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

[Crash217]

Just got a pair of Stone 110R2 chainrings delivered. These are the absolute-black style rings that are milled out on the outboard side. Really nice rings imo. They look shiny and tumbled to me. Favorite feature is that the female threads for the chainring bolts are integrated into the inner ring, not sure why (it’s not like there’s a clear advantage, maybe weight savings?) but it feels extra premium and lightweight.

I got a pair of these recently as well and was extremely impressed by them as well.  Very pretty and super true.

[BerndSon]

Just got a pair of Stone 110R2 chainrings delivered. These are the absolute-black style rings that are milled out on the outboard side. Really nice rings imo. They look shiny and tumbled to me. Favorite feature is that the female threads for the chainring bolts are integrated into the inner ring, not sure why (it’s not like there’s a clear advantage, maybe weight savings?) but it feels extra premium and lightweight.

Good to hear, also awaiting them in 46-32T configuration. Will combine them with a Magene P505 PES base crank to replace a 46-30T GRX600 set on my Gravelbike.
Its the closest match i could find (lowest number of teeth) matching with the regular 110BCD pattern and i am already curious how it will work out. Will also have to deal with some spacers in order to get it working with the front deralliuer and come as close as possible to the original q-factor of the GRX. Lets see

[coffeebreak]

Got the Rockbros bag ultimately, will see how it goes with gold/black color of the frame.

Also noticed there's sale on random Elitewheels but in extremely limited quantities.

If you look around, you might find Edge and other pro disc sets for a good discount + you can stack Aliex coupon code on top (in the USA at least).

Those wheels and that bag is here already.

Funny thing though, before placing the order I messaged another seller (AWST) and they said they are off for Chinese new year celebrations. I didn't place order with them but went ahead and got the Elitewheels for super cheap. No progress on it, no shipping for more than a week but I didn't message because of the new year.

Somehow on Saturday UPS knocked on the door and dropped them off - still no tracking on Aliexpress and order says in process still, yet to be shipped :S

As for the bag, it's good. No complaints about the quality. Rather small but goes well with the aero frameset. The color is also not green so that works for me too.

[dsveddy]

Good to hear, also awaiting them in 46-32T configuration. Will combine them with a Magene P505 PES base crank to replace a 46-30T GRX600 set on my Gravelbike.
Its the closest match i could find (lowest number of teeth) matching with the regular 110BCD pattern and i am already curious how it will work out. Will also have to deal with some spacers in order to get it working with the front deralliuer and come as close as possible to the original q-factor of the GRX. Lets see

I also bought the same configuration. Be prepared to remove your crankset, I had to remove mine to get the inner ring behind the power meter, since the inner diameter of the ring and the outer diameter of the power meter are so close in size.

[jonathanf2]

For brake and shift cables, I can't emphasize how good these gold cables are. On my Juin Tech F1 equipped bikes the gold brake cables feel more firm with no sponginess. I've also ordered their gold shift cables, but standard shift cables work fine for me.

This Newbike choice store has the cheapest prices that I've seen:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806126221795.html

[coffeebreak]

Can confirm the gold cables work excellent in general (I'm using them with Onirii hydro-mech and SRAM Red rim). I got them from a brand called "Heppe". I'm guessing they are all same.

On the same topic, avoid black ones those are rubbish. I got a set and the black coating is literally just color on top of regular cable. It's also not even. I had problem pushing it thru the housing because at one spot the color had a lump that I filed away.

[jonathanf2]

Can confirm the gold cables work excellent in general (I'm using them with Onirii hydro-mech and SRAM Red rim). I got them from a brand called "Heppe". I'm guessing they are all same.

On the same topic, avoid black ones those are rubbish. I got a set and the black coating is literally just color on top of regular cable. It's also not even. I had problem pushing it thru the housing because at one spot the color had a lump that I filed away.

Same goes for the red colored cables. They're basically just painted on as well. Either go with regular silver cables or these gold ones.

Here's another one. You can find these Riderace compression headset plugs on Pick 3 & Save for $1.99 USD (or less depending on sale). The type 2 version is very similar to the FSA headset compression plug which I find to be a superior design (the non-textured cylinder surface). Don't buy the type 1 version, I believe it's made to fit a wider stem tube diameter unless you're buying it for a MTB.

Just for reference, buy it instead from Pick 3 & Save:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806309182455.html

[coffeebreak]

Rhinowalk has new bags out. I have a couple of their bags and they are a cut above rest of the Chinese bags including Rockbros which is generally quite popular.

These seem a little expensive though.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806302781342.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805986642275.html

[RDY]

Rhinowalk has new bags out. I have a couple of their bags and they are a cut above rest of the Chinese bags including Rockbros which is generally quite popular.

These seem a little expensive though.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806302781342.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805986642275.html

Eh ... I don't think they thought about the boa placement on the side of the top tube of that bag ...

[ausmtb8989]

Trying to optimized the way I carry my tool bag on the MTB.
Anyone know if there is an aliexpress equivalent of the Specialized swat bottle cage and tool holder?

[coffeebreak]

Can someone find an aero seatpost compatible Garmin Varia mount, especially for the kammtail/D shaped post?

The rubber mount held by two bands that came with Varia doesn't fit well on D tubes and frequently turns to either side of post.

[jonathanf2]

On a side note, does anyone know what gravel frame Rhinowalk used for their product shot? I like it!

[Wet Noodle]

aero seatpost compatible Garmin Varia mount?

Not what you were asking, but that sounds like a task for a 3d printer - just a little spacer thingy to make the mount conform to the rear end of the post and a drop of superglue to keep it fixated to the mount.

Other than that, I have seen pictures somewhere of some over-engineered varia mount with boa-like wire clamping stuff that seemed to be made for aero posts (definitely not ali, though).

[coffeebreak]

Not what you were asking, but that sounds like a task for a 3d printer - just a little spacer thingy to make the mount conform to the rear end of the post and a drop of superglue to keep it fixated to the mount.

Definitely. Someone handy could 3D print it. There are a handful on Etsy which I guess are all 3D printed.

On Amazon I found this - https://www.amazon.com/TUSITA-Mount-Compatible-Garmin-RCT715/dp/B0BLZ79DQR/

$25 is way more than I would like to spend though.
Bit surprised no one else has copied this design yet. Usually on Amazon there's a bunch of same products with different prices from different random brands.

[jonathanf2]

Definitely. Someone handy could 3D print it. There are a handful on Etsy which I guess are all 3D printed.

On Amazon I found this - https://www.amazon.com/TUSITA-Mount-Compatible-Garmin-RCT715/dp/B0BLZ79DQR/

$25 is way more than I would like to spend though.
Bit surprised no one else has copied this design yet. Usually on Amazon there's a bunch of same products with different prices from different random brands.

The Tusita brand stuff is actually a step up in quality from the other cheap random mounts. I have their garmin/computer mount for standard drop bars and everything from the actual plastic and mounting hardware is more premium.