Originally Posted by
PeteHski
What about possible fake branded gear? I think higher end Continentals are still made in Germany so they would first have to be exported to China before being sold back through Aliexpress. I doubt that would be a viable business model. Lower end Contis are at least made in China, so they would be more likely to be genuine on Aliexpress.
China builds a clear majority of the bikes sold around the world. 86% of the bikes sold in America are built in China. So it is not at all surprising that they would be swimming in spare parts.