I Tried 5 AliExpress Bike Products – Deal or Disaster?
00:15:24Tom Bowers Cycling

I Tried 5 AliExpress Bike Products – Deal or Disaster?

Tom Bowers Cycling

July 07, 2025

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I tried 5 random AliExpress cycling products but are they a deal or a disaster?

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UNO FL12 Gravel Bike Handlebar 31.8x400/420/440/460mm Outer Drop Bar Ultralight Bicycle Handle Road Bicycle Flared Bar

UNO FL12 Gravel Bike Handlebar 31.8x400/420/440/460mm Outer Drop Bar Ultralight Bicycle Handle Road Bicycle Flared Bar

Created: September 20, 2024

The 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 Außen-Drop-Bar Ultraleichter Fahrradgriff Rennrad-Schlagstange - AliExpress 18

UNO FL12 Gravel Fahrradlenker 31,8 x 400/420/440/460 mm Außen-Drop-Bar Ultraleichter Fahrradgriff Rennrad-Schlagstange - AliExpress 18

aliexpress.com
aliexpress.com#1005008002021118Affiliate · MyBikeParts
🇺🇸$23.50
🇫🇷€21.39
🇬🇧£17.19
4.6 (83)
Checked 17 days ago
MIXED Full Carbon Fiber 5D Ultra Pack Light Weight Bike Saddle 143mm 135g for Road MTB Mountain Bicycle Carbon Seats

MIXED Full Carbon Fiber 5D Ultra Pack Light Weight Bike Saddle 143mm 135g for Road MTB Mountain Bicycle Carbon Seats

Created: March 07, 2025

The 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

MIXED Full Carbon Fiber 5D Ultra Pack Light Weight Bike Saddle 143mm 135g for Road MTB Mountain Bicycle Carbon Seats

aliexpress.com
aliexpress.com#1005004591371306Affiliate · MyBikeParts
🇺🇸$35.46
🇫🇷€26.99
🇬🇧£23.79
4.9 (23)
Checked 21 days ago
LTWOO Bicycle Ceramic Bearing Speed Carbon Fiber Pulley Wheel Rear Derailleurs Guide Wheel for Shimano 105/UT/Ultegra/DURA ACE

LTWOO Bicycle Ceramic Bearing Speed Carbon Fiber Pulley Wheel Rear Derailleurs Guide Wheel for Shimano 105/UT/Ultegra/DURA ACE

Created: July 08, 2025

The 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

aliexpress.com
aliexpress.com#1005005960814711Affiliate · MyBikeParts
🇺🇸$21.74
🇫🇷€18.39
🇬🇧£15.59
4.6 (161)
Checked 10 months ago
SENICX 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

SENICX 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, 2024

The 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

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

aliexpress.com
aliexpress.com#1005004604696171Affiliate · MyBikeParts
🇺🇸$57.40
🇫🇷€58.99
🇬🇧£51.59
0.0 (0)
Checked 7 days ago
IIIPRO 6R Road Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brake CNC Integrated Caliper Road Bicycle Line Pull Brake Modified Hydraulic Disc Brake

IIIPRO 6R Road Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brake CNC Integrated Caliper Road Bicycle Line Pull Brake Modified Hydraulic Disc Brake

Created: July 08, 2025

The 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

IIIPRO Bicycle mechanical line pull brake converted to hydraulic brake modified parts

aliexpress.com
aliexpress.com#1005008324673203Affiliate · MyBikeParts
🇺🇸$98.36
🇫🇷€72.69
🇬🇧£58.79
5.0 (6)
Checked 9 days ago