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Re: Bottle cages that actually hold bottles?
I use carbon bottle cages..I am not sure if they are real Bontrager or not, but the packaging was indeed perfect like it's a real Bontrager. They hold my bottles well, are a bit more expensive but the weight is awesome. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLEVc1E September 05, 2024, 04:48:27 PM |
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Re: Chinese cycling clothes
I'm the same height, can I ask what's your weight and how well the XL and the L fits you? Thanks! No probs. I'm 80kg and 92cm inseam, I prefer the fit of the large skinsuit but the material is really stretchy. I got xl for the long bibs because I never really know how stretchy the straps will be or how long the legs will be. I reckon large would've been fine because the straps are really stretchy and leg length is fine. September 10, 2024, 06:53:42 PM |
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Re: Chinese cycling clothes
I am 187 with 87.5 inseam and find cheji bibshorts length perfectly. In size XL they are longer then my assos in the same size. On the longer side I own L size spexcel bib shorts and they are almost touching the knee. Attached few photos from what I've found in the gallery so you can see the difference September 11, 2024, 07:25:21 AM |
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Re: Best and worst overall quality/value components/tools/gear from AliExpress?
Best value ever for lights + dual color (red/white) lights, incredibly cheap, versatile, tough, easily replaceable when "long-term borrowed" - micro usb, the bracket favors broader seatposts https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005983330158.html Favorite front light (Towild BR800) + replaceable battery (18650), acts as a charger too, usb-c, garmin mount(s), endurance, much cheaper then big brand names (with coupons and on sale even better) - does not have the remote control gimmick as the newer model(s) & I paid full price  https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002749393930.html Ok-ish light + dual color, light, usb-c, reasonably priced - plastic feels cheap, bracket is flimsy at best (due to that I lost them on a pretty flat course with few potholes) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006869585772.html Good light + endurance, coverage, great for early winter commuting, now serves as a MTB light - a bit unwieldy battery, own charger brick https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33006251616.html All the lights I bough were levels above the performance and endurance of branded ones (Lezyne, which I now consider expensive trash), not to mention that the price and consistency in quality. Great food pouch + cheap, not frivolous, no logo or branding - nitpicking: does not have a clever system of two cords (one to open and one to close the lid) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006184350073.html Good bibs + good price, cargo pockets, good cushion - not yet long term experience https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006594256524.html Ok-ish socks + ok price, slick color - nothing special(dhbs are more comfortable), bit small in the largest version https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006732135832.html Helpful bottle cage adapter + just works - bit heavy https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005639423614.html Useful bell + small but noisy, can be placed on/in the hoods - has to be torqued from time to time https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002233002450.html Ridenow TPU tubes + packaged size, weight - color https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004973646613.html Decent handlebar bag + sturdy, survived 1200+km tour holding wet tent and sometimes saving the content from the rain, reasonable price - bit flimsy to set up (has a tendency to lean on the side with more weight on) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006588644382.html Bike carry case + reasonable price, fits larger frames without the need to remove the rear wheel - does not cover the bottom, therefore the shoulder strap has to be connected to the top tube making the whole setup unwieldy https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005037865454.html Decent Garmin/GoPro mount + cheap, aluminum - strange L form instead of a streamlined direct I form (there are those variants for 3-4x, had noticed them too late), bolts provided are not stainless https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006501431003.html November 07, 2024, 10:18:34 AM |
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