Ultra LIGHT from Aliexpress: stem, SPD pedals and "carbon" pads

Valuable LIGHT things from Aliexpress

Quick review of ultra-light bicycle stem, pedals and "carbon" pads :)

EDIT: I moved this short review from a Facebook post to a blog post just today - after a full four and a half months of ACTIVE use of the SPD pedals and thepawl.

With these pedals and with this pawl, I did several brevets, including the cult Rezovo 400 and recently an SR200: Permanent Pre-Balkan Hunting .

The travelogues to each of them can be found here and here .

I haven't tested the pads yet as I'm riding the new EliteWheels carbon drops still with the pads that came with the drops. You can find a review of the drops here .

1. SPD pedals - 244 g, price $37

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrcbyMa

After four and a half months I have to say that the Pedals are SUPER strong! :)

Ultra light but very strong and RELIABLE!

Locking and unlocking the shoes to them becomes very easy and without any problems.

The fact that the pedals are single-sided is NOT a problem, in fact I have always ridden single-sided SPD pedals and therefore do not find any inconvenience in them. :)

The same manufacturer also offers this model of double-sided SPD pedals , but already 312 g in weight and much more expensive... :(

I recommend!

PS I just now saw that the pedals are no longer active on the link above where I bought them.
But at the moment they are offered here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004349673805.html

2. Bicycle stem 8 cm aluminum 7075 - 97 g, price $23

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPMjjOE

Ultra light and HEALTHY. No problems or comments.

I strongly recommend!

3. Pads for carbon wheels 4pcs (for front and rear), price $4

I have NOT tested the pads yet, but according to the comments they stop well. On the surface they look quite OK. :)

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNmACjC