5 AliExpress Bike Upgrades - Cheap, Lightweight, & Colourful

Most bike tech looks pretty boring, usually sticking with black and silver. However, AliExpress has become a fantastic place to grab some really colourful parts, colour-match your bike, and personalise your ride. All the parts I’ve chosen for my road bike build are purple, but you can find the same bits in loads of different colours to suit your own bike. Whether you want to add a few subtle touches or go all-in with a full colour theme, these upgrades let you make your road bike truly unique. On top of the looks, many of these AliExpress bike parts are lighter than standard components, giving you a little performance boost while keeping the price super affordable. It’s a great way to freshen up your setup, stand out from the crowd, or just have some fun experimenting without breaking the bank. Affiliate links to bike parts: https://linktr.ee/tracevelo Timestamps: 00:00 – Start 00:39 – Disc brake calipers 01:58 – Disc brake rotors 03:13 – Lightweight cassettes 05:14 – Bike chains 06:32 – Bar-end plugs 07:01 – Bonus stuff - bolts & valves 07:55 – Bonus clip Intro roll: Created by Dev Joshi - http://www.go2dev.co.uk Instagram:   / tracevelo   Email: [email protected] Please note: 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!!!