Author Topic: Chinese cycling clothes  (Read 77441 times)

PLA

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #510 on: October 19, 2024, 10:30:47 AM »
Hey :)

Anyone got a good and fast Time Trial Speedsuit from china? I'm currently looking for one for my TT races next year.

I reckon the mcycle ones look pretty good
It’s so clearly a LARP of an aero bike.

Serge_K

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #511 on: October 20, 2024, 02:38:17 PM »
i just ordered a jacket from them from temu yesterday for 15 eur, it's 25 or so on aliX. i will update my post after i've tried it.
afaik, it's a single wind stopper layer, with holes down the spine for ventilation. not overly technical but it's got pockets at the back, and can unzip from the bottom, which should beat side vents.
because it's got pockets, i'm considering using various layers underneath, not necessarily cycling specific stuff (i have various merino wool garments), and a base layer full of holes to avoid turning into a cold sponge.

Received the HISERWA jacket. Did a 3h ride w 1k+ D+, c.16 celsius today. Very pleased. It packs easily into a jersey pocket (i wore it half the time), it's got pockets, the zip can be open from the top and the bottom, which is very practical, and it's good at cutting the wind. The fabric is nice to the touch. it's got holes down the spine so it should breathe well - although unzipping will always work a lot better, ofc. The zip is easy to handle, and doesnt unzips itself when riding (happens to me with one jersey). I paid 14 eur for it, i think usually it's 20-25? Medium sizes like a medium. It's not ultra tight, but it feels just right (enough space for layers underneath, without becoming a sail in the wind - when it's zipped you dont hear it flap).
You can see from the photos it's a light jacket, single layer of fabric. it's basically a nice windstopper layer, or a vest with sleeves. And the blue is a nice blue.
Instant new favourite for me, my existing jacket doesnt have pockets, the material isnt any better, can only be zipped one way, and doesnt pack down as compact.
I can see how Rapha would sell that for 150 eur calling it minimalist streamlined shaved balls wind stopper slim cut Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon jacket.
Fast on the flat. And nowhere else.

fhold

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #512 on: October 21, 2024, 08:01:49 AM »
Received the HISERWA jacket. Did a 3h ride w 1k+ D+, c.16 celsius today. Very pleased. It packs easily into a jersey pocket (i wore it half the time), it's got pockets, the zip can be open from the top and the bottom, which is very practical, and it's good at cutting the wind. The fabric is nice to the touch. it's got holes down the spine so it should breathe well - although unzipping will always work a lot better, ofc. The zip is easy to handle, and doesnt unzips itself when riding (happens to me with one jersey). I paid 14 eur for it, i think usually it's 20-25? Medium sizes like a medium. It's not ultra tight, but it feels just right (enough space for layers underneath, without becoming a sail in the wind - when it's zipped you dont hear it flap).
You can see from the photos it's a light jacket, single layer of fabric. it's basically a nice windstopper layer, or a vest with sleeves. And the blue is a nice blue.
Instant new favourite for me, my existing jacket doesnt have pockets, the material isnt any better, can only be zipped one way, and doesnt pack down as compact.
I can see how Rapha would sell that for 150 eur calling it minimalist streamlined shaved balls wind stopper slim cut Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon jacket.
sounds intersting. Do you have a link on ali and or temu. On ali I could find the store, but no items are displayed (i suppose thats because they don't ship to germany?!).

Serge_K

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #513 on: October 21, 2024, 08:08:06 AM »
sounds intersting. Do you have a link on ali and or temu. On ali I could find the store, but no items are displayed (i suppose thats because they don't ship to germany?!).

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHqN1fx
Fast on the flat. And nowhere else.

amacal1

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #514 on: October 21, 2024, 10:36:12 AM »
Can anyone recommend some affordable winter cycling gloves? I'm in the US and am looking for something on Ali or Amazon. There are a ton of options and nothing in particular looks better than anything else, so hoping someone maybe has one they are happy with.

PLA

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #515 on: October 21, 2024, 11:22:45 AM »
Can anyone recommend some affordable winter cycling gloves? I'm in the US and am looking for something on Ali or Amazon. There are a ton of options and nothing in particular looks better than anything else, so hoping someone maybe has one they are happy with.

what's your budget?
It’s so clearly a LARP of an aero bike.

amacal1

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #516 on: October 21, 2024, 11:42:16 AM »
what's your budget?

No real budget, but I guess it depends on how good it looks.

I guess I'll compare it to my fall-back choice. There's a pair of Pearl Izumi gloves that I have my eye on. There's a thermal fleece glove without any padding or anything that they're selling for $30 and their "Cyclone" gel/padded glove they're selling for $45-50 depending on the store. I suppose I'm looking for something that is comparable that costs less than either of these.

PLA

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #517 on: October 21, 2024, 01:15:56 PM »
No real budget, but I guess it depends on how good it looks.

I guess I'll compare it to my fall-back choice. There's a pair of Pearl Izumi gloves that I have my eye on. There's a thermal fleece glove without any padding or anything that they're selling for $30 and their "Cyclone" gel/padded glove they're selling for $45-50 depending on the store. I suppose I'm looking for something that is comparable that costs less than either of these.

meh i see gloves similarly to rain jackets on aliex, kinda crappy. i'm partial to gore brand windstopper insulated gloves/lobsters.
It’s so clearly a LARP of an aero bike.

kubackje

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #518 on: October 21, 2024, 01:26:14 PM »
I can recommend van rysel gloves from decathlon. For me they're top quality

TidyDinosaur

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #519 on: October 21, 2024, 01:32:13 PM »
I can recommend van rysel gloves from decathlon. For me they're top quality
Same here. I have been using the winter 500 series gloves for a few years. Washed them dozens of times and they stay great. I get cold fingers very fast and they are okay for 3C and up.

TidyDinosaur

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #520 on: October 21, 2024, 01:33:40 PM »
I can recommend van rysel gloves from decathlon. For me they're top quality
And for when it gets really cold you can look at decathlon skiing gloves. For 40-50 eur you can get good ones.

PLA

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #521 on: October 21, 2024, 01:41:07 PM »
I find a thin merino liner can help extend the temp rating without adding too much bulk and still remain breathable
It’s so clearly a LARP of an aero bike.

amacal1

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #522 on: October 21, 2024, 01:51:41 PM »
I don't see those popping up anywhere I search. I'm in the US, is Decathalon a UK brand?

I suppose I'll keep my eye on those Pearl Izumi gloves or something similar from other 'western' brands. Cold hands is the #1 comfort factor for me, I think, so why cheap out?

johnnyboy4711

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #523 on: October 21, 2024, 04:02:20 PM »
looked up van rysel winter jacket and bibs- they are coming in the same price as gobik,galibier and santini - over 200 euro.

anyone get any good water repellant winter jackets and bibs(good chammy) on Ali?

thanks
J

Pedaldancer

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #524 on: October 21, 2024, 06:26:19 PM »
I don't see those popping up anywhere I search. I'm in the US, is Decathalon a UK brand?

I suppose I'll keep my eye on those Pearl Izumi gloves or something similar from other 'western' brands. Cold hands is the #1 comfort factor for me, I think, so why cheap out?

Decathlon is French. Looks like there are no Decathlon stores in US, but you can get their stuff at retailers.
https://www.decathlon.com/pages/in-store-purchase-information#:~:text=Decathlon%20will%20close%20all%20retail,growing%20number%20of%20retail%20partners.

Recommendation of gloves is super difficult.... it's not only the shape that should match your hands, also the need for insulation in winter time is very personal.