Is my AliExpress Gravel Bike Build Trash?
nikinik
16 marzo 2025
Is our AliExpress gravel bike a hidden gem or a disappointment? In this video, we dive into the world of budget-friendly cycling with a flat bar gravel bike built entirely from AliExpress parts. This bike is part of an exciting series where we explore the possibilities and challenges of assembling a gravel bike using components sourced from AliExpress.
If you're curious about whether these affordable parts can deliver a reliable and enjoyable ride, this video is for you. We'll cover the build process, discuss the quality of the components, and share our first impressions of how this bike performs on various terrains.
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, this series aims to provide valuable insights into the world of gravel biking on a budget. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to test and refine this unique bike build.
Items (affiliate links):
- RideNow TPU inner tube (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oB3bTZP)
- Seaboard CX03 (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oF4Se9L)
- ZTTO flat mount to post mount front (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oF9VcYZ)
- ZRACE M1 X4 hydraulic brakes (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCz2GCJ)
- Ltwoo 1x12 MTB group (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ondiOw3)
- Ryet 3D printed ultralight saddle (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oovmjer)
- ODI Ultralight Titanium bottle cage (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_op2Tz5V)
- West Biking Carbon Fiber / Aluminium Pedals (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEX2b6P)
- Elite Wheels ENT Drive Disc 50mm (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFo9bEJ)
- Schwalbe G-ONE 700c x 40mm (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_op16SMJ)
- Rockbros Silicone MTB grips (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBrGUYr)
- ZTTO rim tape (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFZZYIF)
- ZTTO 34mm straight head set (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omEKjRD)
- Toseek Carbon seat post (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCKuuBV)
- ZTTO disc brake discs 160mm (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oovgsoX)
- MANA tubeless valve 53mm (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDdsNnh)
- PCycling Retro metal bell (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ol184cP)
- UNO Components handlebar (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omltMKT)
- UNO Components Stem (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omsgguJ)
- ZTTO BSA Bottom Bracket (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okRwLVf)
- Bolany MTB crankset 36T 170mm (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mMoMLJW)
The cycling clothing I use (for an extra 10% off / affiliate link):
- https://srko.co/nikinik
Music:
- Chill Lofi Hip Hop Beat FREE Instrumental (Copyright Free) - Chillhop Music
- Energetic Upbeat Percussive Stomp and Clap Background Music
I have not been compensated in any way by any of the brands mentioned in this video.
If you are interested in collaborations feel free to send me a mail to: parterships@nikinik.com
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Componenti menzionati
RideNow Race Formula TPU Inner Tube
SEABOARD CX03
ZTTO Gravel Road Bike Brake Adapter Flat Mount 34mm 71mm To Post Mount 74mm 140mm 160mm Rotor Bicycle Caliper Converter
ZRACE M1 X2 / X4 Mountain Bike Hydraulic Brake,Full CNC Lightweight, Oil Pressure Disc
LTWOO AX 1x12s MTB Shifter and Rear Derailleur Groupset
RYET X17
ODI Ultralight 18g Bicycle Water Bottle Cage Titanium Alloy MTB Road Bike Water Bottle Holder Durable Mountain Cycling Cup Rack
WEST BIKING Carbon Fiber Pedal Road Bicycle Pedal 3 Bearing Aluminum Alloy Anti-skid Mountain Bicycle Pedal Bicycle Accessories
Elitewheels ENT
SCHWALBE G-ONE TUBELESS GRAVEL BICYCLE TIRE 700X35C 700X45C 700X40C 40-622 28X1.5 ALLROUND Asphalt Pavement Dirt Road BIKE TYRE
