AliExpress has some GREAT value bike parts, but there is definitely a lot of trash too. Here are 5 cycling products from AliExpress that failed me!
I think I've shown over the years that if you are a savvy shopper, and know where to look, you can build yourself a fantastic carbon road bike with parts from AliExpress. I have built some bikes that perform really well, and easily rival the big brands like Specialized and Cannondale, but they cost a fraction of the price.
However, there are definitely some cycling products that have caused me problems. In this episode I’ll cover a set of ZRACE garmin mounts that only lasted a few weeks, some cheap carbon handlebars from Toseek that snapped on me, some dangerous tubeless tape, carbon saddles that didn't last, and why you should avoid cheap SPD-SL cleats.
Here are the alternative products I recommended if you are interested:
Carbon Garmin/Computer mount:
https://amzn.to/3s9iBR8
OG-Evkin HB-1300 carbon handlebars:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdcBWRz
Muc-Off tubeless rim tape:
https://amzn.to/3QFw9hk
Zeuis 3D printed carbon saddle:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DncuVqJ
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:21 – ZRACE handlebar mounts
01:55 – Cheap carbon handlebars
04:00 – Cheap tubeless tape
05:21 – Cheap carbon saddles
07:10 – Cheap SPD-SL cleats
08:28 – Bonus carbon thru axle
09:07 – Wrap-up
09:49 - 100k subscribers!
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Please note:
All products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!