto parchment paper then used a scalpel to cut the pieces nicely. Came out okay, definitely not like an Invisiframe kit though.
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I agree with this but the price difference is massive. I have been using generic stuff for ages and works well. I've not removed it from any frames to which it is applied but I cut lengths of tape onto parchment paper then used a scalpel to cut the pieces nicely. Came out okay, definitely not like an Invisiframe kit though.
I use standard automotive protection film from amazon. It's like <30 EUR for 30x200cm or so. I cut it to the size I need and the 30x200 lasts for ages... I apply it with water and a hairdryer.
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What's the recent consensus on the best lightweight seatpost on AliExpress? Need a new one for the road bike.
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Elitaone seems popular
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Anyone has decent front and rear racks located in China? Ideally something similar to the tailfin or the ortlieb quick rack? I tried to ping some sellers letting them know I have a few potential interested buyers and they did not seem to care. Sometimes they have such a lack of vision to listen to the market ... Same as with the (lack) of endurance frames.
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Somewhat peculiar. I'm looking for white colored stem (not polished silver) but can't find it. Kalloy Uno has silver ones and on eBay I found a single listing for white Uno stem not sure if it's white from factory or was painted over. I know Aliex search can be very difficult to get to specific item and would appreciate if anyone can find white Uno stem?
I see a few white ones, but lots of logos on them.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832678259040.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832672331131.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804834638184.html
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hello, ive been buying 9 speed ybn chains but I was wondering if anyone had a link for legit 11-12 speed shimano chains, I am confused which shimano chains are real or not as some do not come with quicklinks and they are supposed to be packaged seperately and sometimes the reviews say that they are real. Or should I completely stay away from shimano chains, what other chains are good alternative apart from YBN?
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KMC seems to be a popular choice
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hello, ive been buying 9 speed ybn chains but I was wondering if anyone had a link for legit 11-12 speed shimano chains, I am confused which shimano chains are real or not as some do not come with quicklinks and they are supposed to be packaged seperately and sometimes the reviews say that they are real. Or should I completely stay away from shimano chains, what other chains are good alternative apart from YBN?
For genuine Shimano chains visit your local shop. For bootleg Shimano chains go for Aliexpress.
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For genuine Shimano chains visit your local shop. For bootleg Shimano chains go for Aliexpress.
And be careful, a bad chain can also ruin a cassette because of the premature stretching... So it can become very costly. Been there, done that... 1000km and my chain and cassette were ruined.
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I see a few white ones, but lots of logos on them.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832678259040.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832672331131.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804834638184.html
That ABR one looks new, thanks! I did notice the TMAEX branded stuff - they have white handlebars, seatposts and combined packages too. Never saw anyone here mention that brand though. I might just get that Uno stem from eBay I guess. Those logos are over the top.
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For genuine Shimano chains visit your local shop. For bootleg Shimano chains go for Aliexpress.
The only chain I've ever snapped was a bootleg Shimano Ultegra. Use with caution
YMMV etc
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I've had good luck with the generic clear helicopter tape for quick dirty protection.
If you want a fitted kit to really wrap a frame and make it pretty, I would spend real money for a kit that has been meticulously designed for your frame. The difference between a frame specific wrap kit and a generic one is huge.
+1 for buying Helicopter tape, trimming it to size and shape then using sprayed water and hair dryer to position it. I've got some matt stuff on a Canyon since 2012 and its still great.
I get mine from from in-country sellers through Ebay as they often say how thick the tape is (and I can be impatient).
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LTwoo EGR 1x12 group is straight up $350, no coupons to apply. That's cheaper than it was after coupons during anniversary sale.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806450112754.html
BUT, the official LTWoo store is a pain to deal with.
