Originally Posted by
Jipe
But you seem to buy many things on Aliexpress which is also not local availability, can't you buy those XDR parts in Asia like you do for parts coming from Aliexpress ?
I don’t buy drivetrain components from China if it’s possible. Only components that will not require maintenance or replacement.
Rear hub, cassette, chain are all bought locally, Shimano. Front derailleur will also be Shimano. Also locally. The only drivetrain thing I’ve ordered from China is double chainrings. $33.91 shipping and import tax included. And they will be available to order forever. And for this price I have absolutely no issues ordering them from China.