ZTTO MTB Road Bike Internal Threadless Headset SEMI-INTEGRATED CNC Headset 1 1/8"-1 1/2" Sealed Bearing Straight Tapered Fork
TOSEEK Carbon Seatpost 27.2 31.6mm Length 400mm Matte Black MTB Road Bike Seat Post Seat Tube Bicycle Parts MTB Carbon Canoe
ZTTO Bicycle Brake Center Disc Lock Rotors 203 180 160 140mm High Strength Steel 1.8mm Fit Any Pads For MTB Road Bike
MANA 1Pair Bicycle Presta Valve 40/53/63/78/100mm 7075 Aluminum Alloy For Tubeless Road/MTB/Gravel Bike-ELITEWHEELS Valve
PCycling Bicycle Bell Classic Bike Bell Retro Cycling Bell Alarm Copper Ring Handlebar Horn MTB Road Bike Accessories Free Size
UNO Bicycle Straight / Swallow Handlebar MTB Aluminum Alloy Flat Bicycle Handle 640 680 720 740 760 780 800mm Bicycle Parts
UNO Bike Stem Ultralight 7/17/35Degree 28.6x25.4MM 60-130MM MTB Road Stem Bike for Fork Mountain MTB Bicycle Kalloy Black Sliver
ZTTO BSA Bearing Bottom Bracket Screw Type BB91 68/73 mm Bicycle Axis MTB Road Bike Aluminum Alloy Waterproof Crank Set
BOLANY 170mm Road Bike Crank Chainwheel Oval Dish 104 BCD 34T/36T Chainring Bike Crankset with Bottom Bracket BB68 MTB Crankset 
Fall Sale
Camere d'ariaRideNow Race Formula TPU Inner Tube
Creato: 27 aprile 2023Il recensore discute la sua esperienza con le camere d'aria RideNow TPU, che inizialmente voleva apprezzare per le loro dimensioni ridotte, convenienza e natura leggera. Tuttavia, ha riscontrato problemi di prestazioni, con entrambe le camere che hanno sviluppato perdite lente dopo distanze relativamente brevi (200 km per la prima e 300 km per la seconda). Ciò lo ha portato ad abbandonare le camere a favore di configurazioni tubeless.
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Pros
- Dimensioni ridotte
- Relativamente economico
- Leggero
Cons
- Hanno sviluppato perdite lente rispettivamente dopo 200 km e 300 km
- Le prestazioni erano meno che ideali
RideNow TPU Tubes (36g Four-Pack 65mm Valve)
RideNow Ultraleichter Fahrradschlauch 700c Rennrad TPU Schlauch 45mm 65mm 85mm Französisches Ventil Fahrradschläuche - AliExpress 18
TelaioSEABOARD CX03
Creato: 17 gennaio 2025Il SEABOARD Road Bike Frame Set Thru Axle Gravel Bike Framework Chromolybdenum steel Off-road 142mm Flat Disc Brake 700Cx42C non è menzionato in questo video.
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SEABOARD CX03 Road Bike Frame Set Thru Axle Gravel Bike Framework Chromolybdenum steel Off-road 142mm Flat Disc Brake 700Cx42C
Freni a discoZTTO Gravel Road Bike Brake Adapter Flat Mount 34mm 71mm To Post Mount 74mm 140mm 160mm Rotor Bicycle Caliper Converter
Creato: 02 febbraio 2025L'adattatore per freni ZTTO Gravel Road Bike Flat Mount 34mm 71mm To Post Mount 74mm 140mm 160mm Rotor Bicycle Caliper Converter non è menzionato in questo video.
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ZTTO Gravel Road Bike Brake Adapter Flat Mount 34mm 71mm To Post Mount 74mm 140mm 160mm Rotor Bicycle Caliper Converter - AliExpress 18
ZRACE M1 X2 / X4 Mountain Bike Hydraulic Brake,Full CNC Lightweight, Oil Pressure Disc
Creato: 09 gennaio 2025Il freno idraulico per mountain bike ZRACE M1 X2 / X4, leggero in CNC completo, a disco a pressione d'olio non è menzionato in questo video.
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ZRACE M1 X2 / X4 Mountain Bike Hydraulic Brake,Full CNC Lightweight, Oil Pressure Disc - AliExpress
GruppoLTWOO AX 1x12s MTB Shifter and Rear Derailleur Groupset
Creato: 09 gennaio 2025Il gruppo LTWOO AX 1X12S con leva cambio 12 velocità, deragliatore posteriore a gamba ultralunga, cassetta SUNSHINE 46T 50T 52T, catena VXM 12V per MTB non è menzionato in questo video.
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LTWOO AX 1X12S Groupset 12 Speed Shift Lever Ult-long Leg Rear Derailleur SUNSHINE Cassette 46T 50T 52T VXM Chain 12V for MTB - AliExpress 18
SellaRYET X17
Creato: 09 gennaio 2025Il recensore discute della sella RYET stampata in 3D come uno dei componenti che ha superato le sue aspettative. Ne evidenzia il comfort e la qualità, notando che offre un grande comfort durante le lunghe pedalate. La sella è descritta come un'ottima aggiunta a una bici da gravel grazie alle sue prestazioni e al suo valore.
