Orient Express - Cheap Chinese Rims / Wheels / Forks / Frames / Cranks / Etc

When I last looked they could be had at hefty discounts all over the place and I can't recall seeing anyone I rate using one.

I seem to remember the shizzle on the rear end being all about UCI compliance.

oh yeah, I wouldn't bother trying one out, it just looks comfortable.

True, but you look comfortable and I heard you are...

i provide a harsher ride than expected

They actualy also claim the rear aids teh aeros.

Reviews said the nose was too narrow. So yeah they were on offer everywhere.

The rear makes it UCI compliant, and has a bottle mount under it.

Hello far east carbon connoisseurs. Looking to get some cheap forks and have found some that look like 3T knock offs at ridiculous prices, i.e. these and these. Obvious unanswerable question: will I die? Has anyone got experience with any of these sellers and/or the forks in question?

Pretty sure the Spin branded forks on my road bike are the UD ones from your second one, they're fine if flexier than legit 3Ts

Heck of a time finding an online retailer (store, not off dhgate/ebay/etc) that sells carbon track disc for clicher tyres.

Tons on ebay/alibaba/dhgate but I want an actual online store with good reputation.
None of the shops like Workwellbikes/Farsports/Yoeleo/Hongfu carry any discs.

Something similar to this but from a retail website...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-china-carbon-disc-rear-wheels-Clincher-for-road-track-TT-bike-/331604452909?hash=item4d352a662d:g:aIMAAOSwKtlWjdEJ

What's wrong with eBay? Loads more buyer protection that way.

Quality is all over the place.....and I hate ebay in general for other reasons.

Just want a shop that has a good reputation and history on forums, can actually be contacted directly (not through an auction site), etc..

Most of the shops I listed above have good history and reputation/lots of happy customers on forums/have been around for at least a year/have quality control/etc..

I figured this would be a lot simpler since Chinese carbon is becoming so popular.

Have you tried Zipp? Or Hed?

Never heard of them.

What does Zipp or Hed have to do with a Chinese parts thread?

I'm simply asking for a website similar to these that sell track discs.
Just a few examples....
http://www.workswellbikes.com/web/productlist/17.html
http://www.farsports.com/
http://www.yoeleo.com/wheels.html
http://www.hongfu-bikes.com/e_products/?big_id=30

Not sure what Hed or Zipp have anything to do with this.

Just want a shop that has a good reputation and history on forums, can actually be contacted directly (not through an auction site)

They tend to sell discs by reputable brands, such as Hed or Zipp. Why do you want a disc anyway? If you want

a shop that has a good reputation and history on forums, can actually be contacted directly (not through an auction site)

you're going to struggle one that sells a cheap track disc.

you're going to struggle one that sells a cheap track disc.

Yes, 2nd hand is @JRatNW 's only friend

Thanks!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/161995645387

Oops, you want clincher - nvm

Anyone know where I can buy a carbon track fork (30mm rake, or thereabouts) from aliexpress or similar? Not bothered about carbon steerer. Cheers!

@TurtleRecall

It took me forever to find these:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Carbon-Fork-Track-Fixed-Gear-1-1-8-28-6mm-UD-Glossy-Finish-Cantilever-Brake-350g/1948842326.html

Then by the time postage was paid (£35) and the import taxes paid (£30), I was close to £100 deep...

Made me wish I purchased these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hylix-Aero-TT-Fork-for-Time-Trial-Triathlon-Fixed-Gear-Track-Fixie-1-1-8-399g-/281055397719?hash=item4170350757:g:7j0AAOSwv0tVS3qz

Or these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNBRANDED-CARBON-TRACK-FORKS-1-1-8-CARBON-TRACK-FORK-Track-Cycling-Forks-/291183190607?hash=item43cbdee24f:g:q8AAAOSwZd1VXG~f

Otherwise look at used ones on eBay like these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPECIALIZED-LANGSTER-PRO-CARBON-FORKS-/281960706423?hash=item41a62af177:g:rCIAAOSwezVWzjk4

Thanks Vince, I'd spotted (and am now watching) the unbranded ebay forks. Might end up going for them, especially (as you note) the cost of postage of the aliexpress ones means there's not that much difference...

Cheers!

http://www.lfgss.com/conversations/283555/#comment12856464

my hong-fu is for sale with chris king hubs and ultegra 6700

Is there an SMP copy that has at least some padding? Feeling like I've been kicked in the balls on my commute home today but I really can't afford a new "proper" saddle and don't ride to work in bib shorts or anything. Don't fancy 100 miles a week on bare carbon X denim

A couple of questions about Chinese carbon wheels. Considering buying 50/60mm carbon wheels (wide U shape) :-

Clinchers or tubs ? I remember there was some problems with the first wave of carbon clinchers with heat build up on the braking surface, has this been resolved now ?
Secondly, what kind of turn around are you getting from the chinese companies ? Considering Asian Cycle Express.