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Re: Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress? These are my two best:

Kalloy Uno Ultralight 7050AL Stems: $17.50 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799842115476.html
These are very light and generally a quality component. Barely heavier than the Darimo AL stems and less than 1/10th the price.

Ridenow TPU Tubes: $6-$8 each for the 24g versions: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805247862356.html
Light and good quality TPU tube. They make a lighter version, but I have yet to try them.

Worst:
Any pulley wheels or ospw stuff. Total junk bearings. Most use the 689 size. If you want to play with fancy bearings in your RD, look for people reselling Kogel ones that they picked up for free during their sales.
October 13, 2023, 03:43:49 PM 		1
Re: Chinese cycling clothes Anyone got recommendations on a one-piece skinsuit (preferably with pockets)? Looking to find a 'racesuit' type outfit but it seems like there's not much choice from the high quality brands on AliExpress.
October 15, 2023, 04:26:34 AM 		1
Re: Chinese cycling clothes
Quote from: raisinberry777 on October 15, 2023, 04:26:34 AM
Anyone got recommendations on a one-piece skinsuit (preferably with pockets)? Looking to find a 'racesuit' type outfit but it seems like there's not much choice from the high quality brands on AliExpress.
Once you go skinsuit you never go back, the fit and simplicity is just far superior imo.
If you can manage to get it on clearance then Neopro skinsuit is incredibly cheap, superior to any ali offering imo.
October 15, 2023, 10:56:10 PM 		1
Re: SPARE PARTS: LTWOO R9 11s Hydraulic Carbon This is somewhat tempting to try and convert my GR9 gravel bike into 2x.
October 18, 2023, 02:38:06 PM 		1
Re: Spcycle G058 New Mold Carbon Gravel Frameset
Quote from: kubackje on September 25, 2023, 08:47:40 AM
I really like that the frame has short chainstays and slack headtube angle. Just don't understand why it has such a short reach and tt. I am 187 and looking at geo chart I would need size XL with 110 stem I think. The stack is reall high at this size. And size L with 556 TT would be to small. That would be a really short tube for fast gravel or singletracks
Seems strange to me. Or am I missing something?

You're not missing anything, it's just not got a long TT and doesn't need one, since it clearly wasn't designed with that in mind (long reach).  Indeed you can 'correct' it for your fit with a longer stem.  But they should have used a longer fork offset to extend the FC and wheelbase since TT is relatively short, and also should have kept the same HTA / STA from the size XS all the way to XL.  You can't correct that.

If they'd gone 70HTA and 74.5STA (as in the XS) with a 60mm fork offset, this thing would be great descending and on gnarly offroad.  As is, FC and WB are way too short in L and XL IMO.

Peak Torque tangentially touched on this in his Yoeleo gravel bike review recently - complaining about toe overlap.
October 23, 2023, 08:20:51 AM 		1
Re: True CX frame (not gravel) I will post some pictures later but I have been meaning to share my experience with my cx build. 

Cyclocross is my primary discipline, and for this year I wanted a pit bike. I too wanted the true CX geometry with short wheelbase and high bottom bracket.  I landed on the GR029/FE-806/CX028  frame.  I put on SRAM force because that is what I like and I race single speed with the zip tied shifter.  I purchased through ebay store https://www.ebay.com/usr/yxbikes.  It included headset and thru axles (although the fork doesn't have a threaded insert, so it uses a quick release style thru axle), which added a level of simplicity.  It came with the flyxii top cap.   The crown race was a pretty snug fit, and required a pvc pipe to push it into place (https://nuxx.net/blog/2014/02/09/pvc-1-5-crown-race-setter/). 

The geometry is a bit funky.  I really wanted to get the stack down to a certain size.  This frame has a high stack and short reach.  So a compromise was required to get  the stack where I wanted.  I sized down, thinking I could run a bit longer stem.   This worked, but I will say, it puts your pressure vector on the front tire in a less desirable angle while cornering off camber.  I have since put back on  a shorter stem.

The build went very smoothly as it uses those clip in cable stops.  BB shell threads don't look pretty but they were fine.   I paired this with a set of 40mm superteams with onirii rotors (CD-02), which aren't great and have a slight creak to them, but serve the purpose just fine.  Other items include, Ryet 3D saddle, Uno 100mm stem, RXL SL 38mm, Elita One 27.2x350mm seatpost, and Bolany 11-36 cassette.  Basically a full chiner build with Sram Force.   

Total Weight came in with pedals and bottle cages just under 18 lbs.   

When the season rolled around, I raced it instead of my A bike, and I love it.   The bike rips corners and having a true CX geometry and sizing down a bit has worked really well for me.  I'd highly recommend this frame if you are racing CX but just be aware of the stack/reach combo.  I much prefer it over longer gravely type frames being used in cx.   
November 01, 2023, 11:01:55 AM 		1
Re: Gravel bike project
Quote from: electrolux on November 02, 2023, 12:22:11 PM
Would personally go for a push fit bb to avoid bonding issues with the t47 shell.

Bonding issues are a lot more rare than press fit issues.
November 03, 2023, 09:26:39 AM 		1
Re: 1st time builder - frame checks
Quote from: Ludo on November 12, 2023, 09:26:06 AM
Just ordered my first frame, from SP cycle. I have been reading a lot of thread but thought maybe I could get some help in getting everything in one place for future rookies like me.
The topic is what to ask supplier to check/document with pics prior to shipping, what to check upon arrival.

Pre shipment checks, ask for picture of:
-head tube and bottom bracket mating surfaces, check for no paint and general smoothness
-rear caliper mating surfaces,  check for paint, flatteness of mounts

Upon receiving:
Check above again


Anything else? What are you experience guys do?

Make sure to record video of the unboxing just in case of damage. You have a narrow window before you can file any damage claims with AliExpress. It's good to cover your bases. I've ordered from SP Cycle before. Their packaging was excellent and shipping was quite fast. It took 14 days from order-to-arrival at my doorstep. Frame was decent with a few rough patches. The paint/gloss coat is a bit weak (scratches easily) and they didn't bother with any internal plastic guide tubes, though the bike was easy to route. I also had issues trying to insert the brake hose through the fork lower hole. I had to sand it a bit and then I re-applied enamel to the hole area for added protection.

Once the bike was built up, it's been rock solid. In fact it's the fastest bike I own based on ride data compared to my other carbon frames. For the price I paid and quick shipping, I'd buy from them again.
November 12, 2023, 11:42:11 AM 		1
Re: Chinese cycling clothes
Quote from: dsveddy on November 14, 2023, 11:08:00 AM
Lastly--anyone have experience with these "9D" or "20D" pads they put in these? It seems that across all the companies, you get a "9D" or "20D" pad, I'd love to hear some testimonials on what they're like.
Those pads are the worst of the worst. Absolute rubbish!

When I first discovered cycling slothing on Ali I made the mistake of ordering cheap bibs with a pad like that. It went straight to the garbage bin...

November 14, 2023, 11:13:53 AM 		1
Re: Elves Falath EVO 2023 Too bad this frame looks a bit iffy. 
I'm interested in the Vanyar Pro they released recently, hope Hambini does a review of that one too.
November 16, 2023, 08:07:57 AM 		1