Cheap bike parts - My best & worst of 2023

I test A LOT of cheap bike parts, mainly from AliExpress, so here are some of the best and worst things I tried in 2023!
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I know cycling can be a very expensive hobby, especially if you are buying from the bigger western bands, so I try my best to search for some of the best value bike parts I can find. As I focus on value, much of the stuff I buy comes direct from China, and the platform I use most is AliExpress.
However Buying bike parts directly from China can be quite risky, as it can be difficult to know the quality and craftsmanship of the products you are getting. So here on Trace Velo, I test a variety of different products, and I try my best to provide an unbiased and transparent opinion.
With that in mind, here are some of the best and worst products I tried in 2023.
OG-Evkin CF-025 carbon road bike frame:
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ZTTO 11-50 Cassette:
www.aliexpress.com/item/40000...
ZERAY SPD pedals:
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Sidebike SPD MTB shoes:
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Rockbros shoe covers:
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Start
00:18 - Intro
00:50 - OG-Evkin road bike frame
02:14 - ZTTO 11-50 cassette
03:36 - Zeray SPD pedals
04:39 - Sidebike MTB shoes
05:46 - Rockbros shoe covers
07:06 - Sponsor segment
08:25 - Hutchinson Sector 28 tyres
10:58 - XPEDO SPD pedals
12:48 - Decas disc rotors
14:42 - GIYO CO2 pump
15:59 - Bonus clip
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - www.go2dev.co.uk
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Please note:
With the exception of Siroko, all products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!