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This storage box looks interesting but need fitments for different seat posts!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806634179520.html
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S43d3a9dc4c4b4419a278bfe05822ac7c4.jpg)
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LTwoo EGR 1x12 group is straight up $350, no coupons to apply. That's cheaper than it was after coupons during anniversary sale.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806450112754.html
BUT, the official LTWoo store is a pain to deal with.
that has regional restriction....doesn't ship to Canada
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I mean a deal is still a deal for those who can get it regardless of what countries it ships.
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LTwoo EGR 1x12 group is straight up $350, no coupons to apply. That's cheaper than it was after coupons during anniversary sale.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806450112754.html
BUT, the official LTWoo store is a pain to deal with.
Tempting and not tempting! The ER9 is slightly cheaper at $347 USD and they are adding discount bonuses bringing the total right under $360 USD with tax+shipping. Personally the ER9 has been awesome for me, but it's hard not to ignore issues other users have been facing.
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This storage box looks interesting but need fitments for different seat posts!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806634179520.html
I was semi-tempted to try this out, but it seems best suited for lower seat stay bikes with aero-profile seat posts.
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Tempting and not tempting! The ER9 is slightly cheaper at $347 USD and they are adding discount bonuses bringing the total right under $360 USD with tax+shipping. Personally the ER9 has been awesome for me, but it's hard not to ignore issues other users have been facing.
Yeah, with all the problems people are having with the ltwoo electronic groups it's no wonder they have to discount it... I wouldn't take the risk even if they gave it out for free. It's not worth getting stranded in the middel of nowhere.
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Tempting and not tempting! but it's hard not to ignore issues other users have been facing.
Yup. The recently dead RDs are concerning. I don't think EGR RD is any better than ER9 anyway. These both groups need a proper V2.0. I wouldn't be surprised if these go down to sub $300 level before next iteration hits whenever that is.
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This is not a bad deal if building out a rim bike or something with cable hydraulic disc calipers.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806417683410.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806417683410.html)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S11954102dd0649f4a834cca88f69fb230.jpg)
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Speaking of 105, the 12s 7100 almost full groupset is down to $390. I have been tracking prices of this for some time . They started at $500 ish and are going down rapidly. At this price it's a no brainer against Sensah or LTwoo hydraulic groups.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mP65NbM
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Someone know if the cutter guide for tubes ( fork steerer for example) are compatibile with carbon specific blade, such as park Tool csb1, that are more wide than standard blade?
Thanks
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Speaking of 105, the 12s 7100 almost full groupset is down to $390. I have been tracking prices of this for some time . They started at $500 ish and are going down rapidly. At this price it's a no brainer against Sensah or LTwoo hydraulic groups.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mP65NbM
Wow, that's a great price.
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Wow, that's a great price.
I wish I was building a bike right now. So many good options on the cheap! Lol
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I wish I was building a bike right now. So many good options on the cheap! Lol
Just build another one. Think about all the savings! It's like printing money! 8)
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This is not a bad deal if building out a rim bike or something with cable hydraulic disc calipers.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806417683410.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806417683410.html)
On a side note, I installed this 105 groupset on a buddy's rim brake bike with a busted Ultegra 6800 setup. I think after having used both, I prefer Sensah Team Pro mechanical shifters, especially in carbon. I mainly like Sensah's left shifter haptics which give very firm clicks for FD trim. Plus there's a brake lockout when shifting with Sensah. I don't think 105 has a braking lockout (correct me if I'm wrong).
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I'm so sick of the shitty icetec rotors. What rotors are you guys using? Any great centerlocks from ali?
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I'm so sick of the shitty icetec rotors. What rotors are you guys using? Any great centerlocks from ali?
The Kactus rotors are pretty good. I'm using them on both my road and gravel bike. I'm also using Onirii rotors on another frame, but I think the Kactus bites a bit better due to more rotor surface. I also ditched my Ice Tech rotors. Unless you get the black Dura Ace rotors, the silver Ultegra rotors always end up looking like s**t.
