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

[jonathanf2]

I bit the bullet and ordered this power bank/light for longer rides to charge my phone. I was given an additional discount reducing the price to $13 USD, though regular price is $19 USD. I figure I could place it on my phone mount which also uses a Garmin mount interface and I can charge it while riding.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806196991792.html

[Tijoe]

I looked at these power banks, but when I back country bicycle tour in remote areas for several days at a time, where electricity is difficult to find, I found out I often use around 20,000 mAh over 2-3 days. charging my phone, bike computer, lights, Zoleo, and other electrical devices I carry.   I would have to carry 4 of these light/power banks to meet my needs. 

This being stated, I am always looking out for higher powered power banks that work well for bicycling.

[jonathanf2]

I looked at these power banks, but when I back country bicycle tour in remote areas for several days at a time, where electricity is difficult to find, I found out I often use around 20,000 mAh over 2-3 days. charging my phone, bike computer, lights, Zoleo, and other electrical devices I carry.   I would have to carry 4 of these light/power banks to meet my needs. 

This being stated, I am always looking out for higher powered power banks that work well for bicycling.

I figure it'd be fine for 2-6 hour rides with a convenient placement so I can keep my phone charging while listening to music and/or taking videos, photos, etc.

I'd definitely carry a bigger capacity power bank if I was doing multi-day trips.

[kbernstein]

How are the Zrace centerlock discs? I have no idea what to look for in a disc but 4.50€/pc is tempting

[nicklej]

How are the Zrace centerlock discs? I have no idea what to look for in a disc but 4.50€/pc is tempting

I've not used those one specifically but I did try some other bargain rotors to see whether they were good value. They do work fine but they're the only rotors I had where they lack bite. Almost like the rotor finish is too smooth or something.

[jonathanf2]

I picked up this AliExpress AssSaver Win Wing fender knock-off for $2.99 USD from the Choice deals. I have the real Ass Saver fenders for both my gravel and road bike, but for $2.99 I was curious how this one compares. This design works better than the saddle mounted fender and it's a quick way to add some wet weather protection.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805962538917.html

[Pedaldancer]

I picked up this AliExpress AssSaver Win Wing fender knock-off for $2.99 USD from the Choice deals. I have the real Ass Saver fenders for both my gravel and road bike, but for $2.99 I was curious how this one compares. This design works better than the saddle mounted fender and it's a quick way to add some wet weather protection.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805962538917.html

Why use such a thing? If it's like this size a e.g. SkS speedrocker is much less sticking out of the bike and gives much better protection 

[jonathanf2]

Why use such a thing? If it's like this size a e.g. SkS speedrocker is much less sticking out of the bike and gives much better protection 

Fender angle is adjustable on the AssSaver fender and from the looks of the knock off, it should be similar. Also I live in year-round cycling weather, I don't need to commit to full fenders. I just need something quick I can put on when it's a bit wet outside.

[Pedaldancer]

Fender angle is adjustable on the AssSaver fender and from the looks of the knock off, it should be similar. Also I live in year-round cycling weather, I don't need to commit to full fenders. I just need something quick I can put on when it's a bit wet outside.

Did you have a look on sks speedrocker? They have rubber bands for quick attachement. That's not a full fender setup as you see on City bikes. It takes a minute to mount it on the rear. 
But anyway, do what you want... can just tell you this half blade is not working very fine compared to a circular shaped solution.
Guess why I know that?

[jonathanf2]

Did you have a look on sks speedrocker? They have rubber bands for quick attachement. That's not a full fender setup as you see on City bikes. It takes a minute to mount it on the rear. 
But anyway, do what you want... can just tell you this half blade is not working very fine compared to a circular shaped solution.
Guess why I know that?

I don't ride in full rain. The road version works fine on mild wet roads and gravel version works fine on the single track that's slightly muddy. Seriously, I have no problem with the real Ass Saver fender and so do a bunch of other cyclists who use the same thing in sunny year-round Southern California. The knock-off is $3 USD. What's difficult to understand not everyone wants full fenders laying around?

This is the AliEx deals thread, go find the AliEx SKS knock offs for under $10 USD and maybe I'll be interested!

[kbernstein]

New IGS630s, adding strava live segments, doubling storage, adding dual band GPS, increased battery life from 35 to 45 hours

[toxin]

Thats great and all, but what it actually needs is automatic rerouting

[00Garza]

Thats great and all, but what it actually needs is automatic rerouting

Yeah. That would put it up there as legitimate competition with the big boys.

[kbernstein]

You're in luck because that was something I omitted - it does now have rerouting I just missed it, "Auto Back on Track When Veer Off Course"

Must have gotten over my head because this is personally a feature that pisses me off like nothing else does. I've always wanted to chuck my garmin in the river when their masterfully-designed to be annoying beeps come in the moment you take the smallest shortcut, I really hate rerouting

[00Garza]

You're in luck because that was something I omitted - it does now have rerouting I just missed it, "Auto Back on Track When Veer Off Course"

Must have gotten over my head because this is personally a feature that pisses me off like nothing else does. I've always wanted to chuck my garmin in the river when their masterfully-designed to be annoying beeps come in the moment you take the smallest shortcut, I really hate rerouting

Does it actually reroute you? Or just point you back in the direction of the route. Not quite the same thing.