I got two rotors from AliExpress and one of the center lock rings looks like this… I waited a few weeks for this build so I can't even get a refund.
(last photo is how it should look)
EDIT: I rushed to my LBS just before closing and they gave me some locking rings for 2€, these WORK!(pic of how it looks now: https://ibb.co/DZfnxDd, also to all the comments, these rotors cost 17€ each so they aren't expensive, but definitely not something that'll break instantly, I've also already written to the seller on Aliexpress for a refund)
by karlitoskgamer
18 Comments
Magura makes light alloy ones. But they are Black.
Lockrings are mostly interchangeable.
Coming from Aliexpress, that’s most likely a 1$ part (it was probably delivered with these 10$ rotors). Getting a refund would be my top priority as well 👍
Braking systems are a safety critical component. I’d buy from a reputable supplier with reputable QC.
bottle cages, bar end plugs or bar tape go nuts with cheap stuff.
Go to your LBS get a working one to get to ride and order a new pink one if you want it colour coordinated
And what is the problem now?
Contact the seller and they’ll probably send you one. Until you get it, use any external lock ring you can find.
For what it’s worth. I use those rotors and they are fine. Performance is on par with all the rotors I’ve ever used but they look nicer.
Well it’s a cheap item you got online, what do you expect? Moreover it’s a critical part of your bike for safety, why cut corners?
I like flicking through Ali express and guessing.why things are only worth $3.
Just contact them, they’re good rotors I have them on one of my bikes sellers on Ali are pretty generous. There’s no way I’d use that lock ring, there’s no way you’ll get enough torque to safely have that rotor installed.
I’m not really getting the issue here. Might it be that you’re unaware of a tool like this:
https://www.bike-components.de/en/ParkTool/Lockring-Tool-for-Direct-Mount-p80627/
Or is there some quality issue?
To those who don’t see the issue: there are missing notches on the outer crown of the lockring
Support your LBS
thin thickness
I mean, what did you expect?
I personally don’t buy any parts that aren’t from reputable dealers. Even if I did, I wouldn’t be buying parts that are literal safety features of the bike.
I’m all for bike bling and personalizing your ride but Amazon parts and AliExpress parts and Temu parts are definitely not the way to go about it, imho. If I was doing a color scheme that reputable brands don’t have, I would change the color scheme.
I’d just ask for a refund, and then use a pipe wrench and go for a ride. Not elegant but this wouldn’t slow me down.
I got these rotors and I think I have a play btw hub and rotor 🙁 terrible quality, also they came warped like hell – terrible quality – but they are pink 😂🤷
I get that you save a few quid buying from AliExpress but I these types of purchases will end up costing you more in the long run.
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