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

Whatever metal ones are cheap on ali-x. I've got a couple of z-race ones

I have tubolight ones in my TT race wheels for when tubeless doesn't save a puncture and I need to be able to ride back to the HQ. Getting tyres on is a bit annoying, getting the tyre off is very hard unless you use a specific tool.

I'm assuming other folk who have organised forum Lightbicycle group buys also received an email from Lightbicycle today with discount codes?

From the looks of the email the bulk discount code (30% pro rims and 15% pro wheelsets) is valid on individual orders. There is also a further 5% off it you choose the Lightbicycle decals.

If people want the code drop me a pm.

Anyone on here ridden a Hylix fork and lived to tell the tale? Looking to jazz up my Kepler with a smoother front end, and not many options out there for non-tapered.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293239603223

I bought one 4 years ago, so probably not the exact same model. I rode it for 3 years with no problems. The finishing was nice. Would probably buy again if I needed a 1 1/8 carbon fork with clearance for wider tires.

Thanks - for a ton you can't really go wrong! Now to work out how headsets work on an integrated race...

any carbon hardtail frames out with as good a rep as Carbonda/Fly Bikes?

anyone buy a Shimano SLX kit from Alix and actually get the real thing?

Can't comment on Carbonda et al, but I've ordered plenty of groupsets from this eBay OEM reseller and never had a bad experience.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/ridingislife

Talking of integrated races - I just got some Carbonda CFO606 forks delivered (speedy delivery, helpful communication throughout). Does anyone know if the crown race is integrated on those?

Looks like no, no chamfer marked just a small filet

thanks, that's a helpful insight, I was not sure how you'd definitely identify a crown race and was wondering if the fillet was enough. Can confirm no chamfer in real life too.

You'd want it to declare a 45 or 36 degree chamfer for a race I think

Any takers for a LB order?

Any takers for a LB order?

https://www.lfgss.com/comments/17277637/

Cheers, yes I think I got those. Personally just ordering a single non-pro rim since Cannondale are so useless.

Anyone bought a torque wrench from AliX?

What's the goto alix bleed kit for Sram bleeding edge? Ideally something equal to the Sram Pro kit.

Would just got with https://epicbleedsolutions.com/

Could be tempted to team up on a rim order and split the postage… I’m also after a rim and think they do 4 or 6 in one box.

Why? You can get quality stuff cheap in the UK.

Any other takers?

Anyone seen any Venge frames still for sale?

Don’t know if you already talk about these track handlebar with hood but they are a wonderful alternative to the Velobike, Veloflyer and FSA
I ride them on track since one month and they are perfect!
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwOESsd

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Any takers for a LB order?

Did this go anywhere?

These look ace!