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

[mirphak]

Anyone has decent front and rear racks located in China? Ideally something similar to the tailfin or the ortlieb quick rack? I tried to ping some sellers letting them know I have a few potential interested buyers and they did not seem to care. Sometimes they have such a lack of vision to listen to the market ... Same as with the (lack) of endurance frames.

[00Garza]

Somewhat peculiar. I'm looking for white colored stem (not polished silver) but can't find it. Kalloy Uno has silver ones and on eBay I found a single listing for white Uno stem not sure if it's white from factory or was painted over. I know Aliex search can be very difficult to get to specific item and would appreciate if anyone can find white Uno stem?

I see a few white ones, but lots of logos on them.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832678259040.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832672331131.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804834638184.html

[frenzen]

hello, ive been buying 9 speed ybn chains but I was wondering if anyone had a link for legit 11-12 speed shimano chains, I am confused which shimano chains are real or not as some do not come with quicklinks and they are supposed to be packaged seperately and sometimes the reviews say that they are real. Or should I completely stay away from shimano chains, what other chains are good alternative apart from YBN?

[Ludo]

KMC seems to be a popular choice

[maza]

hello, ive been buying 9 speed ybn chains but I was wondering if anyone had a link for legit 11-12 speed shimano chains, I am confused which shimano chains are real or not as some do not come with quicklinks and they are supposed to be packaged seperately and sometimes the reviews say that they are real. Or should I completely stay away from shimano chains, what other chains are good alternative apart from YBN?

For genuine Shimano chains visit your local shop. For bootleg Shimano chains go for Aliexpress.

[TidyDinosaur]

For genuine Shimano chains visit your local shop. For bootleg Shimano chains go for Aliexpress.

And be careful, a bad chain can also ruin a cassette because of the premature stretching... So it can become very costly. Been there, done that... 1000km and my chain and cassette were ruined.

[coffeebreak]

I see a few white ones, but lots of logos on them.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832678259040.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832672331131.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804834638184.html

That ABR one looks new, thanks! I did notice the TMAEX branded stuff - they have white handlebars, seatposts and combined packages too. Never saw anyone here mention that brand though. I might just get that Uno stem from eBay I guess. Those logos are over the top.

[luvlysmiler]

For genuine Shimano chains visit your local shop. For bootleg Shimano chains go for Aliexpress.

The only chain I've ever snapped was a bootleg Shimano Ultegra. Use with caution
YMMV etc

[luvlysmiler]

I've had good luck with the generic clear helicopter tape for quick dirty protection.

If you want a fitted kit to really wrap a frame and make it pretty, I would spend real money for a kit that has been meticulously designed for your frame. The difference between a frame specific wrap kit and a generic one is huge.

+1 for buying Helicopter tape, trimming it to size and shape then using sprayed water and hair dryer to position it. I've got some matt stuff on a Canyon since 2012 and its still great.
I get mine from from in-country sellers through Ebay as they often say how thick the tape is (and I can be impatient).

[coffeebreak]

LTwoo EGR 1x12 group is straight up $350, no coupons to apply. That's cheaper than it was after coupons during anniversary sale.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806450112754.html

BUT, the official LTWoo store is a pain to deal with.

[coffeebreak]

This storage box looks interesting but need fitments for different seat posts!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806634179520.html

[jcr]

LTwoo EGR 1x12 group is straight up $350, no coupons to apply. That's cheaper than it was after coupons during anniversary sale.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806450112754.html

BUT, the official LTWoo store is a pain to deal with.

that has regional restriction....doesn't ship to Canada

[coffeebreak]

I mean a deal is still a deal for those who can get it regardless of what countries it ships.

[jonathanf2]

LTwoo EGR 1x12 group is straight up $350, no coupons to apply. That's cheaper than it was after coupons during anniversary sale.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806450112754.html

BUT, the official LTWoo store is a pain to deal with.

Tempting and not tempting! The ER9 is slightly cheaper at $347 USD and they are adding discount bonuses bringing the total right under $360 USD with tax+shipping. Personally the ER9 has been awesome for me, but it's hard not to ignore issues other users have been facing.

[jonathanf2]

This storage box looks interesting but need fitments for different seat posts!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806634179520.html

I was semi-tempted to try this out, but it seems best suited for lower seat stay bikes with aero-profile seat posts.