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

[SillyMochi]

Here you go: https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/32921484933.html

But it's not actually cheaper 

Never had any issues with the "grip-less" tools though. Can't see a good reason for that grip tbh. If I really need to torque something down, I would hold the tool at the very end of it anyway to have a better lever. So the grip in the middle wouldn't be much use. And if you find the bare metal too harsh on your hands, just wear a cheap workshop glove?

[Daviddavieboy]

Here you go: https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/32921484933.html

But it's not actually cheaper 

 I appreciate that but I already bought the other one. Was $10 CDN. Will be better to loosen those internal bearing t47 cups.

[jonathanf2]

Here you go: https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/32921484933.html

But it's not actually cheaper 

Never had any issues with the "grip-less" tools though. Can't see a good reason for that grip tbh. If I really need to torque something down, I would hold the tool at the very end of it anyway to have a better lever. So the grip in the middle wouldn't be much use. And if you find the bare metal too harsh on your hands, just wear a cheap workshop glove?

That one is a different model. I'm not sure if it's better since it has a cupped notched area. Now that I look at it, Bike Hand might be a Taiwan brand, hence the lack of presence on AliExpress.

[got3n]

I do not want to create another post so

currently I have a road bike with addict with pressfit and Shimano 172.5 50/34 chainset - is there any 24mm carbon crankset that would be a direct fit? Ive seen Cybrei but they use easton cinch mount system and direct mount 50/34 choice is quite limited.

[raisinberry777]

You just need a spider that goes from the Easton cinch mount to Shimano 4x110.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms1vw71

Cybrei also make an equivalent spider. You could also use a power meter from XCadey or Sigeyi.

[ZacItaly15]

I cheched the Kogel Kolossos "replica" yesterday.
I confirm the lower bearing is without any screen (but after 1000km is was running flawlessly) so I replace with cheap ceramic hybrid double rubber bearing 608 size in order to avoid any further contamination

[got3n]

You just need a spider that goes from the Easton cinch mount to Shimano 4x110.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms1vw71

Cybrei also make an equivalent spider. You could also use a power meter from XCadey or Sigeyi.

What about Lexon? They do 24mm too

[raisinberry777]

What about Lexon? They do 24mm too

Same thing, they also use the Easton mount.

[raisinberry777]

Just had some of these Kocevlo carbon bars arrive:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005134612054.html

222g in size 38. Quality seems good. Holes are designed around electronic groupsets with fully internal routing - this is being used on a mechanical external build so I will just run the cables on the flat underside of the bar. Shape is nice. No noticeable flex.

[jonathanf2]

I picked up these iiiPro disc rotors awhile back. They're a few grams heavier than my lightweight Onirii disc rotors I was using, but braking definitely has more bite. I liked them so much, I ordered a second set. Highly recommended!

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808392450745.html

[ZacItaly15]

I picked up these iiiPro disc rotors awhile back. They're a few grams heavier than my lightweight Onirii disc rotors I was using, but braking definitely has more bite. I liked them so much, I ordered a second set. Highly recommended!

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808392450745.html

How do they perform compared to Ultegra/DuraAce OEM rotors?

[coffeebreak]

Guys, one last hurrah. Has anyone gotten these titanium bits? Any feedback?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805937052951.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806770655371.html
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805908683922.html

Looking specifically at Ti because I want to match it with my Ti frame that will be delivered next week. If these aren't good, I will simply order my regulars (Uno, Elita).

[buttcrack]

Hi guys,

hope I am not spoiling the theme but I'd just like to know which powermeter you recommend? Is it still the magene or is there any other thats worth buying? Road bike usage... Thanks

[ZacItaly15]

I'm very happy with my "old" 4iiii left arm only powermeter coupled with Shimano crankset

[SillyMochi]

Depends on what your "starting position" is:

Replacing the Shimano cranks on your current bike to get power? ==> Magene PES P505 Base is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to go!
Building a new bike?
Going for "good enough" ==> Magene PES P505 Base
or weight weenie build? ==> Standalone Magene P505 spider + lightweight carbon cranks or Easton based PM + cranks