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Pros
- Molto comodo
- Ottima qualità
- Leggero (circa 180g)
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RYET Ultralight Bicycle Saddle 3D Printed Saddle Carbon EVA 245x145mm Bike Seating for MTB Gravel Road Bike Saddle Bicycle Parts
PortaborracceODI Ultralight 18g Bicycle Water Bottle Cage Titanium Alloy MTB Road Bike Water Bottle Holder Durable Mountain Cycling Cup Rack
Creato: 09 gennaio 2025La gabbia per borraccia da bicicletta ODI Ultralight 18g in lega di titanio per MTB e bici da strada, il supporto per borraccia resistente per mountain bike e il portabicchieri non sono menzionati in questo video.
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ODI Ultralight 18g Bicycle Water Bottle Cage Titanium Alloy MTB Road Bike Water Bottle Holder Durable Mountain Cycling Cup Rack - AliExpress 18
PedaliWEST BIKING Carbon Fiber Pedal Road Bicycle Pedal 3 Bearing Aluminum Alloy Anti-skid Mountain Bicycle Pedal Bicycle Accessories
Creato: 09 gennaio 2025I West Cycling Carbon Fiber Pedals | Black White Single Cover - Carbon Fiber Pedal Road - Aliexpress non sono menzionati in questo video.
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West Cycling Carbon Fiber Pedals | Black White Single Cover - Carbon Fiber Pedal Road - Aliexpress
RuoteElitewheels ENT
Creato: 09 febbraio 2022Le Elitewheels Carbon Wheels Disc Brake 700c Road Bike Wheelset Ent Uci Quality Carbon Rim Center Lock Or 6-blot Bock Road Cycling - Bicycle Wheel non sono menzionate in questo video.
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ELITEWHEELS ENT Disc Brake Carbon Wheels 700c UCI Quality Road Bike Carbon Wheelset With Center Lock Or 6-blot Bock Road Cycling
SCHWALBE G-ONE TUBELESS GRAVEL BICYCLE TIRE 700X35C 700X45C 700X40C 40-622 28X1.5 ALLROUND Asphalt Pavement Dirt Road BIKE TYRE
Creato: 09 gennaio 2025Il recensore menziona che attualmente sta utilizzando pneumatici Schwalbe G-One Allround in dimensione 40mm sulla sua bicicletta gravel. Nota che c'è ampia clearance sia nella forcella che nei foderi posteriori, suggerendo che il telaio potrebbe ospitare pneumatici più grandi fino a 45mm o addirittura 50mm se desiderato. Gli pneumatici fanno parte di una configurazione tubeless a cui il recensore è tornato dopo problemi con le camere d'aria TPU.
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Pros
- Buona clearance degli pneumatici consente un potenziale aumento delle dimensioni a pneumatici da 45mm o 50mm
- Parte di una configurazione tubeless funzionale
Schwalbe G-one 700x40c 40-622 28x1.50 Allround Tubeless Bicycle Tire Tyre 11654062.01 - Bicycle Tires - AliExpress
Serie sterzo & DistanzialiZTTO MTB Road Bike Internal Threadless Headset SEMI-INTEGRATED CNC Headset 1 1/8"-1 1/2" Sealed Bearing Straight Tapered Fork
Creato: 09 gennaio 2025Lo ZTTO MTB Road Bike Internal Threadless Headset SEMI-INTEGRATED CNC Headset 1 1/8 non è menzionato in questo video.
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ZTTO MTB Road Bike Internal Threadless Headset SEMI-INTEGRATED CNC Headset 1 1/8
TOSEEK Carbon Seatpost 27.2 31.6mm Length 400mm Matte Black MTB Road Bike Seat Post Seat Tube Bicycle Parts MTB Carbon Canoe
Creato: 09 gennaio 2025Il TOSEEK Carbon Seatpost 27.2 31.6mm Lunghezza 400mm Matte Black MTB Road Bike Seat Post Seat Tube Bicycle Parts MTB Carbon Canoe non è menzionato in questo video.
