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Component Deals & Selection / Frame bearings
« on: April 10, 2024, 10:45:23 AM »
Hello, has anyone purchased enduro style frame bearings from AliExpress

For 6902-RS I've found Fushi ceramic, but not sure if I really want ceramic. Any other good options? Any options that use grease instead of oil?

For 608-2RS it looks like they're just traditional skateboard bearing size. I've used Fireball Endure bearings on my skateboard which have grease instead of oil and last forever, I think those are the ticket here

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Component Deals & Selection / AliExpress payment issues
« on: April 05, 2024, 02:27:42 PM »
Hello,

I was wondering if I am the only one who is constantly having payment issues?

Both Paypal and Discover credit card are constantly failing. If I wait and keep trying Paypal numerous times, it will eventually (usually) work. But I have been unable to add a CC payment method for weeks now. Any tips or tricks? Certainly if others are experiencing this, AliExpress is losing millions of dollars in revenue.

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Component Deals & Selection / Onirii brakes - Terrible customer service
« on: April 04, 2024, 08:36:12 AM »
I purchased a set of IIIPro IV4R brakes during the anniversary sale for $75 from the official store. Onirii sent me two calipers with short hoses, so one is impossible to use as a rear brake right now.

I messaged them and they are trying to get me to buy a new hose for $11 instead of just fixing the issue. Pretty crappy "customer service", I'd stay away. This is the first time I've had an issue with an AliExpress order.

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Component Deals & Selection / Who's copying who?
« on: November 09, 2023, 09:31:09 PM »
I was just perusing tonight and saw a copy of my DMR Defy35 stem. It's not a super well known or popular stem. It got me wondering...is this just the company that manufactures their stems, just selling a Rebranded version direct from the factory? It seems silly that that they would take the time to replicate a stem that's not even popular like Industry Nine or Race Face.

Item in question: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mr0QVws

Then I found these Deity T-Mac clones that are everywhere. These make more sense to replica since they're a hugely popular brand. But real T-macs origins aren't disclosed on their site...they could very easily be made in China. And these could also just be Rebranded pedals, right?

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mK34WJm

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Component Deals & Selection / Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress?
« on: October 13, 2023, 01:30:19 PM »
This is a very general and open-ended question, but what do you think are the absolute best buys from AliExpress in terms of quality and value? And the worst buys? Can be specific to brands or products, or just general categories.

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