Chinese cycling clothes

[TidyDinosaur]

2 layers plus a windvest for 13°? Can't imagine what you would wear below 0 

Yeah, I was a little overdressed... I realised that when i crossed people with short sleeves

[impmonkey]

I have only ever ridden Chinese bibs and shorts. I have been happy with the darevie stuff on shorter 1-2 hour rides but find them getting uncomfortable beyond that. I have a few long races (10+ hrs) coming up and would like to spurge on a few sets of shorts. I prefer bib shorts without the shoulder straps. Any suggestions. Open to Western brands also.
Was thinking about trying the black bibs ultimate shorts.

Thanks!

[MattL]

I was looking for a pair of cargo bib, after reading some positive feed i've bought a pair of Spexcel cargo bib. I've only ridden them for some 2.5 hours rides but they're performing as good as my other European pair (Montura with Elastic interface chamois).

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005004787543041.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis%21EUR%2146%2C69%E2%82%AC%2141%2C09%E2%82%AC%21%21%21%21%21%40211b5a9616837218947831686e1c3e%2112000030486189770%21btf&_t=pvid%3A43f7812e-ab3a-4937-9feb-21a9ce7bd9d4&afTraceInfo=1005004787543041__pc__pcBridgePPC__xxxxxx__1683721895&spm=a2g0o.ppclist.product.mainProduct&gatewayAdapt=glo2ita

[TidyDinosaur]

I was looking for a pair of cargo bib, after reading some positive feed i've bought a pair of Spexcel cargo bib. I've only ridden them for some 2.5 hours rides but they're performing as good as my other European pair (Montura with Elastic interface chamois).

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005004787543041.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis%21EUR%2146%2C69%E2%82%AC%2141%2C09%E2%82%AC%21%21%21%21%21%40211b5a9616837218947831686e1c3e%2112000030486189770%21btf&_t=pvid%3A43f7812e-ab3a-4937-9feb-21a9ce7bd9d4&afTraceInfo=1005004787543041__pc__pcBridgePPC__xxxxxx__1683721895&spm=a2g0o.ppclist.product.mainProduct&gatewayAdapt=glo2ita

40€? These are high end Ali bibs 

[Tijoe]

I was looking for a pair of cargo bib, after reading some positive feed i've bought a pair of Spexcel cargo bib. I've only ridden them for some 2.5 hours rides but they're performing as good as my other European pair (Montura with Elastic interface chamois).

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005004787543041.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis%21EUR%2146%2C69%E2%82%AC%2141%2C09%E2%82%AC%21%21%21%21%21%40211b5a9616837218947831686e1c3e%2112000030486189770%21btf&_t=pvid%3A43f7812e-ab3a-4937-9feb-21a9ce7bd9d4&afTraceInfo=1005004787543041__pc__pcBridgePPC__xxxxxx__1683721895&spm=a2g0o.ppclist.product.mainProduct&gatewayAdapt=glo2ita

Long Travel Ride Road MTB Cycling Shorts?    To me, this means I wont be able to go pee for a long time or at all during the ride.  Never have liked this about Bib shorts.  One has to be a contortionist wearing bib short in order to relieve oneself!

[impmonkey]

Thanks! I ordered a set of the Spexcel.
Also ordered a way to expensive set of assos........

Excited to try both

[carbonazza]

Long Travel Ride Road MTB Cycling Shorts?    To me, this means I wont be able to go pee for a long time or at all during the ride.  Never have liked this about Bib shorts.  One has to be a contortionist wearing bib short in order to relieve oneself!

It may not work the first time, but with some practice, it comes

[00Garza]

Thanks! I ordered a set of the Spexcel.
Also ordered a way to expensive set of assos........

Excited to try both

Thats complete opposite ends of the spectrum of cycling bibs lol! Looking forward to hear your experiences with both.

[MattL]

It may not work the first time, but with some practice, it comes

Exactly, the fabric is really elastic, you can pull the tool out without any problem.

[TidyDinosaur]

Long Travel Ride Road MTB Cycling Shorts?    To me, this means I wont be able to go pee for a long time or at all during the ride.  Never have liked this about Bib shorts.  One has to be a contortionist wearing bib short in order to relieve oneself!

It really depends on the bibs... With most of the bibs it is no problem, but I had some of a specific brand that were impossible to pull down far enough. They were just too high in the front (or too little stretch). I stopped using them, but after a while I had the idea to ask my mom (who like te sew) to adjust the front to make them cut out lower. They are my favourite bibs since she adjusted them
So maybe if you know someone who can sew you can do the same...

[bremerradkurier]

It may not work the first time, but with some practice, it comes

[Sebastian]

Bought a complete set from Spexcel consisting of base layer, jersey and bibs. The jersey is fantastic. Base layer fits really well. Probably not the most breathable fabric I ever had. The bibs however are awful. I dunno what it is about the chamois. But I could not get comfy on my saddle in these bibs no matter what I did. I experienced discomfort and pressure. Rode my gran fondo bike and normally I feel super comfy on it. But these bibs made it feel like torture. I think I’ll see how these feel on my other bikes and saddles but for the time being I think I’ll stick with Castelli bibs which I know feel super comfy for me.

[TidyDinosaur]

Bought a complete set from Spexcel consisting of base layer, jersey and bibs. The jersey is fantastic. Base layer fits really well. Probably not the most breathable fabric I ever had. The bibs however are awful. I dunno what it is about the chamois. But I could not get comfy on my saddle in these bibs no matter what I did. I experienced discomfort and pressure. Rode my gran fondo bike and normally I feel super comfy on it. But these bibs made it feel like torture. I think I’ll see how these feel on my other bikes and saddles but for the time being I think I’ll stick with Castelli bibs which I know feel super comfy for me.

What bib was it specifically?

[Sebastian]

What bib was it specifically?

I bought the "Coldback Tech Pro Team" bibs, which are actually among the more expensive bibs. The fit is perfectly fine. Not a huge fan of the fabric as I like a little more compression. The grippers are good because they stay put on your legs. The straps feel very nice. No twisting or discomfort. But that chamois doesn't work for me at all. I'll give it a try on my other road bike. I got a Specialized Power saddle on there that I am usually comfy on no matter the bibs. If the sensation stays the same then I'm afraid these aren't gonna work for me.

[TidyDinosaur]

Yeah, I must say I find the cheaper and bulkier red chamois more comfortable... The thinner and more expensive ones are a hit or miss