Spcycle 29er MTB Carbon Frame T1000 Carbon Hardtail Mountain Bike Frame BSA 148x12mm Boost Carbon MTB Frame 29
Frame
The reviewer discusses building a mountain bike using parts from AliExpress, with the frame being a carbon frame from the brand Spy Cycle, model T1000 carbon hardtail 29er mountain bike frame. They mention it was quite cheap at about €300, including the seat post clamp and derailleur hanger, and weighs exactly 1 kg in size S. The frame and seat post are made of T1000 carbon, which is described as relatively high-end and common for good Chinese bike frames. The frame is designed for 29-inch wheels and includes necessary parts like the headset, seat post clamp, and bolts for bottle cages. The reviewer notes the frame has performed flawlessly over 2,000 km of use, including commuting, single-track trails, and small jumps. However, they express some concern about the durability of carbon parts for rougher trails and jumps, mentioning a slight eerie feeling about potential failures.
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Pros
- Cheap at about €300
- Lightweight at exactly 1 kg in size S
- Made of T1000 carbon, which is high-end and common for good Chinese bike frames
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Cons
- Concerns about durability for rougher trails and jumps
- Eerie feeling about potential failures with carbon parts
BOLANY 170mm Road Bike Crank Chainwheel Oval Dish 104 BCD 34T/36T Chainring Bike Crankset with Bottom Bracket BB68 MTB Crankset
ChainringThe reviewer mentions the BOLANY crank set as part of their AliExpress bike build. They describe it as an alloy crank set that is nothing special but was super cheap at around €25. It is noted to be pretty heavy but functional for their 12-speed drivetrain setup. The reviewer combined it with other components like a ZTO shifter and derailleur, and a Sunshine cassette.
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Pros
- Super cheap (around €25)
- Functional for a 12-speed drivetrain
- BSA compatible
Cons
- Pretty heavy
- Nothing special in terms of quality or features
Spcycle Full Carbon Seatpost 27.2/30.9/31.6mm MTB Road Bike Seat Post Seat Tube Offset 20 Degree Mountain Bicycle Parts
SeatpostThe reviewer mentions the Spcycle Full Carbon Seatpost as part of their bike build, noting it was ordered as a set with the frame. They describe it as being made of T1000 carbon, which is considered relatively high-end and common for good Chinese bike frames. The seatpost is mentioned to be quite sturdy and standard for mountain bikes, though not super light. It comes in the size 31.6mm and was included with the frame purchase.
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Pros
- Made of T1000 carbon, which is relatively high-end
- Quite sturdy
- Standard for mountain bikes
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Cons
- Not super light
iGPSPORT iGS800 Touchscreen GPS Bike Computer Professional Training Analysis Cycling Map Navigation Ship From France Warehouse
Bike-Computers
The reviewer provides a detailed overview of the iGPSPORT iGS800 bike computer, highlighting its features, setup process, and performance. They mention the large touchscreen display, physical buttons, long battery life (up to 50 hours), and comprehensive customization options for data pages. The reviewer also discusses the device's navigation features, including route loading and climbing detection, though they note some limitations with live segment functionality and climb detection without pre-loaded routes.
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Pros
- Large touchscreen display
- Physical buttons for ease of use with gloves
- Long battery life (up to 50 hours)
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Cons
- Navigation interface is clunky and requires multiple menu steps
- Live segment feature does not sync with Strava segments
- Climb detection only works with pre-loaded routes
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SENICX Bicycle Bottom Bracket BSA BB30 BB386 T47 PF30 BB92 BB86 Thread Kit Road MTB Bike CRANK 68/73 for Axis 24 and 29mm DUB
Bottom-BracketI also bought a cheap Scenicx from aliexpress: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005005443737998.html
It has now covered 2,200 km and I have no problems whatsoever.
Paul Components Gino Light Mount Lamp Holder Handlebar Lights
LightsIt's been a while since I shared reviews, so here's a fresh batch covering all the fun knockoff stuff I've bought and tested:
Paul Components "Gino" light mount
URL: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805193813992.html
Review: 10/10
Details: It's just a piece of machined aluminum, so pretty hard to F this up. They come in a copy of a Paul Components box, and do what they're supposed to do.
Poker Cranks Return to the ancients Chainrings 46T Limited and out of print
ChainringIt's been a while since I shared reviews, so here's a fresh batch covering all the fun knockoff stuff I've bought and tested:
Paul Components "Royal Flush" Crankset & 46T chainring
URL: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806034748468.html
Review: 9/10.
Details: Surprisingly well-made copy of this iconic crank set that's been out of production for several years. There's a number of knockoff versions of this crank set kicking around AliExpress, most of which use a SRAM GXP-style of chainring mounting system. This one uses the identical system that the original used, which is four bolts on the backside of the ring. The crank arms are bright polished silver and include the Paul Components logo and crank arm size. The 46T chainring I got was black, and like other Paul Components copies on Ali, it seems that Chinese manufacturers prefer a black coating over actual anodizing. I don't think there's much choice available in chain rings; all I could find was black or silver 46T. Given that there's a lot of similar knockoff chainrings but they use a different mounting system, I'd stick with buying the 46T from the same seller to ensure compatibility. Following Paul Components' instructions, I mounted this crankset to a 111mm ISO square-taper bottom bracket. It fits fine, although enough of the spindle taper is showing to make me wonder if these knockoffs might do a little better with a JIS spindle. I've been riding these on a fixed-gear for the past month and have no complaints. They get a lot of attention and oohs & ahs. It's a "statement piece" for sure, but if you're looking for a cool fixed gear / single speed crankset and are happy with a 46T chainring, then this one is a great buy.
