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

[coffeebreak]

One more vote for Rhino walk. Their new bags with magnetic latch are awesome! Also the name Rhino walk, their logo looks good on a bag. Who wants OFOZOVEY in big bold white letters written on their accessories?

[ChrisB]

Any other bolt on top tube bags out there besides this one?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806737866038.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.3943hyz6hyz6Ou&algo_pvid=2f86ce8f-fdc0-4b97-8de5-28510982a9ce&algo_exp_id=2f86ce8f-fdc0-4b97-8de5-28510982a9ce-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2128.24%2125.12%21%21%21200.73%21178.59%21%402101e54417240852317414594e3054%2112000038741242134%21sea%21US%211699911272%21X&curPageLogUid=v54EsNUttOxa&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

Got two of those bags on my Gravel bikes, perfect fit and quality for the price.
My GF just gifted me a new Apidura top tube bag with magnetic cover, which is a bit nicer and has more inside volume, but cost 50$+ from a source in Europe...

BR Chris

[hsaus]

Can anyone recommend quality tools from Aliexpress for T47 bottom bracket installation and wheel hub service(removal etc.)

I used this to install a T47 bottom bracket with internal bearings: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006581207359.html

Worked well, and with careful positioning of the bike, the tool, and myself, I was able to tighten it properly with my big torque wrench, despite the very thin lip of that style of bottom bracket.

[rovescio]

Any recs for rear pannier rack and fenders? Something full-coverage like SKS Longboards.

[Eskae]

Any recs for rear pannier rack and fenders? Something full-coverage like SKS Longboards.

I spent a few hours searching AliEx for racks and fenders a few months ago and concluded that there was not a significant savings over purchasing a name brand from Amazon or a bike-specific vendor.  Also, most of the racks and fenders seem aimed at Brompton owners.  The only notable deals I could find were on custom-made titanium racks.  They aren't cheap ($100+) but they are competitive when priced against the same thing made by Tubus or similar.

[Bovelius]

Eskae,

I cant find any sellers with custom-made titanium racks,
I would be grateful if you got a link to share?

Thank you

[KvotheTheRaven]

Anyone have experience with this Spedao 10-36t 11 speed cassette?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805833912725.html

I wasn't that impressed by the Spedao road 11-32t cassette because of cog skipping. Unfortunately the beefier 1 piece Goldix/ZTTO cassettes only go up to 11-34t. I'm planning to use this on my 2x gravel setup. I need to get an XD/R freehub with it as well.

I've been getting some skipping on the three lowest cogs or so when putting down the power.

[jonathanf2]

I've been getting some skipping on the three lowest cogs or so when putting down the power.

Darn, I had the same issue with the Spedao 11-32t cassette. The Goldix/Ztto ultra light cassette has been much better for me with no cog skipping, but they only make that cassette up to 11-34t.

[coffeebreak]

Why don't anyone make 11-30 lightweight cassette? There is 11-28 and next up is 11-32/34. I have Ultegra 11-30 that I would like to replace with same ratio light cassette but no luck.

[Eskae]

Eskae,

I cant find any sellers with custom-made titanium racks,
I would be grateful if you got a link to share?

Thank you

Cheapest prices:
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[kubackje]

Why don't anyone make 11-30 lightweight cassette? There is 11-28 and next up is 11-32/34. I have Ultegra 11-30 that I would like to replace with same ratio light cassette but no luck.

Bro just look for new Goldix/ztto they have 11-30

[coffeebreak]

Bro just look for new Goldix/ztto they have 11-30

Just checked! Nice. Hadn't come across this as I was looking for 11-30 in my usual price range. At more than double the price and no extra weight reduction, gotta pass. Gave in and ordered my usual but in 11-28 variety: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807237040893.html

[jonathanf2]

Just checked! Nice. Hadn't come across this as I was looking for 11-30 in my usual price range. At more than double the price and no extra weight reduction, gotta pass. Gave in and ordered my usual but in 11-28 variety: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807237040893.html

I'm going to give the nod to the Goldix/Ztto lightweight cassette. They're all steel and well made. Much better than any of those mix steel/alloy cassettes on AliEx. Even the black hasn't worn off on mine. Pair it up to a Shimano chain and you're set.

[coffeebreak]

I'm going to give the nod to the Goldix/Ztto lightweight cassette. They're all steel and well made. Much better than any of those mix steel/alloy cassettes on AliEx. Even the black hasn't worn off on mine. Pair it up to a Shimano chain and you're set.

Any difference in operation between these black expensive cassettes and usual silver lightweight cassettes? I have been using the Wuzei/Goldix/Sunshine lightweight regular ones and all have been fantastic

[jonathanf2]

Any difference in operation between these black expensive cassettes and usual silver lightweight cassettes? I have been using the Wuzei/Goldix/Sunshine lightweight regular ones and all have been fantastic

I spend probably half my ride time in the small chainring, so my big cassette cogs see heavy use. I guess if you don't use those big cogs often, then you can probably save money and just use the Wuzei/Goldix/Sunshine cassettes. For heavy climbing I really prefer the all-steel cassette for better longevity. Also I feel the gap spacing is better with the Goldix/Ztto cassettes. Less fudging needed for gear indexing.