Looking for full GRX groupset/wheel and inner tube recommendations

[avgxcguy]

Where should I go for an entire hydraulic GRX 2by groupset (cranks, cassette, disc brakes, front and rear derailluers, shifters, chain, etc.)? I'm building a bike.

I've found some on Aliexpress from a seller called anrancee and am pretty sure it's legit but not entirely sure. My budget is an absolute max of $550.

Also, on the topic of bike parts, are the Elite carbon disc brake wheels on Amazon good value for the money and most importantly good, safe, reliable wheels? They're around $398 shipped.

One more thing - are the tpu inner tubes on Ali a good idea or are there better ones out there?

Thanks So much!!!

[Super_davo]

I've got 2 sets of the Elite Ent Gravel wheels and they are ridiculously good for the money. They are around the 1600g mark for 38mm so not super light, but bang up to date with 25mm internal width and 32.5mm external. Look very smart with subtle black decals. I haven't given either of my sets proper abuse to comment on reliability but certainly seem very well made, and many on here have had them or earlier versions for a while and speak highly of them.

TPU tubes are pretty cheap - I love my RideNow TPUs but there are many other brands now and not much between them. IMO not worth paying for the ultra light, as the bog standard are already about a third of the weight of butyl and most importantly pack way smaller. But whatever you can get a decent deal on. Buy 4 as one of the main advantages are as spares, and you wouldn't want to find out the foibles of them on the side of the road fixing a puncture.

If I wanted a genuine Shimano groupset I wouldn't be going to AliX; there are a lot of fakes and IMO the discounts don't make it compelling over what I can get in the UK at places like Merlin anyway. But I would substitute out Shimano parts with brands you can get on AliX for things like chainsets, chains, rotors, cassettes if I wanted to build a nice light bike for a budget; or even going the whole hog and getting LTwoo or Sensah.

[ejump0]

i've got good experiences n deals buying from anrancee.
item shipped was correct n legit, he probably have access to oem inventory n selling excess parts i guess.

[raisinberry777]

i've got good experiences n deals buying from anrancee.
item shipped was correct n legit, he probably have access to oem inventory n selling excess parts i guess.

Anrancee and Yiwu Donglue are definitely selling legitimate parts - have bought from both with no issues.

[johnnyboy4711]

i've got good experiences n deals buying from anrancee.
item shipped was correct n legit, he probably have access to oem inventory n selling excess parts i guess.

must have 6-8 RN gravel tubes and when combined with maxxis ramblers pinch flats are wicked with these tubes,every ride no matter the pressure,same outcome flat.
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