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

I got a pair of jawbreaker knockoffs just cos they were ₤1.50. The frames are as shitty as you would expect but the lense is great quality. Would also like a recommendation for a better pair

Christ - your eyes are good. I had to go and look and it runs out slightly but I wouldn’t have notice if you’d not said.

It’s a £20 110g saddle so I can live with it.

Now on this...

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Nobody will ever notice it from under your arse anyway. Man, that frame is sharp!

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3-Lens-Brand-JBR-Polarized-Cycling-Sunglasses-Men-Outdoor-Sport-Bike-Glasses-Bicycle-Sunglasses-Cycling-Glasses/32853928467.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.30324c4dofVj4p

Bought two pairs of 'old style' jawbreakers from these guys recently, seem fine, same as the last two pairs I've had!

@Vince - was it you who bought those Cansucc levers? Any good + where'd you get them?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F192015381646

I paid £6.80 for the pair, looks like prices increased slightly.

Other options available on eBay at similar prices

Search for 'SOPAT'. Maybe a bit pricey, comparatively, but good quality.

£11 speedplay cleats? Haven’t tried but tempting.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F202250055480

£200 for postage?

Anyone want this 142x12 TA for free? Doesn’t work for my frame. Needed proprietary bolt

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£11 speedplay cleats?

No, £11 speedplay cleat covers

That’s the title, good spot Sherlock. The pictures however, are all of the whole cleats. No covers involved.

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I'd believe words over pictures, as will eBay when you protest that you haven't received what you expected.

Anyone had any luck getting hub speed sensors from the AliX gang? Need to get a couple for my bikes and don’t want to pay uk rrp
https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Garmin/Bike-Speed-Sensor-Hub-Mounted/3L2E

http://s.aliexpress.com/ia6fiuQZ

Tempted to give these a go, they’ve got enough good reviews. Big question is longevity I guess.

Edit- quick google search shows quite a lot of video reviews.. might have a look later on and maybe take a punt if it looks promising.

Very pleased with my seatpost and saddle combo. You’d struggle with that seatpost if you weren’t using a cut-out saddle. Suppose you could always ditch that bolt for one that’ll take a spanner.

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Trying to find some Novatec Hubs 24/24 holes but only find 20/24, is this possible that Novatec doesn't produce the front track hub in 24 holes?

is this possible that Novatec doesn't produce the front track hub in 24 holes?

They make 24H, it's just that 20 has become the de facto standard for front wheel builds so most sellers don't bother to stock 24H fronts.

Malcolm at @cycleclinic will be able to sort you out I’d imagine.

is a group buy still happening for lightbicycle rims?

I'd be keen on some more.

four of us did one very recently - the rims are being built now I think. it was a good experience!

what's the discount for 4 orders - is it just for postage or is there a 'bulk' discount?

1. gillies
   
2. motoko
   

Roughly 7.5% discount for 8 rims or more

the rims don't all need to be indentical do they?