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

That was my first thought, but they are different: eg the red disc.

I have seen mention of other calipers from JT, so perhaps it's something else from them.

I doubt ZOOM make them, so they're certainly rebranded something.

Surely just buy any of the myriad of flat mount models and use an flat>post adapter?

very good idea sir

I've got this one:

there is both a straight steerer version and a 1.5 version
ali express

Quality is okay..ish . But it uses m5 bolts for the caliper which is a strange design choice (m6 is the standard) , but it still works.

I bought some, scratched them to hell getting them in a quill stem, rode them a bunch and didnt die. YMMV

Anybody using Chinese aero drop bars? I’m tempted and given the fact the saddles I seatposts I bought have been decent quality i.e. haven’t broken, I’m tempted to give some a go.

I had a pair last year, I squeezed them together off the bike and they snapped. Won’t risk it again.

My aliexpress luck seems to have run out. Been using regularly for a few years now with only the odd mis-sized jersey to grumble about.

My last three orders have all gone wrong though.

Superlight seat post was too narrow. Still seem to haggling over a refund.

Bought some socks (I know, I know) and some uber branded fake giro ones turned up (I ordered a plain pattern). The guy denied he sold giro stuff (think he thought he'd been counterfeit busted). Just got my £1.80 refund but annoying.

Then, new seapost clamp arrived and snapped straight away. Not even tight.

Maybe I should quit now...

Feel your pain, ordered some small bib shorts, can confirm 3XL don't fit.

Yikes. That’s enough to put me off. Thanks.

Canyon like seatpost anyone? https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32748632168.html?pid=808_0000_0131&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32748632168&aff_trace_key=6fe09b5870ff4e9aa7bb42b7edbd041d-1529621579153-03919-UneMJZVf&aff_short_key=UneMJZVf&aff_platform=msite

Any Selle SMP copies around any more?

yeah plenty, not good though, get the legit one.

fuuuuuuu

This one isnt that bad. Got hit with another 12quid import and handling fees through.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/high-quality-143-270-mm-no-LOGO-blank-titanium-rail-hollow-gel-imitation-leather-bicycle-saddle/32691429475.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.72534c4d56uxSo

Why? Did it cost more than £35 when you ordered it?

Bought this from spexcel but needed a xs.
Anybody want it? Size small, can provide measurements - £12 posted

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Yeah, could be - pending measurements

35 quid total, I was expecting 23quid, but good enough to ride around without bib shorts on for a bit. Pretty good overall - still got a couple of genuine SMPs for other bikes.

Ah damn!

:)

Its quite stretchy in the chest.

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I'm pretty sure i've one in the shed that's not wanted, not a carbon one but semi padded if thats any good?

I'd be interested if Dan doesnt want it.

Very interested!

Go for it, think it's a bit short in the body for me.