Can you combine that with a model name or something to search for? Ali offers are kind of regional, links do not work from everywhere. Thx

I've purchased it under the "Gub" brand before.

Luke (Trace Velo) was supposedly giving VG sports a second try. Hoping for an update soon.

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.

Been using this Mixed saddle on my gravel bike. Its taken some hits on rough roads and is holding up nicely.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804407872695.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.51.365e1802b7EHlo&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

The first number is the length. Depending on how the axles fit now, you could deviate a little but that is for you to decide...
The rest is the thread. I guess the last number is the length of the thread, so you could go for more or less thread depending on the length of the axle... If you go for a slightly longer axle (few mm's) you will need longer thread of else the thread will run out before the axle is tight...
Here you have suitable axles with a lever like I've got: https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005002555449083.html?srcSns=com.pushbullet.android&spreadType=socialShare&bizType=ProductDetail&social_params=20975338116&aff_fcid=8d92cb73f14a4bb7be70f951f483cf1b-1684997815249-01821-_mLtxhEy&tt=MG&aff_fsk=_mLtxhEy&aff_platform=default&sk=_mLtxhEy&aff_trace_key=8d92cb73f14a4bb7be70f951f483cf1b-1684997815249-01821-_mLtxhEy&shareId=20975338116&businessType=ProductDetail&platform=AE&terminal_id=e6a6ad9f252046b3968015305bc14eaf&afSmartRedirect=y

Thanks for that!
I understood the measurements, just wasn't sure which ones to prioritize. These seem like they'll do the job. I honestly prefer axles without the lever. Aesthetics I guess, but if I can't find something that works I'll definitely get these.

Did the replacement shifter work much better than the first?   I just installed my shifters and am having similar bad shifting.

Its still tricky to get dialed in, but yes it absolutely solved the shifting issues I was having. No matter the adjustments made, couldn't get it indexed properly. Fortunately my mechanic had a spare shimano shifter sitting around. We tried the shimano one and it helped identify the shifter as the problem. Rear mech was flawless with the shimano shifter.

100 mile update.

Frame hasn't exploded yet.
Ltwoo GR9 group is not bad. Might upgrade shift cable to something more premium to see if it makes shifting better.
Senicx GR3 crankset has been solid. Used a shimano bb instead of the stock one. No creaking and runs smooth.
Replaced Toseek stem for a shorter one I had laying around to adjust fit. Might order a "nicer" one soon.
Mixed saddle is comfy enough. I've taken some serious hits on bumpy roads and its held up well.
Toseek seatpost gets the job done. Not much to write home about. Not the lightest since it uses metal fittings instead of carbon, but I prefer sturdiness over some grams saved.
45mm WTB Riddlers are ideal for my terrain. Not overly aggressive, but just the right balance of grip and rolling resistance.

My two gripes so far:
1. Rear does have flex when pedaling standing up. Not much to do about it really. For the price of the frame, I should've expected some flaws.
2. Thru axles use an 8mm allen wrench/hex key. Why?? None of my current multi tools have an 8mm so I either have to find one with an 8mm or carry another allen wrench. Also, the allen wrench can't go in beyond maybe 10mm or so. So all the torque is on a very small part of the shaft. May not be an issue, but just a bad design choice imo.

I used this one from Amazon. It’s not full frame coverage, but it was one of the few “matte” options. Not as glossy as regular helicopter tape.
Covered the whole bottom of down tube, top of top tube, inside of fork, and back of seat tube.

Lamin-x Bicycle Frame Tape Guard... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079LR76JV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share