LongTeng RD301D is using EPS, per AI overview:

AI Overview         Yes, the Longteng RD301-D carbon road frame uses EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) moulding technology.EPS Construction: The frame utilizes this technique to ensure smooth internal surfaces, minimizing wrinkles and excess resin to create a lighter and stiffer structure.

Here's the AE  version

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256811955055842.html

Walmart is releasing Ozark Rebel e-gravel bike and e-mountain bike next week. Priced at $1298. It has quality components and build, giving more bikes than the price point. This will give the competitors a good run for their money.

https://www.walmart.com/search?q=Ozark+Trail+700C+Rebel%2B+Drop+Bar+Electric+Gravel+Bike

Agreed, the EIS stabilization is ok on smooth paved road, prob not useable on gravel.  BTW SVBONY is a name brand on spotting and astronomy gears.

Quote from: 00Garza on February 17, 2026, 11:27:07 AM
Wow they really packed everything into one little unit. I'd prefer no horn and a better mounting system to be honest. And the stabilization is pretty underwhelming, but for the price not too shabby.

Check this one out: https://www.svbony.com/products/svgo-c1-cycling-camera

front video recorder with stabilization, computer, lights, gps, less than $100.
Specifically designed for cycling use.

Quote from: gauomzei on February 07, 2026, 08:48:56 AM
In topic of cameras, I recently bought Ravemen NT301, which is a rear light with a video recorder (around $100 from official Ravemen shop on Ali). Picture quality is quite good, it lasts long (I have yet to test if 13h of runtime declared by manufacturer is realistic), and the light is more than bright enough. Though it's definitely not an action camera, video is shaky and color balance is kinda weird, good for getting license plates but not for making nice videos for Instargram. Now I'm looking for a similar solution for the front, something that would last 5-10 hours, record in good enough quality to get plates, preferably record sound since my Ravemen doesn't have a microphone, and could be installed underneath the computer mount (that's te only space I have on my handlebar). Video stabilization and front light functions are optional, I can use a separate light. I was thinking about getting an action camera, but battery runtime on these is not long enough for longer rides, and I don't want to carry spare batteries nor a powerbank. Same issue with motorcycle recorders, it seems all of them require an external power source. I know there are front lights like Garmin Varia Vue or Cycliq Fly12, but these are too pricey for me, I'm looking for something below $150. It's kinda weird that there are several rear bike lights with a camera, a lot of them for less than $100, but there's not a single front video recorder aside the expensive ones. Do you think something will appear in the near future, or maybe there's already a solution I overlooked?

Problem with Ali action cams is they've no stabilization. Very shaky footage if you go over bumpy roads/gravels.

Quote from: jonathanf2 on January 25, 2026, 11:14:58 AM
Has anyone tried one of these headset mount cameras? I think I'd prefer this over built-in camera glasses. This way I can use whichever glasses I prefer while still getting that first person perspective.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807283613542.html

Mine lasted 3 hrs+ for the whole ride and still have lot's of battery left.
Paved road ride is ok.
Gravel ride is pretty shaky footage since it has no stabilization.
perfect as dashcam footage for evidence.
Attachment is using two tiny rubber bands, which is kind of flimsy. Otherwise is usable.

Quote from: CycOps on January 24, 2026, 05:14:18 AM
Thanks for the Ripoon link on eBay. I've seen it in an US webshop before and found it very interesting, as it claims battery life of 9 hours. Does it really last so long, at least in warm weather conditions?
I'm thinking of recording my commute and training rides for having evidence on dangerous traffic situation for a long time now. But I know I'd be filing complaints on a weekly basis if I'd take it serious.

Here's your Innova IB-3029 on AE:
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/3256806562908090.html

NOTE: this tire is directional with -> during installation.

Also another new player called JILUER:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808933781767.html

Quote from: Merry on December 29, 2025, 11:28:04 PM
Surprisingly, the price ended up being the same on Taobao and Aliexpress. An anecdotal note for Taobao shoppers as I got curious - I took a look at Michelin's offerings, and found that Michelin Power Cup 28c tires (the competitor to GP5000s) are $94 CAD a pair ($47/pc). In comparison, GP5000s are $134 CAD a pair ($67/pc). Looking at this website, it seems that the Power Cups are brilliant race tires at their price: https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews/compare/continental-grand-prix-5000-2018-vs-michelin-power-cup. I was not able to find the Power Cups on Aliexpress, but something to keep in mind for sure, for any Taobao shoppers.

Anyways, with that aside - I'm now looking at the Innova-Pro Glide tires (IB-3029). It states a TPI of 120, costs $18 CAD a piece and has good reviews on Taobao. I couldn't find it on Aliexpress, but here's a PDF sheet I found: https://www.innovatires.com/download/PRO2025.pdf. Perhaps they will come to Aliexpress eventually since they're a new model.

If nothing else catches my eye, I will most likely test these in a few months and let people know my findings here.

Another western brand to considered that priced very competitive along side the chinese brands is
GoodYear Eagle F1.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256809589879301.html

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807854066704.html

The key is to look for the 120tpi "race" tires, they ride much better than the 60tpi "training" tires, regardless of brands.

The GrandPrix (not 5k) is a 60 tpi training tires, it's going to ride like a 60tpi tires.

Chinese Chaoyang H496 and R3, InnovaPro, are 120tpi. I think they're one generation behind the western brands, prob comparable to GP4000. I ride a pair of Chaoyang H486 and generally happy with them, they didn't slow me down.

Conti advertised some 60tpi tires as 180tpi/3 = 60tpi x 3 ply = 180tpi, which is misleading. It's still a 60tpi tires.

I think Vittoria advertised 330tpi tires = 110tpi/3, so this is practically 120tpi.

It's the thread count (tpi) that defined how well the ride is going to be.

There's a proliferation of actions cameras, so many options, and they doesn't cost an arms and legs....

https://www.svbony.com/products/svgo-c1-cycling-camera?srsltid=AfmBOoqEr6rd-HWQ82REsSXFzKC118cTLz82HuCfqu_LGdVPIbK8Na0b

https://shopakaso.com/products/akaso-360?srsltid=AfmBOopjVYuIA6sur2VmFzLqWYpDpIs76GcK4-ce2UqwVRdwidomETHV

330tpi x3 = 110tpi for each ply. The threads count for Arisun is still 110tpi. H496 has 120tpi. Practically they've the same threads count. One has 3 plyes, the other did not specified.

I've been checking out on their E-gravel-bike offerings...specifically the EGR2. The price is right. Just waiting for more reviews for actual use.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807492359454.html

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832545997822.html

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807497816826.html

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805593806335.html

I make sure I bring my friend's fake Pinarello to ride on my next trip to Italy. 

Quote from: ZacItaly15 on December 11, 2024, 07:14:54 AM
I'm italian living in the craddle of bespoke and craftman of bikes
Close to Pinarello, Wilier, Basso and many craftman like Bonetti, Barco, Sarto. I live in the same city of Campagnolo.

With my chinese bike, I'm treated by other cyclist as a criminal...