Component KLAMPER Aluminum Alloy Calipers SHORT-PULL Mountain Bike Road Bike Front and Rear Disc Brake Calipers
Disc-BrakesIt's been a while since I shared reviews, so here's a fresh batch covering all the fun knockoff stuff I've bought and tested:
Paul Components "Klamper" Brakes
URL: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806567943125.html
Review: 8/10
Details: I got these back in December and have been riding them for six months now. I am completely satisfied with them. They are paired with SRAM rotors and SRAM Rival levers, with the Kool Stop pads ordered from Paul Comp. From day one, I've gotten excellent braking and modulation from them. Before them, i was running hydro-mechanical disc brakes, and these have a smoother action. Adjustments have been simple, and overall "set it and forget it". One thing I did notice is that the parts specs are slightly different than real Paul Components Klampers. I ordered orange anodized adjusters from Paul, and when they arrived, they would not mount onto these knockoffs. Overall, I would recommend these without hesitation, and at currently $70 a set on Ali, I'd consider them a good value for the money.
LEXON Carbon Gravel Integrated Handlebars Full Inner Cable Road Handlebars Gravel Integrated Cockpit Stem Racing Cycling Part
HandlebarHere's a new build with a mulet with the new SRAM Red shfiters/brakes - GX Transmission derailleur - X0 Transmission cassette and chain
And the Lexon gravel bar which is very nice and stiffTo have a better chainline (49mm instead of the road limited to 47.5mm) I did put a non boost MTB crankset.
So there was no more rubbing of the chain.The setup app is limited to 38T, so with this 44T I did add 6 links(inner+outer) to the 118 advised.
But had to remove one after testing.From two other builds, for better shifting, the setup key had to be set on B even if the app was saying A.
But not on this one. So the setup app is not really accurate for mullet builds.Edit: I forgot the wheels, these are the WR40 from lightbicycle with their carbon aero spokes + ceramic hub v2.0
ZTTO Black Cassette Ultralight 11 S 12 Speed Road Bike Freewheel 11V 12V ULT Sprocket 28/30/32T 34T Fit HG Body Hub Structure
Cassette
The reviewer discusses the ZTTO Black Cassette Ultralight, highlighting its monoblock construction, lightweight design, and impressive shifting performance. They mention purchasing it from AliExpress for £66 and being impressed by its value compared to high-end cassettes from Shimano and SRAM. The reviewer notes its durability based on their experience with other ZTTO mountain bike cassettes, though they haven't fully tested long-term durability yet. They also mention a minor drawback regarding limited freehub contact area but state it hasn't been an issue in practice.
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Pros
- Monoblock construction from a single block of steel
- Lightweight (199g for 11-28T)
- Excellent shifting performance
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Cons
- Limited contact area with freehub (about half a centimeter at bottom, 8mm at top)
- Potential concern about freehub wear (though reviewer hasn't experienced issues)
- Long-term durability not fully tested (only 800 miles so far)
ZRACE bike brake rotor Strong heat dissipation floating rotor 160mm 180mm 203mm MTB disc brake
Disc-Rotors
The reviewer discusses their experience with the ZRACE bike brake rotor, highlighting its affordability, durability, and performance. They mention using it with sintered metal brake pads despite it not being technically rated for them.
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Pros
- Incredibly cheap (around 5 quid each)
- Long-lasting (used for about four years with plenty of life left)
- No issues with rivets coming loose or rattling
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Cons
- Not technically rated for use with sintered metal brake pads (wears out faster with them)
- Finned version (imitating Shimano Ice Tech) has fins that can come loose (glued, not integral)
Road Bike Carbon Ti Titanium Titan Pedal Ultralight Self-Locking Clipless Pedals With Cleats Bike Pedal Bicycle Parts
PedalsThe reviewer briefly mentions the Road Bike Carbon Ti Titanium Titan Pedal Ultralight Self-Locking Clipless Pedals With Cleats Bike Pedal Bicycle Parts but does not provide detailed analysis.
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Litepro MicroNEW Road Bike 2 3X7 8 9 10 11 Speed Shifter Conjoined DIP Derailleurs Dual Control Levers Finger Dial
GroupsetThe reviewer briefly mentions the Litepro microNEW Road Bike 2 3X7 8 9 10 11 Speed Shifter Conjoined DIP Derailleurs Dual Control Levers Finger Dial but does not provide detailed analysis.
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RYET AIRCODE
SaddleThe reviewer discusses their experience with the RYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle, highlighting its durability, comfort, and performance over extensive use.
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Pros
- Comfortable and lightweight
- Grippy top keeps the rider in place
- Seriously robust and durable
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BB86/BB92/BB90 BB30/bb30a/pf30/bb386/bbright Bottom Bracket install and remove montar y desmontar tool road moutain bike
ToolsThe reviewer briefly mentions the BB86/BB92/BB90 BB30/bb30a/pf30/bb386/bbright Bottom Bracket install and remove montar y desmontar tool road moutain bike but does not provide detailed analysis.
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