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[jonathanf2]

Whoa, looks like they've cut even more weight from the mixed steel/alloy road cassettes. Now they're all coming in at sub 150g that's even including the 11-36t cassettes in both 11 and 12 speed. Personally I wouldn't use these cassettes since I spend half my ride time on the big cogs, but I could see these being great for those who don't climb often or for race specific purposes.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807440536685.html

I would do the pink cassette though :

[coffeebreak]

Whoa, looks like they've cut even more weight from the mixed steel/alloy road cassettes.

This is is the same that was discussed a few days ago. That weight is frightening.

They even give you a warning -

[jonathanf2]

This is is the same that was discussed a few days ago. That weight is frightening.

They even give you a warning -

At least they warn you. I'd definitely use this for race only!

[coffeebreak]

Those colors are truly something though! Should be a great ww component on a bike that you don't much ride but just post photos and tell people how light it is.

[JonMS]

Whoa, looks like they've cut even more weight from the mixed steel/alloy road cassettes. Now they're all coming in at sub 150g that's even including the 11-36t cassettes in both 11 and 12 speed. Personally I wouldn't use these cassettes since I spend half my ride time on the big cogs, but I could see these being great for those who don't climb often or for race specific purposes.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807440536685.html

I would do the pink cassette though :

I ordered the ZTTO variant of this in 11-36t 12 speed for a gravel bike build I'm doing. I'll update when I have it all built how it goes. I've had good luck with other hybrid aluminum/steel cassettes and am aware of the reviews on the RIRO ones that came before these.

[SillyMochi]

I'm really not sure I would put any hybrid on a gravel. The torque I'd be putting on those gears up any hills ... Can't believe they would have any longevity.

[jonathanf2]

I'm really not sure I would put any hybrid on a gravel. The torque I'd be putting on those gears up any hills ... Can't believe they would have any longevity.

I recently picked a ZTTO 9-46t cassette with just 1 alloy cog and even then I'd prefer to avoid using that gear if possible. I only got it because it's steel from 9t to 40t. The Spedao 10-42t cassettes which is all steel, jumps from 36t to 42t, while the ZTTO goes 36t-40t and then 46t with the alloy cog.

[jcr]

Looking for a crankset that is 172.5mm in length, converting my MTB to gravel so 73mm BB and want to run 40T chainring, any recommendation on crankset?

[Bigbobby1482]

If you don't care about weight, look for the Shimano cues u6000 cranksets. I have the 42 t version on my gravel and it's solid.
Bought it on Ali for 45 usd

[ChinerStevie]

Elita now offers a longer rail version of one of my favorite AliX saddles.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806853095715.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.46.5c491802A1CBq9&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

I did order a 3270L and it was crap. The rails where not parallel and I was able to break the carbon base with hands.
So directly requested a refund.

[TidyDinosaur]

I did order a 3270L and it was crap. The rails where not parallel and I was able to break the carbon base with hands.
So directly requested a refund.

Yeps, same here. Mine broke on the first ride. And I'm only 65kg.

[jcr]

If you don't care about weight, look for the Shimano cues u6000 cranksets. I have the 42 t version on my gravel and it's solid.
Bought it on Ali for 45 usd

But Cues only come in 170mm and 175mm?

[Bigbobby1482]

But Cues only come in 170mm and 175mm?

Sadly yes  But if you haven't try out the 170mm, 2.5mm isn't something you really are gonna notice, and for must people, including me shorter crank actually feels way better.
Going a few mm between crank sizes isn't such a big deal, you compensate by raising your saddle with shorter cranks.

[jonathanf2]

If you're running 6-bolt wheels, I've been really impressed with these cheap iiiPRO floating disc rotors. So far the rivets seems solid and they brake on a dime. Construction appears robust with thick 2mm disc rotors and a sturdy alloy spider. I believe weight was slightly above 100g.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805870866318.html

[Wet Noodle]

I believe weight was slightly above 100g.

At which size?