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Re: Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress? Second what others have recommended
Uno alloy stems
RideNow TPU tubes (36g in use, 24g waiting to try)
YBN chains (all my bikes run waxed YBN chains, including run about ratbike)
Rhinowalk bags (gym, handlebar, top tube and seat roll in use, quality is excellent)
XXX copy bottle cages (no worse at scratching bottles than other brands and more reliable than other brands, ie don’t break or eject bottles)

To add
Uno alloy handlebars, both road and gravel and my flared gravel bar has seen abuse.
MZYRH flat pedals
Wellgo red cleats (exactly the same as Favero and Powertap cleats)
Zeray ZP-110 look keo compatible pedals
AOlikes headband, sits under your helmet and silicone gutter stops sweat getting in your eyes.
TPU folding flask - make your own gels 250ml worth and stick it in your back pocket
Generic HR bands for Garmin HR, a consumable product but lasts as long as gamins, cheaper and comes in a range of colours.
Generic alloy computer mount (Garmin or Wahoo) with GoPro mount underneath that mounts to your handlebar with hinge.
Deemount tubeless sealants injectors
Deemount side loading bottle cages
Cheji cycling kit (just need to be aware pricing fluctuates madly)

To avoid
Generic alloy computer mount that mounts to your stem with two bolts, cracked too many to recommend
Plastic computer mount with GoPro mount underneath that mounts to your handlebar, again cracked too many.
Replica/copies/cheap cycling kit, especially bibs with the multicoloured 5D pads.
October 17, 2023, 11:55:57 PM 		1
Re: Best TPU tube brand I think Offbondage wins, purely on a name basis. Imagine the flex of telling everyone you run offbondage tpu tubes. Five stars.
March 25, 2024, 11:33:39 AM 		1
Re: Chinese cycling clothes so I ordered a YKYWBIKE 3/4 bib during the Anniversary sale and it just arrived yesterday.

The quality is so good, especially the Elastic Interface chamois.

One thing I noticed though is that I possibly derped when I ordered it, not knowing it was for women ;D

But hey, it still fits great!
April 03, 2024, 09:06:06 AM 		1
Re: Chinese cycling clothes A short history of my AliExpress cycling clothes.

For reference, 174cm tall, 69kg with 88cm chest and 77cm waist. In most European brands, this means an XS jersey and S bibs. For Asian brands, I have bought (Asian sizes) S jerseys and M bibs.

Jerseys:

YJZ946 - YKYWBike summer cycling jersey
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005476142982.html

Tight fit but as expected for race clothing. Sleeve length is similar to most modern race kit (near elbows). Decent size pockets with one zipper pocket. Not the cheapest on AliExpress but quality is (in my view) great.

Spexcel 2021 seamless summer jersey
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32855060942.html

Fit is great, but other than that it's pretty meh. Fabric is very thin, so the pockets sag a bit and it just feels a bit... flimsy. The YKYWBike one is significantly better. Hopefully Spexcel have upped their game in the last couple of years.

YLJZ849 - YWYWBike Autumn cycling jersey
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001652429034.html

Same as the summer jersey but with long sleeves. Tight fit but as expected for race clothing. Sleeve length is perfect for me (a relatively normally proportioned 174cm tall). Pocket sizes are good.

YKYWBike Autumn thermal fleece
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003394640394.html

Nearly great, but the pockets are tiny. My phone (Galaxy S24 Ultra) only fits in the middle pocket. Rear right pocket is basically useless with how small it is. Somewhat annoying when in autumn/winter you need the extra storage space for changeable conditions. Otherwise, fit is the same as the thin long sleeve. Annoying that it's so close to really good!

Shorts:

YPBZ821 - YKYWBike basic bib shorts
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005937035832.html

Fantastic for the price ($13 USD at time of buying, now around $18 USD). Have had worse bibs at triple the price. Straps are great, lycra compression is good, leg grippers are great, pad is... good enough. Great for an up to five hour ride (which is 99% of my riding).

YSPBZ865 - YKYWBike 3/4 bibs
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005947951120.html

Same as the basic shorts but with 3/4 length legs. Still has the same basic padding but seems to be a bit more expensive ($30 USD) - but all the good points of the shorts remain.

Pro Level YPB1010 - YKYWBike pro level shorts
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005495749706.html

Great... except for the leg grippers. I find that they constantly ride up. A real letdown as the shorts seem great otherwise - great compressibility, great padding, great straps, leg length comes down to near the knee.

Kemaloce bib shorts with pockets
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004323174278.html

Tried these for some cheap bib shorts with pockets - threw them in the bin after one ride. Poor stretchiness, terrible bad, very basic straps.

Swiftofo bib shorts
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002772409932.html

One of the best I've tried from China (but on the pricey end for AliExpress). Availability seems to have always been very limited. Good all-round option but for that price range now I'd try something like Lameda.

Darevie 2021 bib shorts
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001622154194.html

Okay to good. Lycra not very compressing. Pad is okay, but fairly thin. Leg grippers not great - did not always sit flat against leg. Fit was good though - would be interesting to see how their products have changed since.

Spexcel 3/4 thermal cargo bib shorts
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003480427106.html

Not very good. Pad thickness is inconsistent. Leg grippers are bad and ride up. Lycra pilled quite quickly. It's a shame, because the lycra has good stretch and the bibs fit nicely.