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TOSEEK Carbon Seatpost 27.2 31.6mm Length 400mm Matte Black MTB Road Bike Seat Post Seat Tube Bicycle Parts MTB Carbon Canoe - AliExpress 18
Dischi frenoZTTO Bicycle Brake Center Disc Lock Rotors 203 180 160 140mm High Strength Steel 1.8mm Fit Any Pads For MTB Road Bike
Creato: 09 gennaio 2025Il ZTTO Bicycle Brake Center Disc Lock Rotors 203 180 160 140mm High Strength Steel 1.8mm Fit Any Pads For MTB Road Bike non viene menzionato in questo video.
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ZTTO Bicycle Brake Center Disc Lock Rotors 203 180 160 140mm High Strength Steel 1.8mm Fit Any Pads For MTB Road Bike - AliExpress 18
MANA 1Pair Bicycle Presta Valve 40/53/63/78/100mm 7075 Aluminum Alloy For Tubeless Road/MTB/Gravel Bike-ELITEWHEELS Valve
Creato: 09 gennaio 2025Il MANA 1Pair 40/53/63/78/100mm Bicycle Presta Valve 7075 Aluminum Alloy For Tubeless Road/MTB/Gravel Bike-ELITEWHEELS Valve non è menzionato in questo video.
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MANA 1Pair 40/53/63/78/100mm Bicycle Presta Valve 7075 Aluminum Alloy For Tubeless Road/MTB/Gravel Bike-ELITEWHEELS Valve - AliExpress
AltroPCycling Bicycle Bell Classic Bike Bell Retro Cycling Bell Alarm Copper Ring Handlebar Horn MTB Road Bike Accessories Free Size
Creato: 09 gennaio 2025Il PCycling Bicycle Bell Classic Bike Bell Retro Cycling Bell Alarm Copper Ring Handlebar Horn MTB Road Bike Accessories Free Size non è menzionato in questo video.
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PCycling Bicycle Bell Classic Bike Bell Retro Cycling Bell Alarm Copper Ring Handlebar Horn MTB Road Bike Accessories Free Size - AliExpress 18
ManubrioUNO Bicycle Straight / Swallow Handlebar MTB Aluminum Alloy Flat Bicycle Handle 640 680 720 740 760 780 800mm Bicycle Parts
Creato: 09 gennaio 2025La manubrio UNO Bicycle Straight / Swallow per MTB in lega di alluminio, piatto, con dimensioni 640, 680, 720, 740, 760, 780, 800mm, non viene menzionato in questo video.
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UNO Bicycle Straight / Swallow Handlebar MTB Aluminum Alloy Flat Bicycle Handle 640 680 720 740 760 780 800mm Bicycle Parts - AliExpress
Attacco manubrioUNO Bike Stem Ultralight 7/17/35Degree 28.6x25.4MM 60-130MM MTB Road Stem Bike for Fork Mountain MTB Bicycle Kalloy Black Sliver
Creato: 09 gennaio 2025La UNO Bike Stem Ultralight 7/17/35Degree 28.6x25.4MM 60-130MTB Road Stem Bike per Fork Mountain MTB Bicycle Kalloy Black Sliver non è menzionata in questo video.
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UNO Bike Stem Ultralight 7/17/35Degree 28.6x25.4MM 60-130MM MTB Road Stem Bike for Fork Mountain MTB Bicycle Kalloy Black Sliver - AliExpress 18
ZTTO BSA Bearing Bottom Bracket Screw Type BB91 68/73 mm Bicycle Axis MTB Road Bike Aluminum Alloy Waterproof Crank Set
Creato: 02 febbraio 2025Il ZTTO BSA Bearing Bottom Bracket Screw Type BB91 68/73 mm Bicycle Axis MTB Road Bike Aluminum Alloy Waterproof Crank Set non viene menzionato in questo video.
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ZTTO BSA Bearing Bottom Bracket Screw Type BB91 68/73 mm Bicycle Axis MTB Road Bike Aluminum Alloy Waterproof Crank Set - AliExpress 18
BOLANY 170mm Road Bike Crank Chainwheel Oval Dish 104 BCD 34T/36T Chainring Bike Crankset with Bottom Bracket BB68 MTB Crankset
Creato: 06 settembre 2024Il BOLANY 170mm Road Bike Crank Chainwheel Oval Dish 104 BCD 34T/36T Chainring Bike Crankset con Bottom Bracket BB68 MTB Crankset non è menzionato in questo video.
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BOLANY 170mm Road Bike Crank Chainwheel Oval Dish 104 BCD 34T/36T Chainring Bike Crankset with Bottom Bracket BB68 MTB Crankset - AliExpress 18