I buy constantly from Aliexpress. I have actually have had good look with direct mount cranksets. I have not purchased those that are extremely light that have broken (Shimano has had theirs break too). What I like is being able to get shorter cranks without spending an arm and a leg. My latest is a 160mm for my sister's bike from Cruz bike. I am not sure how that will be but it seems quite ordinary. I recommend them often for those who wish to try shorter cranks to see if they work out for them instead of laying out bigger dollars for Shimano.
I love their bike computers. I pay what I need to and previously had been using Garmins but I have had great luck with Igsports computers. They work the same as Garmin from what I can see.
The TPU tubes are my favorite buys. I buy extras for friends as they are a very cheap performance item and they pack so small.
The Continental Gransports are my go to tires now. They ride like Grand Prixs but are much cheaper. I am not racing now, so the tiny perfromance beneift is not worth it to me.
I use the better lines of their handlebar tape. It has been excellent. I even bought Fizik from them (I know it is genuine)
Pick up some of the mini hex key wrenches. They are as good as the Specialized but for a fraction of the cost
The bike clothing is OK as long as you buy the somewhat more expensive items. I have lots of Castelli and Pearlizumi which I like better, but for winter when I do not ride more than once a week, I love the tights as they are warm. The fit is OK, They work
I have purchased the aluminum and steel cassettes which I like when I am not doing a lot of climbing. If used for mostly flat rides they are a great deal.
I am a lap swimmer too, so I find swimming briefs and boxers have been nearly as good as Speedo or TYR.
I love reading posts on here. I hope my post is useful for others