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The Kactus rotors are pretty good. I'm using them on both my road and gravel bike. I'm also using Onirii rotors on another frame, but I think the Kactus bites a bit better due to more rotor surface. I also ditched my Ice Tech rotors. Unless you get the black Dura Ace rotors, the silver Ultegra rotors always end up looking like s**t.
Hello, could you provide a link to the kactus rotors and the onirii ones because the latter has different models. I was looking at zrace rotors but I heard they feel warm out of the box, so I don’t want to waste my money or time with these.
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Hello, could you provide a link to the kactus rotors and the onirii ones because the latter has different models. I was looking at zrace rotors but I heard they feel warm out of the box, so I don’t want to waste my money or time with these.
Kactus Rotors -
Choice Seller:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806205553049.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806205553049.html)
Direct from Kactus:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804231348561.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804231348561.html)
Another Kactus seller:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806145037422.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806145037422.html)
Onirii Rotors:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804246204984.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804246204984.html)
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What do you mean warm out of the box? Heating up fast? The cutesliving store has a pair for 38€ during sale so I'm tempted but I'm afraid those rivets might fail like tracevelo has reported on his - they weren't kactus but the rivet looks very similar. Price seems a bit steep if compared to the zrace that goes for 10€/pair and there's no claimed figures to compare them
By the way the CD-01 are way overpriced in the last link, it can be had for 1/4th the price in other stores
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What do you mean warm out of the box? Heating up fast? The cutesliving store has a pair for 38€ during sale so I'm tempted but I'm afraid those rivets might fail like tracevelo has reported on his - they weren't kactus but the rivet looks very similar. Price seems a bit steep if compared to the zrace that goes for 10€/pair and there's no claimed figures to compare them
By the way the CD-01 are way overpriced in the last link, it can be had for 1/4th the price in other stores
Trace Velo reviewed the Deckas rotors. They fixed those rotors though, just make sure you get the updated versions in the brown cardboard sleeve box versus the white sleeves. The white sleeve rotors are old stock. They only sell them in 6 bolt though.
I'm running the Kactus rotors and there is no rivet play out the box. I'm running both the 6 bolt and CL versions. The 6 bolt rotors are on my gravel bike sees nothing but dirt and single track and the CL rotor bike does a ton of descents. Both are fine.
Those CD-01 are just cheap rotors you can get off Pick 3. The CD-02 rotors are the ones to get.
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I'm so sick of the shitty icetec rotors. What rotors are you guys using? Any great centerlocks from ali?
I just get shimano rotors from Ali or Ebay. RT10 or RT54 have worked well for me. Nothing fancy, they just work.
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Yup. RT10/30/54/56 whatever for the win. I don't bother much and get the cheapest one depending on the sale. One thing that I am certain is those cheapo Shimano rotors are better than cheapo Chiner rotors.
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What do you mean warm out of the box? Heating up fast? The cutesliving store has a pair for 38€ during sale so I'm tempted but I'm afraid those rivets might fail like tracevelo has reported on his - they weren't kactus but the rivet looks very similar. Price seems a bit steep if compared to the zrace that goes for 10€/pair and there's no claimed figures to compare them
By the way the CD-01 are way overpriced in the last link, it can be had for 1/4th the price in other stores
Here is what coffee break told about them:
https://chinertown.com/index.php?topic=3627.45
They are the same ones as CD-01 and maybe he got some faulty ones but either way, due diligence.
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What is the exact problem of ice tech rotors?
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What is the exact problem of ice tech rotors?
They have a huge tendency to warp, sometimes out of the box brand new. Supposedly the steel-aluminum sandwich is also not the best at dissipating heat or something. They're pretty though
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They have a huge tendency to warp, sometimes out of the box brand new. Supposedly the steel-aluminum sandwich is also not the best at dissipating heat or something. They're pretty though
Fair enough. Never had such problem but I also live in a country where the highest hill is like 300m
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Here is what coffee break told about them:
https://chinertown.com/index.php?topic=3627.45
They are the same ones as CD-01 and maybe he got some faulty ones but either way, due diligence.
