Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!

[jonathanf2]

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.

[Tijoe]

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

[jonathanf2]

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

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

[coffeebreak]

Are Elite wheels ENT a rebrand of Superteam or vice-versa

[raisinberry777]

Are Elite wheels ENT a rebrand of Superteam or vice-versa

No - they are completely different wheels from completely different companies.

[jonathanf2]

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806020104144.html

Has anyone tried this RockBros bike light? It also works as a phone charger.

[Tijoe]

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.

[toxin]

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.

[jonathanf2]

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.

[kenderu]

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

[coffeebreak]

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?

[coffeebreak]

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806020104144.html

Has anyone tried this RockBros bike light? It also works as a phone charger.

I like the looks of this thing.

[jonathanf2]

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

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

[coffeebreak]

Here's your Sensah 1x10 gravel setup:

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

Wow! I ran every possible keyword combination and never came across this listing :S many thanks! Added to the cart pronto.

[Tijoe]

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806020104144.html

Has anyone tried this RockBros bike light? It also works as a phone charger.

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