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

One guy bought one and asked for threaded BB on it, and some extra bottle cage mounts, they did it for a very small extra charge.

So, I'm bored and gonna buy a load of ebay carbon, saddle/seatpost/bars/stem, whats the go to?

I'm enjoying my one of these
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/VyaHLDf

(In fact, it's tempting to buy another for the MTB).

Looks decent and has some padding. Once you get the fit right it is pretty comfortable. Can't speak for longevity though as only done about 100 miles on it so far.

General consensus seems to be not to fuck about with stem and bars, so on that note - 'xxx' carbon cages are good and light.

I had one of these. Liked it, until it separated itself from the rails mid ride.

Yeah, waiting for that moment! Hopefully got one of the good ones.

Mine just started creaking badly. They do look the business though.

Does anybody have a link for decent Foakley Flight Jackets? Much obliged...

yes the NY Mets build I was wondering about this the other day as I was looking at NY Mets news on the build up to spring training.
Bike looks great. Nice build

pulled the trigger on a cheap 29er I want to build up big city bruiser /xc bike pack thing

NY Mets build is great, really happy with it. The Mets though. Well, it's a new year, and at least I'll get to see them play this season.

Also, more details on the new cheap bike

yep the it's a new year !
Cheap 29er frame and forks, got the bars and seat post all from Aliexpress frame is ok bit rough on some finishes but all in all for the price it's ok. Not got very far with it but will be getting wheelset soon.

How cheap?

frame was on offer at 250 USD. Thrust bikes on Ali. think it may be an older frame model. Like I said the finishing is a bit rough esp on the Thu axel on the fork but the frame is not to bad

Any rec. for 100% or jawbreaker glasses?

I just wanted to ask the same questions haha.
Are these okay?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100th-Anniversary-Tour-De-France-Cycling-Glasses-Polarized-Cycling-sport-Sunglasses-Bicycle-Bike-Goggle-5-Pair/32853390470.html?spm=2114.search0103.3.110.2ea77e82pz7TMh&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10065_10068_10547_319_317_10548_10696_10084_453_10083_454_10618_10304_10307_10820_10821_537_10302_536_10902_10843_10059_10884_10887_321_322_10103,searchweb201603_59,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=6384bd46-af17-4ac5-b11c-41c0f36a651c-13&algo_pvid=6384bd46-af17-4ac5-b11c-41c0f36a651c&transAbTest=ae803_3

I ordered them yesterday, will report when they arrive!

Any recommendations for saddles...really enjoyed my EC90 saddle until it started taking its clothes off

Interesting

More interesting

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Bicycle-Handlebar-31-8mm-Clamp-with-Laser-Etched-Measurement-Mark/32280958927.html

6 widths too from 660mm to 730mm or custom

Ooh didn't see those. Yes much more interesting

Thoughts on cheap titanium from the east? More or less risky than cheap eastern carbon?

More

welds

Woah

*see below

They do Moloko Ti too

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Custom-Titanium-Handlebar-Clamp-31-8mm/32843259976.html

and these....

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Titanium-Integral-Handlebar-Stem/32231465992.html

things are getting fucky