Socks:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005628832005.html

Good basics - hold elasticity well, nice bright colour on the pink, can't ask for much more.
July 01, 2024, 05:41:27 AM 		1
Re: Chinese cycling clothes
Quote from: raisinberry777 on September 17, 2024, 05:57:41 PM
I'm very impressed by the bib shorts with pockets from Inbike:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtbxMx6

Currently $26 USD but I bought them for $20 USD a couple weeks ago

I bought these as there are not many options for budget bib shorts with pockets (I tried some from Kemaloce and they were absolutely dreadful, straight in the bin).

These Inbike ones are great - lycra is good quality, straps are decent, pockets are a good size and the pad seems impressive but have only done a 2-hour ride so far.

Also quite interestingly, the tag has a contact for Lameda cycling on it - so I can only assume that it's made by Lameda or perhaps there's some relationship between the brands? Some of the Lameda stuff on AliExpress looks great but the amount of options makes it hard to figure out which one to try.

padding way too hard! sore after an hour or two ride.
avoid!
October 07, 2024, 09:48:29 AM 		1
Re: Lightweight Carbon Handlebars (non-integrated) and a climbing wheelset recs? I'm happy with the RXL handlebars. They have the same geometry as 3t ergonova handlebars. Though they are light (sup200gr), they are plenty of stiff for me. I have them on 3 bikes (road, gravel). For reference: I'm 75kg and race bikes.  On a sidenote: I once bought the wrong size and as a test, I tryied to break (i.e. by smashing on the ground)-> I gave up, they were rock solid.
Search for "RXL SL 31.8mm Carbon Drop Bar Road Bicycle Handlebar" and you'll find them.

For wheelset: have a look at light-bicycle or farsports. They make custom wheels such that you can choose rim, hub, spoke etc as you desire. Around 1000USD you have plenty of options to go lightweight.
October 20, 2024, 05:43:08 AM 		1
Re: Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress?
Quote from: Merry on October 20, 2024, 05:15:20 AM
How are the Easedon climbing wheelset? Looking at this brand too because I'm building up a lightweight Aethos.

No complaints. My climbing wheelset was a little over 1100g and that's with 12k glossy. They might come in at less weight if you go with matte. Paired mine with some lightweight Panaracer Agilist 25c tires and a Goldix lightweight cassette. I haven't touched my granny gear since getting them. I'm impressed with out of saddle feedback from the wheels, especially at 30mm. They feel stiff and hold power very well for such a shallow depth.

Easedon also has store coupons you can stack with AliEx sale coupons. The seller responds quickly and it took less than a month for delivery. I took a chance ordering from they because of their pricing, prompt messaging and positive customer feedback.
October 20, 2024, 11:43:45 AM 		1
Re: Lightweight Carbon Handlebars (non-integrated) and a climbing wheelset recs? these flyweight rims are amazing.  they are designed as XC rims but too narrow for modern standards.  i am 100kg and have them build up as road wheels.  these rims, novatec hubs and pillar psr xtra spokes are 1050g.  i have ordered 3 sets so far and all have been at or under the 280g advertised weight.   if the link does not work search "fly weight carbon rim"

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800282655021.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.45a3B3ajB3ajrt&algo_pvid=b5299b39-7ade-4b13-a57b-6d2b7477a3a4&algo_exp_id=b5299b39-7ade-4b13-a57b-6d2b7477a3a4-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21150.00%21105.00%21%21%21150.00%21105.00%21%402101effb17294427699837314e2bed%2110000001887192731%21sea%21US%21729227242%21X&curPageLogUid=uTKlwM04QJLq&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

i found the bars to be great too.  very light and stiff.  they are on the same bike as the rims.  if the link does not work search "Kocevlo SL Road Carbon handlebar"  mine were right on weight wise. 

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804630343590.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.20.181f1802dFLDfE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
October 20, 2024, 11:50:42 AM 		1
Re: Lightweight Carbon Handlebars (non-integrated) and a climbing wheelset recs? I'm running RXL aero bars at 38cm that come in at 200g. I'm running the flared version because I like stability on the downhill and they give me more OOS leverage on the climbs. I paired them to a lightweight UNO stem that come in at 90g w/titanium stem screws. 290g with aero bar+stem. You can go with lighter bars, but you'll lose the aero tops which are a bit more comfortable for hand positioning.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803093583495.html
October 20, 2024, 12:17:49 PM 		1
Re: Lightweight Carbon Handlebars (non-integrated) and a climbing wheelset recs?
Quote from: jfcb on October 20, 2024, 05:43:08 AM
I'm happy with the RXL handlebars. They have the same geometry as 3t ergonova handlebars. Though they are light (sup200gr), they are plenty of stiff for me. I have them on 3 bikes (road, gravel). For reference: I'm 75kg and race bikes.  On a sidenote: I once bought the wrong size and as a test, I tryied to break (i.e. by smashing on the ground)-> I gave up, they were rock solid.
Search for "RXL SL 31.8mm Carbon Drop Bar Road Bicycle Handlebar" and you'll find them.

I did also order and test these handlebars, no issues with the bars at 90kg rider weight.
It is worth noting, that I found the space in the drops quite short (shorter than on other handlebars).
It probably helps weight saving (186g at 42cm c-c), but I found adjusting and riding the handlebars hard due to the drops and finally swapped them out.
October 21, 2024, 09:36:04 AM 		1