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

[kbernstein]

Your guess is as good as mine, translations always suck with IGS. I would assume the latter still

[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

I just received this Cyclami/Rock Bros power bank+bike light. It weighs just under 125g, has a slim profile and both the female and male interface garmin mounts are replaceable. The light itself is decently bright, but don't expect great illumination in pitch black conditions. At best the light will be good enough in city conditions for visiblity. Also it comes with both USB-C and lighting charging connectors built-in, though I feel the cord it a bit fragile, so I might go look for a short cable with both USB-C "male" connectors to charge my phone instead.

As intended, I plan to use it for it's power bank feature to charge my phone on longer road rides or when I'm on remote gravel bike rides. I only wish it had a bit more power than 5000mah. I can see a market for a bigger unit at the expense of more weight.

Overall I think it's a handy device for the price!

[Tijoe]

This items is a bit on the humorous side, but for some of us it is appropriate to support all of our Aliexpress purchases.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805001938924.html

[Tijoe]

Thinking of bicycle lighting....

I purchased these 2 lights.  They are very bright.  I am pleased with the lumen/price ratio.   (I haven't tested them yes to see how long they last.)

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805832607711.html

I purchased the 2400 Lumen / 6400mAh version of the listing below. 

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255801127497663.html

[jstrawks]

I got the cane creek eesilk stem from the same seller, doesn't look too bad. The switch doesn't have any writing on it to tell you if you're on the soft or hard setting like the genuine. The machining on the inside of the stem is a bit rough but the finish on the exterior looks similar. Because of the questionable nature of the stem, I question if there is a difference between the different elastometers

I noticed the rough interior finish in the video unboxing that went up yesterday, though the youtuber doesn't mention it. As for labeling on the switch, his has it clearly marked. He does indicate that switching elastomers changed the firmness, so apparently, they're different.

Here's a screen capture that shows the  switch marked:

https://stylesdeluxe.com/ss/Screen%20Capture%20%23012.jpg

Here's one that shows the rough interior:

https://stylesdeluxe.com/ss/Screen%20Capture%20%23013.jpg

I'm waiting on his ride report before I decide if I want to try one.

The video is at:

[impmonkey]

Anyone aware of an Ali version of this bar?
https://coefficientcycling.com/products/rr-road-race-handlebar

[sbellote]

Anyone aware of an Ali version of this bar?
https://coefficientcycling.com/products/rr-road-race-handlebar

I remember seeing it some time ago, and not from some random brand/store... but I've just look into Ryet/Og-Evkin/Toseek lineup and didn't find it, so not really sure

[00Garza]

Yeah it popped up for a short time right after I saw the first video of it on youtube by RCA (road cycling academy). Then it was gone just as fast. Haven't seen it since.

[kbernstein]

The official one or a knockoff that potentially got a cease and desist?

[jes2k13]

anyone got any links for a factor lando HT lookalike frame
or a scott spark? or a scott scale RC frame as well?

[Ludo]

Scott scale RC, look at SP Cycle M06, I have mine on the way

http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4446.45.html

[jonathanf2]

I'd highly recommend checking out the Pick 3 & Save deals on AliEx. They don't have any major items, but it's perfect for small accessories you wouldn't want to pay full price on. Items I've purchased have included cycling gloves, bike lights, compression sleeves, computer mounts, headset caps, shoe cleats, etc. Also shipping has been incredibly fast. The average delivery time to the US west coast has been less than a week and as fast as 4 days. Only downside is that there's no way to search for an item you want. It's based on your search algorithms and loosely categorized.

[jonathanf2]

Does anyone have experience with these Good Year Eagle F1 road slicks? Possible cheaper alternative to GP 5000 tires?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805561575967.html

[Wet Noodle]

I'd highly recommend checking out the Pick 3 & Save deals on AliEx. They don't have any major items, but it's perfect for small accessories you wouldn't want to pay full price on. Items I've purchased have included cycling gloves, bike lights, compression sleeves, computer mounts, headset caps, shoe cleats, etc. Also shipping has been incredibly fast. The average delivery time to the US west coast has been less than a week and as fast as 4 days. Only downside is that there's no way to search for an item you want. It's based on your search algorithms and loosely categorized.

Yep, it's good advice for small stuff you want (or even just to try out). Additionally with slightly pricier stuff:

• Always have your search history stuffed with what you're interested in; it also doesn't hurt to keep some of that stuff in your cart. Ali's search is usually absolute crap, but Ali will kind of remember what you clicked ...
• I get the feeling there is a 3-USD-each-X thing each beginning of the month (first 3 or 4 days) - not sure if it's all year round, but wouldn't hurt to check.
• Visit the coins page via phone browser (or, possibly, app) and check coins-discount finder there - regular prices, but usually way higher coin discounts. Sadly, no search function either, just scrolling and hoping for the best (as in: priming via step (1)). Discounts given there only apply to "buy now", not to buying via cart - you can't combine products (say to get the price up for a price-dependent coupon code or something). Keep that in mind; in case of bigger sales events, special sales coupons might work out better. Also, sometimes the coins page is glitchy and will show different discounts than the actual product page (or they use weird math to deduct the discount (might by an EU sales tax thing)). Buying multiple items of the same thing is generally possible there, but the discount percentage may get lower with each item added (again, not the same for all products and weird Chinese maths).

When there is (2), go (3) and check specifically for offers that also allow for (2). It's not uncommon to find products where both discounts can be combined.

[Tijoe]

I have purchased more than 100 $1.79 to $1.99 small items, where you pick 3 and get free shipping.  Every time I end up purchasing 9 or 10 items in the order. (10 items max per order) Total was always less than $20.00.    Probably around 70 are bike parts or bike tools.   Most of the other items are general tools, hydration pouches, lights,  drysacks,  gloves, arm warmers, padded bicycle undershorts.   A few cost up to $4.99, but most cost me $1.79.   I can state that perhaps 5 are poor quality garbage items, but overall I have been very impressed with the quality and functionality of these inexpensive items.

I've played out and purchased about every item that I have interest in.  I keep looking for that next item I can't live without.

I live in Montana, and shipping to me takes 14 to 22 days.  (Most of the time, orders take 7 to 16 days to get to me once the order is through customs -  Most of the time it takes 4-5 days from China to US Customs.  (USPS is slow and sucks!)