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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!

« on: May 18, 2025, 10:52:00 PM »

Quote from: GSoroos on May 16, 2025, 03:01:45 PM

Looking for rim brake caliper to replace Dura-ace 7403 that are too narrow for my Elite wheels. May do current Shim 105, but want to know if people have good experience from other brands. Would be nice to to stay under $80 USD

imho stay with shimano. see if there are any 2nd hand dura ace. Fake ee on aliexpress are very flexy and not enough power

After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on probability of 20% USA tariffs on purchases next year?

« on: February 03, 2025, 02:29:57 PM »

well it's not AliExpress price + 10%.
It's actually, at least:

- 30% as specified by HTS code (as per today on every non-deminimis)
- $5 per package customs entry fee
- $10 per package carrier processing fee
- $40 customs broker fee
- 10% extra with the new EO

so expect $850 to pay for a $500 frameset

Component Deals & Selection / Re: Riro 24mm axle carbon crankset

« on: November 13, 2024, 11:28:01 PM »

they're fine. the only caveat is that it doesn't come with any indication of the bolt torque, which is not much. I ended up stripping it but I found a way to replace it

Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Customs / VAT Europe

« on: December 18, 2023, 06:08:01 PM »

Don't forget that technically, the EU applies an anti-dumping charge to carbon bike components (including frames) from China that goes up to 48.5%. I paid it once for a pair of handlebars in Germany. However, as others said, the safest bet is to opt for DPD/pre-paid duties. ask the seller if isn't immediately available at checkout