Coffeebreak here again, I later got Racework version of the same because I don't learn from mistakes but they are trash too. Not just poor braking all around, a light rain sends them screaming. Compared to RT10/30/54 rotors these have a matte finish on them that may be the culprit. The Shimano rotors are shiny, polished.
Also if you are impatient to wait 15 or more days for Aliexpress shipping, many vendors on Amazon sell better rotors for very reasonable prices and they all come with Shimano branding on them, complete with that little orange sticker from original rotors. Not sure what's happening there. Even the lockring is Shimano.
Here is one such listing for the brand "Balinge"
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXDQZCRX
I have these, they are Shimano RT54s. Fake or not but better than Onirii/Racework hands down.
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Also if you are impatient to wait 15 or more days for Aliexpress shipping, many vendors on Amazon sell better rotors for very reasonable prices and they all come with Shimano branding on them, complete with that little orange sticker from original rotors. Not sure what's happening there. Even the lockring is Shimano.
Here is one such listing for the brand "Balinge"
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXDQZCRX
I have these, they are Shimano RT54s. Fake or not but better than Onirii/Racework hands down.
Ronde cycling store on ebay has been my go to for rotors when I'm in a hurry.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353456758632?var=622679525292
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Trace Velo reviewed the Deckas rotors. They fixed those rotors though, just make sure you get the updated versions in the brown cardboard sleeve box versus the white sleeves. The white sleeve rotors are old stock. They only sell them in 6 bolt though.
I'm running the Kactus rotors and there is no rivet play out the box. I'm running both the 6 bolt and CL versions. The 6 bolt rotors are on my gravel bike sees nothing but dirt and single track and the CL rotor bike does a ton of descents. Both are fine.
Those CD-01 are just cheap rotors you can get off Pick 3. The CD-02 rotors are the ones to get.
Can vouch for this, wish I knew: CD-01 are absolutely trash.
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"Planet Cyclery" is going out of business/closing its doors. (I presume they are another online retailer that didn't manage the past few years very well)
I spent about a 1/2 hour looking at all of their sale prices. From my perspective, their "sale prices" are still to expensive compared to the deals I get on a regular basis through Aliexpress.
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"Planet Cyclery" is going out of business/closing its doors. (I presume they are another online retailer that didn't manage the past few years very well)
I spent about a 1/2 hour looking at all of their sale prices. From my perspective, their "sale prices" are still to expensive compared to the deals I get on a regular basis through Aliexpress.
Their sister company Colorado Cyclist is doing the same, and Merlin Cycles in the UK still undercuts both of them on Shimano components.
Colorado Cyclist was great in the 80s to early 2000s with awesome mail order catalogs.
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I j recently got some 6 bolt rotors
Zooms were trash
Avids are great
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racework crankset with dub spindle and self extracting crankbolts.
Are they new? Or did i miss them
Edit: just saw this pic of them with the new 105 three bolt chainrings! Lol
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I installed the old design on 5 bikes, and i cracked one non drive side arm at 6 or 7nm. Racework is largely useless to deal with. They made so many mistakes in my order with them that i can't remember the exact count. Beyond the cranks, i bought 12s chains from them, they sent me 11s, the bar tape they sold me is the absolute worst i've ever used, and more. They refused to warranty anything, including the crank arm even though it was low torque (they dont tell you what torque to use, btw), but i managed to buy a replacement one for cheap enough - abnormal, but at least i still have 5 cranksets to use and not 4, for now anyway -.
We've put around 5k km on all these cranksets so far, i'd say. to avoid cracking more crank arms, i'm using 5nm and an obscene amount of threadlock. It's been working.
Either way they updated the non drive side design.
