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All prices below are what I am seeing on the site and include shipping. On items where shipping is extra I have listed the shipping cost. None of the prices include the get which is added at checkout.
Cycling Glasses Photochromic Sunglasses Men Women Mountain Bike Road Eyewear
$7
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006718262788.html
At this point I have ordered hundreds of items from Aliexpress. These glasses are in my all time top 3.
If you ride in changeable conditions then they are pure magic. I have found them especially useful at Bright and Maydena, where you often move from bright sunny conditions into dark rainforest or in the shade of the pines.
I previously bought these for $16 and they were a bargain at that price. Now on sale for $7.
If you are a new user you can grab these for $1.50 +gst including shipping !! If this doesn’t get you to try aliexpress I can’t help you.
Cone spanners
~$2 + $5 shipping
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007258482676.html
You can buy these separately or in a set. Another aliexpress bargain for when you only need to service your hubs once a year.
Bicycle Disc Brake Pads for SHIMANO 4 Pistons Caliper
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003635347572.html
$17 for 4 pairs
4 sets of brakes for $17 delivered? Are you kidding?
I have been using these for ~8 months and have personally tested these at Bright and Maydena for a few weeks and honestly didn’t notice a difference compared to standard shimano pads. I will say that if you are doing full top to bottom runs then the shimano finned pads do make a difference.
Also be sure to bed these in properly on first use.
Bike Frame Protection Stickers Tape 3M 10M Bicycle Frame Protector 0.5mm Thickness
Price: depends on size
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000987702020.html?
The link above is to “5mm” which frame tape which actually measures about 4mm with a set of calipers.
Here is everything you need to know about frame tape on aliexpress: it’s all about the thickness. You can pretty much just either get the 4/5mm tape like above or a 2mm tape which is what you get when you order something where the thickness is not specified.
4mm tape: fantastic protection against bigger scratches. More difficult to get a nice finish compared to the thin 2mm stuff.
Neither aliexpress tape will give you a finish that is as good as what you would get with a professional wrap. However if you just want to protect your bike, improve its resale value and make it easier to clean then I highly recommend it.
It doesn’t matter the conditions, the wrap makes it easier to clean the bike.
Make sure to check the reviews and only order when there is a review which confirms the thickness or the tape or ask teh
For reference ‘Ride Wrap’ is ~0.2mm thick and ‘Invisiframe’ is ~0.3mm.
Replacement Hydration Bags Bite Valves
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006053437784.html
$3
Camelbak style bite valve. Does what it says. Also handy if you want to swap for a straight or 90 degree fitting.
Shimano XT/SLX rear hub parts
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001069056506.html
$3 - $15 + $8 postage
These parts are just simply never in stock with Shimano Australia. They are permanently on back order and never seem to come through. Shimano can get stuffed. I would probably be out ~$400+ for a new wheel if it was not for aliexpress.
TOOPRE 10T Bicycle Pedal Axle Spindle Removal Tools
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004359709705.html
$5.13
Yeah does what it says. Actually quite solid. I thought it would be made of ‘chinesium’ but it’s good. Much, much better than the grey plastic shimano tool (although that is currently $2 from pushys)
Bicycle Tire Patch Glueless Kit
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004829786881.html
$4.39 + $6.40 shipping (maybe wait for this to go on sale or find another seller. A few months ago I paid $6.70 delivered inc gst)
A really nice patch kit.
Socks Waterproof Breathable Outdoor
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003892202579.html
$15.69
I rode all through Tassie in winter including light snow at Maydena and could not have done it without these socks. If you are riding in the wet and cold then grab a pair of these. Mine don’t look exactly like the ones pictured (they have a maroon stripe at the top) but they are fantastic.
Rrskit Bicycle Wheels/Hub Bearing Installation Press Set
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006143029319.html
$65.62 (I think that this is on sale. I paid $77 delivered inc gst two years ago)
More than I will even need. I used this kit to install new pivot bearings and wheel bearings. Very smooth. Just make life easier on yourself and put your bearings into the freezer for a few hours before installing.
Cycling Glasses Photochromic Sunglasses Men Women Mountain Bike Road Eyewear
$7
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006718262788.html
At this point I have ordered hundreds of items from Aliexpress. These glasses are in my all time top 3.
If you ride in changeable conditions then they are pure magic. I have found them especially useful at Bright and Maydena, where you often move from bright sunny conditions into dark rainforest or in the shade of the pines.
I previously bought these for $16 and they were a bargain at that price. Now on sale for $7.
If you are a new user you can grab these for $1.50 +gst including shipping !! If this doesn’t get you to try aliexpress I can’t help you.
Cone spanners
~$2 + $5 shipping
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007258482676.html
You can buy these separately or in a set. Another aliexpress bargain for when you only need to service your hubs once a year.
Bicycle Disc Brake Pads for SHIMANO 4 Pistons Caliper
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003635347572.html
$17 for 4 pairs
4 sets of brakes for $17 delivered? Are you kidding?
I have been using these for ~8 months and have personally tested these at Bright and Maydena for a few weeks and honestly didn’t notice a difference compared to standard shimano pads. I will say that if you are doing full top to bottom runs then the shimano finned pads do make a difference.
Also be sure to bed these in properly on first use.
Bike Frame Protection Stickers Tape 3M 10M Bicycle Frame Protector 0.5mm Thickness
Price: depends on size
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000987702020.html?
The link above is to “5mm” which frame tape which actually measures about 4mm with a set of calipers.
Here is everything you need to know about frame tape on aliexpress: it’s all about the thickness. You can pretty much just either get the 4/5mm tape like above or a 2mm tape which is what you get when you order something where the thickness is not specified.
4mm tape: fantastic protection against bigger scratches. More difficult to get a nice finish compared to the thin 2mm stuff.
Neither aliexpress tape will give you a finish that is as good as what you would get with a professional wrap. However if you just want to protect your bike, improve its resale value and make it easier to clean then I highly recommend it.
It doesn’t matter the conditions, the wrap makes it easier to clean the bike.
Make sure to check the reviews and only order when there is a review which confirms the thickness or the tape or ask teh
For reference ‘Ride Wrap’ is ~0.2mm thick and ‘Invisiframe’ is ~0.3mm.
Replacement Hydration Bags Bite Valves
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006053437784.html
$3
Camelbak style bite valve. Does what it says. Also handy if you want to swap for a straight or 90 degree fitting.
Shimano XT/SLX rear hub parts
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001069056506.html
$3 - $15 + $8 postage
These parts are just simply never in stock with Shimano Australia. They are permanently on back order and never seem to come through. Shimano can get stuffed. I would probably be out ~$400+ for a new wheel if it was not for aliexpress.
TOOPRE 10T Bicycle Pedal Axle Spindle Removal Tools
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004359709705.html
$5.13
Yeah does what it says. Actually quite solid. I thought it would be made of ‘chinesium’ but it’s good. Much, much better than the grey plastic shimano tool (although that is currently $2 from pushys)
Bicycle Tire Patch Glueless Kit
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004829786881.html
$4.39 + $6.40 shipping (maybe wait for this to go on sale or find another seller. A few months ago I paid $6.70 delivered inc gst)
A really nice patch kit.
Socks Waterproof Breathable Outdoor
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003892202579.html
$15.69
Rrskit Bicycle Wheels/Hub Bearing Installation Press Set
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006143029319.html
$65.62 (I think that this is on sale. I paid $77 delivered inc gst two years ago)
More than I will even need. I used this kit to install new pivot bearings and wheel bearings. Very smooth. Just make life easier on yourself and put your bearings into the freezer for a few hours before installing.
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