Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
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
October 12, 2023, 07:36:13 AM
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Re: What lube?
We really just need to get on gearboxes and belt drives though.
October 13, 2023, 12:05:39 PM
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Re: Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress?
Here's my best of : Elita one seatpost and saddles Firespider handlebars Uno stems too Balugoe $24 86g bare carbon saddles(but tend to crack after a while) xpresso pedals Ti, 160g F1Z bike shop handlebar bags, for long rides(Loving Outdoor Store) Darevie shorts SK Cycle carbon seatpost clamp Alpha cycling pink break pads Nuga store tubeless syringe Onirii M2 brakes Balashov Electric Cooking Machine 1.7L, to wax chains Magene Radar L508
I liked them but not anymore: Gaciron lights, great but their straps are crap, I've lost them all
Got an ELITAONE seatpost coming, can't wait to try it on my bikepacking rig.
October 14, 2023, 05:59:27 PM
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Re: Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress?
I like rhinowalk saddlebags, risk titanium bolts, towild lights.
I dislike anything from og-evkin.
Just ordered a Rhinowalk stem bag mostly for a snack sack on my bikepacking rig. Pretty much a full set of oil slick Risk Ti bolts coming as well. (if you haven't noticed I'm new here and going wild with these parts deals...)
October 14, 2023, 06:03:00 PM
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Re: ZRace RX crankset - broken
Re: pedal extenders
I tried using some from AliX and they broke on my MTB, and JUST after I finished a hectic descent. Could've caused a massive crash. Although I love the wider Q being a tall dude, I will never run them again on any bike. I just wish companies would introduce cranks with variable Q-factor.
October 26, 2023, 09:47:52 AM
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Re: Recommendation on 1x12 MTB groupset?
Just get Microshift Advent X. It's "only" 10 speed but it's fantastic. I'm sure it's slightly more expensive than the Chinese ones you posited but it's reliable and robust.
October 28, 2023, 07:42:27 PM
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Re: Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress?
Here are some quick reviews of stuff I've received so far:
- Pedal extenders - Utter shit, extremely dangerous. These snapped and got stuck in crank arm. I was very lucky that they snapped just after I finished a hectic descent, and didn't cause a crash. After I complained, I never received a response from the seller and they were removed from their store. Link to the store that never responded: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1102650247?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.263.3a0c1802p7TyPl
- SRAM BB tool - worked perfectly, good machining - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2252799822224212.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.261.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- Brake hose barbs/olives - worked perfectly - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801512819809.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.276.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- RockBros plastic bottle cages - need to jiggle the bottle a bit to slide in, but bottle retention is good and translucent blue plastic looks cool. However, if I could order again I would go with the carbon cages people have posted about here. - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803962344624.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.270.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- RockBros top tube bag - good quality, seems durable, zippers work well - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832674488900.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.271.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- No logo carbon seatpost 31.6 - terrible clamp design; saddle cannot by tilted further down unless fully removed - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832614604335.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.281.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- Alloy jockey wheels/ceramic bearings - nice little upgrade over stock plastic wheels, spin great and look excellent - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804407779860.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.290.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- Toseek carbon fork - 576g with no crown race, finishing looks decent. Not sure if I trust it yet, I think I'm going to stress test it in some grass before riding aggressively with it on my urban/road bike. - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803054616840.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.255.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- Rhinowalk stem bag - great quality, corny logo and slogan was easily cut off - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802811103785.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.89.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- Risk titanium bolts - beautiful, great finishing, but excessive packaging. Ordered many different types from a few different stores.
- ELITAONE carbon seatpost 31.6 400mm - great finish, good clamp design, 152g, stress tested on rough gravel and singletrack and it has held up great. - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805646314200.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.119.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- Deckas SRAM chainring 30t - good machining, only time will tell how durable the aluminum is - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801800096253.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.124.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- No logo silicone grips - feel slick compared to ESI Chunkies. About 31.7mm diameter after installation. I wouldn't use these as primary grips on a mountain bike. Seems like cheaper foam rather than grippy silicone. Wouldn't buy again. Risk silicone are much better. - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801376296997.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.129.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- Risk silicone grips - pretty thin, possibly even thinner than the 31.7mm no name grips. Quality is better than no logo ones, closer to ESI feel, but still not as grippy as ESI. Just using them over bar ends for alternative hand positions on my bikepacking rig. - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801261148566.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.154.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- Deemount valve cores - look excellent, wouldn't be surprised if they make these OEM for big brands - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832861360076.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.133.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- Deemount steerer tube expansion plug - great quality - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832719440139.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.134.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- RideNow 26" 42g TPU tubes - actual weight 37g, incredible weight reduction for the price - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805274686062.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.139.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
- SCREWHOME store nylon M5 bolts - surprisingly decent quality. Perfect for use as boss plugs. - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832789801780.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.144.21ef1802kRyNtE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
October 28, 2023, 08:42:07 PM
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^ Thanks for all the input, so many goodies in there. Those purple jockey wheels would be perfect on my purple Cotic FlareMax.
More stuff I've received:
November 01, 2023, 08:44:23 PM
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Re: Flat handlebar recommendation?
That's probably the one component I wouldn't get off of Aliexpress.
Good handlebars from Spank, Ritchey, etc are like $40
Best value stem I've found is the 7075 3d forged Truvativ Descendant
March 15, 2024, 07:41:58 PM
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
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.
April 12, 2024, 09:32:32 AM
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