Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!

[mirphak]

Do you prefer XD over microspline? Don't Sram and Shimano's MTB cassettes share the same spacing in 11 and 12 speed?

Always XD, yes. Never had issues with that. But I had issues with HG and expect to have issues with MS.

[mirphak]

This spacing is good for climbing. Question is are those VG Sports cassettes any good?

I have the 12s one on my full suspension. Haven't used it that much, but shifting is basically perfect with my GX AXS.

[00Garza]

Seeing an increasing number of full builds for sale on Ali. Not bad deals price wise, but definitely don't trust build quality.
I'd have a local shop or mechanic do a full rundown. Even factoring that into budget...its an interesting proposition.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805890057355.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

[Tijoe]

Always XD, yes. Never had issues with that. But I had issues with HG and expect to have issues with MS.

Always MS here,  I have never had issues with HG or MS. 

[coffeebreak]

Seeing an increasing number of full builds for sale on Ali. Not bad deals price wise, but definitely don't trust build quality.
I'd have a local shop or mechanic do a full rundown. Even factoring that into budget...its an interesting proposition.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805890057355.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Boggles my mind that they still make money on it.

But I had issues with HG and expect to have issues with MS.

What kind of issues you had with HG that you expect to have on MS?

[jonathanf2]

Seeing an increasing number of full builds for sale on Ali. Not bad deals price wise, but definitely don't trust build quality.
I'd have a local shop or mechanic do a full rundown. Even factoring that into budget...its an interesting proposition.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805890057355.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

9.8kg? Did they put lead weights inside that carbon frame!

[coffeebreak]

9.8kg? Did they put lead weights inside that carbon frame!

I am pretty sure those wheels are lead lol. The frame seems TanTan X2, not horrifically outclassed by any other Chiner aero frame in the same range.

[jonathanf2]

I am pretty sure those wheels are lead lol. The frame seems TanTan X2, not horrifically outclassed by any other Chiner aero frame in the same range.

The frame and groupset aren't bad (I haven't heard any issues with the Sensah HRD groupset), but the crankset, wheelset/tires/rotors, chain and cassette could probably be replaced with better components. Though after you replacing all those parts, you might as well have built the bike yourself for the extra cost!

[mirphak]

What kind of issues you had with HG that you expect to have on MS?

quite noticeable dents and marks after a while of heavy use and abuse. XD hubs since everything is screwed, have a much larger contact area and exhibited that problem. But ey, maybe it is me.

[00Garza]

Thought this was an interesting find. Bare titanium saddle. I don’t foresee it having any give like carbon, but probably more durable?

Check it out! $320.00 | Titanium bike saddle titanium bicycle saddle super light ti saddles
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrvYO56

[coffeebreak]

I have a hard time believing something like this could exist but it does indeed. In flesh and blood, in all it's glory. Holy wow.

[bremerradkurier]

The anti-Blazing Saddle in wintertime.

[aeroskiii]

Speaking of chainrings, any feedback on Pass Quest? The product pages look good, kinda pricier but quality seems better than average AliEx 'rings. In fact, I am trying to replace FSA rings on my Cannondale and these PQ rings are more expensive than FSA original. They are lighter than Cannondale's 10 arm OPI rings though.

got a 8 bolt 34t
really good id buy again :p

[aeroskiii]

So the weight of the integrated dropbar is not far from the stem+dropbar then. The Uno stem is 100gram+200 gram for the dropbar is pretty close in weight..

yes but dont look dope
you can get a 150g handlebar and a 89g stem for about $200

[jonathanf2]

I'm in the process of converting back to 2x gravel. I miss having higher gearing and I don't like the extreme chain lines with 1x. This is the only direct mount chainring that has a 46:30t gear range, but the annoying part is that prices are all over the place on AliEx. So far this store seems to have the cheapest prices for this particular Senicx 2x gravel chainring. Bucklos has a more common 48:32t chainring on AliEx, but I want the smaller 30t inner ring. Though you may need a gravel frame that has either a low mount braze-on or a round seat tube for an FD clamp.



https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805631117902.html