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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: March 28, 2023, 03:54:37 PM »
Ask the seller before ordering.  I've gotten thicker chamois and no logos from sellers. Sometimes they will be able to do it.

I have one of those socks https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004551193980.html because they were cheaper than my beloved Liteskin at the time and specifically asked the seller if they had some without the rapha logo. He assured me they did. I have rapha on my toes regardless.
The cheesy Darevie text also bores me but it seems subtle enough. Not like anyone will be able to read it anyway, I think I'll get a set and pray the bibs aren't as bad as spexcel

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: March 28, 2023, 05:29:03 AM »
I also like the YKYWBIKE stuff. They are getting a little more expensive these days...
Just make sure you check the sizing tables since they use mostly asian sizes... I made the mistake of ordering my normal S the first time and I had to give it to my 10 year old nephew... They did refund me and I ordered an L which was the right size.

The RION stuff is also good.

Just make sure you don't shop for the bottom of the barrel stuff... From 25-30€ upwards the quality seems to be OK. The cheaper stuff is crap, I made that mistake with my first few orders...

They refunded you for a sizing mistake you did? And there I was thinking I shouldn't bother getting a refund on a shitty saddle with obvious manufacturing defects.

Don't have this exact jersey, but I have another and the quality is great. Also rocking about 5 of their bib shorts. Just picked up a pair of their mtb shorts as well. Very impressed

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004802943684.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.2e7338da0SAYHZ&mp=1
Is it this one by any chance? I'm also considering it  :)

I also forgot I had another clothing item from ali:
I have 4 pairs of those Liteskin socks now (they are sold under different names) and i LOVE them, they've replaced my other socks. Infinitely better than my 16€ salomon socks that stink and ripped for no reason on the first use
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002852674400.html?
Strongly recommend them. Colors come and go. Love the wine red ones.

Does anyone know of an ali jersey that comes with a zipped pocket? It doesn't really show the pockets on the pictures. I don't lock my door anymore but I might need to carry keys again when I move out  :'(

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: March 27, 2023, 04:18:20 AM »
(Hopefully) reviving this thread to ask if anyone has tried the newer Darevie stuff such as this jersey: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004492511606.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.27bf38da3mbYIR&mp=1
I'm incredibly tempted by a full set given their color options but I had a pretty bad experience with spexcel bibs and their dupont coolmax pad that absorbs all the sweat and folds when standing up to get in my crack. Not very pleasant.

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Speaking of rockbros bags, they have a new lineup shown at the Taipei bike show. The top tube bag looks great but sadly still looks like it has straps. Unless it has the option for both. They are showcasing BOA attachment systems which I don't really see the point for. Saving 10 seconds on taking off a bag is not really something I care about

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Oh yeah the straps just come off from the buckle under the bag. They are just inserted thru them. The only strap that doesn't come off is the one on the front that wraps around fork steerer - it's stitched to the bag and will take some effort to remove.

Do they have holes for bolts or did you drill through the bag yourself?

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Got tired of not finding a cheapo direct mount top tube bag on Aliexpress despite almost every new frame coming with mounts on top tube. Not sure what’s going on there. There’s one aero bolt on bag that doesn’t seem like it has a zipper on top.

So I bought 1L model from here - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832668022067.html

It’s pretty good quality and has a insert in the base to keep it sturdy. Drilled two holes thru the base matching with my frame. Used two thick washers and bolted the thing on the top tube! Now I have $14 bolt on bag.

I've also been looking for a bolt-on top tube bag with no luck. I've looked at the one you linked probably a dozen times but all the pictures have straps. How come yours doesn't?

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