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

Ludicrous. Might buy some for the lolz.

Light Bicycle wheel finally on my bike but my valve extender doesn't fit valve hole. Reckon I'm ok to sand or file it bigger? Are they smaller for tubeless or something?

I agree with you on the sunglasses - i would be happy to have the jauxbreakers without the logo (tbh I would actually prefer that

but rolex do not use stock movements...

but rolex do not use stock movements...

Sure, sorry I was kinda jumping to another point and mentioned rolex because Scilly brought them up. Didn't mean to sound like I meant they did. I think the reason I like the idea of fake Rolexs is that they are such a stereotypical luxury purchase that I have no problem with them being ripped off.

Wouldn't wear one though (although one of my friends dad's has an og 34mm Explorer which is lovely)

Edit: you didn't mention them oops

I feel comforted that I'm a muppet who wouldn't actually spend £200 on sunglasses. I'm never going to buy the real thing, and I would be quite happy with the Aliexpress item sans branding.

But I'm not wearing fake things because I think it makes me look cool / other people won't notice.

@branwen: But you did decide to buy a fake item rather than either the real thing, a cheaper branded alternative whether Oakley or not, or generic. Why is that?

I've bought plenty of Bloc and other saftey glasses in my time, ironically at least one set that were remarkably similar to the current Rapha ones but about 5 years too early (#CSB).

I've also received a pair of real Oaklys through work, and the lens' were nice, but I've also bought replacement transition lens' from Walleva which are basically identical in visual quality. So I guess a mix of interest to see what quality was like, and the potential to put in a real lens' or one from Walleva if I thought it might be an improvement (which tbh I don't think it would be).

I guess - since it sounds like you want an opinion - it comes from cynicism at late stage capitalism. Taking sunglasses as an example; Raybans used to be a quality brand made with glass and metal, but were then bought by Luxotica (who basically have a monopoly in luxury eyewear), and quality drops whilst prices rise. There is a pretty clear change in most mass market products from a label being a signifier of a quality product, to being a Lable which is meant to signify its own value, and increasing profits through cutting costs and quality

People buy fakes, myself included, because you want something that does the job and looks cool but for 1/10th the price of the genuine product.

Luxotica have such a monopoly that no matter how many fakes are sold, their prices are so high that they can make money from those who can afford it. All the fakes are just free advertising. No-one else has the money to go after the fakes, and luxotica aren't that bothered.

I think this is the only honest answer. The other justifications seem well, a bit contrived. And Oakley is just one example.

Shrug, you do you

And congratulations on asking for my opinion, and then dismissing it as invalid - have you considered politics?

Anyway

http://s.aliexpress.com/MrmQzIRR

Specialized power copy

It looks a bit long or is that just me

have you got the Racmmer kit through yet ? looking to get a couple of bits buy unsure on sizing.

definitely not a Spesh power copy, looks similar to a Selle Italia Slr Flow

Agreed, its not quite the right shape. Its even less similar to an SLR flow though

Oh mate don't hold your breath! Only shipped on Tuesday and my "arrive by date" is end of July! I'll post an update when they arrive though!

Are there any recommendations for a 48t 130BCD chainring? Narrow Wide preferred, or 3/32 single speed tooth profile otherwise. Cheers in advance!

I got mine from Amber bikes

65 Euro though... cheaper just to get a Woolftooth. Are the Amber-Bikes rings good or better quality?

ah yes forgot the shipping time / customs hold ups etc. may just take a punt on few xxls and xxxls. tentatively stepping into world of lycra.

Thorn from SJS

Oh they used to be ~30

I see they've got a website instead of dealing through ebay

https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/ROCKBROS-Anti-Theft-Skewers-Road-Bike-Cycling-MTB-Blue-Wheels-Seats-Locking-Security-Quick-Release-Skewers/1963550842.html?spm=2114.010208.3.1.m9U9jr&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10065_10151_10068_5010013_10136_10137_10060_10138_10155_10062_437_10154_10056_10055_10054_10059_303_100031_10099_10103_10102_10096_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_5030014_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10177_10110_519_10111_10112_10113_10114_10182_10185_10078_10079_10073_10123_10189_142-10110_519,searchweb201603_16,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=bdaf340d-cc49-4d9d-993f-9eb91b5ead53&algo_expid=33e16d00-4e1d-4895-8c7e-78e38e63e3c1-0&algo_pvid=33e16d00-4e1d-4895-8c7e-78e38e63e3c1

Anybody ever used these? Or any other cheap security skewers from ali / ebay

second spexcel order, second time the order came with half the stuff missing. fucking idiots. orderd on the 6th of april too. wont bother with them next time, its a shame as the stuff they send is actually of surprisingly good quality

Well, before seeing this post I thought I'd have a gamble on some of their 3/4 tights. Here's hoping they arrive before the end of (Australian) winter.

Going off the feedback, it seems like the product is fine, but the service is somewhere between poor and atrocious, depending on your luck. My fingers are crossed.