I wouldn't recommend them, goes without saying, but to be fair, i'm happy with the cranksets as long as it's not broken - kind of like i'm happy with my ltwoo er9 when it's not broken, the problem being that out of 5, 2 broke for no reason -, and their 3d printed saddles are nice too.
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The 2nd iteration Racework crankset is also the same design as the Riro crankset.
It's an improvement over the previous design, but I did have problems installing it on non-Shimano bottom brackets. It would seize up before fully locking down. It works fine on both Shimano Ultegra PF and threaded BSA bottom brackets, but I had issues installing it on my threaded PF BB that was non-Shimano. I'm guessing it might be a difference in bearing size that's causing an issue?
This 29mm axle version looks interesting for the 3rd design iteration. I'm guessing it locks in from the non-drive side with a built-in locking screw. I wonder if they'll use this design for the 24mm axle version?
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Does anyone know if the 170mm Zrace Blade cranks are actually 5mm shorter than the 175's? Or do they just drill the hole 5mm higher?
Also, has anyone tried the new Evosid cranks (5Dev clones)? They look incredible, both the silver and the black with splatter paint, however I'm not 100% confident that they will be strong enough considering they've copied a Titanium crank design and made them out of 6061 aluminum.
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I installed the old design on 5 bikes, and i cracked one non drive side arm at 6 or 7nm. Racework is largely useless to deal with. They made so many mistakes in my order with them that i can't remember the exact count. Beyond the cranks, i bought 12s chains from them, they sent me 11s, the bar tape they sold me is the absolute worst i've ever used, and more. They refused to warranty anything, including the crank arm even though it was low torque (they dont tell you what torque to use, btw), but i managed to buy a replacement one for cheap enough - abnormal, but at least i still have 5 cranksets to use and not 4, for now anyway -.
We've put around 5k km on all these cranksets so far, i'd say. to avoid cracking more crank arms, i'm using 5nm and an obscene amount of threadlock. It's been working.
Either way they updated the non drive side design.
I wouldn't recommend them, goes without saying, but to be fair, i'm happy with the cranksets as long as it's not broken - kind of like i'm happy with my ltwoo er9 when it's not broken, the problem being that out of 5, 2 broke for no reason -, and their 3d printed saddles are nice too.
Wait so you had TWO failures with the er9 groupset and you still went ahead and got five? Or am I not reading this correctly.
"Happy as long as it's not broken" is not good enough, any failure during a 100+km ride is something that will ruin your day, and something that very rarely happens with groupsets from the big three.
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Also, has anyone tried the new Evosid cranks (5Dev clones)? They look incredible, both the silver and the black with splatter paint, however I'm not 100% confident that they will be strong enough considering they've copied a Titanium crank design and made them out of 6061 aluminum.
The original 5Devs are aluminum. For $63 it is tempting to get a set to try out.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806663709748.html
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Wait so you had TWO failures with the er9 groupset and you still went ahead and got five? Or am I not reading this correctly.
"Happy as long as it's not broken" is not good enough, any failure during a 100+km ride is something that will ruin your day, and something that very rarely happens with groupsets from the big three.
i bought 5 groups at the same time. i had 4 bikes to build and i bought a spare one in case one would be dead on arrival or self destruct immediately. Built the 4 bikes, everything was fine for weeks, i then received a frame to review so i put the spare group on that. After weeks of "this stuff is wonderful", all hell started to break loose. The 2 dead RDs aren't the only problems i've had either. Had another problem yesterday i posted on the erx/9 dedicated thread.
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i bought 5 groups at the same time. i had 4 bikes to build and i bought a spare one in case one would be dead on arrival or self destruct immediately. Built the 4 bikes, everything was fine for weeks, i then received a frame to review so i put the spare group on that. After weeks of "this stuff is wonderful", all hell started to break loose. The 2 dead RDs aren't the only problems i've had either. Had another problem yesterday i posted on the erx/9 dedicated thread.
That's an impressive failure rate.