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[Wet Noodle]

I bought these photochromatic glasses on a whim. I thought they would be junk, but they're surprisingly clear and the photochromatic feature works decently for sub $5 USD. I now use them exclusively when I know I'll be riding into the night. Though I still use tradition tinted glasses for daytime.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805019047818.html

If that kinda dorky 70s-but-modern style is your thing and the ~135 mm width works for you, you might also like the x62's sister models (x64 and x63) with identical temples but different front frames. Most of them can by found with both Kapvoe and SCVCN branding; looking to be the same thing. Some also come in funky frame colours (multicolour, gradients, sticker-bomb like prints) and transparent variants.

Now, if that doesn't look like fine (modern) vintage porn?!

(Seriously, I think the light grey/brown transparent frame looks super hot. The rarer "sticker-bomb" prints are fun, too (I just don't have the face to go with them ... or the personality, not sure).)

[Tijoe]

I received my new extended "H" carbon gravel bars today and had a good laugh.   I ordered the 560s that they have listed and didn't realize they are very narrow in width.
I love the quality, shape, and construction, but I can't used them.   All my other "H" short extension bars are 640s and work well. 

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805804769674.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.40.6f7d18022rIlMo&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

[sbellote]

anyone on chinese shoes? I always like to look, but it's either too cheap and not worth it, or a good price but after all import duties it's similar price to local shoes from some more known brands.
Still, it's nice to see the evolution, just like these 2 new models from Sidebike:
breathable model https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005006023296286.html
standard https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005006045829945.html

Trace Velo is using one of their shoes, and had some compliments about it. The brand normally had models all colorful and, personally, ugly. But these ones are a bit better looking

[mirphak]

I received my new extended "H" carbon gravel bars today and had a good laugh.   I ordered the 560s that they have listed and didn't realize they are very narrow in width.
I love the quality, shape, and construction, but I can't used them.   All my other "H" short extension bars are 640s and work well. 

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805804769674.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.40.6f7d18022rIlMo&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Same as the ones with integrated stem. The angle is soooo weird you can barely use them. Such a wasted opportunity.

Anyway, keep the short H extension ones, the hoods are in reality not that useable. As I mentioned somewhere, I even cut mine even shorter on the drops and the hoods. Just enough to fit the brake/shift levers on the hoods and the hands in the drops.

Pic from a recent bikepacking trip

[mirphak]

anyone on chinese shoes?

Me ! mtb ones. I have several pairs, but my favourite BY FAR are these

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005356265574.html

I have used them for 3 years, crashed multiple times, the closing/rotating 'buckles' are shattered from these crashes and abuse but still working fine. And even though I picked a size that is quite tight, they never hurt me and they fit my feet perfect, no pain even after many hours of riding. Of course this is a very personal experience, but I have tried many chinese shoes and some shimano original ones and these are simply my favourite.

[kbernstein]

Anyone tried a chinese home trainer? Such as a magene T100? 250usd for a direct drive seems pretty good. Don't care if the powermeter is crap as I have one on the bike

[Tijoe]

I purchased this one almost 2 years ago.  It is a smart trainer and has served me well for the past 2 winters.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801812766617.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.744.6f7d1802TZOYsR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

[sbellote]

Anyone tried a chinese home trainer? Such as a magene T100? 250usd for a direct drive seems pretty good. Don't care if the powermeter is crap as I have one on the bike

Magene has some good options, just be aware that the cheapest one has a limit of 700W so not ideal for sprinting. There are some reviews online, worth taking a look
the Thinkrider's like the X5 linked above are really good, I know people who have the X5 as well as X2 and X7 models, and all are pretty happy with it. They're popular here in Brazil because it simply costs less than half of any other smart trainer.
GPLama has tested Thinkrider's model, I don't remember which, and had some compliments

I'd only advise you to stay away from Cycplus trainer, it's crap, some reviews online support that.

if you're in Europe or US, I'd say to lookout for sales online or used products, because at that pricetag you can possibly find something better than the chinese offerings
a year ago I bought a Dare2Ride Fuego 1.0 (a rebrand of the JetBlack Volt, as is the Zwift Hub) from Bike24 for less than 300eur on sale, ended up being a bargain for what it delivers

[s3si1u]

I used a Thinkrider X7 for a while, picked it up locally for a great deal. It's a good trainer, does everything you need. I did sell it as it's not for me and I didn't use it often, but I can definitely recommend. I wouldn't pay full price, though.

[jonathanf2]

https://www.ebay.com/usr/superdavescellar

For those in the US, this seller is off-loading Ultegra and GRX 11 speed components. I contacted him and he said he has over 100 Ultegra shifters he's trying to liquidate. He also has Di2 components as well. You could probably pair the Ultegra shifters with ZRace/IIIPro XG calipers. Prices are way below retail and cheaper than AliExpress.

[kbernstein]

https://aliexpress.com/store/5261042?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_groupList.pcShopHead_341236754.0

This seller has a lot of cycling items for much cheaper than the official stores. I already bought a darevie jersey there for $15 ($23 on official darevie store) and was very happy with it, no catch as far as I could tell
They have things like TPU tubes, Ipro rotors, TOWILD lamps, etc. Also darevie bibs for $16 (official store 32ish?) but the pictures show a grey bib instead of purple. Not sure if they are old collections or something

[00Garza]

https://aliexpress.com/store/5261042?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_groupList.pcShopHead_341236754.0

This seller has a lot of cycling items for much cheaper than the official stores. I already bought a darevie jersey there for $15 ($23 on official darevie store) and was very happy with it, no catch as far as I could tell
They have things like TPU tubes, Ipro rotors, TOWILD lamps, etc. Also darevie bibs for $16 (official store 32ish?) but the pictures show a grey bib instead of purple. Not sure if they are old collections or something

I don't see anything cycling related in that store. Just a few handbags and fishing lures.

[kbernstein]

Just on the first page, I see TPU tubes, 2 HR monitors, bottle cages, KMC chains, 2 GPS, a bleed kit, bibs, lamps, a torque wrench, saddles, pedals, a seatpost
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/all-wholesale-products/5261042.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.pcShopHead_341236754.99
Do you not have the same products as me?

[00Garza]

Just on the first page, I see TPU tubes, 2 HR monitors, bottle cages, KMC chains, 2 GPS, a bleed kit, bibs, lamps, a torque wrench, saddles, pedals, a seatpost
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/all-wholesale-products/5261042.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.pcShopHead_341236754.99
Do you not have the same products as me?

Link takes me to "Manufacturer Direct Store". I've tried all the categories. This is what I see at home page or "all products." Possibly geo locked?

[kbernstein]

Link takes me to "Manufacturer Direct Store". I've tried all the categories. This is what I see at home page or "all products." Possibly geo locked?

I just clicked "Products" and then "view all products". About 80% of the items on the first page are cycling related
Also, clicking my own link switched my aliexpress to hebrew... That's a new one