Was thinking about starting a guide on how to get the best deals including different checkouts, coins, AE discount codes, store discounts, and events.

Hi all, after lurking for a few years, I've registered to encourage you guys to create an aliexpress guide/tips sheet.

And to say thanks to all for the great advice and bargains (and possible regrets avoided) that I have found here.

Rose x lite looks quite similar.
My friend has one, he'll measure the dimensions and I'll compare it to my speeder

Careful with the passquest chainrings. They make specific ones for the SRAM flattop chains. I found out the hard way and had to buy a new one It's absolutely gorgeous though and works flawlessly.

Thoughts on the Mira.
I'd be concerned with the stiffness of the headtube, because when looking at the naked frame, you're missing half the head tube of a regular frame. Would i trust them to compensate physics with layup? given most of their stuff looks like AI marketing (strong branding, unknown / unclear substance, afaik), no.
The trend is also towards thinner seat stays, and slimmer seat tubes, looking at new western releases. This frame in comparison has a very shaped rear end, and i suspect it's vibes before ride quality.

They're good at marketing. Are they good at making bikes though?

So, if I get it right, some chinese brand have a really bad reputation on the domestic market, including SPEC (and winspace, per the other thread).
I know it's slightly off topic, but could you list the chinese brands that have good reputation on the domestic market ?