I Tried 5 AliExpress Bike Products – Deal or Disaster?
Tom Bowers Cycling
July 07, 2025
I tried 5 random AliExpress cycling products but are they a deal or a disaster?
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Parts Mentioned
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HandlebarUNO FL12 Gravel Bike Handlebar 31.8x400/420/440/460mm Outer Drop Bar Ultralight Bicycle Handle Road Bicycle Flared Bar
Created: September 20, 2024The reviewer discusses the UNO FL12 Gravel Bike Handlebar, highlighting its features and initial impressions. They mention its silver color, flared design, and suitability for gravel and touring bikes.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Super lightweight
- Comes in various sizes
- Aggressively flared design for better off-road handling
- Silver finish, which is rare and matches vintage builds
- Good finish quality with Uno logos and mirror/matte details
- Feels strong with no noticeable flex
- Respectable weight (298g)
- Short reach for comfortable positioning
Cons
- Not super light (though acceptable for the price)
- Long-term durability untested (reviewer plans to update if issues arise)
MyBikeParts
UNO FL12 Gravel Fahrradlenker 31,8 x 400/420/440/460 mm AuÃen-Drop-Bar Ultraleichter Fahrradgriff Rennrad-Schlagstange - AliExpress 18
SaddleMIXED Full Carbon Fiber 5D Ultra Pack Light Weight Bike Saddle 143mm 135g for Road MTB Mountain Bicycle Carbon Seats
Created: March 07, 2025The reviewer examines the MIXED Full Carbon Fiber 5D Ultra Pack Light Weight Bike Saddle, noting its low price and lightweight design but expressing concerns about the finish quality and durability.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Very cheap (under £20)
- Full carbon construction
- Extremely lightweight
- Some users swear by the shaping
Cons
- Poor finish quality (visible imperfections at cover/carbon junction)
- Messy bonding of rails into shell
- Does not inspire confidence for rough use
- Compared unfavorably to higher-end saddles
MyBikeParts
MIXED Full Carbon Fiber 5D Ultra Pack Light Weight Bike Saddle 143mm 135g for Road MTB Mountain Bicycle Carbon Seats
OSPWLTWOO Bicycle Ceramic Bearing Speed Carbon Fiber Pulley Wheel Rear Derailleurs Guide Wheel for Shimano 105/UT/Ultegra/DURA ACE
Created: July 08, 2025The reviewer briefly mentions the LTWOO Bicycle Ceramic Bearing Speed Carbon Fiber Pulley Wheel Rear Derailleurs Guide Wheel for Shimano 105/UT/Ultegra/DURA ACE but does not provide detailed analysis.
AI-Summary
Pros
- The ceramic bearings spin really nice and freely when clean.
MyBikeParts
LTWOO Bicycle Ceramic Bearing Speed Carbon Fiber Pulley Wheel Rear Derailleurs Guide Wheel for Shimano 105/UT/Ultegra/DURA ACE
CrankSENICX Road Crankset PR3 Crank 165 170 172.5 175mm 46-30T 50-34T 52-36T 53-39T for Road Folding Bike 10 /11/12 Speed NEW
Created: December 01, 2024The reviewer discusses the SENICX PR3 Gravel Bike Crankset, highlighting its affordability and durability. They mention using the road edition previously and praise its performance despite not being the lightest option.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Affordable
- Durable and bomb-proof
- Comes with a single gravel narrow wide chain ring
- Uses a 24mm Shimano style axle with a three-bolt chain ring mount
- Includes handy preload tool for Shimano style preload system
Cons
- Not the lightest option
MyBikeParts
Senicx Pr3 Road Cyclocros Crankset With Bb 24mm 165/170/172.5/175mm Chainring 40/42/44t For Road Folding 9/10/11/12sbike New - Bicycle Crank & Chainwheel - AliExpress
Disc-BrakesIIIPRO 6R Road Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brake CNC Integrated Caliper Road Bicycle Line Pull Brake Modified Hydraulic Disc Brake
Created: July 08, 2025The reviewer briefly mentions the IIIPRO Bicycle mechanical line pull brake converted to hydraulic brake modified parts but does not provide detailed analysis.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Allows running hydraulic calipers with mechanical shifters
- Neater system compared to running cables all the way to the caliper
- Majority of the way to the caliper is purely hydraulic
Cons
- Not the lightest
- Chunky to mount into handlebars
- Flat mount design may not be compatible with all bikes
MyBikeParts
IIIPRO Bicycle mechanical line pull brake converted to hydraulic brake modified parts